Crime Beat
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On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt brings us to Part 3 of her special series, the Brentwood five massacre.This episode takes an in-depth look at what it means to be found not criminally responsible
Nancy Hixt tells the story of a young Calgary father who vanished without a trace.For several years, Ryan Lane had been involved in a battle to see his daughter.After a breakup with the child’s mother, it became more and more difficult for La
In this episode we look at a story of deadly infatuation.Join Nancy Hixt as she explains how a young girl was targeted — simply because she spurned a young man’s advances.Nadia El-Dib’s family said Nadia had broken things off with Adam Bettah
Two public execution-style murders in 2012 leave police hunting for suspects as the cocaine-trafficking gang war continues to escalate. But the satisfaction of on-the-run kingpin Rabih Alkhalil’s arrest is short-lived when he escapes from priso
A casual Saturday night of drinking and dancing at a club in Edmonton unfolds into a senseless and horrific mass shooting. While Edmonton Police track down two of the shooters, the third mysteriously disappears into the night.Seeking justice f
An inner-city community is devastated when a much-loved public servant’s life is cut short after a brazen daylight shooting. Toronto Police commenced a massive manhunt for the accused killers. Catherine McDonald takes us into Regent Park, a ne
Thanksgiving Sunday in Toronto turns deadly after shots ring out in an indoor soccer arena leaving a referee dead and two players injured. Join us as we learn more about the referee and loving father Edwin Farley Alvarado Quintero, who died doi
From coast to coast, alleged fugitives face charges for serious crimes. They've left victims shattered and communities forever changed. Tracy Tong from Global News takes you inside the hunt for Canada's most wanted criminals in Crime Beat Most
If you’ve ever watched shows like Prison Break or Orange is the New Black you probably have an idea of what life behind bars is like or a dramatized version of it.On this special episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy H
On November 17, 2004 a young Calgary family settled in for the evening. At about 9pm, the husband left for work as a security guard, while his wife stayed home with their two children. In the middle of the night, she woke to the sound of shatte
In the middle of a cold snowy night, a Calgary woman woke to the sound of shattered glass. Within minutes the entire home was engulfed in flames. The panicked mother tried to help her two children but was forced to jump from a second story wind
You’ve seen them on true crime TV shows and movies, forensic pathologists, medical examiners, and coroners have a firm foothold in popular culture. But what is forensic pathology and how does it differ from the others?On this special episode o
In early 2002, the body of a 21-year-old woman was found in a rural area about an hour’s drive south of Calgary. Adrienne McColl had been murdered and investigators worked around the clock to gather evidence in the hopes of catching her killer.
On a breezy winter day in February of 2002, in southern Alberta, a rancher was moving some cattle along a rural road when he came across a disturbing sight in a ditch. As he got closer he was able to confirm it was a body. At the same time, an
On January 16th, 2006 financier Jack Beauchamp was shot six times and left for dead on his office floor. Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the conclusion of how investigators unravelled this shocking murder mystery.Contact:I
On January 16th, 2006 financier Jack Beauchamp grabbed a coffee and went to work in his downtown Calgary office. Minutes later he was fighting for his life. He had been shot six times and left for dead on his office floor. Senior crime reporter
It’s been ten years since one of the darkest days in Calgary’s history- On the anniversary of the biggest mass killing to ever happen in the city, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the frustration the families of the five vict
In the summer of 2006, a young Calgary woman was on top of the world. She had a supportive family, amazing friends and a great job. But life as she knew it came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the night on August 6, 2006. In this episode, Gl
In the late 1970s and early ‘80s a sexual predator stalked Calgarians. At the same time, homicide detectives used cutting edge strategies to track a child killer.What no one realized, was that the two cases were connected. Global News Senior C
In late 1970’s and early 80’s a sexual predator was on the loose. Two little girls had heard about the man dubbed the “Southwest Calgary Rapist” but they never imagined they would cross paths with him while riding their bikes one hot sunny day.
For most of us, crime is something we see on the news…in movies…or hear about on a podcast. We never think it could happen to us…Until it does. Loved ones are gone…and for the survivors…the scars will never heal.Nancy Hixt has been a crime re
The 2018 Thai cave rescue quickly became an international spectacle that captured the attention of people all around the world.Twelve boys and their soccer coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai when the cave suddenly flooded,
In the spring of 2022, chaos erupted in southeast Calgary.There were reports of two erratic drivers, followed by a shooting.Moments later, a violent collision. Angela McKenzie, a mother of five, died at the scene. Join Nancy Hixt, senior crim
On a cool spring evening in 2022, chaos erupted as police received reports of two erratic drivers and then gunfire. One of the vehicles fled the shooting scene at high speed and moments later was involved in a violent and deadly crash. Senior c
The widespread impact of a deadly gang war continues to be felt to this day. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of one casualty of a war he wasn’t involved inContact:Twitter: @nancyhi
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