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Crime Beat - Episode Guide

Season 1

Meika Jordan: The Broken Princess

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2020

Meika Jordan: The Broken Princess

Crime reporter Nancy Hixt reviews the case of Meika Jordan, a six-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short; Nancy reveals the details of this case and the evidence uncovered by investigators in their quest for justice.

Farah Khan: A City's Lost Child

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2020

Farah Khan: A City's Lost Child

Dismembered remains are discovered. They belong to a child. But whose? Alan Carter returns to the scene of the crime 20 years later, reuniting with the lead detective and a community that came together in grief.

The Final Homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2020

The Final Homecoming of Lukas Strasser-Hird

After a year studying abroad, Lukas Strasser-Hird had dreams to be a doctor; he went out with friends to celebrate when he arrived home, but no one could have predicted how dangerous the situation was to become.

Alison Parrott: Leader of the Pack

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2020

Alison Parrott: Leader of the Pack

Coaxed from her home for a photoshoot, a promising young athlete never returns: Caryn Lieberman brings us through the DNA breakthrough that cracks the case to a mother's national safety campaign.

Alicia Ross: Everyone's Daughter

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2020

Alicia Ross: Everyone's Daughter

Alicia's disappearance leads to one of the largest missing person searches in Ontario's history; reporter Catherine McDonald reconnects with Alicia's mother to tell the tale.

Darkness in the Pass

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2020

Darkness in the Pass

With two people dead and a two year old missing, a small community in the Rocky Mountains is broken. It's a case the family of the victims call a real life horror show. Crime reporter Nancy Hixt takes you through the details of the crimes committed against Terry Blanchette and his two-year-old daughter Hailey Dunbar Blanchette.

The Legacy of Jordan Manners

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2020

The Legacy of Jordan Manners

In May of 2007, 15 year old Jordan Manners was gunned down in a hallway, marking the first time a student was shot and killed inside a Toronto school and Catherine McDonald remembers the murder, its impact on the community and his family.

If Anything Happens to Me: The Ottey Sisters

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2020

If Anything Happens to Me: The Ottey Sisters

Teenage sisters Marsha and Tamara Ottey were stabbed to death in August 1995; months later, Dimitrija Trajceski became the first TTC worker killed on the job. Caryn Lieberman shares the story of how these two families' lives became intertwined.

The Disappearance of Lisa Mitchell

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: May 2, 2020

The Disappearance of Lisa Mitchell

At 29 years old, Lisa Mitchell and her common-law husband, Allan, had two children and she juggled two jobs to try to make ends meet and then one day, she disappeared, leaving her common-law husband and two children behind.

Kimberlee Kasatkin: No Body, No Crime?

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: May 16, 2020

Kimberlee Kasatkin: No Body, No Crime?

Kimberley hasn't been heard from since 2016 and while her partner says she abandoned the family, her parents accuse him of homicide.

Guy Paul Morin and the Murder of Christine Jessop

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: May 23, 2020

Guy Paul Morin and the Murder of Christine Jessop

Almost three months after she went missing, Christine Jessop's body was found more than 50 kilometers away from her Queensville home; after an intense police investigation, a former neighbor, Guy Paul Morin was charged.

The Brentwood Five Massacre, Part 1

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: May 30, 2020

The Brentwood Five Massacre, Part 1

An accomplished dancer, an aspiring urban planner, two talented musicians, and a young man who was well on his way to becoming a humanitarian became victims of the biggest mass killing in Calgary's history.

The Brentwood Five Massacre, Part 2

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2020

The Brentwood Five Massacre, Part 2

What started out as a party to mark the end of classes at the University of Calgary ended in a horrific tragedy; to add to the complexity of the case, investigators quickly learned the suspect was the son of one of their own.

Season 2

Who Killed Kelly Cook, The Back-Up Babysitter

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2020

Who Killed Kelly Cook, The Back-Up Babysitter

In 1981, Kelly Cook took a job to babysit for someone named Bill Christensen. The 15-year old girl was never seen alive again. This episode includes an exclusive interview with the original target of "Bill Christensen". It's the first time she's ever spoken to a journalist.

Who Killed Sonia?

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2020

Who Killed Sonia?

Will new leads solve this 10-year-old cold case? The police say they won't quit until they find Sonia Varaschin's killer. Police started an investigation into the 42-year-old nurse's death after she didn't show up for work at a Mississauga pharmaceutical company. Her remains were discovered by a citizen a week later in Caledon, approximately 12 kilometres from Varaschin's home.

Shannon Madill's Last Audition

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2020

Shannon Madill's Last Audition

Shannon Madill had everything going for her; she had just landed an audition for a role in a television series; was looking forward to moving from Calgary to Edmonton; the audition was recorded on video; hours later she vanished.

Karissa Boudreau: Up With the Angels

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2020

Karissa Boudreau: Up With the Angels

Penny Boudreau reported her 12-year-old daughter Karissa missing on the night of a heavy snowstorm in January 2008; in an emotional news conference, the Nova Scotia mother made a tearful appeal for the public's help in finding the little girl.

Fatal Façade: The Murder of Dr. Elana Fric

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2020

Fatal Façade: The Murder of Dr. Elana Fric

When the body of 40-year-old doctor Elana Fric is discovered by a passerby out for a walk, investigators know they're looking for a cold-blooded killer. In this episode, we hear from Elana's closest friends and family about the warning signs, from the detective who helped get a conviction, and an emotional interview with Elana's daughter on what she witnessed, and how she plans to make a difference.

Two Doors Down: The Tragic Case of Mr. Kelloway

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2020

Two Doors Down: The Tragic Case of Mr. Kelloway

Craig Kelloway came to Calgary from the Maritimes for new opportunities. He was a new father, in a new relationship...and had just moved into a new community. Kelloway attended a neighbour's barbecue that took a deadly turn. What follows was a shocking 911 call and a compelling police interrogation. Was it murder or self-defence?

Stolen Second Chances: The Jessica Newman Story

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2021

Stolen Second Chances: The Jessica Newman Story

A Calgary mother disappeared in March 2015. Family and friends turned to police--as it was out of character for the 24-year-old to just take off. Months later, her body was found in a ditch northeast of Calgary by a road construction crew. The autopsy revealed she was stabbed 75 times. Who would have done this to Jessica Newman and why?

I Survived a Serial Killer

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2021

I Survived a Serial Killer

They each met him online and knew him only as 'Bruce.' He gained their trust, only to turn on them when they were at their most vulnerable. In this episode, two men reveal their near-death experiences at the hands of notorious serial killer Bruce McArthur.

For No Reason: The Murders of Dianna and Richard

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2021

For No Reason: The Murders of Dianna and Richard

In 2017 the brutal slayings of Dianna Mah-Jones, 64, and Richard Jones, 68, sent shockwaves throughout Vancouver. Who could have done such a horrific crime? And would they strike again?

The Evil and Senseless Plot Against Ray Johnson

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2021

The Evil and Senseless Plot Against Ray Johnson

Ray Johnson was a loving father and grandfather. He lost the love of his life to cancer--and also battled cancer himself. Then one day in January 2009, he didn't show up for a family dinner. Not long after his body was found stuffed in an antique trunk and dumped along some train tracks. Who would kill this loving grandfather?

An Enigma: Hiding in Plain Sight

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2021

An Enigma: Hiding in Plain Sight

In July of 2000, 18-year-old Tina Wu was murdered and her younger sister Theresa suffered horrific injuries when an attacker broke into their Toronto apartment. When police eventually tracked down the perpetrator – many questions remained unanswered as to why a shy tradesman unleashed gratuitous, escalated violence against four innocent women, all within a 4 kilometre radius of his home.

Tori Stafford: Never Forget, Part 1

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2021

Tori Stafford: Never Forget, Part 1

The small Ontario town of Woodstock was the setting for one of Canada's most horrific child murders. 8-year-old Tori Stafford was abducted, raped, and brutally murdered on April 8, 2009. Terri-Lynne McClintic and Michael Rafferty were eventually convicted of first-degree murder. With in-depth interviews with the families and investigators, we reveal the toll this small-town tragedy has taken on many lives.

Tori Stafford: Never Forget, Part 2

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2021

Tori Stafford: Never Forget, Part 2

In part 2, we document the battles the family of Tori Stafford has had to go through making sure the perpetrators serve their sentences as outlined by the courts, a fight that has further challenged their healing process.

The Day Ryan Lane Vanished

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2021

The Day Ryan Lane Vanished

When Ryan Lane broke up with the mother of his child—his world fell apart. Like a lot of broken relationships that involve children, the two parents were fighting over custody of their little girl. It was getting worse by the day and Ryan had not been able to see his daughter in two years. He finally went to court where he was granted visitation. That night, Lane Skyped with one of his closest friends and shared videos of the playdate. Just before midnight, that chat was interrupted when Lane got a call from a phone booth. Find out what happened to Lane, and the senseless tragedy his family has been forced to endure.

Season 3

Hunted by Evil, Part 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2021

Hunted by Evil, Part 1

A little boy had a sleepover at his grandparent's home. When his mother returned to pick him up the next morning—all three were gone. Follow along as police uncover shocking forensic evidence and learn the twist that finally leads investigators to identify a suspect.

Hunted by Evil, Part 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2021

Hunted by Evil, Part 2

With a little boy and his grandparents still missing, police make a dramatic arrest. A search of the suspect's property leads to one disturbing discovery after another. DNA was found, but still no bodies. What happened to Nathan O'Brien, and Alvin and Kathy Liknes? Learn how a petty grudge festered and grew into a murderous plot, and the shocking key evidence seen from high above the killer's property… in the conclusion of Hunted by Evil.

The Big Lie to Die for

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2021

The Big Lie to Die for

When a triple-murder nearly wipes out an entire family, police struggle to establish a motive. At the home, investigators discover a gruesome scene and identify an unexpected murder weapon -- a crossbow. They also meet the lone survivor who fought for his life and barely escaped. The mystery deepens when a suspicious package is discovered, and the killer's double-life is revealed.

Innocent Blood

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2021

Innocent Blood

After a torso is found floating in the Oshawa Harbour, the family of 18-year-old Rori Hache is horrified to learn the human remains belong to the missing teen. But when a local plumber calls in a "flesh-like" substance clogging a drain, the horror only grows. During the police investigation, a second young woman's DNA is identified, that of 19-year-old Kandis Fitzpatrick. Worried there could be more victims, two families must join forces to bring a predator to justice. And Kandis' father, in his first-ever in-depth interview, opens up to reporter Catherine McDonald.

Remember Her Name: Chantel Moore

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2021

Remember Her Name: Chantel Moore

26-year-old Chantel Moore was shot and killed by a New Brunswick police officer during a wellness check. Police had been called to her apartment over concerns that Chantel was being stalked and could be in danger. So how did she end up dead? Chantel was from Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation in British Columbia and her family believes that her case would have been handled differently if she wasn't an Indigenous woman. They want criminal charges laid and changes to policing. With a coroner's inquest looming, we track their quest for answers and their efforts to honour Chantel's memory.

Forbidden Love: The Murder of Jassi Sidhu

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2021

Forbidden Love: The Murder of Jassi Sidhu

While visiting India, a young newly-wed from British Columbia was attacked, kidnapped, and her lifeless body discovered in a canal the next day. Her husband was severely beaten and left for dead but survived to tell the story. Was this a tragic roadside robbery, or something far more sinister, allegedly masterminded by those closest to the victim? From a corrupt investigator to complex legal wrangling, reporter Neetu Garcha takes us on an international journey of forbidden love.

Arlene Westervelt - Murder or Misadventure?

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2021

Arlene Westervelt - Murder or Misadventure?

A husband and wife are out for a canoe ride on a calm, clear afternoon when tragedy strikes. The boat capsizes and only the husband survives. At first local police declare Arlene Westervelt's death an accidental drowning, but after suspicions are raised that she may have been murdered, police take a closer look. Charges are laid, but eventually stayed with little explanation. In this episode, reporter Jules Knox takes us through the many twists and turns of a mishandled investigation, family outrage and an exclusive interview with Arlene's husband and the accused, Bert Westervelt. Was it a tragic accident, or was it murder?

'Mr. Murder' - Four Lives Lost

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2021

'Mr. Murder' - Four Lives Lost

In the fall of 2010, four men were gunned down in their prime -- shot and killed in Toronto in three separate shootings. Devoted father Jahmeel Spence, family man Carl Cole, along with Mike James, a budding chef, and his good friend and aspiring tradesman Courthney Facey. Investigators would discover that the murders were all connected… and the evidence would lead them to a serial killer hungry for notoriety and fame.

Blindsided: The Story of Mylan Hicks

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2021

Blindsided: The Story of Mylan Hicks

A young man who grew up in one of the most deadly cities in North America beat the odds to become a professional football player. Mylan Hicks hoped playing in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders would be a stepping stone to his dream of playing in the NFL. In the fall of 2016, Hicks went out with his teammates to celebrate an important win when tragedy struck. Follow along as witnesses explain what they saw that fateful night and how Hicks was blindsided.

Eddie Melo's Final Round

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2021

Eddie Melo's Final Round

When Canadian boxing star Eddie 'Hurricane' Melo is killed, alongside his cousin Joao Pavao, investigators are quick to start digging into Melo's work as a mob enforcer and his connections to the Montreal Mafia. Did police catch those responsible? Mark Carcasole reports on the theories, the arrests, and how Melo's daughter is keeping her father's memory alive in and out of the ring -- by giving youth an opportunity to learn the sport he dedicated his life to.

The Friendly Cop: Who Killed Constable André Lalonde?

Episode: 3x11 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2022

The Friendly Cop: Who Killed Constable André Lalonde?

The family of Constable Andre Lalonde has searched for answers for 25 years. The veteran officer with the Montreal Police Department, known for his friendly nature and his big moustache, was shot three times at close range after pulling over a car with a noisy muffler. Mike Armstrong, a rookie reporter at the time of the killing, explores the impact this murder had on Lalonde's wife and two children, and the questions that continue to haunt investigators in their search to find his killer.

Shattered By a Call

Episode: 3x12 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2022

Shattered By a Call

A young Calgary woman goes missing for days. Her grandmother felt something wasn't right. She called Taylor Toller's friends and family and even reported her missing to police. But there was no sign of the 24-year-old. Meanwhile, a call to 911 led police across town where they discovered a couple in their 50's dead in their home. Learn the tragic connection between the two cases and follow along as police uncover evidence of a senseless killing spree.

Mindy Tran: The Abduction of Innocence

Episode: 3x13 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2022

Mindy Tran: The Abduction of Innocence

On August 17, 1994, in Kelowna B.C., eight-year-old Mindy Tran hopped on her bike and pedaled over to a nearby friend's house to ask her to play. She was never seen again. That triggered an unprecedented search, where her body was found by unorthodox means. The suspected killer has always maintained his innocence, and in court Mounties take the stand and testify against one another. But could the real reason the prime suspect was acquitted be because one of the jurors had feelings for him?

I Heard Her Screams

Episode: 3x14 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2022

I Heard Her Screams

Two Eritrean refugees looking for a better life in Canada are murdered. First, 55-year-old Nighisti Semret is stabbed to death walking home from her night shift in October 2012. Then in the spring of 2013, the dismembered human remains of 28-year-old Rigat Ghirmay are discovered by a dog walker in a west-end park. We track the twists and turns of this remarkable investigation by Toronto police. A whodunit that deeply impacted those who worked on it, and those who'd been helping these women start their new lives in Canada.

Picture Perfect: The Shattered Dreams of Maple Batalia

Episode: 3x15 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2022

Picture Perfect: The Shattered Dreams of Maple Batalia

In the Fall of 2011, Maple Batalia, a young university student with a promising career as an actor and model, was brutally shot and slashed to death on the campus parking lot in Surrey, B.C. The killing made international headlines, sparking Surrey's Punjabi community and her family to make continued calls for justice and to arrest her murderer. Amid rapidly mounting pressure, the RCMP are tasked with piecing together Maple's mysterious personal life and the days leading up to her death, only to find several of the key clues missing, including a security camera that panned away from the scene of her death just moments before she was killed.

Justice for Lacey

Episode: 3x16 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2022

Justice for Lacey

A series of 911 calls leads first responders to multiple scenes and the disturbing discovery of a young woman's body. What happened to Lacey Jones-McKnight? Learn the shocking details revealed on the 911 calls and the painstaking lengths forensic investigators went to in an effort to find Justice for Lacey.

A Monster in the Woods

Episode: 3x17 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2022

A Monster in the Woods

It was a crime unlike anything ever seen before in Canada. The horror of the 'Wells Gray Murders' forty years ago still haunts investigators involved in the case, as well as family and friends of the victims. In August 1982, David Shearing stalked and murdered three generations of a family while they were out on a summer camping trip in B.C. After a long cross-country investigation, police learn the killer was always closer than suspected. What was the murderer's motive for such a horrific crime?

Innocence and Evil, Part 1

Episode: 3x18 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2022

Innocence and Evil, Part 1

Reporter Caryn Lieberman tells the story of the 1994 disappearance of Larry Arnold, a man who went missing from Toronto's gay village. Arnold's body wasn't found until weeks later, discovered in an area 'known for sexual cruising.' We hear the frustration of family members, who feel investigators initially didn't take the case seriously enough. Until...police got a break that would change everything. Larry Arnold wasn't this killer's only victim.

Innocence and Evil, Part 2

Episode: 3x19 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2022

Innocence and Evil, Part 2

Reporter Caryn Lieberman reveals how Larry Arnold's murder investigation is linked to the 1997 killing of a 20-year-old woman hundreds of kilometers away in North Bay, Ontario. Sarah Whitehead was sexually assaulted and murdered as she left a mall. Both murders were mysteries that almost went unsolved, two seemingly unrelated cases, until DNA from a cigarette butt led police to the killer. A serial rapist and murderer whose crimes crossed provincial borders and some of which likely remain unsolved to this day.

A Prayer for Arcelie

Episode: 3x20 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2022

A Prayer for Arcelie

On a cold, snowy winter night in January 2008 an officer was on patrol when a confusing call came in to 911. A hardworking mother of five disappeared while on her way home from work– to make matters worse– there were indications she was being attacked. Investigators raced against the clock to find Arcelie Laoagan. Follow along on this frantic search as the officer shares the horrific discovery that haunts him to this day.

The Story Blood Tells

Episode: 3x21 | Airdate: May 6, 2022

The Story Blood Tells

An in-depth look at how forensic experts examine blood spatter to help piece together what happened at the crime scene and how it helped secure convictions in some of Canada's most high profile murder cases.

The Secrets of Salmon River, Part 1

Episode: 3x22 | Airdate: May 13, 2022

The Secrets of Salmon River, Part 1

When 27-year-old Caitlin Potts disappears from the North Okanagan in February 2016, police are puzzled. Although her body has never been found, Mounties believe she has been murdered. And then, over the next year and a half, four other women disappear too. One of the women's bodies is found on the Sagmoen family farm and many start to point the finger at Curtis Sagmoen. But although he has spent time in jail for other offences, he's never been charged with murder. In this episode of Crime Beat, reporter Jules Knox investigates whether these cases could somehow be connected?

The Secrets of Salmon River, Part 2

Episode: 3x23 | Airdate: May 20, 2022

The Secrets of Salmon River, Part 2

Five women have mysteriously vanished from near B.C.'s Shuswap region over a year and a half, leaving their families desperate for some sort of closure. When police suddenly discover a body more than five years later, it leads to an arrest in one of the women's murders. But will it help officers crack the other cases? In the conclusion of the Secrets of Salmon River, reporter Jules Knox investigates why police are struggling to make more arrests.

Obsessed: The Story of Nadia El-Dib

Episode: 3x24 | Airdate: May 27, 2022

Obsessed: The Story of Nadia El-Dib

A police manhunt leads to a high speed chase and a life-or-death situation for two officers. Learn the extreme lengths one man was willing to go to and the tragic outcome of his obsession with Nadia El-Dib.

In Broad Daylight: The Abduction of Holly Jones

Episode: 3x26 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2022

In Broad Daylight: The Abduction of Holly Jones

In the early evening of May 12th 2003, 10-year-old Holly Jones told her parents she was going to walk a friend home. She never returned. Everyone held out hope that she would be found safe, but when the little girl was discovered murdered it kicked off one of the largest manhunts in Toronto history. In this episode, the lead homicide detectives reveal the tactics used to catch Holly's killer. And Holly's mother shares memories of her daughter - and her family's efforts to fight child pornography.

Season 4

Sarah and Taliyah: Stolen Dreams

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2022

Sarah and Taliyah: Stolen Dreams

A young mother was found dead in her home, her little girl was missing sparking an amber alert. A nation was on alert and held out hope that Taliyah would be found alive. Police used advancements in technology to find the little girl. Her ex was in the spotlight and public opinion pointed to him but this was a true whodunnit.

The Hired Hit

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2022

The Hired Hit

When former beauty queen Alexandra Pesic is gunned down in a brazen daylight shooting on a midsummer evening in 1992, a quiet community in a suburb of Vancouver, B.C. is stunned. Some say her murder was foreshadowed by a chilling book that Pesic was mailed shortly before her death. As officers start surveillance on a suspect, the trail leads them to evidence of a contract killing believed to be motivated by greed and hate.

A Random Encounter: A Night of Terror

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2022

A Random Encounter: A Night of Terror

64-year-old Annie Hang-Kam Chiu was looking forward to retirement when she was viciously murdered. Within approximately three hours, her killer had turned himself in. The accused surrendered to the police carrying a type of homemade looking bomb like device, but what investigators would uncover went far beyond one homicide the case would lead them into the dark world of international terrorism.

The Babes in the Woods

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2022

The Babes in the Woods

When the remains of two children are found in Vancouver's Stanley Park in 1953, the public and police are puzzled about their identities. Officers cannot determine who the children are, or why they were never reported missing. Advances in DNA technology help investigators make a shocking discovery in the late 90's that leads them one step closer to cracking this cold case. As Jules Knox reports, in 2022, a determined team of investigators and scientists are finally able to use forensic genealogy to identify the children and give them their names back.

Against All Odds

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2022

Against All Odds

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 intersects with this family as they continue to fight against all odds.

The Tragic Slaying of a Good Samaritan: Rose McGroarty

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2022

The Tragic Slaying of a Good Samaritan: Rose McGroarty

When a dismembered body was found, detectives set out to identify the victim. After intense police work, they set out to find Rose McGroarty's killer. She was a wonderful welfare recipient who volunteered to feed the less fortunate. After a tip by a building superintendent leads police to her killer. McGroarty was so loved that a scholarship was set up in her name by local MP Peggy Nash. Rose was fondly remembered by the current executive director of the community centre where she cooked for the homeless.

The Murder of the Millionaire Philanthropist Part 1

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2022

The Murder of the Millionaire Philanthropist Part 1

Glen Davis was a multi-millionaire philanthropist, well-known for his generosity. He and his wife donated millions to charities, including the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On the day he was killed, he had just met a friend who worked for the WWF for lunch at their offices. He was later shot in the underground garage. 12 years earlier, he had survived an attempt on his life when he was beaten with a baseball bat outside his own office. Was it a coincidence? Or were the two incidents connected? The case baffled police as to who would want to kill such a caring and generous person.

The Murder of the Millionaire Philanthropist Part 2

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2022

The Murder of the Millionaire Philanthropist Part 2

In the second part of the murder of Glen Davis, the Toronto multi-millionaire philanthropist, detectives investigate leads in what they believe was a targeted killing. Follow along with reporter Mark Carcasole as he reveals the twists and turns in the plot to kill Davis and just how close to home it was.

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - the Story of Terrie Ann Dauphinais

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2022

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - the Story of Terrie Ann Dauphinais

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. Then, nearly two 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?

Cindy James: Terror in the Shadows Part 1

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2023

Cindy James: Terror in the Shadows Part 1

For seven years, Cindy James told police she was being stalked. She claimed she received chilling phone calls, threatening letters and dead cats thrown onto her front lawn. Cindy said she was stabbed, strangled and her home was set on fire – after phone lines had been cut. When the Vancouver nurse's lifeless body was found two weeks after she went missing, and no suspects, a coroner's inquest was called in hopes of solving the mystery of who killed Cindy James?

Cindy James: Terror in the Shadows Part 2

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2023

Cindy James: Terror in the Shadows Part 2

For seven years, Cindy James claimed she was being stalked and had received chilling phone calls and threatening letters. When the Vancouver nurse's lifeless body was found two weeks after she was reported missing, a coroner's inquest was called. The jury's conclusion suggested a shocking suspect in her mysterious death. Reporter Jules Knox investigates.

The Wrongful Confession

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2023

The Wrongful Confession

When a man turns up dead on a hunting trail in Killarney, police have no idea if it was an accident or murder. Until they find the killer who says he was hired to do it. The woman he points the finger at claims she's completely innocent and must travel a long road to prove it. When she finally gets her day in court – a decision is handed down that has far reaching implications.

A Monster in Uniform Part 1

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2023

A Monster in Uniform Part 1

In a small town located less than an hour from Canada's largest military base, locals began talking about the so-called 'Tweed Creeper,' after a rash of break-ins where the only things stolen were women's undergarments. But those crimes would quickly escalate to assault and then to murder. But a set of tire tracks would point police to the person responsible, someone above suspicion. As reporter Morganne Campbell reports, it's a case that even more than a decade later, leaves many with unanswered questions.

A Monster in Uniform Part 2

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2023

A Monster in Uniform Part 2

It began more than ten years ago in a small town in Ontario. A series of breaks ins put residents on edge, particularly women, when they realized what was being taken - undergarments and sex toys. Then the crimes led to assault and murder. Was the person responsible hiding in plain sight…a monster in uniform? When police hone in on a key suspect he is brought in for questioning and a cat and mouse game between a seasoned officer and a suspected serial killer unfolds in the interview room. Morganne Campbell reports on what ultimately led to a shocking confession from the man who was leading a secret double life.

The Crossfire

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2023

The Crossfire

What started as a petty falling out between a group of high school friends led to the creation of two rival gangs. Over a decade the animosity between the FK's and FOB's gangs grew as did their illicit activity. Learn how police worked to end the deadly feud that left more than two dozen dead– and included innocent bystanders who were hit in the crossfire.

Shootout at the Duke

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2023

Shootout at the Duke

A dispute outside a Toronto tavern between a jealous boyfriend and several gang members ends in a hail of gunfire, in which a young woman new to the city is killed, and the missing gun turns up in an unrelated crime.

The Search for Theresa Allore's Killer

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2023

The Search for Theresa Allore's Killer

Durham, North Carolina is known for its sprawling tobacco fields and shady walnut trees, but the town also bears the unusual claim of being home to one of the best-known analysts of Quebec homicides - John Allore himself. For almost two decades, Allore has tirelessly probed unsolved murders in his ultimate quest to uncover the fate of his sister, Theresa, found dead in the province's Eastern Townships region in 1979. Theresa, 19, disappeared outside her dorm room in Compton, Quebec, several kilometres from her school at Champlain College in Compton in the Eastern Townships in early November 1978. Theresa was found dead clad only in a bra and panties in woods about one kilometre away from the dorms.

The Manhunt Part 1

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Apr 14, 2023

The Manhunt Part 1

When a young Australian American couple is murdered in cold blood in northern British Columbia, detectives scramble to find a suspect in this remote region. Days later, a much-loved university professor is also found dead, and there are rising fears that a serial killer could be at large. As Jules Knox reports, two teens traveling in the area suddenly go missing, and a shocking turn of events leads police on a cross-country manhunt.

The Manhunt Part 2

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2023

The Manhunt Part 2

After a young, vibrant Australian-American couple and a much-loved university professor are murdered in northern British Columbia, police race to track down the perpetrator before anybody else is killed. Two missing teens quickly turn into the prime murder suspects, and officers follow a trail of clues across Canada into the vast wilderness of northern Manitoba. The gripping story drew international media attention, and people across the world waited for any updates as the manhunt continued on for several days. As Jules Knox reports, victims' families and investigators still have lingering questions that remain unanswered to this day.

The Second Shift

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2023

The Second Shift

In 1992 Dilleen Hempel had just married the love of her life, moved into her dream home and started a new job. But on her way home from her second shift, the 26-year-old vanished. Her empty car was found on the side of the highway. Police, along with Dilleen's loved ones went to painstaking efforts to find her. Learn about the heartbreaking discovery they made and follow along as investigators share how they solved this senseless crime.

Terror in the Playground

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: May 5, 2023

Terror in the Playground

What started as a typical afternoon for a group of children enjoying their local playground, quickly evolved into chaos when a man got out of a car and started firing a gun. The intended target escaped - but two girls, who were five and nine years old at the time, were seriously injured in the crossfire. The main suspect eluded police and became one of Canada's Most Wanted suspects with a sizable reward being offered for his capture. At the same time, outraged parents demanded answers from local politicians as to how to stop this cycle of violence terrorizing their neighbourhoods.

Victims of Love?

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: May 12, 2023

Victims of Love?

Stephanie Forster, an award-winning entrepreneur, was shot and killed while sitting in her car near her home in Coquitlam, B.C. Two days later, Stephanie's estranged husband Luigi Derossi was pulled over by police. Moments into the traffic stop, he shot himself and later died in hospital. Stephanie's brother believes that she had recently discovered Derossi's secret identity. As Jules Knox reports, her husband gained public notoriety as a serial romance scammer who stole thousands of dollars from his targets.

My Never-Ending Story: Amanda Todd

Episode: 4x23 | Airdate: May 19, 2023

My Never-Ending Story: Amanda Todd

A B.C. teen's cry for help was heard around the world when her YouTube post went viral, highlighting her terrifying online ordeal of blackmail, harassment and sextortion. The 15-year old's encounter with a cyber predator triggered relentless years of bullying and police response left her feeling helpless and alone. Amanda Todd's heart wrenching video made her a household name. It also became a symbol in the fight against online harassment. And, what followed was a global search to find the 'man in the shadows' who had been tormenting her and dozens of other victims. But would there be justice? Kamil Karamali reports on Amanda Todd's life and legacy.

The Senseless Killing of Rosemarie Junor

Episode: 4x24 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2023

The Senseless Killing of Rosemarie Junor

In December 2015, 28-year-old Rosemarie 'Kim' Junor was browsing in a drug store in an underground shopping concourse in Toronto's financial district, when she was stabbed in the chest by a complete stranger. Why would anyone want to murder the sweet, innocent ultrasound technician and newlywed? The attacker, a woman in her forties, went into hiding but eventually was taken into custody. The subsequent trial resulted in a verdict that still haunts the family of Junor today.

A Deadly Betrayal

Episode: 4x25 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2023

A Deadly Betrayal

On a cold, snowy day in January of 2006, a man was scouring for bottles in downtown Calgary dumpsters when he made a grisly discovery. That was the starting point of a police investigation that was a true whodunnit. A trail of forensic evidence led police to uncover a deadly betrayal. Learn the web of deceit the criminal created to cover his tracks and the unsettling truth that devastated the victim's family.

The Story is Never Finished

Episode: 4x26 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2023

The Story is Never Finished

On this episode of Crime Beat, senior crime reporters bring you updates on a few stories they previously covered. Join us for this edition of 'the story is never finished' as they share several significant developments– including a major decision made by the Supreme Court of Canada that's impacted multiple murder cases across the country.

Season 5

The Hunt for a Predator

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2023

The Hunt for a Predator

In the late 1970's and early 1980's a sexual predator was on the loose. Two little girls had heard about the man dubbed the 'Southwest Calgary Rapist', but they never imagined they would be attacked while riding their bikes one hot sunny day. At the same time, homicide investigators were on the trail for a killer. Follow along as Senior Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt shares the stories of those attacked and the steps police took in their hunt for a predator.

Seeking Justice for Myles Gray

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2023

Seeking Justice for Myles Gray

On a hot August day in 2015, 33-year-old Myles Gray traveled from the Sunshine Coast to Vancouver in his company truck to make his usual delivery of fresh greenery to wholesale florists. That same day, he was found dead in the backyard of a home. A coroner was unable to pinpoint a cause of death because his injuries were so severe. The only witnesses? A group of Vancouver police officers responding to a nuisance call about a man spraying a woman with a garden hose. An independent investigation recommended charges, but none were laid. It's taken Myles Gray's family eight years to fight for justice for him - and find the truth.

In an Instant: The Neville-Lake Tragedy

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2023

In an Instant: The Neville-Lake Tragedy

Neville-Lakes' three children were killed by a drunk driver, Marco Muzzo, in a crash in Vaughan back in 2015. Nine-year-old Daniel Neville-Lake, his five-year-old brother Harrison, their two-year-old sister Milly, and the children's 65-year-old grandfather, Gary Neville, were killed in the collision. The driver, the son of a wealthy family, was sentenced to ten years in jail but is now out on parole while the mother of the children is left grieving the loss of her family.

Chelsea Poorman and the Secrets of a Mansion?

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2023

Chelsea Poorman and the Secrets of a Mansion?

Chelsea Poorman vanished from downtown Vancouver in September 2020. Nineteen months later, her body was found in the backyard of a vacant mansion in one of the city's ritziest neighbourhoods. Shortly after she was found, police said the 24-year-old woman's death was not suspicious. But as Jules Knox reports, her family is left with burning questions, including why some of her body parts were missing.

Nothing is What it Seems: Part 1

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2023

Nothing is What it Seems: Part 1

When a man walking his dog comes upon a neighbour's garage engulfed in flames, little does he know the treachery behind it. When the smoke clears, a woman is found dead with drug paraphernalia nearby. But nothing is what it seems, and police are left combing through a web of lies to find the killer.

Nothing is What it Seems: Part 2

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2023

Nothing is What it Seems: Part 2

When a man walking his dog comes upon a neighbour's garage engulfed in flames, little does he know the treachery behind it. When the smoke clears, a woman is found dead with drug paraphernalia nearby. But nothing is what it seems, and police are left combing through a web of lies to find the killer. As they home in on the suspect they discover he's planning to leave the country and try to intercept him, at the same time, putting an elaborate Mr. Big operation in motion.

The Deadly Night Shift

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2023

The Deadly Night Shift

In 2006, 17-year-old Brigitte Serre was working her first overnight shift at a Montreal gas station when three men attempted an armed heist. Brigitte was murdered in the robbery gone wrong, stabbed 72 times. The killer was eventually caught in a cross-country manhunt and sentenced to 25 years without parole for the brutal slaying. But for the Serre family, the painful reminders of their tragic loss would surface time and time again as the convicted murderer applied for early release.

The Deadly Contract

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2023

The Deadly Contract

January 16th, 2006, started like any other for Jack Beauchamp. The financier grabbed a coffee and went to work in his downtown Calgary office. Minutes after he arrived, he was fighting for his life. He was shot six times and left for dead on his office floor. Follow along as senior crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of how grieving co-workers helped police identify a suspect. And how the case took an unexpected turn when evidence pointed to someone else.

The Ties That Bind

Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2024

The Ties That Bind

An elderly Mississauga woman is found dead beside Christmas presents she'd been wrapping. Within hours of the discovery, investigators receive a call from Niagara police about the attempted murders of two people living an hour away that they believe are connected. The ensuing investigation uncovers a story of betrayal, obsession, stalking and vengeance.

The Tiny Town Mystery

Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2024

The Tiny Town Mystery

When a 20-year-old English tourist suddenly stops contacting his family while backpacking across Canada, his mother tries to raise the alarm. Police are slow to respond until an anonymous note prompts them to search a nearby lake. When a body is found, there is hope that it will help bring closure to the missing man's family. But as Jules Knox reports, another twist in this story means that the case can't be so easily closed.

Sorry I Wasn't There

Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2024

Sorry I Wasn't There

An innocent victim, 28-year-old Mila Barberi was gunned down while picking up her boyfriend, Saverio Serrano from work. Serrano was believed to have been the intended target, having family connections to alleged criminal activity. When a known mobster is taken out in Hamilton, police question whether the two murders are connected and how Mila got caught in the middle. As investigators track down the killers, one of the suspects, Daniel Tomassetti, eludes police and becomes one of Canada's most wanted.

The Long Road to Justice

Episode: 5x12 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2024

The Long Road to Justice

On a breezy winter day in February of 2002, in southern Alberta, a rancher was moving some cattle along a rural road when he came across a disturbing sight in the ditch. As he got closer, he was able to confirm it was a body. At the same time, an hour's drive North, in Calgary, family and friends of Adrienne McColl had no idea the heartbreaking news they were about to get– and the long road to justice they were about to embark on.

Homicide 42

Episode: 5x13 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2024

Homicide 42

It was 1am on a cold, wet November night in 2011 when police found Leanne Freeman lying unconscious in a pool of blood. She later died in a downtown hospital, becoming Toronto's 42nd homicide of the year. The 23-year-old Freeman lived a lonely, troubled life, on the streets of Canada's largest city. Addicted to drugs, she ended up being a part of a group called 'The Crystal Circle', named for their use and dealing of crystal meth. It was members of that group who became suspects in her murder.

A Trail of Blood

Episode: 5x16 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2024

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In 1995, a 92-year-old woman had been brutally beaten during a home invasion, managed to escape, but died months later. At the time, no one knew who'd so viciously attacked Henrietta Knight. But 20 years later as police are investigating the disappearance of a known criminal, they find a connection. As the investigation unfolds, they find links to a bank robbery, a car bombing and multiple murders. A trail of blood that leads them to the one man responsible for it all.

Hunt for the Wolfpack

Episode: 5x17 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2024

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Three brazen murders in Kelowna, Vancouver and Toronto spark an extensive police investigation into the Wolfpack Alliance, a crew of gangsters running operations connected to Mexican cartels. The kingpins are quick to take out anyone in their way, leaving authorities scrambling to build a case against the killers.

Closure

Episode: 5x19 | Airdate: May 3, 2024

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