Crime Beat reveals Canada's chilling criminal cases

A Halloween party. A young woman killed. A Black man imprisoned for nine years without solid evidence. And a podcast that refuses to forget what the system prefers to dismiss. "Crime Beat" delves into Canada's darkest criminal corners, both through documentary TV and a carefully crafted podcast. With crime journalist Nancy Hixt at the helm, alongside George Browne who creates the TV series, we're brought into gruesome cases like the murder of six-year-old Meika Jordan and the double murder of Marsha and Tamara Ottey. This work, created by Global News and launched in 2020, is available on Global TV and streaming platforms like Prime Video.

Meticulous research and empathy in Crime Beat's storytelling

"Crime Beat" combines meticulous research and empathy to perfection. Hixt's hosting of the podcast is a masterclass in nuanced storytelling, where she connects listeners with victims' families and the investigators in charge, all while avoiding sensational details. However, the TV series co-host, Antony Robart, has faced criticism for a sometimes monotonous presentation. Despite this, the series illuminates legendary criminal cases with rare depth. The focus on judicial processes and the societal impact of crime creates an experience that goes far beyond mere scandalous headlines.

Crime Beat sets new standards in Canadian true crime

With "Crime Beat," Global News sets a new standard for true crime in Canada. It's an in-depth exploration of society's darker sides, where the narrative doesn't stop at the crime itself. The series won the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award and has cemented its status in the genre by insisting on understanding over sensation. In this insistence, "Crime Beat" finds its unique voice in the Canadian landscape, where questions of justice, trials, and miscarriages of justice are not just explored but challenged.

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