Crime Beat

In 2002, Lisa was 19 and working several jobs to put herself through university. One of which was at a Calgary tanning salon. Lisa is not her real name. Her identity is protected by a court-imposed publication ban.She is smart and a hard worker, and it appeared she made a good impression on the owners of the salon.After just a couple of months, she was offered an incredible opportunity -- the chance to manage her own store.She was asked to meet with the owner’s nephew one evening after work to go over details of the job. That meeting seemed to go smoothly until right before she was about to leave. Learn the shocking details of the night that left her paralyzed with fear – and hear why Lisa has been forced to relive the trauma over and over again.On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a young woman who was presented with a golden opportunity -- instead, it would tarnish her whole life.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 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

On this special year-end episode of Crime Beat, Global News crime reporter Nancy Hixt is joined by L.A. Times journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Christopher Goffard, who is the reporter and host of two podcasts, Dirty John and Detective Trapp.Nancy and Christopher pull back the curtain on crime reporting in a way that only two people who have covered this beat can.They talk crime and justice, and provide a look at how two journalists work to uncover the truth. 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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