Episodes

  • Sneak Peek: Golden Years Gone

    Sneak Peek: Golden Years Gone
    Mar 23 2026
    A rural Alberta community was shocked when a beloved senior was found beaten to death in his own home. Despite exhaustive efforts by investigators, the murderer eluded arrest. You can hear the whole story now - one month early - only on Amazon Music. https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/da11ab35-08e1-4cf0-9f43-0eff9aa23b31/crime-beat?ref_=dmm_brd_pgr_ca_pod_psm_ig_exc_trc_tst4_crm_v1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • New Season Coming Soon

    New Season Coming Soon
    Mar 10 2026
    Global News Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt, has been covering stories of senseless and horrific violence for 30 years. . This season she'll take you inside shocking cases that show how careless people can be with human life. And what happens when greed and selfishness take over. You might listen to a lot of true crime podcasts this year, but they’re not Crime Beat. Season 8 available now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 mins
  • Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 2

    Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 2
    May 1 2026
    On this episode we're bringing you details of the Kelly Cook case that have never been reported before. In 1981, Kelly took a job to babysit for someone new named Bill Christensen. The 15-year-old was never seen alive again.What most people don’t know is that Kelly was not the killer’s first choice. She was the “backup babysitter.” Christensen's first choice was a 17-year-old girl. In the small rural community of Standard, in southern Alberta, the 17-year-old received a call from Christensen, but she already had plans so she turned him down. Christensen then asked the girl for names of other babysitters in the area. One of the names she gave was Kelly Cook. That original target, who we’ll refer to as Stacey, has never spoken to a journalist about what happened — until now. Global News is not using Stacey’s real name, as she continues to fear for her safety. Thirty-eight years later, and the case continues to impacted every aspect of her life and will continue to until the killer is caught. Police continue to investigate the case but are still waiting for the tip they need to solve it. If you know anything that can help police as they investigate Kelly's homicide, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. 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: @nancyhixt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/ Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1

    Kelly Cook: The Back-up Babysitter - Part 1
    May 1 2026
    On this episode of Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt tells the story of Kelly Cook, a young girl who was abducted from Standard, Alta., 38 years ago. Kelly had taken a job babysitting someone new — and then, she was gone. Her body was found June 28, 1981 in an irrigation canal south of Taber. Investigators said it was obvious someone had gone through a lot of work to make sure Kelly would never be found, but a drought in the area had lowered the water level and revealed her weighed-down body. The case turned into a homicide investigation and the manhunt for a killer began. Join Nancy Hixt as she takes you through the abduction and murder of Kelly Cook: what leads investigators have looked at and why it’s become a cold 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: @nancyhixt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/ Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Golden Years Gone Part 03 | 03

    Golden Years Gone Part 03 | 03
    Mar 23 2026
    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 search of the home revealed something much more violent had happened. Join Global News Senior Crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares how the two cases intersected, the senseless motive behind the murders and the shocking events that unfolded after the cases were closed. Contact: Instagram: ⁠⁠@nancy.hixt⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca
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    34 mins
  • Golden Years Gone Part 02 | 02

    Golden Years Gone Part 02 | 02
    Mar 23 2026
    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 and reported him missing to the police. Join Global News Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares the chilling details uncovered as investigators made a haunting connection to another unsolved homicide. Contact: Instagram: ⁠⁠@nancy.hixt⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca
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    28 mins
  • Golden Years Gone Part 01 | 01

    Golden Years Gone Part 01 | 01
    Mar 23 2026
    A beloved senior was found beaten to death in his home in rural Alberta- leaving neighbours and surrounding communities shaken and fearful for their own safety. The 75-year-old lived a frugal life, officials believed he was targeted for the little money he had. Join Global News Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares how the case went cold despite exhaustive efforts by investigators. Contact: Instagram: ⁠@nancy.hixt⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/⁠ Email: ⁠nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca
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    30 mins
  • New Season Coming Soon

    New Season Coming Soon
    Mar 10 2026
    Global News Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt, has been covering stories of senseless and horrific violence for 30 years. . This season she'll take you inside shocking cases that show how careless people can be with human life. And what happens when greed and selfishness take over. You might listen to a lot of true crime podcasts this year, but they’re not Crime Beat. Season 8 drops April 21st but you can hear the first story one month early - only on ⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠. ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/da11ab35-08e1-4cf0-9f43-0eff9aa23b31/crime-beat⁠⁠
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    3 mins