Crime Beat

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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. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile cases. Each bi-weekly episode will feature investigative reporting, including new interviews to tell story and give you details you didn’t hear on the news. Crime Beat premieres March 05, 2019.

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Introducing... China Rising

06.22.2021

Introducing Episode 1 of China Rising - Hostage Diplomacy On 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 ...

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06.22.2021 Introducing... China Rising Introducing Episode 1 of China Rising - Hostage Diplomacy On 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 ...
06.01.2021 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 ...
05.18.2021 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 ...
05.04.2021 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 ...
04.20.2021 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 ...
04.06.2021 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, ...
03.23.2021 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 ...
03.09.2021 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 ...
02.23.2021 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. ...
02.09.2021 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 ...
01.26.2021 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 ...
01.12.2021 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 ...
12.29.2020 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 ...
12.15.2020 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 ...
12.04.2020 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 ...
12.01.2020 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 ...
11.17.2020 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 ...
11.09.2020 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 ...
11.03.2020 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. ...
10.20.2020 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 ...
10.06.2020 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 ...
06.30.2020 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: If I can’t have you no ...
06.16.2020 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 ...
06.02.2020 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, ...
05.19.2020 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 ...
05.05.2020 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 ...
04.21.2020 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 ...
04.07.2020 The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 3 \| 15 On this episode of the Global News podcastCrime 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 ...
03.24.2020 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 ...
03.10.2020 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 ...
02.25.2020 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 ...
02.11.2020 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 ...
01.28.2020 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 ...
01.14.2020 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 ...
12.30.2019 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. ...
12.17.2019 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 ...
12.03.2019 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, ...
11.19.2019 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 ...
11.05.2019 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 ...
10.22.2019 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 ...
10.08.2019 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 ...
10.08.2019 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 ...
10.01.2019 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.06.2019 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.23.2019 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. ...
07.09.2019 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 ...
06.25.2019 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 ...
06.11.2019 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 ...
05.28.2019 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 ...
05.14.2019 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. ...

Older episodes

06.22.2021 Introducing... China Rising Introducing Episode 1 of China Rising - Hostage Diplomacy On 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 ...
06.01.2021 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 ...
05.18.2021 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 ...
05.04.2021 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 ...
04.20.2021 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 ...
04.06.2021 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, ...
03.23.2021 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 ...
03.09.2021 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 ...
02.23.2021 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. ...
02.09.2021 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 ...
01.26.2021 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 ...
01.12.2021 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 ...
12.29.2020 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 ...
12.15.2020 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 ...
12.04.2020 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 ...
12.01.2020 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 ...
11.17.2020 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 ...
11.09.2020 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 ...
11.03.2020 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. ...
10.20.2020 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 ...
10.06.2020 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 ...
06.30.2020 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: If I can’t have you no ...
06.16.2020 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 ...
06.02.2020 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, ...
05.19.2020 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 ...
05.05.2020 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 ...
04.21.2020 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 ...
04.07.2020 The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 3 \| 15 On this episode of the Global News podcastCrime 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 ...
03.24.2020 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 ...
03.10.2020 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 ...
02.25.2020 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 ...
02.11.2020 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 ...
01.28.2020 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 ...
01.14.2020 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 ...
12.30.2019 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. ...
12.17.2019 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 ...
12.03.2019 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, ...
11.19.2019 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 ...
11.05.2019 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 ...
10.22.2019 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 ...
10.08.2019 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 ...
10.08.2019 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 ...
10.01.2019 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.06.2019 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07.23.2019 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. ...
07.09.2019 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 ...
06.25.2019 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 ...
06.11.2019 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 ...
05.28.2019 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 ...
05.14.2019 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. ...

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Crime Beat episodes:

Introducing... China Rising

Behind The Scenes |17

Scarred but not broken - part two |16

Scarred but not broken - part one |15

Tormented by Trauma |14

Sheldon Kennedy and the scars that last a lifetime |13

The boy with the heart of a lion |12

Drawing Out a Suspect |11

Narrowing in on a killer - The Kelly Cook Story |10

Violated Care – patients of a disgraced doctor speak out |9

How Carly Survived a Predator |8

When a choice crosses the line - The story of John Clark |7

The Evidence Tells a Story |6

The Girl who became a Warrior |5

Introducing: Whatever Happened To...?

Brooke Clapson and the violence that followed her |4

The evil and senseless plot against Ray Johnson |3

Introducing... 13 Hours: Inside the Nova Scotia Massacre

Stolen second chances: The Jessica Newman story |2

Two doors down: the tragic case of Mr. Kelloway |1

Trailer - Season 3

A Crime Beat Update| 21

Update on Daniel's story | 20

Daniel, Silenced at 26 days | 19

The Paths That Choose Us | 18

The boy who overcame the odds | 17

Crime, the Courts, and Covid-19 | 16

The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 3 | 15

The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 2 | 14

The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 1 | 13

Conversation with retired homicide Det. Tom Barrow | 12

Natasha Farah's final goodbye | 11

The horror that lurks | 10

The Disappearance of Lisa Mitchell | 9

Special Conversation with Christopher Goffard | 8

The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 2 | 7

The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 1 | 6

Righting a wrong, the story of Maryam Rashidi | 5

Brittney McInnes, The Concrete Angel | 4

The Boy Who Fell Through The Cracks | 3

Darkness In The Pass: Part 2

Darkness In The Pass: Part 1

Trailer - Season 2

Inside Crime Beat

Who killed Sara and Taliyah? - Part 2

The Story of Sara and Taliyah - Part 1

The Day Mark Mariani Came Face-to-Face With Evil | 10

Sarah Rae: Daddy's Little Girl | 9

The Day Ryan Lane Vanished | 8

Surviving a Predator | 7

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