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). N... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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On this episode of Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt goes through the evidence as it was uncovered by investigators in their quest for justice for Meika Jordan.
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A six-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after her father and stepmother said she had fallen down the stairs.
But Meika Jordan’s injuries didn’t match that explanation.
Her hair was matted with clumps missing, her tiny body was covered with b... more
In 1994, a beloved senior was found beaten to death in his rural Alberta home. Despite exhaustive efforts, the killer eluded arrest. More than a year later, a Calgary senior disappeared. A note was left behind suggesting he’d gone fishing, but a sear... more
In August of 1995, a beloved father and grandfather vanished. A note was left on his kitchen table, suggesting he had gone fishing, but Bill Vomastic’s family was suspicious. As loved ones took a closer look at his home, they found signs of violence ... more
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- Respect, Nancy
You are a cut above. Your responsibility is incredible.
Apple Podcasts5Sage 2001
Canada13 days ago - I love crime podcasts
I love Listening to crime podcasts and I tell my mother who was a police and she wants to know the daily news and Nancy is respectful to the people and families
Apple Podcasts5Gamer-judgeCanadaa month ago - Fantastic
This is a fantastic podcast. Nancy is a great storyteller and as a hearing impaired person I find her very easy to understand.
Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5DerekMR91Canadaa month ago - amazing
Nancy is so respectful to victims and families. She tells the stories so well and shares cases I otherwise wouldn’t have known about.
Apple Podcasts5.catherine.dCanada2 months ago - Superb
Expertly reported, compassionate and in my opinion the best and most addictive true crime podcast out there.
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Spotify | #177 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #113 | Canada/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #126 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #31 | Canada/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #163 |  France/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  New Zealand/True Crime |
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What is Crime Beat about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A bold, deeply human approach to true crime that centers on community impact, victim families, and the investigative process. Episodes weave courtroom twists, police work, and survivor testimonies into narrative-driven explorations of high-profile Canadian cases, with a focus on context, accountability, and the human toll of crime. Notable for its careful storytelling, compassionate handling of victims' families, and strong journalistic integrity, the show often features law enforcement perspectives alongside family voice, presenting a balanced, meticulously researched view of complex cases that remain in the public eye. Potential listeners are likely drawn to grounded, non-sensational true crime that emphasizes justice, process, and real-w... more
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4. Island Crime
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Recent guests on Crime Beat include:
1. Brian Woodhouse
2. Kyla Woodhouse
3. Mike Kavilla
4. Nolan Dodd
5. Sharon Bevins
6. Raymond Tudor
7. Cliff O'Brien
8. Doug Morrison
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