Stolen second chances: The Jessica Newman story |2

Crime Beat

Curiouscast

Society & Culture, Documentary, True Crime, News

4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2020

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a young mother who’s plans to rebuild her life were tragically interrupted. March 10, 2015, was a typical Monday for Jessica Newman. Her boyfriend took her home that morning after a weekend together at his place. Later that afternoon, her roommate dropped her off at a Calgary bar and grill so she could work the night shift. Her roommate expected to hear her come home around 10 that night. The hours passed and Jessica never came home. Her roommate didn’t immediately worry--he figured she must have met up with friends. But after she missed several important appointments and work shifts--and no one heard from her for a few days--her family and friends all began to worry. Newman’s roommate called 911 and reported her missing. Police retraced her steps--and found her footprints of life had ended: no bank transactions, texts, internet or phone activity after that Monday night. What had happened to the young mother, and was she a victim of foul play? Learn the shocking details police uncovered as they investigated her mysterious disappearance. 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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0:00.0	Hey, it's Nancy. Before we begin today, I just wanted to let you know that you can listen to
0:05.7	Crime Beat early and add free on Amazon Music included with Prime.
0:11.3	A listener's note, the following episode contains course language, adult themes, and content of a violent and disturbing nature,
0:20.0	and may not be suitable for everyone.
0:22.0	listener discretion is advised.
0:26.7	Have you ever wondered what attracts people to stories about true crime? I get asked about this a lot. I think there are a few reasons. If you've
0:37.8	listened to my podcast before, you're likely following along and trying to solve the mystery as it unfolds.
0:46.7	For others, true crime can help them feel empowered.
0:51.2	The stories I share are about healing and survival and can inspire
0:56.2	perseverance in even the worst circumstances. I also think it's because these
1:02.2	stories are relatable.
1:04.4	Most of the people in the cases I cover
1:07.4	are just going about their normal lives
1:10.1	never thinking something horrible could happen to them or a loved one.
1:15.0	No one ever expects they could fall victim to a horrific crime.
1:21.0	And when it does happen fewer prepared for the devastating impact.
1:27.0	I'm Nancy Hicks, a crime reporter for Global News.
1:34.0	Today, on Crime Beat, the case of a young mother who was doing everything she could to build a happy future for her and her little boy, when suddenly all of those
1:46.6	plans were tragically interrupted. It seriously messed me up. I think about her every day. Oh a million different
1:55.4	theories, none of them good. Her redemption was was interrupted. This is the story
2:02.3	of Jessica Newman and her stolen second chance.
2:07.0	Jessica Newman was basically the girl next door.
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