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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A Crime Beat Update| 21

06.30.2020

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 ...

Crime Beat episodes:

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.
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.
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. ...
04.29.2019 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 ...
04.16.2019 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 ...
04.02.2019 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 ...
03.19.2019 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 ...
03.04.2019 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 ...
03.04.2019 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 ...
02.05.2019 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 ...

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.
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.
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. ...
04.29.2019 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 ...
04.16.2019 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 ...
04.02.2019 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 ...
03.19.2019 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 ...
03.04.2019 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 ...
03.04.2019 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 ...
02.05.2019 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 ...

Crime Beat

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Crime Beat episodes:

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

Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 2

Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1

Shannon Madill's Last Audition | 4

If I Can't Have You... | 3

I Dodged a Bullet | 2

Meika Jordan, The Broken Princess | 1

Trailer - Season 1

Crime Beat

What's Crime Beat about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Crime Beat episodes:

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

Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 2

Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1

Shannon Madill's Last Audition | 4

If I Can't Have You... | 3

I Dodged a Bullet | 2

Meika Jordan, The Broken Princess | 1

Trailer - Season 1

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