The story also referenced an interview mr jones conducted with rogerson at the time, on radio 2gb. Hours before the book launch, however, jones had rogerson on 2gb. Need help and support with rogers products and services. Solely hours earlier than he was arrested and charged with homicide, corrupt former detective roger rogerson was on the cellphone making an attempt to shore up the multimillion extortion try on rich property. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from roger rogerson at the discogs marketplace. Oh, what a tangled web alan jones weaves new matilda. Roger rogerson charged with murder as body is identified as. Blue murder is a twopart australian television miniseries produced by the australian broadcasting corporation in 1995, and is based on true events set in the 1970s and 1980s in sydney, the miniseries concerns the relationship between controversial former detective roger the dodger rogerson and notorious criminal arthur neddy smith. Roger rogerson is escorted from court during his trial for the murder of jamie gao. Corrupt cop duo roger rogerson and glen mcnamara launch.
Buy a discounted paperback of roger rogerson online from australias leading online bookstore. In 2009, sydney broadcaster alan jones launched rogersons first book, roger rogerson. May 26, 2014 roger rogerson has been charged with murder and drug supply and the body found off cronulla in sydneys south on sunday is identified as missing 20yearold jamie gao. Citigates digital team had the pleasure of hosting the launch of the new business book the daring book for boys in business by client pretty little head, a leading uk advertising consultancy that helps businesses win over female customers. Rogerson is famous for being kicked out of the nsw police and was portrayed in the tv film blue murder with richard roxburgh playing the dodger. Following his release from prison in 2006, rogerson resumed his entertainment career. One of the guests supposedly lined up for the rogerson book launch is the excriminalnow media personality mark chopper reid who has claimed to have been involved in around 17 murders, amongst other crimes, and whose life was featured in the film chopper which launched actor eric bana into international stardom. Media 28 may 2014 jones defends launch of rogersons book by chris graham alan jones ao at the launch of roger rogersons book in 2009. Above in our photo set is alan jones with another former detective tim priest at his book launch and in the photo is another former cop glen mcnamara.
Jones defends launch of rogersons book new matilda. Fiona b arnett eyes wide open republic broadcasting network. It was a testament to the power of joness breakfast pulpit, from which his formula of damnation and redemption is unrelenting today. Get the best of new matilda delivered straight to your inbox for free three days every week. May 26, 2014 in 2009, sydney broadcaster alan jones launched rogerson s first book, roger rogerson. Jane cunningham and philippa roberts, the authors of the book and cofounders of pretty little head. Jun 23, 2016 roger rogerson the truth behind the rise and fall of a crooked cop. Alan jones performed the honours at the launch alan jones on roger rogerson. The dark side, at the iron duke hotel in alexandria. Nm reported that mr jones, an officer of the order of australia, had launched a book written by rogerson in 2009, detailing his life as a cop. Richard roxburgh as roger rogerson she lied for him, stuck by him and, to the shock of friends, hung in there, duncan mcnab explained.
The dodger is a brilliant behindthescenes account of. A new book by former colleague duncan mcnab details how the charismatic one time detective manipulated generations of fellow officers and. I dismissed it as bluster, but nonetheless looked over my shoulder for the next. In 2009 she attended the book launch of organised crime boss roger rogerson and admitted she had known him since he 1 ian kirkwood 2015. From decorated policeman to convicted criminal the inside story of. Media 28 may 2014 jones defends launch of rogerson s book by chris graham alan jones ao at the launch of roger rogerson s book in 2009. Roger rogerson, australias most corrupt policeman, was found guilty of murder on wednesday. Telling his listeners that roger rogerson was one of the cures of societys ills. Both have been found guilty of murder and possession of 2. In 2017 his book getting away with murder won the ned kelly award for best true crime. Alan jones once sang the praises of roger rogerson.
Initially it is very interesting, covering the early life and career of roger rogerson. Roger rogerson, glen mcnamara guilty of murdering jamie gao. As a former sydney detective himself, journalist duncan mcnab intimately knows the world of roger rogerson, australias most notorious expoliceman. From decorated policeman to convicted criminal the inside story of roger rogerson. Roger was baptized on month day 1822, at baptism place. A fast, gripping oral history of one of the characters who played a defining role in the birth of hardcore punk rock in l. Roger caleb rogerson born 3 january 1941 is a former detective sergeant of the new south wales police force, and a convicted murderer. The definitive account of one of hardcore punks most enigmatic figures. It shines a light on the corruption that was endem. Jun 16, 2016 alan jones performed the honours at the launch alan jones on roger rogerson. May 27, 2014 rogerson s book was launched by radio host alan jones.
The story of rogers entry into the circle jerks begins with him offering some beer to keith morris outside of the anticlub. How roger rogerson used mesmerising charm to become australias most notorious cop. The prodigal rogerson, however, starts much later in the chronology and jumps around to great. The wife of roger rogerson says the disgraced former detective is back in sydney and willing to be questioned by police over the alleged murder of a. Hours earlier than homicide arrest, roger rogerson was. Oct 31, 2016 in 2017 his book getting away with murder won the ned kelly award for best true crime. During rogerson s career, he was one of the most decorated officers in the police force, having received at least thirteen awards for bravery, outstanding policemanship and devotion to duty including the peter mitchell trophy, the highest annual police award. As i have already said in the last 24 hours, publicly, i launched a book at the request of mr rogersons publisher relating to rogersons life in the police force. Check out our faqs, diagnostic tools, howto articles, troubleshooting tips, community forums and more. Citigate hosts launch of new business book citigate dewe. On his release in 2006, rogerson eyed off a return to public life, this time as. Duncan, a former police officer, wrote the biography. Get the best of new matilda delivered straight to your inbox for free three days. In the likeable gangland capital, kerr enlisted gun pr woman carmel shute from shute the messenger and they attended gattos launch.
In 2014 roger rogerson and a fellow cop, glen mcnamara, murdered student jamie gao in cold blood. Roger rogerson, shortlisted for the 2017 ned kelly award for best. At one level roger rogerson is just another case of an addict who died the death of an addict. His threat came shortly after the release of my first book on him. Rogerson and mcnamara, who had met years ago at a book launch, often gathered for thursday night beers at the crown hotel in revesby with other knockabout blokes in a group they jokingly called. Above, the 75yearold is escorted to a prison van after being convicted of the killing. Roger rogerson the truth behind the rise and fall of a crooked cop. Mcnab sat at in the gao murder trial courtroom for 18 weeks for his new book on rogerson simply titled roger rogerson. Thirty minutes on air this morning repaired more than 20 years of damage to rogers good name, said rogersons lawyer, paul kenny. Roger rogersons wife says he is back in sydney and. Mick, the gentleman, signed a book for roger, saying. But this wasnt rogersons first trial or conviction. Jun 04, 2018 at one level roger rogerson is just another case of an addict who died the death of an addict. But at another level rogersons life was one big goof, and his humor and insanity made an indelible impression on anyone who ever crossed his path.
Convicted killer roger rogerson was a real life dirty. Roger rogerson has been charged with murder and drug supply and the body found off cronulla in sydneys south on sunday is identified as missing 20yearold jamie gao. Jun 16, 2016 alan jones once sang the praises of roger rogerson. May 26, 2014 the wife of roger rogerson says the disgraced former detective is back in sydney and willing to be questioned by police over the alleged murder of a university student in a drug deal gone wrong.
It is always fun to read a factual book covering events that occurred in your lifetime. Roger caleb rogerson born 3 january 1941 is a former detective sergeant of the new south. Roger rogerson by duncan mcnab goodreads share book. Telling his listeners that roger rogerson was one of the cures of societys ills was not promoting the disgraced former cop, claims. Alan jones ao at the launch of roger rogersons book in 2009. They trained at the same places, rose through the ranks in the same timehonoured way, and served in some of the same divisions yet rogersons career was to turn out very differently indeed. Rogersons book was launched by radio host alan jones. Set in the 1970s and 1980s in sydney, the miniseries concerns the relationship between controversial former detective roger the dodger rogerson and notorious criminal arthur neddy smith. Jun 16, 2016 the last time i saw roger rogerson apart from in court this year he was limping away from the london hotel in balmain. Roger caleb rogerson is a former detective sergeant of the new south wales police force, and a convicted murderer. Roger rogerson historical records and family trees. Anne melocco will stand by roger rogerson womans day.
Jun 15, 2016 roger rogerson, australias most corrupt policeman, was found guilty of murder on wednesday. In the same year his bestselling book on disgraced former detective and convicted murderer roger rogerson was shortlisted for the ned kelly award for best true crime. It was late 20 and wed just had lunch, and more than a few beers. During rogersons career, he was one of the most decorated officers in the police force, having received at least thirteen awards for bravery, outstanding policemanship and devotion to duty including the peter mitchell trophy, the highest annual police award. Notorious corrupt detectives roger rogerson and glen mcnamara have launched their tax payer funded appeals against their convictions for a.
The last time i saw roger rogerson apart from in court this year he was limping away from the london hotel in balmain. Neighbourhood paper alan jones, the dodger and the good. Roger rogerson after being jailed for life in june. Crime writer duncan mcnab on roger rogerson and other. The story of roger s entry into the circle jerks begins with him offering some beer to keith morris outside of the anticlub. And so to joness launch yesterday of mark lathams latest tome, outsiders. Roger rogerson, australias dirtiest cop murdered jamie. Crime writer duncan mcnab on roger rogerson and other crimes. Roger rogersons wife says he is back in sydney and willing. My digital recorder, bumping around in the backpack, had magically retrieved a treasure from october 2009. Roger caleb rogerson charmed his way into the heart of sin city. He must be feeling uncomfortable today after rogerson was finally convicted of a series of murders.
May 31, 2014 alan jones has a soft spot for hard nut roger rogerson pictured smiling at a funeral. They trained at the same places, rose through the ranks in the same timehonoured way, and served in some of the same divisions yet rogerson s career was to turn out very differently indeed. Roger rogerson roger rogerson in england births and christenings, 15381975 roger rogerson was born to robert rogerson and betty rogerson. Its probably not a comfortable morning for shock jock alan jones, who launched rogersons book in 2009. During his time in office he was implicated inbut never convicted oftwo killings, bribery, assault and drug dealing. Corrupt cop duo roger rogerson and glen mcnamara launch drug. May 28, 2014 mr jones said he was approached by the publishers of rogersons book the dark side to launch it, and that he agreed to do it without payment. The sydney launch of the dark side i had a short speech prepared which, aside from thanking investors, the staff and management of the iron duke hotel and guests for turning up, included a single point. Oct 01, 2016 how roger rogerson used mesmerising charm to become australias most notorious cop. Roger rogerson by duncan mcnab books hachette australia. Roger rogerson, australias dirtiest cop murdered jamie gao. Nsw detective roger rogerson speaks to the media at police headquarters in 1985.
Roger rogerson charged with murder as body is identified. Alan jones has a soft spot for hard nut roger rogerson pictured smiling at a funeral. Telling his listeners that roger rogerson was one of the. Blue murder is a twopart australian television miniseries produced by the australian broadcasting corporation in 1995, and is based on true events. Roger rogerson the truth behind the rise and fall of a. Novel end as rogerson gets two years to finish thriller. Back then jones interviewed rogerson, telling listeners. The coldblooded killer is linked to nearly a dozen unsolved murders. All that people know about me is that im a corrupt cop, shot three men and was a drinking mate of neddy smith. Mr jones said he was approached by the publishers of rogersons book the dark side to launch it, and that he agreed to do it without payment. Notorious corrupt detectives roger rogerson and glen mcnamara have launched their tax payer funded appeals against their convictions for a drug ripoff murder.
Both were found guilty of murder and possession of 2. Roger rogerson, convicted yesterday of the murder of jamie gao, is officially australias first serial killer with a badge. A combination of cleverness, charisma, corruption and criminality combined to make it more than three decades before the law truly caught up with corrupt cop roger rogerson. Following his release from prison in 2006, rogerson resumed his entertainment career with mark jacko jackson by appearing in a show.
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