When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

​

Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Suzanne rose]

You do the crime you do the time, no matter who you are.

I remember the last murder he did , it wasn't far from where I live. He and another person murdered the young man around Padstow then took him out on a boat and dumped his body.

As soon as you commit murder that out weighs anything you have done good

 

[Robbo3006]

When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

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Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

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Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

Let him rot in general population, he committed horrendous acts of violence and deserves everything dished up to him, suffer in Hell Rogerson.

 

[Lesle]

When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

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Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

​

Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

He deserves everything that’s coming to him, that young man had his whole life ahead of him, even if he was heading down the wrong track the cops would have got him sooner or later
RIP Jamie and rot in jail Roger Rogerson

 

[piggyp]

Rogerson will have to justify what he did to a higher authority his problem.Being an ex myself he did what should have been done by the legal system here in Australia.Drug pushers do more serious crimes to the lives of drug addicts and having been involved with finding a young man who died because of drugs I have no sympathy for any drug pusher and in favor of a permanent outcome for most of them.They peddle their filth for money kill people then when caught a few years in jail at taxpayer expense find religion and are let out again .Punishment does not fit the crime.Before the bleeding hearts pile on with no thought of the victims Gayo will not do any more damage but that should be a court decision not Rogersons. You were not there when I picked this young mans body up in Darlinghurst .

 

[Rob44]

When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

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Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

​

Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

Tough. Do the crime; do the time. Corrupt police officers are a very serious threat to society.

 

[Maurice_McGahey]

When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

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Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

​

Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

"Bravest copper, nicest bloke" what bullshit! I met Rogerson along with Mark "Chopper" Reid and Mark "Jacko" Jackson when they did a national tour of the pubs. The only one that I felt was a total scumbag and gave me a feeling in my bones of "kill him before he gets the chance to kill you" was that convicted murderer and former Sydney cop Rogerson. Chopper Reid had many more kills rumoured to his name, but as he said in a latter interview, "I only killed other crims, and they were out to kill me." I believe that. Chopper Reid was a very humorous man. Chopper may have been a psycho, but his trigger was a threat against himself. That being said, Chopper probably broke quite a few arms. Of course, Mark Jackson was only a thug on the Aussie football field and although undoubtedly a very hard man out of his league in this company. Chopper and Jacko seemed to have a comradery but Rogerson was on his own and nobody allowed him to get behind them.

 

[Leenie]

You do the crime you do the time, no matter who you are.

I remember the last murder he did , it wasn't far from where I live. He and another person murdered the young man around Padstow then took him out on a boat and dumped his body.

As soon as you commit murder that out weighs anything you have done good

He deserves everything they throw at him , no sympathy whatsoever .

 

[Suzanne rose]

"Bravest copper, nicest bloke" what bullshit! I met Rogerson along with Mark "Chopper" Reid and Mark "Jacko" Jackson when they did a national tour of the pubs. The only one that I felt was a total scumbag and gave me a feeling in my bones of "kill him before he gets the chance to kill you" was that convicted murderer and former Sydney cop Rogerson. Chopper Reid had many more kills rumoured to his name, but as he said in a latter interview, "I only killed other crims, and they were out to kill me." I believe that. Chopper Reid was a very humorous man. Chopper may have been a psycho, but his trigger was a threat against himself. That being said, Chopper probably broke quite a few arms. Of course, Mark Jackson was only a thug on the Aussie football field and although undoubtedly a very hard man out of his league in this company. Chopper and Jacko seemed to have a comradery but Rogerson was on his own and nobody allowed him to get behind them.

My brother was locked up for awhile and said chopper Reid was a decent bloke.

 

[MaggieMay1948]

When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

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Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

​

Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

No sympathy whatsoever. He got his on the end, albeit, like Chris Dawson, far later than it should have been.

Doubt he'll be missed. Hop Dawson will go the same way.

 

[Leenie]

My brother was locked up for awhile and said chopper Reid was a decent bloke.

He always came across as a bit of a character when interviewed on TV.

 

[Luckyus]

When we tune into the evening news, it isn't uncommon to see snippets of heroic efforts by the men and women in blue. Police officers hold a special place in our collective consciousness: they're the brave ones who keep the streets safe and the criminals at bay.

But what happens when the protector becomes the perpetrator?

We delve into the riveting tale of one such officer gone rogue–Roger Rogerson, one of Australia's most infamous ex-policemen, whose deeds have now cost him his freedom and slowly seem to be taking a toll on his health too.

At 82, Roger Rogerson finds himself in the hospital ward of Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Centre, suffering from a mysterious, debilitating illness.

Once an admirable officer celebrated for his bravery, Rogerson is now a prisoner serving life for his criminal undertakings and, perhaps most notably, for the murder of Jamie Gao, a 20-year-old drug dealer, in 2014.

View attachment 27411

Roger Rogerson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Jamie Gao. Credit: True Crime TV/Youtube

​

Recently told that he is to die in jail, the senior convict is reportedly facing rapid health deterioration, with limited use of his arms. Despite his ailing physical condition, reports suggest he remains mentally sharp. A formidable adversary in his better years, Rogerson seems to be fighting his new battles from within the walls of a prison hospital.

The path to Rogerson's current plight winds through various instances of high-profile criminal activity, with the murder of Jamie Gao standing out among the rest. Gao was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp, in the waters off Cronulla in South Sydney–a horrific outcome of a $3 million drug deal gone wrong.

The cases around Rogerson and his nefarious deeds are many, as tangled webs of corruption allegations started surrounding him in the 1980s. He was once the subject of professional admiration, particularly after the lawful shooting of armed criminals Phillip Western and Lawrence 'Butchy' Byrne.

Sadly, his hero status began to erode when he fatally shot heroin dealer Warren Lanfranchi in Chippendale in 1981. It was alleged that Lanfranchi was unarmed and was trying to bribe Roger Rogerson.

After that incident, waves of allegations followed–from Rogerson's involvement in the heroin trade to splitting proceeds from armed robberies–culminating in charges for the attempted murder of detective Michael Drury.

Rogerson's brushes with infamy were so eyebrow-raising they made it to the small screen. His illicit exploits were documented in the TV drama series Blue Murder, leading to the immortalisation of his deeds in popular culture.

Though once a respected cop and recipient of multiple bravery awards, his decisions led him down a path that ultimately landed him in the grips of the law, stripped him of his freedom, and plunged his life into a downward spiral.

With former detective Glen McNamara, Rogerson was put behind bars in 2016 for Jamie Gao's murder.

​

He submitted an appeal in March, but the response from the High Court has been clear: Roger Rogerson, once a law enforcer, will spend his remaining years in prison, possibly even drawing his final breath there.

Key Takeaways

• Australia's most infamous cop, Roger Rogerson, has been admitted to the Long Bay Correctional Centre hospital suffering from a debilitating illness.
• His health has reportedly quickly declined; he now has limited use of his arms, although he remains mentally sharp.
• Rogerson, serving life imprisonment for the murder of drug dealer Jamie Gao, lost his last chance for freedom in March when his appeal was rejected.
• Despite receiving multiple accolades during his police career, Rogerson has been plagued by serious corruption allegations since the 1980s.

In such a tale, there are no winners. Though justice has been served, one cannot help but question the cost of these actions–a young man’s innocent life, a once-admired cop’s reputation in tatters, and multiple families torn apart by the corrupt affairs.

What do you think of this story, dear members? Let us know in the comments below!

He is everything that is semembere in the old saw about, you set a thief to catch a thief. A reminder not to trust a copper!!

 

[Leenie]

He is everything that is semembere in the old saw about, you set a thief to catch a thief. A reminder not to trust a copper!!

They are not all bad , his type gives the rest a bad name ,you will find 98% are decent police serving the community. You may need their help one day.

 

[Suzanne rose]

They are not all bad , his type gives the rest a bad name ,you will find 98% are decent police serving the community. You may need their help one day.

Totally Agree I know a few very honest and dedicated police officers