Crime Beat
CuriouscastPeople 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. Winner of the 2020 & 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award (RTDNA).
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 132 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryTrue CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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In May of 2007, 15 year old Jordan Manners was gunned down in a hallway at C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, marking the first time a student was shot and killed inside a Toronto school. Catherine McDonald looks back at the murder, its impact on th... more
Driving home from work, Royi Flescher could never have imagined what he was about to encounter. And when Soula Berdoussis pulled over, she thought she was stopping to help at the scene of a car accident.
What unfolded next would change them forever... more
When Alicia Ross disappeared, it led to one of the biggest missing person searches in Ontario’s history. Reporter Catherine McDonald reconnected with Alicia’s mother to tell her story as part of the TV documentary series, inspired by the podcast..
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As a senior crime reporter for Global News for almost 30 years, Nancy Hixt has been lucky enough to work with some amazing journalists.
She's working hard on the next season but until then she has a special series of Crime Beat for you.
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Apple Podcasts4death stapler
United States3 days ago - The Best
I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts and this one is by far my favourite, the amount of time, research, and investigating you put into these stories is incredible. I love that you take the time to speak to loved ones to make them feel heard.
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Canada3 days ago - Excellent!!
One of the most detailed and humanistic podcasts I have ever listened to. Nancy respectfully covers these difficult stories with compassion and highlights the amazing work of Calgary police as well. These are the best retellings of these stories you will hear. Outstanding journalism!
Apple Podcasts5McawdCanada2 months ago - Great local podcast
It’s great to know what’s happened in Calgary over the years and how it’s handled. I love the way Nancy tells the information.
Apple Podcasts5KatRitaWilsonCanada3 months ago - A Canadian approach to true crime
Crime Beat is s a careful, deeply human exploration of cases that have shaken communities. What often goes unnoticed in true crime is the toll on journalists themselves. Like victims’ families, first responders, and court officials, they confront humanity at its worst. They sit through gut-wrenching trials, knock on the doors of grieving families, and sift through details most of us would rather avoid. Hixt delivers episodes that are meticulously researched, but don’t feel clinical or sensation... more
Apple Podcasts5kerryroxanneCanada3 months ago
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Spotify | #128 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #193 | Canada/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #145 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #29 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Ukraine/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Japan/True Crime |
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What is Crime Beat about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners are taken on a journey through some of Canada's most notorious criminal cases, presented with a focus on the human impact behind the headlines. The storytelling highlights not only the crimes themselves but also delves into the complexities surrounding them, including family dynamics, societal issues, and the challenges faced by law enforcement. The host offers a compassionate and serious reflection on crime, exploring themes like domestic violence, unsolved murders, and the emotional aftermath of tragedies. Unique elements include in-depth interviews with family members of victims, investigators, and reporters, ensuring that the narratives remain detailed and impactful, resonating with those familiar with the contexts of these ca... more
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1. Taj Khyber Rowland
2. Christoph Herblin
3. Jean Heberlin
4. Carolyn Herblin
5. Miguel Rafael Urrutia
6. Dino Mariani
7. Gary Verrett
8. Jeff Poirier
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