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12/24/24 • 30 min
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: @nancyhixt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/
Email: [email protected]
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12/03/19 • 62 min
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: @nancyhixt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/
Email: [email protected]
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Murder in the Mountains | 01
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03/04/25 • 38 min
The popular resort town of Banff was rocked with its first homicide in twenty years.
A young woman and taxi driver from Quebec was robbed and stabbed to death. Join Global News Senior Crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she explains how the case went cold, despite the tireless efforts that went into tracking the killer in part one of “Murder in The Mountains.”
Contact:
Instagram: @nancy.hixt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/
Email: [email protected]
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Crime Beat returns March 4th
Crime Beat
02/04/25 • 1 min
There’s no limit to how far criminals will go... to cover their tracks...
But investigators will go even further to uncover the truth...
Nancy Hixt is a senior Crime Reporter for Global News. This season on the Crime Beat she takes you from the crime scene to the courtroom and inside some of Canada’s most high profile cases and some you’ve likely never heard of before.
Crime Beat returns March 4th
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12/17/24 • 34 min
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-mckenzie
Contact:
Twitter: @nancyhixt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/
Email: [email protected]
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09/17/24 • 28 min
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 neighbourhood that is no stranger to this kind of violence, to learn more about Thane Murray and his efforts to create a brighter future for the community's youth.
CRIMESTOPPERS - https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/index.php
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/
Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv
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11/19/24 • 30 min
Mohamed Shire is the final outstanding suspect in a 2021 double murder. Shire and two other men were wanted for two first-degree murders and attempted murder in a case that shattered feelings of public safety and security in a quiet Ottawa neighbourhood.
It happened in the early evening in the middle of a packed parking lot. Similarly, Kiarash Parzham is wanted for first-degree murder in the killing of a 28-year-old man in a busy Toronto area. While not directly connected, police say both shootings were targeted and happened in very public spaces.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/
Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv
Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ
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12/17/19 • 74 min
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.
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10/22/24 • 32 min
Daniel Tomassetti is the final suspect in a pair of murders in 2017. Tomassetti and two other men were wanted for two first-degree murders in a case that ignited a mob war and destroyed an innocent woman’s family.
28-year-old Mila Barberi was killed while picking up her boyfriend at work, the same suspects allegedly stalked and killed Hamilton mobster Angelo Musitano.
For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/tag/crime-beat/
Subscribe to Crime Beat TV HERE: / crimebeattv
Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ
Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt
Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB
#GlobalNews #CrimeBeat
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How many episodes does Crime Beat have?
Crime Beat currently has 126 episodes available.
What topics does Crime Beat cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Crime Beat?
The episode title 'The final homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird Part: 1 | 6' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Crime Beat?
The average episode length on Crime Beat is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Crime Beat released?
Episodes of Crime Beat are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Crime Beat?
The first episode of Crime Beat was released on Feb 5, 2019.
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@larrylistens2
Jul 7
Great real crime pod
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