Murder myster in a troubled land

Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule by audio@news.com.au

Aug 7, 202634:40Society & Culture

A President shot and a rebel leader gunned down. Author Paul Toohey joins the show to tell the story of the day Timor-Leste descended into madness. Find more about Paul Toohey's book at:

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