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 crime reporter for Global News as she explains what led to the senseless crash and the hunt for the person believed to be responsible. Talal Amer is wanted on a Canada warrant for manslaughter, attempted murder and several firearms offences.He is 30 years old, 5 foot 11, 230lbs with brown eyes.He was last seen with black hair and is known to change his appearance by growing a beard or changing up his facial hair.You can see Amer’s photo at https://boloprogram.org/If you have any information that could lead to the arrest of Talal Amer you can call Crimestoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 there’s a reward of up to 50 thousand dollars which can also be collected anonymously. If you’re inclined and able to help the Mckenzie family there is a gofundme set up for her children. https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-angela-mckenzieContact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 crime reporter for Global News as she explains what led to the senseless crash and the hunt for the person believed to be responsible. Talal Amer is wanted on a Canada warrant for manslaughter, attempted murder and several firearms offences.He is 30 years old, 5 foot 11, 230lbs with brown eyes.He was last seen with black hair and is known to change his appearance by growing a beard or changing up his facial hair.You can see Amer’s photo at <a href="https://boloprogram.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boloprogram.org/</a>If you have any information that could lead to the arrest of Talal Amer you can call Crimestoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 there’s a reward of up to 50 thousand dollars which can also be collected anonymously. If you’re inclined and able to help the Mckenzie family there is a gofundme set up for her children. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-angela-mckenzie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-angela-mckenzie</a>Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Gone In An Instant Part 2 | 15

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 crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a mother of five whose life was senselessly taken and the hunt for the man responsible.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a mother of five whose life was senselessly taken and the hunt for the man responsible.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Gone In An Instant Part 1 | 14

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: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Caught in the Crossfire | 13

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 crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares the story of one man’s harrowing brush with death.﻿Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares the story of one man’s harrowing brush with death.﻿Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

1:41 of Terror  | 12

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 Hixt…as she shares how a survivor of a violent sexual assault –continues to be victimized more than two decades later.﻿Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Hixt…as she shares how a survivor of a violent sexual assault –continues to be victimized more than two decades later.﻿Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Horror That Still Lurks | 11

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 uncovering a web of deceit created by the criminal to cover his tracks. Join Global News senior crime reporter as she shares details of a deadly betrayal and the unsettling truth that’s left the victim’s family devastated.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 uncovering a web of deceit created by the criminal to cover his tracks. Join Global News senior crime reporter as she shares details of a deadly betrayal and the unsettling truth that’s left the victim’s family devastated.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

A Deadly Betrayal | 10

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 knows what it’s like to lead a double life. Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 knows what it’s like to lead a double life. Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Going Undercover  | 9

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 Nancy Hixt shares the devastating discovery that was made and the shocking details police uncovered. Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nancy Hixt shares the devastating discovery that was made and the shocking details police uncovered. Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Second Shift part 2 | 8

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: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Second Shift Part 1 | 7

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: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 6

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).

Great podcast!! Really informative, well done and extremely professional.

Impressive

I hope there are more seasons to come. Nancy does a fantastic job!

Looked forward to each episode!

Crime Beat

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 cases she’s covered – one which the family of the victims call a real life horror show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> takes you through one of the most disturbing cases she’s covered – one which the family of the victims call a real life horror show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Darkness In The Pass: Part 1

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 on Butler Crescent.The house was a well-known rental for university students that many affectionately called the “Butler Mansion.”It was a relatively small gathering, with many of those invited having gone to junior high or high school together. The rest knew each other from university. It was an amazing group of young people that included an accomplished dancer, an aspiring urban planner, two talented musicians, and a young man who was well on his way to becoming a humanitarian.For the most part, the mood of the party was laid back and relaxed.No one could have predicted the terrifying turn the night would take and how quickly it would all unravel.It was a day that left a scar on the soul of the city -- the biggest mass killing in Calgary’s history.On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt looks the Brentwood five massacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 on Butler Crescent.The house was a well-known rental for university students that many affectionately called the “Butler Mansion.”It was a relatively small gathering, with many of those invited having gone to junior high or high school together. The rest knew each other from university. It was an amazing group of young people that included an accomplished dancer, an aspiring urban planner, two talented musicians, and a young man who was well on his way to becoming a humanitarian.For the most part, the mood of the party was laid back and relaxed.No one could have predicted the terrifying turn the night would take and how quickly it would all unravel.It was a day that left a scar on the soul of the city -- the biggest mass killing in Calgary’s history.On this episode of the Global News podcast<a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter<a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nancy Hixt</a> looks the Brentwood five massacre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Brentwood Five Massacre - Part 1 | 13

Brittney McInnes

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 2010, the Calgary teen disappeared.Police were called to investigate, but the search came up empty.Hours later, Brittney’s family discovered her body.Follow along as police unraveled the web of lies her killer had created, and hear his confession—audio that’s never been made public before.In this episode, you’ll also learn details of further allegations in this case.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt </a>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 2010, the Calgary teen disappeared.Police were called to investigate, but the search came up empty.Hours later, Brittney’s family discovered her body.Follow along as police unraveled the web of lies her killer had created, and hear his confession—audio that’s never been made public before.In this episode, you’ll also learn details of further allegations in this case.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Brittney McInnes, The Concrete Angel | 4

Kelly Cook

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 was gone. Her body was found June 28, 1981 in an irrigation canal south of Taber.Investigators said it was obvious someone had gone through a lot of work to make sure Kelly would never be found, but a drought in the area had lowered the water level and revealed her weighed-down body.The case turned into a homicide investigation and the manhunt for a killer began.Join Nancy Hixt as she takes you through the abduction and murder of Kelly Cook: what leads investigators have looked at and why it’s become a cold case.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, 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 was gone. Her body was found June 28, 1981 in an irrigation canal south of Taber.Investigators said it was obvious someone had gone through a lot of work to make sure Kelly would never be found, but a drought in the area had lowered the water level and revealed her weighed-down body.The case turned into a homicide investigation and the manhunt for a killer began.Join Nancy Hixt as she takes you through the abduction and murder of Kelly Cook: what leads investigators have looked at and why it’s become a cold case.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1

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 and his two-year-old daughter Hailey Dunbar Blanchette. Follow along as we reveal evidence investigators uncovered, and an exclusive interview with the mother of the triple-murderer in this case. Her life has been shattered by her son’s actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a case the family of the victims call a real life horror show.On this episode of the Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> takes you through the details of the crimes committed against Terry Blanchette and his two-year-old daughter Hailey Dunbar Blanchette. Follow along as we reveal evidence investigators uncovered, and an exclusive interview with the mother of the triple-murderer in this case. Her life has been shattered by her son’s actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Darkness In The Pass: Part 2

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 and healthy, and those who fought for justice in his case.And for the first time, you’ll hear a recorded interview with Alex himself — who knew what he needed most to save his life.In May 2013, police were called to a home in northwest Calgary for reports of a teenage boy in medical distress.Nothing could have prepared first responders for what they found.Alex was found unconscious, lying in a bed in an upstairs room of his home.He was skin and bones.He had no useable teeth and was covered in dozens of ulcers and sores.The 15-year-old was wearing a diaper and weighed just 37 pounds.Despite all efforts by paramedics to resuscitate Alex, it was too late.The Calgary police homicide unit began investigating and what they found was that Alex’s death was not only completely preventable, but it was murder.More than a decade before he died, doctors and RCMP investigators in B.C. predicted this would happen to Alex if he wasn’t provided proper medical treatment for his Type 1 diabetes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Global News <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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 and healthy, and those who fought for justice in his case.And for the first time, you’ll hear a recorded interview with Alex himself — who knew what he needed most to save his life.In May 2013, police were called to a home in northwest Calgary for reports of a teenage boy in medical distress.Nothing could have prepared first responders for what they found.Alex was found unconscious, lying in a bed in an upstairs room of his home.He was skin and bones.He had no useable teeth and was covered in dozens of ulcers and sores.The 15-year-old was wearing a diaper and weighed just 37 pounds.Despite all efforts by paramedics to resuscitate Alex, it was too late.The Calgary police homicide unit began investigating and what they found was that Alex’s death was not only completely preventable, but it was murder.More than a decade before he died, doctors and RCMP investigators in B.C. predicted this would happen to Alex if he wasn’t provided proper medical treatment for his Type 1 diabetes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Boy Who Fell Through The Cracks | 3

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 home invasion robbery in June 2013.At one point, the offender put a gun to his head, and pulled the trigger.By some miracle, the gun misfired and Safronovich survived.It was a life changing moment, but surprisingly, not the first time Safronovich managed to evade death."I guess I will write a book called dodged a bullet twice now," Safronovich told Global News.Find out why the FBI was consulted for his case, in a real-life story that plays out more like a Hollywood film.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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 home invasion robbery in June 2013.At one point, the offender put a gun to his head, and pulled the trigger.By some miracle, the gun misfired and Safronovich survived.It was a life changing moment, but surprisingly, not the first time Safronovich managed to evade death."I guess I will write a book called dodged a bullet twice now," Safronovich told Global News.Find out why the FBI was consulted for his case, in a real-life story that plays out more like a Hollywood film.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

I Dodged a Bullet | 2

Shannon Madill

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 was looking forward to moving from Calgary to Edmonton.That audition was recorded on video. Hours later she vanished.It was only when Shannon missed a planned dinner with her older brother that her family realized she was missing and called police. By then, she was already gone for several days.Her parents, siblings and husband stood side by side in front of the media at Calgary Police Headquarters to make a plea for help in finding her, and at one point, spoke directly to Shannon.Investigators looked into her cell phone, medical and banking records, but all leads came up empty.The days turned into months.Police tried to prepare the Madill family for all possible outcomes.Seven months later, the case took a shocking turn.The disturbing details are revealed in an interview with police.This Crime Beat episode is the first time those recordings are being made public.Find out what happened to Shannon Madill following her final audition in episode four of Crime Beat.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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 was looking forward to moving from Calgary to Edmonton.That audition was recorded on video. Hours later she vanished.It was only when Shannon missed a planned dinner with her older brother that her family realized she was missing and called police. By then, she was already gone for several days.Her parents, siblings and husband stood side by side in front of the media at Calgary Police Headquarters to make a plea for help in finding her, and at one point, spoke directly to Shannon.Investigators looked into her cell phone, medical and banking records, but all leads came up empty.The days turned into months.Police tried to prepare the Madill family for all possible outcomes.Seven months later, the case took a shocking turn.The disturbing details are revealed in an interview with police.This Crime Beat episode is the first time those recordings are being made public.Find out what happened to Shannon Madill following her final audition in episode four of Crime Beat.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Shannon Madill's Last Audition | 4

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 Bettahar, and her body was found in a Calgary woman’s backyard March 25, 2018. She was stabbed dozens of times and shot twice.Police called her death an “execution.”Anyone needing help with violence or abuse in an intimate relationship is encouraged to reach out for help by calling Connect Family &amp; Sexual Abuse Network at 403 -237-5888 (Toll Free: 1-877-237-5888), the 24-hour Family Violence Helpline at 403-234-SAFE (7233), or 211.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.<a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/4112273/nadia-el-dib-marlborough-park-victim-remembered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nadia El-Dib</a>’s family said Nadia had broken things off with Adam Bettahar, and her body was found in a Calgary woman’s backyard March 25, 2018. She was stabbed dozens of times and shot twice.Police called her death an “execution.”Anyone needing help with violence or abuse in an intimate relationship is encouraged to reach out for help by calling Connect Family &amp; Sexual Abuse Network at 403 -237-5888 (Toll Free: 1-877-237-5888), the 24-hour Family Violence Helpline at 403-234-SAFE (7233), or 211.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

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, until last-call.No one could have predicted how dangerous the situation was about to become.It’s a story that will leave you questioning what the person next to you at a bar is capable of.On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt begins a two-part series on a case that devastated a Calgary family.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, until last-call.No one could have predicted how dangerous the situation was about to become.It’s a story that will leave you questioning what the person next to you at a bar is capable of.On this episode of the Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt </a>begins a two-part series on a case that devastated a Calgary family.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 1 | 6

Lisa Mitchell

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 her family. Then one day-- she disappeared-- leaving her common-law husband and two children behind. The only clues were a few short emails and a cryptic voicemail to her mother.For more than two years, her mother held out hope Lisa would return.On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the shocking twist this case took. Follow along as investigators work to uncover the mystery behind Lisa's disappearance.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 her family. Then one day-- she disappeared-- leaving her common-law husband and two children behind. The only clues were a few short emails and a cryptic voicemail to her mother.For more than two years, her mother held out hope Lisa would return.On this episode of the Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt </a>shares the shocking twist this case took. Follow along as investigators work to uncover the mystery behind Lisa's disappearance.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Disappearance of Lisa Mitchell | 9

Maryam Rashidi

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 Calgary gas station — a job she took to make ends meet.That morning, Rashidi said goodbye to her husband and son, and went to work — the last time they would get to talk to her.Just hours later, they would learn Rashidi was taken by ambulance to the hospital. She’d been run over while trying to stop a gas-and-dash.Follow the twists and turns this case took and hear from the offender himself, who chose to run Rashidi over rather than pay for $113 worth of fuel.In this episode, you’ll also hear the far-reaching the impact this crime has had.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Calgary gas station — a job she took to make ends meet.That morning, Rashidi said goodbye to her husband and son, and went to work — the last time they would get to talk to her.Just hours later, they would learn Rashidi was taken by ambulance to the hospital. She’d been run over while trying to stop a gas-and-dash.Follow the twists and turns this case took and hear from the <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/3447834/joshua-mitchell-to-be-sentenced-for-manslaughter-in-fatal-calgary-gas-and-dash-hit-and-run/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">offender himself</a>, who chose to run Rashidi over rather than pay for $113 worth of fuel.In this episode, you’ll also hear the far-reaching the impact this crime has had.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Righting a wrong, the story of Maryam Rashidi | 5

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 Amber Alert, and the frantic search for the little girl began.Family held out hope Taliyah would be found alive, but three days later, her body was found in bushes outside the city limits.Follow along as police hunt for a killer and the shocking twist their investigation took.Part 1 of Sara and Taliyah’s story is available now in episode eleven of Crime Beat.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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 Amber Alert, and the frantic search for the little girl began.Family held out hope Taliyah would be found alive, but three days later, her body was found in bushes outside the city limits.Follow along as police hunt for a killer and the shocking twist their investigation took.Part 1 of Sara and Taliyah’s story is available now in episode eleven of Crime Beat.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Story of Sara and Taliyah - Part 1

Ryan Lane

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 Lane to see the little girl.Then, in February 2012, he was granted a court-ordered visit and reunited with his four-year-old daughter for the first time in two years.The daddy and daughter spent time eating, playing and laughing together at Chuck E. Cheese.It was one of the happiest days of Lane’s life.That night, Lane Skyped with one of his closest friends and shared videos of the playdate.Just before midnight, that chat was interrupted when Lane got a call from a phone booth.He rushed out to meet the caller at a nearby strip mall.That was the last time Lane was ever seen.Calgary police detectives used every possible investigative strategy to try and find Lane.Find out what happened to Lane, and the senseless tragedy his family has had to deal with in episode eight of “Crime Beat.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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 Lane to see the little girl.Then, in February 2012, he was granted a court-ordered visit and reunited with his four-year-old daughter for the first time in two years.The daddy and daughter spent time eating, playing and laughing together at Chuck E. Cheese.It was one of the happiest days of Lane’s life.That night, Lane Skyped with one of his closest friends and shared videos of the playdate.Just before midnight, that chat was interrupted when Lane got a call from a phone booth.He rushed out to meet the caller at a nearby strip mall.That was the last time Lane was ever seen.Calgary police detectives used every possible investigative strategy to try and find Lane.Find out what happened to Lane, and the senseless tragedy his family has had to deal with in episode eight of “Crime Beat.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Day Ryan Lane Vanished | 8

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.She was bound, raped, beaten and threatened.Six months later, it happened again.A second woman, sexually assaulted in her own home, just blocks from where the first woman was attacked.The details were so similar — both women were sexually assaulted in their own homes by a violent stranger.Police knew it was the same offender. A serial rapist was preying on young women.For investigators, it was a race against time to try and catch this monster before he could strike again.The tactics used to try to catch this rapist will likely surprise you.And for the first time, hear from one of the people impacted most by the horrific actions of this sex offender.Follow the story of the “Beltline Rapist” in episode seven of “Crime Beat.”If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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.She was bound, raped, beaten and threatened.Six months later, it happened again.A second woman, sexually assaulted in her own home, just blocks from where the first woman was attacked.The details were so similar — both women were sexually assaulted in their own homes by a violent stranger.Police knew it was the same offender. A serial rapist was preying on young women.For investigators, it was a race against time to try and catch this monster before he could strike again.The tactics used to try to catch this rapist will likely surprise you.And for the first time, hear from one of the people impacted most by the horrific actions of this sex offender.Follow the story of the “Beltline Rapist” in episode seven of “Crime Beat.”If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Surviving a Predator | 7

Mark Mariani

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 Oct. 1, 2010, Mark was given new hope, thanks to medical advancements. Doctors told him he might not need his colostomy bag anymore.The next night, he headed to his favourite western bar to do some two-steppin’ and meet up with friends.It was the following morning when Mark’s family received a call from police.Mark was found dead in a Calgary strip mall parking lot — his keys, wallet and cell phone were found in a nearby alley.Follow along as homicide detectives investigate the murder of Mark Mariani, and unravel the shocking reason why he was killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Oct. 1, 2010, Mark was given new hope, thanks to medical advancements. Doctors told him he might not need his colostomy bag anymore.The next night, he headed to his favourite western bar to do some two-steppin’ and meet up with friends.It was the following morning when Mark’s family received a call from police.Mark was found dead in a Calgary strip mall parking lot — his keys, wallet and cell phone were found in a nearby alley.Follow along as homicide detectives investigate the murder of Mark Mariani, and unravel the shocking reason why he was killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Day Mark Mariani Came Face-to-Face With Evil | 10

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 people don’t know is that Kelly was not the killer’s first choice. She was the “backup babysitter.”Christensen's first choice was a 17-year-old girl.In the small rural community of Standard, in southern Alberta, the 17-year-old received a call from Christensen, but she already had plans so she turned him down.Christensen then asked the girl for names of other babysitters in the area. One of the names she gave was Kelly Cook.That original target, who we’ll refer to as Stacey, has never spoken to a journalist about what happened — until now. Global News is not using Stacey’s real name, as she continues to fear for her safety.Thirty-eight years later, and the case continues to impacted every aspect of her life and will continue to until the killer is caught.Police continue to investigate the case but are still waiting for the tip they need to solve it.If you know anything that can help police as they investigate Kelly's homicide, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.If you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 people don’t know is that Kelly was not the killer’s first choice. She was the “backup babysitter.”Christensen's first choice was a 17-year-old girl.In the small rural community of Standard, in southern Alberta, the 17-year-old received a call from Christensen, but she already had plans so she turned him down.Christensen then asked the girl for names of other babysitters in the area. One of the names she gave was Kelly Cook.That original target, who we’ll refer to as Stacey, has never spoken to a journalist about what happened — until now. Global News is not using Stacey’s real name, as she continues to fear for her safety.Thirty-eight years later, and the case continues to impacted every aspect of her life and will continue to until the killer is caught.Police continue to investigate the case but are still waiting for the tip they need to solve it.If you know anything that can help police as they investigate Kelly's homicide, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 2

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 Sarah got older. Then, on Aug. 3, 2008, a stranger showed up at Gord’s doorstep.It was a Calgary police homicide detective. Sarah, 24, had been murdered.Sarah’s boyfriend, Travis Martel, found her body in the home he shared with his mother. He told police he owed a large gambling debt and that’s likely why Sarah was killed.Follow the twists and turns, including the shocking discovery of a graphic and disturbing video that led police to solve the case.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> 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 Sarah got older. Then, on Aug. 3, 2008, a stranger showed up at Gord’s doorstep.It was a Calgary police homicide detective. Sarah, 24, had been murdered.Sarah’s boyfriend, Travis Martel, found her body in the home he shared with his mother. He told police he owed a large gambling debt and that’s likely why Sarah was killed.Follow the twists and turns, including the shocking discovery of a graphic and disturbing video that led police to solve the case.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Sarah Rae: Daddy's Little Girl | 9

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 return from a year studying abroad, when he became the victim of a savage attack.It took mere minutes for a group of guys to swarm him.He was kicked, stabbed and beaten beyond recognition.It was so hard to comprehend how this happened to Lukas-- and over what?All he did was defend a stranger.Police had their work cut out for them-- with so many involved in the attack... it was a daunting task.To make matters worse...the savage swarming was not captured on surveillance video…Would there ever be justice for Lukas?On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt concludes her two-part series, and follows along as his family was dealt a series of debilitating blows in their search for justice in his case.Follow the emotional rollercoaster Lukas’ loved ones have been on for more than six years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 return from a year studying abroad, when he became the victim of a savage attack.It took mere minutes for a group of guys to swarm him.He was kicked, stabbed and beaten beyond recognition.It was so hard to comprehend how this happened to Lukas-- and over what?All he did was defend a stranger.Police had their work cut out for them-- with so many involved in the attack... it was a daunting task.To make matters worse...the savage swarming was not captured on surveillance video…Would there ever be justice for Lukas?On this episode of the Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt </a>concludes her two-part series, and follows along as his family was dealt a series of debilitating blows in their search for justice in his case.Follow the emotional rollercoaster Lukas’ loved ones have been on for more than six years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 2 | 7

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.On this episode of Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes a look at who killed Sara and Taliyah.Hours after Taliyah’s body was recovered, police announced a man was charged in the case.Edward Downey was accused of two counts of first-degree murder.Sara and Taliyah’s family was left with so many questions.The man accused of this incomprehensible crime wasn’t even on the family’s radar.Why would Downey kill Sara, let alone her child?For more details on the case check this out https://wp.me/p2Y4rw-nJ4MIf you enjoy Crime Beat, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: @nancyhixtFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.On this episode of Global News podcast <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, crime reporter <a href="https://globalnews.ca/author/nancy-hixt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Hixt</a> takes a look at who killed Sara and Taliyah.Hours after Taliyah’s body was recovered, police announced a man was charged in the case.Edward Downey was accused of two counts of first-degree murder.Sara and Taliyah’s family was left with so many questions.The man accused of this incomprehensible crime wasn’t even on the family’s radar.Why would Downey kill Sara, let alone her child?For more details on the case check this out <a href="https://wp.me/p2Y4rw-nJ4M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wp.me/p2Y4rw-nJ4M</a>If you enjoy <a href="https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/crime-beat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crime Beat</a>, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and share the show with your friends.Contact:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/NancyHixt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nancyhixt</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/</a>Email: <a href="mailto:nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca">nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Who killed Sara and Taliyah? - Part 2

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