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Crime Beat

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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.

More about the show

Winner of the 2020 & 2023 & 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award (RTDNA).

Nominated as Best International Podcast at the 2026 iHeart Podcast Awards.

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  1. Incendiary Circumstances - Part 2 | 11

    · 49 min · S6 E11

    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…

  2. Incendiary Circumstances - Part 1 | 10

    · 31 min · S6 E10

    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…

  3. The autopsy tells a story | 09

    · 44 min · S6 E9

    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?…

  4. The long road to justice - Part 2 | 8

    · 50 min · S6 E8

    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…

  5. The long road to justice - Part 1 | 7

    · 33 min · S6 E7

    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…

  6. The Deadly Contract - Part 2 | 6

    · 41 min · S6 E6

    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…

  7. The Deadly Contract - Part 1 | 5

    · 28 min · S6 E5

    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…

  8. Update: The Brentwood five massacre | 4

    · 1 h 18 min · S6 E4

    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…

  9. Out of the dark | 3

    · 41 min · S6 E3

    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,…

  10. The Hunt For A Predator - Part 2 | 2

    · 39 min · S6 E2

    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…

  11. The Hunt For A Predator - Part 1 | 1

    · 28 min · S6 E1

    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…

  12. Season 6 is coming, February 27th

    · 2:01 · Trailer

    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.…

  13. Introducing... Global News' What Happened To...? The Thai Cave Rescue

    · 25 min

    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…

  14. Gone In An Instant Part 2 | 15

    · 28 min · S5 E15

    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.…

  15. Gone In An Instant Part 1 | 14

    · 24 min · S5 E14

    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…

  16. Caught in the Crossfire | 13

    · 26 min · S5 E13

    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 in…

  17. 1:41 of Terror | 12

    · 48 min · S5 E12

    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…

  18. The Horror That Still Lurks | 11

    · 20 min · S5 E11

    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…

  19. A Deadly Betrayal | 10

    · 52 min · S5 E10

    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…

  20. Going Undercover | 9

    · 27 min

    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…

  21. The Second Shift part 2 | 8

    · 42 min

    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…

  22. The Second Shift Part 1 | 7

    · 36 min · S5 E7

    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…

  23. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 6

    · 48 min · S5 E4

    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…

  24. The Crossfire Part 2 | 5

    · 43 min · S5 E6

    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…

  25. The Crossfire Part 1 | 4

    · 28 min · S5 E5

    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,…

  26. The Story is Never Finished | 3

    · 19 min · S5 E3

    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…

  27. Hunted on Hemlock Crescent | 2

    · 38 min · S5 E2

    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…

  28. Against All Odds | 1

    · 47 min · S5 E1

    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.…

  29. Season 5 - Trailer

    · 1:37 · 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…

  30. Inside Crime Beat- your questions answered | 15

    · 37 min · S4 E15

    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…

  31. Hope in the darkness | 14

    · 51 min · S4 E14

    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,…

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

    · 39 min · S4 E14 · Bonus

    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…

  33. The scars that don't heal | 13

    · 32 min · S4 E13

    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…

  34. Introducing What Happened to the Beirut explosion?

    · 40 min · Bonus · Explicit

    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.…

  35. Mr. Gregory's dark secret | 12

    · 57 min · S4 E12

    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…

  36. The data tells a story | 11

    · 25 min · S4 E11

    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…

  37. A prayer for Arcelie | 10

    · 54 min · S4 E10

    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…

  38. Justice for Lacey | 9

    · 43 min · S4 E9 · Explicit

    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…

  39. Inside the interview room | 8

    · 30 min · S4 E8

    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…

  40. Shattered By A Call | 7

    · 56 min · S4 E7 · Explicit

    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…

  41. Stolen Innocence | 6

    · 42 min · S4 E6

    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.…

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

    · 56 min · Bonus

    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,…

  43. The Story is Never Finished | 5

    · 31 min · S4 E5

    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…

  44. Blindsided: The Mylan Hicks story | 4

    · 58 min · S4 E4

    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…

  45. 'Hunted by evil' Part 3 — Inside the jury

    · 34 min · S4 E3

    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.…

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

    · 1 h 06 min · S4 E2

    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…

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

    · 49 min · S4 E1

    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…

  48. Season 4 Trailer

    · 2:21 · 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…

  49. Introducing... China Rising

    · 35 min · Bonus

    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…

  50. Behind The Scenes |17

    · 1 h 03 min · S3 E17

    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…

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