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 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. New episodes every other week. Winner of the 2020 Edward R. Murrow Award (RTDNA).

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Against All Odds | 1

01.24.2023

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 ...

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01.24.2023 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 ...
01.03.2023 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 ...
06.14.2022 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 ...
05.17.2022 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. ...
05.05.2022 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 ...
05.03.2022 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 ...
04.19.2022 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. ...
04.05.2022 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 ...
03.22.2022 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. ...
03.08.2022 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 ...
02.22.2022 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 ...
02.08.2022 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 ...
01.25.2022 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 ...
01.11.2022 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 ...
12.28.2021 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, ...
12.14.2021 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 ...
11.30.2021 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 ...
11.16.2021 '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 ...
11.02.2021 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 ...
10.19.2021 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 ...
10.12.2021 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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...

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01.24.2023 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 ...
01.03.2023 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 ...
06.14.2022 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 ...
05.17.2022 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. ...
05.05.2022 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 ...
05.03.2022 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 ...
04.19.2022 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. ...
04.05.2022 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 ...
03.22.2022 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. ...
03.08.2022 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 ...
02.22.2022 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 ...
02.08.2022 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 ...
01.25.2022 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 ...
01.11.2022 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 ...
12.28.2021 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, ...
12.14.2021 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 ...
11.30.2021 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 ...
11.16.2021 '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 ...
11.02.2021 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 ...
10.19.2021 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 ...
10.12.2021 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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...

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Crime Beat episodes:

Against All Odds | 1

Season 5 - Trailer

Inside Crime Beat- your questions answered | 15

Hope in the darkness | 14

If I Can't Have You... (REMASTERED)

The scars that don't heal | 13

Introducing What Happened to the Beirut explosion?

Mr. Gregory's dark secret | 12

The data tells a story | 11

A prayer for Arcelie | 10

Justice for Lacey | 9

Inside the interview room | 8

Shattered By A Call | 7

Stolen Innocence | 6

Introducing What Happened to...Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice.

The Story is Never Finished | 5

Blindsided: The Mylan Hicks story | 4

'Hunted by evil' Part 3 — Inside the jury

Hunted By Evil Part 2: The Monstrous Acts of Douglas Garland | 2

Hunted By Evil Part 1: The story of Nathan O'Brien and his grandparents |1

Season 4 Trailer

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