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Crime Beatinactive

Publisher |: Curiouscast

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Canada,; Society & Culture,; True Crime

Categories Via RSS |: Documentary,; History,; News,; Society & Culture,; True Crime

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).

People |: Nancy Hixt (@nancyhixt)
Country Of Origin |: Canada
Produced In |: Calgary, Alberta
Premiere Date |: 2019-02-05
Frequency |: Biweekly
Explicit |: No

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85 Available Episodes (85 Total) / Average duration: 00:47:57

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85 Available Episodes (85 Total)Average duration: 00:47:57

Apr 18, 2023

00:38:27

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 News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the panic and confusion her family faced and the painstaking efforts taken to find her.

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Apr 04, 2023

00:49:52

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 case went cold. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter shares how decades later, new developments in the investigation led to a dramatic turn of events. But would it be enough to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt?

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Mar 21, 2023

00:45:03

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 their illicit activity. On this episode of Crime Beat, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the unique strategies police implemented to try and quell the violence.

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Mar 07, 2023

00:29:32

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, Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares details of one of the worst gang wars in Canadian history, including the day police feared–when an innocent person was caught in the crossfire.

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Feb 21, 2023

00:20:31

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 significant developments– including new admissions of further sexual abuse by a disgraced doctor, and a major decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada that’s impacted multiple murder cases across the country.

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Feb 07, 2023

00:40:25

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 Nancy Hixt shares the physical and emotional impact of the devastating attacks, and details what led to a break in the case more than a decade later.

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Jan 24, 2023

00:49:03

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 the offender's path t intersects with this family as they continue to fight against all odds.

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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Jan 03, 2023

00:02:52

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 and I give a voice to the voiceless.

Nancy Hixt has been a crime reporter for Global News for nearly 30 years and on Season 5 of her podcast, Crime Beat she'll give you exclusive access to the cases she's worked– on from the interview room to the courtroom.

Join her for Season 5 of Crime Beat coming January 24th.

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Jun 14, 2022

00:38:47

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 Beat.”

Contact:

Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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May 17, 2022

00:53:23

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, the trees were changing colours .

Never once did it cross their mind that it would be the last time, as a couple, they would see those vibrant fall colours again.

Moments later, the sound of screaming filled the air followed by sirens as police and EMS rushed to the scene.

Find out what happened next on the latest episode of Crime Beat. Global News senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares one man’s story of survival and inspiration in ‘Hope in the darkness.’

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Apr 18 | 00:38:27

The Second Shift Part 1 | 7

Apr 04 | 00:49:52

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 6

Mar 21 | 00:45:03

The Crossfire Part 2 | 5

Mar 07 | 00:29:32

The Crossfire Part 1 | 4

Feb 21 | 00:20:31

The Story is Never Finished | 3

Feb 07 | 00:40:25

Hunted on Hemlock Crescent | 2

Jan 24 | 00:49:03

Against All Odds | 1

Jan 03 | 00:02:52

Season 5 - Trailer

Jun 14 | 00:38:47

Inside Crime Beat- your questions answered | 15

May 17 | 00:53:23

Hope in the darkness | 14

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