Roger Rogerson's murder of Jamie Gao caps notorious career in and out of the law

By Kate McClymont
Updated June 17 2016 - 3:56pm, first published June 15 2016 - 1:53pm
Roger Rogerson leaves Sydney's King Street Supreme Court in April 2016 after facing the court on murder charges. Photo: Christopher Pearce
Roger Rogerson leaves Sydney's King Street Supreme Court in April 2016 after facing the court on murder charges. Photo: Christopher Pearce
Warren Lanfranchi, who was shot dead in Sydney's Chippendale in 1981. Rogerson was charged with his killing.
Warren Lanfranchi, who was shot dead in Sydney's Chippendale in 1981. Rogerson was charged with his killing.
Sallie-Anne Huckstepp: found floating face down in a pond in Centennial Park.
Sallie-Anne Huckstepp: found floating face down in a pond in Centennial Park.
Rogerson after being released from Kirkconnell Correctional facility in 2006.  Photo: Adam Hollingworth
Rogerson after being released from Kirkconnell Correctional facility in 2006. Photo: Adam Hollingworth
Rogerson speaking to the media in 1985.
 Photo: Russell McPhedran
Rogerson speaking to the media in 1985. Photo: Russell McPhedran
Tony Martin (playing Neddy Smith) and Richard Roxburgh (playing Roger Rogerson) in the television show Blue Murder.
Tony Martin (playing Neddy Smith) and Richard Roxburgh (playing Roger Rogerson) in the television show Blue Murder.
The real Neddy Smith with Roger Rogerson.
The real Neddy Smith with Roger Rogerson.
Former police officer Michael Drury. Photo: James Brickwood
Former police officer Michael Drury. Photo: James Brickwood
Christopher Flannery photographed in 1981.
Christopher Flannery photographed in 1981.
Shirley Bassey, who Rogerson claims he 'got to know very well'. Photo: Sandy Scheltema
Shirley Bassey, who Rogerson claims he 'got to know very well'. Photo: Sandy Scheltema
Rogerson on the speaking circuit with Mark "Jacko" Jackson and Warwick Capper.    Photo: Rick Stevens
Rogerson on the speaking circuit with Mark "Jacko" Jackson and Warwick Capper. Photo: Rick Stevens
Anne Melocco leaving court after her husband was sentenced to two and a half years jail in 2005.  Photo: Wade Laube
Anne Melocco leaving court after her husband was sentenced to two and a half years jail in 2005. Photo: Wade Laube

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