8 reviews The book behind the hard-hitting TV drama Art imitates life. Bent: Australia's Crooked Cops Updated and Uncensored by James Morton & Susanna Lobez. [24], In 2009, he published an autobiography about his time as a detective, entitled The Dark Side, launched by broadcaster Alan Jones. As soon as legally possible, Hachette Australia will publish a gripping account of former New South Wales police officer, Roger Rogerson, who, along with another former police officer, Glen McNamara, has been found guilty of the cold blooded murder of 20-year-old Jamie Gao, and the supply of 2.78 kg of ice (methamphetamine). And Roger, you never will again. Maybe it was the Melbourne instinct coming out of him. Rogerson contradicted this claim in a 2009 live blog for The Daily Telegraph, stating that Ned bragged about murdering Alexander, and stated during the live interview that he had an alibi for the day Brian Alexander disappeared. On 6 June 1984, Drury was shot twice through his kitchen window as he fed his three-year-old daughter. Roger Caleb Rogerson (born 3 January 1941) is a former detective sergeant of the New South Wales Police Force, and a convicted murderer. Not long after the attack on his family, Flannery moved into an inner Sydney apartment[11] which was close to CIB headquarters. Original Language: English . February 14, 2008 I never liked Melbourne or their crooks. He looked real and I think the Munster was that type of guy, pretty humorous with a tough streak. A successful writer crosses paths with a gang off roving psychopaths while searching for his missing, pregnant wife in a small Texas town. Eventually he was arrested but the case was no longer simple. In return for a share of the profits they "green lighted" their favourite crooks, declaring them protected species. Smith and Rogerson were alleged business partners in the heroin trade andthe proceeds of armed robberies, a relationship central to the 1995 TV series Blue Murder in which Rogerson was played by Richard Roxburgh. Those who have seen recent images of Roger "The Dodger" hobbling along as a 75-year-old with a dodgy hip may find it hard to imagine him as a ruthless, charismatic and dangerous detective destined for higher office. [3] He claims that police attempted to negotiate an end to the gang wars but that Flannery refused to stop the killings. It wouldn't have happened up here in Sydney like down there. That was something I wouldn't wish even on someone like Brian Alexander." This tells you what Sydney was like at the time as Rogerson was happy to offer the bribe with the certain knowledge that if it was knocked back Drury would be too frightened to report it. [14][dead link], Rogerson was responsible for the 1981 shooting death of Warren Lanfranchi. Jamie Gao (left) exchanged hundreds of texts with ex-cop Glen McNamara before making a doomed drug deal which culminated in the 20-year-old's body being dumped (right) off Cronulla, Rogerson, handcuffed and limping, is taken from his Padstow Heights home seven days after Gao's murder and a day after the wannabe drug dealer's body was found dumped at sea. Father dies eight days after getting stuck in indoor cave at tourist attraction: Tragedy at climbing wall as Celebrity chef Jock Zonfrillo was found dead at hotel aged 46 'after flying back to Australia on his own Cookery's ultimate hellraiser dead at 46: British Masterchef host Jock Zonfrillo lost his virginity at 12, King Charles' Coronation LIVE: Late monarch's confidante leaves grace-and-favour cottage, Princess Charlotte Death of Botox and fillers as Brits seek a 'natural' look: Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague inspires huge Did the King gift the late Queen's dresser Angela Kelly a house in bid to stop another royal memoir? Don't miss out on the headlines from News. All times AEST (GMT +10). Both pleaded not guilty in January 2015. Everyone, including his colleagues, expected him to die. All the guys seem to have their characters down pretty well. Much like different eras in cricket, it's all changed now. Gao, 20, collected $3m of methamphetamine from two Asian men in Padstow and was then shot twice in the chest inside a storage unit by ex-detectives Glen McNamara and Roger Rogerson, Ex-cop Glen McNamara with a silver surfboard cover containing Jamie Gao's body gets into hiswhite station wagon parked behind Rogerson's silver Ford Falcon in plain sight of a security camera. "I knew Brian Hansen he said he had a drug buyer [Drury] down from Sydney. Feel free to get in touch with the team at TV Blackbox. He has been the subject of articles, appearances, profiles and books; portrayed in TV dramas; and recorded by . Sallie-Anne Huckstepp was the first person to lift the lid on corruption and the rogue gallery of criminals and crooked cops running organised crime in Sydney and around Australia. the proceeds of armed robberies, a relationship central to the 1995 TV series Blue Murder in which Rogerson was played by Richard Roxburgh. Drury had been the undercover agent involved in a police drug operation which resulted in charges being laid against Flannery's friend, Alan Williams. They were so keen to block me in that they skidded past the car. He dumped the gear and ran through Melbourne University, where he had once worked as a cleaner, and disappeared allegedly wearing a stolen dustcoat to look like a lab technician. The contract called for a down payment of $50,000 and the remainder to be paid after the killing. I asked him if he could do anything in regard to getting him to change his evidence or slow it down. In a 2009 interview, he stated that "he didn't like to go out to sea on small boats", which is widely believed (and is depicted in this episode) as the way Alexander was murdered: by being tide to something and thrown out to sea. He is also known for his association with other New South Wales (NSW) detectives who are reputed to have been corrupt, including Ray "Gunner" Kelly and Fred Krahe, and with a number of organised crime figures, including Abe Saffron,[7] Arthur "Neddy" Smith and Christopher Dale Flannery. I didn't want to do the business. I ran into him when he was on the road doing crime nights with Melbourne standoverman Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read. They did so because, although they 'knew' Stuart and Finch were involved, they had insufficient evidence to convict them. Roger Rogerson | AustCrimeFiction Mr Gao's own car, a white Nissan Sylvia sedan, was found abandoned in Stuart Street, Padstow later that afternoon, and police issued a report about him missing and fearedkidnapped and killed. He was acquitted of multiple murder charges and worked as a bodyguard for Sydney crime figure George Freeman. [40], Richard Roxburgh portrayed Rogerson in the 1995 TV mini-series Blue Murder and its 2017 sequel Blue Murder: Killer Cop.[41]. David and Emily were in for a shock after their breathtaking 24-hour date when they couldn't find Leah at the farm. No one was seriously injured, though Flannery was shot through the hand as he pushed his wife's head down and he suffered some other minor abrasions. [22][failed verification] Following his release from prison in 2006, Rogerson resumed his entertainment career with Mark "Jacko" Jackson by appearing in a show called The Wild Colonial Psychos with Jackson and Mark "Chopper" Read. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. [9] Eustace was found by two schoolchildren who were returning home from sports training at about 7pm. The comments below have been moderated in advance. She had spent years paying off crooked cops and rubbed shoulders with some of the most notorious criminals of the time. Credit: Peter Rae. In that way it's pretty close to the real way crooks are. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. This is a book review site, with no relationship whatsoever with any of the authors mentioned here. All times AEST (GMT +10). For entertainment, I'd give it four out of five. Later that year he is sacked from NSW Police for misconduct, 1989: Rogerson is acquitted of bribery and attempted murder of Michael Drury, 1990: Rogerson is jailed for nine months for perverting the course of justice after lying about $110,000 deposited into accounts, 1992: He is jailed again for three years after unsuccessfully appealing the conviction. However, he was provided with a medical certificate by Geoffrey Edelsten certifying that he was unfit for trial in order to avoid Flannery being tried by a particular judge. We are unable to assist you in obtaining studio audience tickets or reality show contestant applications. [3] Flannery was extradited to Perth but acquitted at trial. Then they would go out with their good-looking girlfriends and be scum. He was surprisingly friendly recalling that at one show women at the front table with an Underbelly book . To be fair, for a crooked cop, Roger had some positives. Roger Rogerson myth can stand no longer - The Sydney Morning Herald Rogerson served twelve months of a maximum two-and-a-half-year sentence. Viewers can once again join Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khlo, Kendall, and Kylie as they navigate the challenges of motherhood, co-parenting, and building their own empires. The ugly truth about Roger Rogerson and other bad cops. [27] On 6 March 2015, both accused were arraigned at a hearing in the NSW Supreme Court. Jackson and Rogerson teamed up with criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read for a comedy theatre act entitledWild Colonial Psycho. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Christopher Flannery photographed in 1981. But from the moment he was linked to the treacherous shooting his reputation changed from colourful rogue to rat in the rank. [26] On 21 January 2015, he and his co-accused, Glen McNamara (also a former police detective), were committed to stand trial over the alleged murder. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Tough Nuts: Australia's Hardest Criminals, List of fugitives from justice who disappeared, "Edelsten tries to re-enter the ranks of doctors", Report on Investigation into Use of Informers, "What you need to know about Blue Murder, the original true crime blockbuster", Investigation into the relationship between Police and Criminals: First Report, Research Report on Trends in Police Corruption, Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service Final Report - Volume 1 - Corruption, Royal Commission into the NSW Police Service Final Report - Volume 2 - Reform. FORMER NSW police detective Roger Rogerson has challenged claims made by former policewoman and whistleblower Deborah Locke that a nude scene in Underbelly 3 - The Golden Mile occurred in real life. Before his murder conviction, the detective once nicknamed 'Rodger the Dodger' who received multiple bravery awards in his early career had been the subject of corruption allegations since the 1980s and criminal convictions since. CCTV footage shows Gao meetingtwo young South East Asian men, believed to be members of aHong Kong-based organised crime group, on Arab Street, Padstow. "To cut a long story short, Brian went into the hotel, came back with Drury and introduced him. Much like Roger Rogerson. Taking out the rubbish. Inside the unit, Mr Gao was shot twice in the chest and minutes later, McNamara emerges dragging a silver surfboard cover containing Mr Gao's body. Adam Hollingworth The gun found on Lanfranchi was an 80-year-old revolver that didn't work properly. Police who declared they could identify Williams were discredited and only Drury's evidence survived. He left school at the age of fourteen and received his first criminal conviction later that year. Already getting in the party mood! But as entertainment it was pretty good with more sex than violence. In contrast to series like Underbelly, which continue to perpetuate Ned Kelly syndrome in sensationalising and celebrating criminals, both books must be commended for exposing their sordid misdeeds without fear or favour. dennis kelly underbelly I never liked Melbourne or their crooks. Detectives drag Roger Rogerson from his Padstow Heights home. We had a nickname for him but it's not publishable here.". [2]:7072, In October 1981, Flannery, Clarkson and Williams were all acquitted. Jamie Gao was shot, wrapped in blue tarp, chained, and dumped in the sea. Even Flannery was convinced, assuring Williams: "He's lost a lot of blood; I don't think he'll make it.".