People 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).
I like this podcast. I don’t like the constant, repetitive, surprisingly stupid choice of ads. Mixing a crime podcast featuring serious conversations about stuff like murders with cheerfully annoying ads for chicken McNuggets doesn’t work. It’s really, really dumb. And no, I won’t ever buy chicken McNuggets, not after this.
2022-09-11
Obsessed with this podcast!
I listen to a lot of podcasts, documentaries and shows on true crime. I came across Nancy’s one whilst finishing a previous one and wanting to start something new. From episode 1 I was hooked. I have literally spent the last few days binging every single episode! I kid you not, I listened whilst cleaning my home, returning from the school run, evenings when the kiddos were asleep. I have not stopped. Nancy is so engaging with the way she speaks and narrates her stories. Some gruels awful and unthinkable stories. She gives the victims an opportunity to tell their stories and is so compassionate and caring whilst doing it! I have recommended this pod to everyone and I can’t rate it enough! It’s absolutely devastating listening to some of the episodes, truly soul crushing especially the ones involving children, but by listening to these stories I feel like we acknowledge and we see and give voice to those who had none. Thank you Nancy! I can’t wait for the next season.
2022-04-18
Brilliant
Really interesting! Enjoying it so much . Thank you
2022-03-08
Arcelie murder Calgary
Tragic story on the horrible death of Arcelie I hope the cowardly despicable excuse of a low life person who committed this attack is never released from prison!!!
2022-02-13
Just found this.
I’m from the UK. Love this. Love it’s direct, to the point, no silly banter and fair, measured reporting. Thank you.
2021-07-07
5 star
I’m from the UK and this Podcast is one of the best, the stories can be so emotional. Please please give this podcast a go it’s absolutely fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2021-05-29
I love this podcast
Only on S1 E1 but know I’m going to love this. Well researched and presented, episode nit full of unnecessary chat. Well done. Definitely recommend - 5 stars from me
2021-01-26
A New Favourite
Hooked on this podcast. The host is amazing, it’s well researched and each episode is told in way that has you invested in the story while also having empathy for the victims. Keep up the good work!!!
Wow!: the belt line rapist stuff was so sad, evil man! He’s probably in Britain now or made his way to another Northern European country. We let anyone in now, my country has changed so much and it scares me. I no longer feel safe!
2020-06-19
Love it!
It’s one of my favourite podcasts, the host is so easy to listen to, her stories are well researched and she keeps you interested in the story!
2020-05-23
What can I say!?
I agree with all the comments that have been made so far. This podcast is truly, truly fantastic. The story of the Brentwood Five made me cry. What unbelievable emotional pain for those families. The laws in Canada seem very much like the laws here in the UK where the perpetrators get more support and sympathy than the victims.
Great work Nancy, absolutely no complaints at all. Highly recommend Crime Beat to anyone else who is looking for a good listen.
Definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2020-04-14
fantastic
excellent show
2020-02-27
Engaging!
Best crime podcast I’ve listened to! Balancing narration, real recording excerpts, and specialist commentary is an art that Nancy is master of! Highly engaging content!
2020-01-29
Great, highly recommended
Good well researched content dealt with in a sensitive way and so interesting. This is my current favourite
2020-01-13
Amazing!
My favourite true crime podcast and I’ve listened to them all! Love Nancy and her work is amazing ❤️
2019-11-24
Superb
One of the best!
2019-10-28
So Good
I absolutely love this podcast. The first I’ve ever been able to listen to without falling asleep! 😊
I’m in England so had no idea who Nancy was,
She tells the true stories of these real life people with such compassion and professionalism.
2019-06-02
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoying this Podcast. Very well put together.
2019-05-29
Great Podcast
Highly recommend, very interesting stories & excellently narrated.
2019-04-06
Fact based with a human connection
A fascinating blend of the personal connection to these cases built around true facts. This is not a ‘read the Wikipedia page’ podcast.
2019-04-02
Excellent reportage
Thank you, Nancy. Really appreciate your professionalism and humanity.
2019-03-19
Crime Beat
At last, a brilliant new crime podcast... Produced and written really well 👊
2019-03-07
Perfectly paced and captivating
From the first minute you are drawn into these stories. Not something you can skim through, must listen intently! Nancy's tone and delivery of these sensitive subjects is captivating.