People know their hometowns by streets, a favourite restaurant or the local mall. Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt knows hers by the crime scenes she's been to over the past 20 years. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Each episode will take you inside the story to give you details you didn't hear on the news.Winner of the 2020 & 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award (RTDNA).
Crime Beat returns March 4th
There’s no limit to how far criminals will go… to cover their tracks…But investigators will go even further to uncover the truth…Nancy Hixt is a senior Crime Reporter for Global News. This season on the Crime Beat she takes you from the crime scene to the courtroom and inside some of Canada’s most high profile cases and some you’ve likely never heard of before.Crime Beat returns March 4th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gone in an instant - The Hunt for Talal Amer Part 2 | 15
In the spring of 2022, chaos erupted in southeast Calgary.There were reports of two erratic drivers, followed by a shooting.Moments later, a violent collision. Angela McKenzie, a mother of five, died at the scene. Join Nancy Hixt, senior crime reporter for Global News as she explains what led to the senseless crash and the hunt for the person believed to be responsible. Talal Amer is wanted on a Canada warrant for manslaughter, attempted murder and several firearms offences.He is 30 years old, 5
Gone in an instant - The Hunt for Talal Amer Part 1 | 14
On a cool spring evening in 2022, chaos erupted as police received reports of two erratic drivers and then gunfire. One of the vehicles fled the shooting scene at high speed and moments later was involved in a violent and deadly crash. Senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a mother of five whose life was senselessly taken and the hunt for the man responsible.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Kamar Cunningham | 13
A historic gun bust shocks the city when Toronto Police seize dozens of illegal firearms and lay over 1000 charges in just one day.Join Caryn Lieberman as she explores the criminal organization responsible for smuggling dozens of dangerous guns across the border and how one accused trafficker, Kamar Cunningham, continues to evade arrest.For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv Like Global News on Facebook HERE: h
Most Wanted - The Hunt for All Boivin | 12
All Boivin is one of Quebec’s most wanted, and now, he also tops the list of Canada’s most wanted.Reporter Mike Armstrong takes us inside the world of bikers, gangs, and drug trafficking as the Sûreté du Québec ramps up their search for Boivin while battling to quell a surge in violence between organized crime groups in the province.For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv Like Global News on Facebook HERE:
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Kiarash Parzham & Mohamed Shire | 11
Mohamed Shire is the final outstanding suspect in a 2021 double murder. Shire and two other men were wanted for two first-degree murders and attempted murder in a case that shattered feelings of public safety and security in a quiet Ottawa neighbourhood.It happened in the early evening in the middle of a packed parking lot. Similarly, Kiarash Parzham is wanted for first-degree murder in the killing of a 28-year-old man in a busy Toronto area. While not directly connected, police say bot
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Mohammed Abdullahi | 10
On July 25, 2023, the sound of gunfire rang out in the middle of the day in a Toronto neighbourhood with a rough reputation. Police hunt for two suspects, including most wanted Mohammed Abdullahi, after a man is found shot in a vehicle.Crime reporter Catherine McDonald takes us to Moss Park as police investigate the death of Mohamed Ahmed, brother of renowned Canadian poet and musician Mustafa.For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HE
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Jonathan Ouellet-Gendron | 9
An upscale neighbourhood in Saskatoon is rattled after a man is found zip-tied and murdered in the middle of the afternoon. When two other men show up at a local hospital at the same time, it quickly becomes apparent to the police that a violent gun battle had ensued.Follow along the investigation with Crime Beat reporter Jules Knox, as authorities show the techniques they used to reveal the identity of the alleged killer, now one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives.For more info, please
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Michael Bebee | 8
Michael Bebee was on the run after a fatal shooting in Toronto’s vibrant Greektown neighbourhood in Summer 2023. Detectives unravelled a web of evidence and security video to track down the suspects responsible for killing a 29-year-old construction engineer.Tracy Tong takes us on a suspenseful journey as we find out where Canada’s Most Wanted suspect was hiding, and how he was finally caught.For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HER
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Daniel Tomassetti | 7
Daniel Tomassetti is the final suspect in a pair of murders in 2017. Tomassetti and two other men were wanted for two first-degree murders in a case that ignited a mob war and destroyed an innocent woman’s family. 28-year-old Mila Barberi was killed while picking up her boyfriend at work, the same suspects allegedly stalked and killed Hamilton mobster Angelo Musitano.For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv Like Global News
Most Wanted -The Hunt for Harry Rajkumar | 6
Recently released on bail, a middle-aged man returns to a home he’s been ordered to stay away from and allegedly attacks.After a miraculous recovery, a traumatized teenage girl and her mother are left with the same question as police and their community, where is Harry Rajkumar?For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQFollow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Kier Bryan Granado & Tommy Ngo | 5
Two murders that take place three thousand kilometres apart leave detectives in Calgary and Toronto scratching their heads.Caryn Lieberman investigates the lives of Kier Bryan Granado and Tommy Ngo to learn more about what these two men are wanted for - and what they have in common - including a possible home address.For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQFollow Gl
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Rabih Alkhalil | 4
Two public execution-style murders in 2012 leave police hunting for suspects as the cocaine-trafficking gang war continues to escalate. But the satisfaction of on-the-run kingpin Rabih Alkhalil’s arrest is short-lived when he escapes from prison.
Jules Knox investigates the decades-long drug feud that has left one of Canada’s Most Wanted on the loose.
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Most Wanted - The Hunt for Saed Osman | 3
A casual Saturday night of drinking and dancing at a club in Edmonton unfolds into a senseless and horrific mass shooting. While Edmonton Police track down two of the shooters, the third mysteriously disappears into the night.
Seeking justice for the heartbreaking loss of a 28-year-old , the hunt for suspect Saed Osman continues.
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Most Wanted - The Hunt for Jabreel Elmi & Rajahden Angus Campbell | 2
An inner-city community is devastated when a much-loved public servant’s life is cut short after a brazen daylight shooting. Toronto Police commenced a massive manhunt for the accused killers. Catherine McDonald takes us into Regent Park, a neighbourhood that is no stranger to this kind of violence, to learn more about Thane Murray and his efforts to create a brighter future for the community's youth.CRIMESTOPPERS - https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/index.phpFor more info, please go
Most Wanted - The Hunt for Cristian Cuxum | 1
Thanksgiving Sunday in Toronto turns deadly after shots ring out in an indoor soccer arena leaving a referee dead and two players injured. Join us as we learn more about the referee and loving father Edwin Farley Alvarado Quintero, who died doing what he loved, and the nineteen-year-old who allegedly shot him.BOLO - https://www.boloprogram.org/cuxum/?slide=1 CRIMESTOPPERS - https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/index.phpFor more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/Su
Crime Beat Most Wanted Trailer
From coast to coast, alleged fugitives face charges for serious crimes. They've left victims shattered and communities forever changed.
Tracy Tong from Global News takes you inside the hunt for Canada's most wanted criminals in Crime Beat Most Wanted.
Police want to bring these criminals to justice, and they need your help.
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Inside Corrections | 12
If you’ve ever watched shows like Prison Break or Orange is the New Black you probably have an idea of what life behind bars is like or a dramatized version of it.
On this special episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt gives you an exclusive look inside jail and remand facilities through the eyes of a veteran correctional officer. Learn what a typical day is like for both the officers and inmates and find out how much of what you see on TV happens in reality.
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Incendiary Circumstances - Part 2 | 11
On November 17, 2004 a young Calgary family settled in for the evening. At about 9pm, the husband left for work as a security guard, while his wife stayed home with their two children. In the middle of the night, she woke to the sound of shattered glass. Within minutes the entire home was engulfed in flames. After desperate attempts to reach her children failed, the mother managed to escape. The children didn’t survive. Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the unexpected twists th
Incendiary Circumstances - Part 1 | 10
In the middle of a cold snowy night, a Calgary woman woke to the sound of shattered glass. Within minutes the entire home was engulfed in flames. The panicked mother tried to help her two children but was forced to jump from a second story window to save herself. Join Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she explains the heroic efforts made by firefighters and the devastating impact of this fire on the entire community in part one of “Incendiary Circumstances.”
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The autopsy tells a story | 09
You’ve seen them on true crime TV shows and movies, forensic pathologists, medical examiners, and coroners have a firm foothold in popular culture. But what is forensic pathology and how does it differ from the others?
On this special episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt gives you an exclusive look inside the medical examiner's office. Find out what it takes, the challenges and how real is what you see on TV? Learn how an autopsy tells a story from a forensic patho
The long road to justice - Part 2 | 8
In early 2002, the body of a 21-year-old woman was found in a rural area about an hour’s drive south of Calgary. Adrienne McColl had been murdered and investigators worked around the clock to gather evidence in the hopes of catching her killer. Despite their best efforts, the case went cold. But officers never forgot about the case. Follow along as senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the lengthy and heartbreaking journey Adrienne's family took on the long road to justice.
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The long road to justice - Part 1 | 7
On a breezy winter day in February of 2002, in southern Alberta, a rancher was moving some cattle along a rural road when he came across a disturbing sight in a ditch. As he got closer he was able to confirm it was a body. At the same time, an hour’s drive North, in Calgary, family and friends of Adrienne McColl had no idea the heartbreaking news they were about to get– and the long road to justice they were about to embark on.
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The Deadly Contract - Part 2 | 6
On January 16th, 2006 financier Jack Beauchamp was shot six times and left for dead on his office floor. Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the conclusion of how investigators unravelled this shocking murder mystery.Contact:Instagram: @nancy.hixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Deadly Contract - Part 1 | 5
On January 16th, 2006 financier Jack Beauchamp grabbed a coffee and went to work in his downtown Calgary office. Minutes later he was fighting for his life. He had been shot six times and left for dead on his office floor. Senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of how grieving co-workers helped police identify a suspect. And how the case took an unexpected turn when evidence pointed to someone else.
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Update: The Brentwood five massacre | 4
It’s been ten years since one of the darkest days in Calgary’s history- On the anniversary of the biggest mass killing to ever happen in the city, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the frustration the families of the five victims are feeling and why they’re pushing for changes in current legislation. Learn where the man found not criminally responsible in the case is living now, the freedoms he’s pushing for and how Canada’s top court is involved in it all.
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Out of the dark | 3
In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of a violent attack- a story that’s every woman’s worst fear.www.calgarycrimestoppers.org - reference case # 06274598https://newsroom.calgary.ca/sexual-assault-case-from-2006-has-new-lead/C
The Hunt For A Predator - Part 2 | 2
In the late 1970s and early ‘80s a sexual predator stalked Calgarians. At the same time, homicide detectives used cutting edge strategies to track a child killer.
What no one realized, was that the two cases were connected. Global News Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt shares how a tip from one brave little girl changed the direction of the entire investigation and the unexpected twist the case took years later.
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The Hunt For A Predator - Part 1 | 1
In late 1970’s and early 80’s a sexual predator was on the loose. Two little girls had heard about the man dubbed the “Southwest Calgary Rapist” but they never imagined they would cross paths with him while riding their bikes one hot sunny day. At the same time, homicide detectives were investigating the death of a five-year old girl who disappeared on her way to kindergarten. Learn the unprecedented steps officers took and the haunting connection between the two cases as Global News' Senior Cri
Season 6 is coming, February 27th
For most of us, crime is something we see on the news…in movies…or hear about on a podcast. We never think it could happen to us…Until it does.
Loved ones are gone…and for the survivors…the scars will never heal.
Nancy Hixt has been a crime reporter for Global News for nearly 30 years and on Season 6 of her podcast, Crime Beat she'll give you exclusive access to the cases she's worked– on from the interview room to the courtroom.
Join her for Season 6 of Crime Beat coming February 27th.
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Introducing... Global News' What Happened To...? The Thai Cave Rescue
The 2018 Thai cave rescue quickly became an international spectacle that captured the attention of people all around the world.
Twelve boys and their soccer coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai when the cave suddenly flooded, trapping the team. Monsoon season came early that year, and the cave became blocked by heavy rainwater.
On this episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella revisits the incredible Thai Cave rescue mission. She speaks with diver Rick Stanton about the wins, t
Gone In An Instant Part 2 | 15
In the spring of 2022, chaos erupted in southeast Calgary.
There were reports of two erratic drivers, followed by a shooting.
Moments later, a violent collision. Angela McKenzie, a mother of five, died at the scene. Join Nancy Hixt, senior crime reporter for Global News as she explains what led to the senseless crash and the hunt for the person believed to be responsible.
Talal Amer is wanted on a Canada warrant for manslaughter, attempted murder and several firearms offences.
He is 30 years ol
Gone In An Instant Part 1 | 14
On a cool spring evening in 2022, chaos erupted as police received reports of two erratic drivers and then gunfire. One of the vehicles fled the shooting scene at high speed and moments later was involved in a violent and deadly crash. Senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a mother of five whose life was senselessly taken and the hunt for the man responsible.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Le
Caught in the Crossfire | 13
The widespread impact of a deadly gang war continues to be felt to this day. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of one casualty of a war he wasn’t involved inContact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1:41 of Terror | 12
A Central Alberta family arrived home from a long weekend away and noticed something was suspicious as they pulled into their driveway. Upon entering the home, there was a shocking discovery. Join Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares the story of one man’s harrowing brush with death.
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The Horror That Still Lurks | 11
In the middle of the night two officers knock on a young woman’s door, they were there to alert her – that the man who raped her more than twenty years earlier was AWOL.Join Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt…as she shares how a survivor of a violent sexual assault –continues to be victimized more than two decades later.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap
A Deadly Betrayal | 10
On a cold, snowy day in January of 2006, a man scouring for bottles in downtown Calgary dumpsters made a grisly discovery marking the starting point of a true whodunnit. Police followed a trail of forensic evidence uncovering a web of deceit created by the criminal to cover his tracks. Join Global News senior crime reporter as she shares details of a deadly betrayal and the unsettling truth that’s left the victim’s family devastated.
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Going Undercover | 9
On this special behind-the-scenes episode of Crime Beat, Global news senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt gives you an exclusive look at specialized investigative tactics often used to push cases forward – from someone who knows what it’s like to lead a double life.
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The Second Shift part 2 | 8
A young waitress mysteriously disappeared on her way home from her second shift.Police along with her family and friends search tirelessly for clues. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the devastating discovery that was made and the shocking details police uncovered. Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Second Shift Part 1 | 7
In 1992, Dilleen Hempel had just married the love of her life, moved into a new home and started a new job.But on her way home from her second-shift, the 26-year-old vanished.On this episode of Crime Beat as Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the panic and confusion her family faced and the painstaking efforts taken to find her.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choic
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 6
Terrie Ann Dauphinais, a young Metis woman, is found dead in her home. Her three children are discovered locked inside two bedrooms and a closet. Her death was deemed a homicide but no charges were ever laid and the case went cold. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter shares how decades later, new developments in the investigation led to a dramatic turn of events. But would it be enough to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt?Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtF
The Crossfire Part 2 | 5
A war between two rival gangs in Calgary left 25 dead in less than a decade. Deep seeded hatred for their rivals fueled the deadly battle. Over a decade the animosity between the “FK’s and FOB’s” gangs grew– as did their illicit activity. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the unique strategies police implemented to try and quell the violence.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt
The Crossfire Part 1 | 4
What started as a petty falling out between a group of high school friends led to a deadly feud between two rival gangs.. Over the course of a decade dozens were killed across the city. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of one of the worst gang wars in Canadian history, including the day police feared–when an innocent person was caught in the crossfire.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBe
The Story is Never Finished | 3
On this episode of Crime Beat, senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt brings you updates on a few stories she’s previously covered. Join her for the early 2023 edition of “the story is never finished” as she shares several significant developments– including new admissions of further sexual abuse by a disgraced doctor, and a major decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada that’s impacted multiple murder cases across the country.
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Hunted on Hemlock Crescent | 2
In the late 1980’s and early 90’s, a serial rapist ravaged women who lived in an- inner city Calgary neighbourhood, leaving an entire city on edge.
On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the physical and emotional impact of the devastating attacks, and details what led to a break in the case more than a decade later.
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Against All Odds | 1
A German tourist travels across the world with his family to witness the splendor of the Canadian Rockies. Without warning, a chance encounter and a single bullet interrupts their trip and changes their lives forever. Follow along to learn how the offender's path t intersects with this family as they continue to fight against all odds.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m
Season 5 - Trailer
To understand the impact of a serious crime, you need to sit across from a victim and their loved ones and listen. To uncover the truth for the cases I report on, I knock on offenders doors, I ask the tough questions and I give a voice to the voiceless.Nancy Hixt has been a crime reporter for Global News for nearly 30 years and on Season 5 of her podcast, Crime Beat she'll give you exclusive access to the cases she's worked– on from the interview room to the courtroom. Join her for Se
Inside Crime Beat- your questions answered | 15
On the season finale of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt answers your questions. Join her as she gives you behind-the-scenes insight on the podcast, journalism, and the stories she shares on this special episode, “Inside Crime Beat.”Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hope in the darkness | 14
On a beautiful September night in 2008, a young couple went out for dinner in downtown Calgary.
They walked through a park on their way home and sat down on a bench to soak in the warm, late summer air.
Around them, the trees were changing colours .
Never once did it cross their mind that it would be the last time, as a couple, they would see those vibrant fall colours again.
Moments later, the sound of screaming filled the air followed by sirens as police and EMS rushed to the scene.
Find out w
If I Can't Have You... (REMASTERED)
A story of deadly infatuation. Join Nancy Hixt as she explains how a young woman was targeted — simply because she spurned a young man’s advances.Nadia El-Dib’s family said Nadia had broken things off with Adam Bettahar, and her body was found in a Calgary woman’s backyard March 25, 2018. She was stabbed dozens of times and shot twice.Police called her death an “execution.”Anyone needing help with violence or abuse in an intimate relationship is encouraged to reach out for help by calli
The scars that don't heal | 13
On April 14, 2022, two senior police officers– Sgt. Brian Topham and Cpl. Brandon Tobin received the highest honour that’s bestowed by the RCMP.The commissioner’s commendation for bravery recognizes outstanding courage in the face of dangerous circumstances…But the award came at a cost. Join Nancy Hixt, a senior crime reporter for Global News as she shares how two officers, both diagnosed with PTSD, are working to heal and raise awareness about the trauma they’re living with in ‘The sca
Introducing What Happened to the Beirut explosion?
Elias Tarabay remembers Aug. 4, 2020, clearly. He arrived home after having a late lunch with a friend. He was living in Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. His house had a balcony that looked out at the city’s ports.
Just as he settled in, he heard a loud explosion.
Tarabay was working as an editor for a local newspaper at the time and he thought he would take the video to send back to his office.
Then a second large explosion rocked the Beirut port.
The explosion killed at least 214 people, a
Mr. Gregory's dark secret | 12
In the summer of 2020, a listener reached out and asked how Crime Beat stories are selected.She said she was seeking justice for something that happened to her decades earlier when she was a teenager.That was the starting point of this episode.Join Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares how one woman’s bravery cracked open one of the most high profile sex assault cases in Calgary’s history. Learn exclusive new details of the police investigation in ‘Mr. Gregory’s dar
The data tells a story | 11
On this special episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you behind the scenes with a crime analyst. Learn how she uses data and technology to help solve cases as she works alongside homicide detectives.
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A prayer for Arcelie | 10
On a cold, snowy winter night in January 2008, an officer was on patrol when a confusing call came in to 911. A hardworking mother of five disappeared while on her way home from work. To make matters worse, the call indicated that she was being attacked.Investigators raced against the clock to find Arcelie Laoagan. On the latest episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of the frantic search and the horrific discovery that haunts both the officer
Justice for Lacey | 9
On a cold, snowy evening in the fall of 2012, a series of 911 calls led Calgary police to multiple scenes.At one of those locations, investigators made a disturbing discovery — the body of Lacey Jones-McKnight.As homicide investigators took over the case, they learned the killer made shocking admissions to several people that night.Follow along on the latest episode of Crime Beat as Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the painstaking lengths forensic investigators went t
Inside the interview room | 8
In movies and TV police interviews with suspects look simple enough, but in reality there’s a lot more to them.
Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you behind-the-scenes for a special look at forensic interviewing with veteran investigator Det.Mike Shute..
Find out what it’s really like to be across from a suspect in search of the truth when the stakes are high.
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Shattered By A Call | 7
In the summer of 2018, a young Calgary woman disappeared.For nearly a week her family held out hope she would be found safe.Instead, a call to 911 sparked a major investigation and led officers to multiple scenes where they uncovered a killing spree.Join Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she explains how this triple-murder investigation unfolded in the latest episode of Crime Beat. Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nanc
Stolen Innocence | 6
In the middle of the night on Sept. 24, 1981, a two-year-old girl was rescued by police.She was found outside of a post office in a small town north of Calgary. She was cold, crying, and wearing only her pyjamas.What happened that fateful night changed the course of a little girl’s life forever.Decades later, Global News Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt met that victim — just as the offender who kidnapped her was released from prison in 1998.She’s followed the case for more than two decades.Li
Introducing What Happened to...Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice.
On this episode of Crime Beat we introduce you to another Global News podcast called What happened to…? where host and reporter Erica Vella ,speaks with Ted Williams and Doral Chenoweth and the 2011, 90-second video, that launched Ted Williams, a man who was experiencing homelessness, into fame.In the video, Williams was standing at the side of a road in Columbus, Ohio; he was holding a sign that read in part, “I have a God-given gift of voice.”Doral Chenoweth, a photojournalist with Th
The Story is Never Finished | 5
A heartbreaking anniversary highlights a decade of missed opportunities, a killer tries to fight his conviction – again, and a disgraced doctor faces new charges.On this special year-end episode senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt brings you several updates on cases we’ve shared.This is the 2021 edition of “the story is never finished.”Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg
Blindsided: The Mylan Hicks story | 4
In the fall of 2016, the CFL season was well underway and the Calgary Stampeders were on fire.When the Stamps beat the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sept. 24 of that year, the team set a record winning streak.After the game, the team went out to celebrate.What should have been a fun night on the town, was instead marred by tragedy.A simple, accidental brush into the wrong person set the tone for the rest of the evening.In the latest episode of Crime Beat podcast, Global news senior crime rep
'Hunted by evil' Part 3 — Inside the jury
It’s arguably one of the highest profile multiple murder cases in Canadian history.Douglas Garland was convicted of the first-degree murder of five-year-old Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents Alvin and Kathy Liknes.For nearly five weeks, jurors were shown graphic forensic evidence gathered from the Liknes home and the farm where Garland lived with his parents.Now, for the first time, two of the 12 jurors who decided Garland’s fate, are speaking out about the ongoing impact of hearing s
Hunted By Evil Part 2: The Monstrous Acts of Douglas Garland | 2
On July 4, 2014, four days into an Amber Alert, a suspect was arrested in connection with the disappearance of Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents Alvin and Kathy Liknes.An RCMP emergency response team searched the farm where Douglas Garland lived with his parents.They didn’t find Nathan, Alvin and Kathy.At that time, there wasn’t enough evidence to charge Garland with kidnapping. Instead, he was arrested on unrelated fraud charges.In the meantime, investigators got a warrant and began
Hunted By Evil Part 1: The story of Nathan O'Brien and his grandparents |1
In 2014, on the first long weekend of the summer, a Calgary mother went to her parents’ home to pick up her five-year-old son following a sleepover.When she got there, all three were missing.Who would kidnap a five-year-old child and his grandparents, and why?It was the start of one of the longest Amber Alerts in Canadian history and a race against the clock to find the missing trio.In part one of this two-part series of Crime Beat, ‘Hunted by Evil,’ Global News senior crime reporter Na
Season 4 Trailer
Over her 25 year career as a crime reporter...each case she's covered stays with her…But...there are some... that haunt her.
They’re heartbreaking and horrific…difficult to revisit...because to bring you these stories she goes through hundreds of photos, court exhibits... graphic evidence.
This season on Crime Beat, we share the high-profile cases you’ve asked me about...and others that maybe you’re not as familiar with.
Nancy Hixt, is a senior crime reporter with Global News…join her on season
Introducing... China Rising
Introducing Episode 1 of China Rising - Hostage DiplomacyOn the first episode of China Rising, we examine the Chinese government's practice of detaining political prisoners, by hearing directly from Canadians who've become caught in the crossfire. Christian aid workers Julia and Kevin Garratt lived in China for 30 years before their arrest in 2014, when they were suddenly cast as pawns in a geopolitical chess match. The Garratts’ traumatic experience is eerily similar to the case of the
Behind The Scenes |17
Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Crime Beat.From digging up stories to writing and putting together this podcast, join Nancy as she explains how it all comes together.In this episode, she shares insight on journalism, crime reporting and even answers some of your questions. She also introduces you to the Crime Beat team -- which includes Chris Bassett, Dila Velazquez and Rob Johnston.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com
Scarred but not broken - part two |16
In the summer of 1999, the RCMP in central Alberta investigated a horrific case involving two children.
A father murdered his little girl and tried to kill his son.
The case haunted investigators for decades.
But it was particularly traumatic for one officer because it launched a completely unrelated series of events that ultimately led to him being wrongfully accused of sexual assault.
It would leave his life torn in pieces.
In part two of this special Crime Beat series, Global News crime repor
Scarred but not broken - part one |15
On a cool rainy day in the summer of 1999, an old Chevy van was seen speeding on a highway from the backcountry eastbound towards Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
There was a large piece of canvas attached to the bumper and it dragged behind the van.
A short time later, the vehicle pulled into the ambulance bay at the Rocky Mountain House hospital.
A man went in and identified himself as Brian Hogg.
He was covered in blood and had lacerations to both of his wrists.
Hogg asked the doctor to check on h
Tormented by Trauma |14
In early 2007, a young widowed mother of two was just settling into a bigger home after living for several years in a cramped apartment with her extended family.
Aset Magomadova was looking forward to spring because she finally had a backyard and was going to plant a garden.
The family came to Calgary as refugees from war-torn Chechnya where they experienced imprisonment, homelessness, severe injuries and loss.
Arriving in Canada brought new hope. This was the place her dreams were supposed to c
Sheldon Kennedy and the scars that last a lifetime |13
In the fall of 1996, the Canadian sports world was rocked by a major sex abuse scandal.
NHL player Sheldon Kennedy courageously went forward to police to reveal he suffered years of abuse at the hands of his childhood coach, Graham James.
When Kennedy broke his silence, it started an important conversation around sexual assault and opened the door for others to do the same.
In 1997, James pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two former players -- including Kennedy. He admitted to sexually assau
The boy with the heart of a lion |12
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares a story of one young man’s grit and determination despite a massive loss.
On Jan. 25, 2012, police were called to a residential community in downtown Calgary.
They found a man lying outside of a home.
Gatleak Thor Metkurjock, 20, was breathing but unconscious. His face was swollen, he had blood by his nose and mouth, and he had hypothermia.
Metkurjock was rushed to hospital by ambulance but died the next da
Drawing Out a Suspect |11
It’s a police tactic that uses both science and art.From Jack the Ripper to outlaws of the wild west-- or even more recently in the case of the Golden state killer-- for hundreds of years, investigators have used sketches to try and identify offenders. Many early drawings were fairly crude and often they were more like artist renditions of what evil looked like versus accurate depictions of what witnesses saw. Over years experts have fine-tuned their techniques and even now police agenc
Narrowing in on a killer - The Kelly Cook Story |10
In the summer of 1981, a group of teenagers was out exploring the countryside in southeastern Alberta.
They had stopped to scout a path around a lake when they came across something that would haunt them even four decades later.
There was a body on the shoreline, and immediately they knew it wasn’t an accidental drowning. A female was face down, bound by ropes to cinder blocks.
The teens flagged down a boater and asked him to call police.
Several days later, they learned the young woman they fo
Violated Care – patients of a disgraced doctor speak out |9
In February 2018, an Alberta woman went to police to file a complaint against a Calgary neurologist.
The woman alleged she was sexually assaulted during a neurological exam in 2007.
She told Global News she was suffering from migraines at the time, and that’s why she was referred to Dr. Keith Hoyte.
She was shown into the examination room by a nurse, who told her to take off her shirt and bra and put on a gown.
The woman said she felt uncomfortable, but the nurse said it was policy.
When the neu
How Carly Survived a Predator |8
In the spring of 2004, "Carly" was a bright-eyed, smart and bubbly young girl.
The 17-year-old was just months away from finishing high school — but for the moment, she was focused on her friends and making good memories.
Carly is not her real name. Her identity is protected by a court-imposed publication ban.
On March 26, 2004, she got off school early, which was typical for a Friday.
That day she had an uneasy feeling that she couldn’t shake. But she also couldn’t explain it.
She hung around h
When a choice crosses the line - The story of John Clark |7
In the fall of 2013, a little boy was taken to a Calgary hospital by his parents.
The 14-month-old child was in “severe medical distress.”
Soon after, he was transferred by ambulance to the nearby Children’s Hospital where he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Multiple trauma doctors and specialists saw and treated John. He was put on an IV and placed on a ventilator, but hours later he went into a second cardiac arrest.
On Nov. 29, 2013, at 12:47 p.m. — less than 24 hours after his parents first brough
The Evidence Tells a Story |6
If you watch CSI or crime shows on TV, this special edition of the Crime Beat podcast is a must-listen.
Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at forensic investigations.
She’s joined by Sgt. Jodi Arns, an expert in bloodstain pattern analysis with the Calgary Police Service.
Follow along as she explains the critical role the forensic crime scenes unit plays in solving cases, including the ones we share on this podcast.
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The Girl who became a Warrior |5
In early November 2011, Cherry Ledesma was looking forward to a fresh start.
She was living in temporary housing, run by a social agency while waiting to get into a substance abuse treatment program.
Ledesma battled addictions most of her life and had been in treatment before but this time she was determined to make it work.
The mother of five was very close with her kids. They regularly called and often stopped by to see her.
But for a couple days that month, no one could reach her. She wasn’t
Introducing: Whatever Happened To...?
You’ve heard the stories. You’ve felt for the people involved. But what happens after the cameras shut off and the reporters walk away? Just because a story disappears from the news doesn’t mean it’s gone. So whatever happened to the nuclear disaster at Fukushima? or the trapped Chilean Miners? And did anything actually come out of the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Join Global News reporter, Erica Vella on this unique history podcast as she takes you inside these stories and talks to the people at the h
Brooke Clapson and the violence that followed her |4
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of Brooke Clapson and the violence that followed her.As a child, Brooke was a ray of sunshine in her mother’s life.But there was a dark shadow of domestic abuse that loomed over their home that left scars on the young girl that she could never erase.As a teen, the expression “you live what you learn” played out in her life after she started dating Jerime Mallette.Mallette was two years olde
The evil and senseless plot against Ray Johnson |3
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of the evil and senseless plot against Ray Johnson.
Johnson was a kind and generous soul, the kind of man who would give the shirt off of his back to someone in need.
He was an antiques and collectibles dealer and had a table at a Calgary flea market.
In January of 2009 he celebrated his 77th birthday, and enjoyed daily routines that included coffee every morning to start his day with his youngest d
Introducing... 13 Hours: Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre
The deadliest shooting spree in Canada’s modern history left us with far more questions than answers. Join Sarah Ritchie, a reporter for Global News in Halifax, as she tries to unravel how something like this could happen there.
Sarah will take you through every hour, as it unfolded and together you’ll try and piece together what happened, what could or should’ve been done to prevent it and what we can learn to make sure a tragedy of this magnitude never happens again.
13 Hours: Inside the Nova
Stolen second chances: The Jessica Newman story |2
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a young mother who’s plans to rebuild her life were tragically interrupted.
March 10, 2015, was a typical Monday for Jessica Newman.
Her boyfriend took her home that morning after a weekend together at his place.
Later that afternoon, her roommate dropped her off at a Calgary bar and grill so she could work the night shift.
Her roommate expected to hear her come home around 10 that night.
The hou
Two doors down: the tragic case of Mr. Kelloway |1
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story that will leave you questioning what horrors you can encounter-- just two doors down.
May 4, 2013 was a beautiful spring day in Calgary.
In one suburb, new neighbours met for the first time and decided to get together for a barbeque and drinks.
It was a memorable night filled with good conversation and laughter…
There’s a lasting reminder of that evening, a photo of the two men with their arms aroun
Trailer - Season 3
Nancy Hixt has been a crime reporter for nearly 25 years and in that time she's pretty much seen it all.
Things she never imagined possible, things she never believed one human would do to another.
On Season 3 of Crime Beat she'll share stories that can only be described as mind-blowing and with so many twists and turns they're hard to believe they’re fact, not fiction.
Real crimes… Real people …Real journalism
Crime Beat season three begins October 20.
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A Crime Beat Update| 21
Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares new information and insight into cases from the past two seasons in this special episode of Crime Beat.
Listen to updates and insights to the following cases:
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The boy who overcame the odds
The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird
The boy who fell through the cracks
Concrete Angel
Darkness in the Pass
The Brentwood five massacre
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Update on Daniel's story | 20
After the release of Crime Beat: Daniel, silenced at 26 days, crime reporter Nancy Hixt received countless messages from listeners who reached out about the case—including many who knew Shelby Herchak, Daniel's mother, at that time.In an update to this story--we share with you a new perspective on baby Daniel’s story--from another person who has been impacted by his death. Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Le
Daniel, Silenced at 26 days | 19
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares a story of a child whose life was silenced, snuffed out and stolen-- so young he never had a chance.
In the summer of 2010, EMS were called to a Calgary home where an 18-year-old single mom, Shelby Herchak, lived with her parents and her baby.
The infant, just 26 days old, was rushed to hospital.
But baby Daniel Herchak’s injuries were so severe, he died hours later.
At a media conference soon after, Calgary
The Paths That Choose Us | 18
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a man who became the victim of a senseless crime and the unfortunate hands life dealt him throughout his life.
This case began, in the spring of 2014, when the co-manager of a Calgary Walmart was closing up shop and getting ready to head home.
As he walked out to the parking lot with several coworkers, they spotted a man on a nearby bench who looked to be in medical distress.
A closer look rev
The boy who overcame the odds | 17
This episode begins with an investigation that rocked Alberta's foster care system.
Garry Prokopishin took in troubled teenage boys: kids with behavioural and substance abuse issues. His foster home was considered a last resort for teens who had nowhere else to go.
Those boys described having all the freedom in the world at the Prokopishin’s. They were allowed to smoke, they could have friends over, party, go out and not get in trouble.
Prokopishin also took them out for dinner and drinks and ma
Crime, the Courts, and Covid-19 | 16
In this episode, Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt, turns to the experts including police, judges and lawyers, to answer your questions about crime, the courts and COVID-19 -- and what it all means for your safety.The novel coronavirus has affected all of us.Many have lost loved ones, businesses have closed, thousands have lost their jobs.People are asked to stay home wherever possible, to self-isolate and to maintain social distancing.With that, there are added strains on many rela
The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 3 | 15
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt brings us to Part 3 of her special series, the Brentwood five massacre.
This episode takes an in-depth look at what it means to be found not criminally responsible (NCR) in Canada.
Carol de Delley understands the anguish of what NCR can mean for the family of a victim, as few others can. She lost her son, Timothy McLean, in one of the most high profile cases in Canadian history where the killer was found NCR.
In 200
The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 2 | 14
Lawrence Hong, Kaiti Perras, Jordan Segura, Josh Hunter and Zackariah Rathwell were a group of talented young people with promising futures.
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt brings us to Part 2 of her special series, the Brentwood five massacre.
What started out as a party to mark the end of classes at the University of Calgary ended in a horrific tragedy.
It happened quickly and without warning.
In less than a minute the five victims were stabbed
The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 1 | 13
On April 14, 2014, a group of friends had a small get-together at their home near the University of Calgary campus in the northwest neighbourhood of Brentwood.
Five young people shared a small, grey-and-blue split-level house on a quiet block on Butler Crescent.
The house was a well-known rental for university students that many affectionately called the “Butler Mansion.”
It was a relatively small gathering, with many of those invited having gone to junior high or high school together. The rest
Conversation with retired homicide Det. Tom Barrow | 12
On this episode Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt is joined by an investigator who’s worked on many of the high profile cases featured on Crime Beat.In this special conversation with retired homicide Det. Tom Barrow, the veteran officer opens up in a raw, intimate way, and provides new insight into the demons that continue to haunt him.Listen to this episode now for exclusive behind the scenes details on several cases we’ve covered on the show and ones we’ll be profiling in the comi
Natasha Farah's final goodbye | 11
Nancy Hixt shares a story that highlights how fragile life can be.
On a crisp summer evening in August 2014, a young woman was enjoying a night out with some friends in downtown Calgary.
Natasha Farah, 26, was originally from Toronto, but came to Calgary a year earlier for work and to further her education.
That night, Farah was feeling especially nostalgic and had a long heart-to-heart with her best friend and also called her mother back home in Toronto.
Neither of them realized how precious th
The horror that lurks | 10
In 2002, Lisa was 19 and working several jobs to put herself through university. One of which was at a Calgary tanning salon. Lisa is not her real name. Her identity is protected by a court-imposed publication ban.She is smart and a hard worker, and it appeared she made a good impression on the owners of the salon.After just a couple of months, she was offered an incredible opportunity -- the chance to manage her own store.She was asked to meet with the owner’s nephew one evening after
The Disappearance of Lisa Mitchell | 9
At 29 years old, Lisa Mitchell had a lot on her plate. Lisa and her common-law husband, Allan Shyback, had two children.In the fall of 2012, she juggled two jobs to try to make ends meet and provide for her family. Then one day-- she disappeared-- leaving her common-law husband and two children behind. The only clues were a few short emails and a cryptic voicemail to her mother.For more than two years, her mother held out hope Lisa would return.On this episode of the Global News podcast
Special Conversation with Christopher Goffard | 8
On this special year-end episode of Crime Beat, Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt is joined by L.A. Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Christopher Goffard, who is the reporter and host of two podcasts, Dirty John and Detective Trapp.
Nancy and Christopher pull back the curtain on crime reporting in a way that only two people who have covered this beat can.
They talk crime and justice, and provide a look at how two journalists work to uncover the truth.
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The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 2 | 7
18-year-old, Lukas Strasser-Hird had aspirations of becoming a trauma surgeon.
Instead, on November 23, 2013, he laid on an operating table, as a trauma surgeon worked to try and save his life.
He was out at a nightclub, celebrating his return from a year studying abroad, when he became the victim of a savage attack.
It took mere minutes for a group of guys to swarm him.
He was kicked, stabbed and beaten beyond recognition.
It was so hard to comprehend how this happened to Lukas-- and over what?
The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 1 | 6
At 18, Lukas Strasser-Hird’s future was bright. After a year studying abroad, he had aspirations to become a doctor.
The day he arrived back in Calgary, he went out with friends to celebrate his homecoming.
It was a fun night, until last-call.
No one could have predicted how dangerous the situation was about to become.
It’s a story that will leave you questioning what the person next to you at a bar is capable of.
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt b
Righting a wrong, the story of Maryam Rashidi | 5
Maryam Rashidi’s life focused on creating opportunities for her son.
But in 2015, both Rashidi and her husband were laid off from their jobs in the oil and gas industry.
June 7, 2015, was her fourth shift working at a Calgary gas station — a job she took to make ends meet.
That morning, Rashidi said goodbye to her husband and son, and went to work — the last time they would get to talk to her.
Just hours later, they would learn Rashidi was taken by ambulance to the hospital. She’d been run over
Brittney McInnes, The Concrete Angel | 4
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story Brittney McInnes, the concrete angel.
At 17 and just months from graduation, McInnes had her whole life ahead of her.
But in January 2010, the Calgary teen disappeared.
Police were called to investigate, but the search came up empty.
Hours later, Brittney’s family discovered her body.
Follow along as police unraveled the web of lies her killer had created, and hear his confession—audio that’s never
The Boy Who Fell Through The Cracks | 3
On this episode of the Global News Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a young boy who fell through the cracks.
You’ll hear from those who loved Alex Radita, those who fought to keep him alive and healthy, and those who fought for justice in his case.
And for the first time, you’ll hear a recorded interview with Alex himself — who knew what he needed most to save his life.
In May 2013, police were called to a home in northwest Calgary for reports of a teenage boy in medical
Darkness In The Pass: Part 2
It’s a case the family of the victims call a real life horror show.
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you through the details of the crimes committed against Terry Blanchette and his two-year-old daughter Hailey Dunbar Blanchette.
Follow along as we reveal evidence investigators uncovered, and an exclusive interview with the mother of the triple-murderer in this case. Her life has been shattered by her son’s actions.
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Darkness In The Pass: Part 1
Two people dead ...and a two year old child gone missing.A small community in the Rocky Mountains...shattered.On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you through one of the most disturbing cases she’s covered – one which the family of the victims call a real life horror show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer - Season 2
Season two premieres October 8th.Ride along with Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt, as she takes you through some of Canada’s most high profile criminal cases, shining a light into the darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside Crime Beat
Executive Producer Chris Duncombe sits down with Global News crime reporter and host of Crime Beat, Nancy Hixt, for an in depth interview about the podcast and answers audience questions.
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Who killed Sara and Taliyah? - Part 2
In July 2016, a Calgary mother, Sara Baillie, was found dead in her home, and her five-year-old daughter, Taliyah Marsman, was missing.Three days later, an Amber Alert came to a heartbreaking end when the little girl was found dead.On this episode of Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes a look at who killed Sara and Taliyah.Hours after Taliyah’s body was recovered, police announced a man was charged in the case.Edward Downey was accused of two counts of first-
The Story of Sara and Taliyah - Part 1
Crime reporter Nancy Hixt tells the story of an inseparable duo, a young Calgary mother and her little girl.
In July 2016 Sara Baillie was found dead in her house, and her five-year-old daughter was missing.
Police issued an Alberta-wide Amber Alert, and the frantic search for the little girl began.
Family held out hope Taliyah would be found alive, but three days later, her body was found in bushes outside the city limits.
Follow along as police hunt for a killer and the shocking twist their in
The Day Mark Mariani Came Face-to-Face With Evil | 10
On this episode of Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt tells the story of a man who came face-to-face with pure evil.
Mark Mariani, 47, suffered from Crohn’s disease for more than half of his life.
On Oct. 1, 2010, Mark was given new hope, thanks to medical advancements. Doctors told him he might not need his colostomy bag anymore.
The next night, he headed to his favourite western bar to do some two-steppin’ and meet up with friends.
It was the following morning when Mark’
Sarah Rae: Daddy's Little Girl | 9
Nancy Hixt tells the story of an unbreakable bond between a Calgary father and daughter.
Sarah Rae was Gord Rae’s only child. In his eyes, the sun would rise and set on her.
Their special daddy-daughter bond only grew as Sarah got older. Then, on Aug. 3, 2008, a stranger showed up at Gord’s doorstep.
It was a Calgary police homicide detective. Sarah, 24, had been murdered.
Sarah’s boyfriend, Travis Martel, found her body in the home he shared with his mother. He told police he owed a large gambl
The Day Ryan Lane Vanished | 8
Nancy Hixt tells the story of a young Calgary father who vanished without a trace.
For several years, Ryan Lane had been involved in a battle to see his daughter.
After a breakup with the child’s mother, it became more and more difficult for Lane to see the little girl.
Then, in February 2012, he was granted a court-ordered visit and reunited with his four-year-old daughter for the first time in two years.
The daddy and daughter spent time eating, playing and laughing together at Chuck E. Cheese
Surviving a Predator | 7
On this episode of Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the devastating impact of a sexual predator.
In 2003, a young Calgary woman was in her own home, when a stranger broke in and attacked her.
She was bound, raped, beaten and threatened.
Six months later, it happened again.
A second woman, sexually assaulted in her own home, just blocks from where the first woman was attacked.
The details were so similar — both women were sexually assaulted in their own homes by a
Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 2
On this episode we're bringing you details of the Kelly Cook case that have never been reported before. In 1981, Kelly took a job to babysit for someone new named Bill Christensen. The 15-year-old was never seen alive again.What most people don’t know is that Kelly was not the killer’s first choice. She was the “backup babysitter.”
Christensen's first choice was a 17-year-old girl.
In the small rural community of Standard, in southern Alberta, the 17-year-old received a call from Christensen, bu
Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1
On this episode of Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt tells the story of Kelly Cook, a young girl who was abducted from Standard, Alta., 38 years ago.Kelly had taken a job babysitting someone new — and then, she was gone. Her body was found June 28, 1981 in an irrigation canal south of Taber.Investigators said it was obvious someone had gone through a lot of work to make sure Kelly would never be found, but a drought in the area had lowered the water level and revealed her weighed-do
Shannon Madill's Last Audition | 4
Crime reporter Nancy Hixt tells a story of an aspiring actress who mysteriously disappeared from Calgary, Alta., in November 2014.Shannon Madill had everything going for her. She had just landed an audition for a role in a television series, and was looking forward to moving from Calgary to Edmonton.That audition was recorded on video. Hours later she vanished.It was only when Shannon missed a planned dinner with her older brother that her family realized she was missing and called poli
If I Can't Have You... | 3
In this episode we look at a story of deadly infatuation.
Join Nancy Hixt as she explains how a young girl was targeted — simply because she spurned a young man’s advances.
Nadia El-Dib’s family said Nadia had broken things off with Adam Bettahar, and her body was found in a Calgary woman’s backyard March 25, 2018. She was stabbed dozens of times and shot twice.
Police called her death an “execution.”
Anyone needing help with violence or abuse in an intimate relationship is encouraged to reach o
I Dodged a Bullet | 2
On this episode of Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you through the mind blowing twists and turns in Randy Safronovich’s life.
Safronovich jokes that he must have nine lives.
The Sylvan Lake businessman was the victim of a home invasion robbery in June 2013.
At one point, the offender put a gun to his head, and pulled the trigger.
By some miracle, the gun misfired and Safronovich survived.
It was a life changing moment, but surprisingly, not the first time Safronovich managed to evade
Meika Jordan, The Broken Princess | 1
On this episode of Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you through the case--step by step. Follow along as she reveals the shocking behind the scenes details of the Meika Jordan case --and goes through the evidence as it was uncovered by investigators in their quest for justice for Meika.
Meika Jordan was a bright, cheery and playful six year old. When she was rushed to hospital with serious life threatening injuries, her father and step-mother told police she had fallen down the stairs.
Trailer - Season 1
People know their hometowns by streets, a favorite restaurant or the local mall. Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt knows hers by the crime scenes she's been to over the past 20 years. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Each episode will take you inside the story to give you details you didn't hear on the news.
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