Crime Beat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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