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Crime Beat podcast: The horror that lurks

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On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story of a young woman who was presented with a golden opportunity — which, instead, would tarnish her whole life.

Lisa is not her real name. Her identity is protected by a court-imposed publication ban.

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In 2002, Lisa was 19 and working several jobs to put herself through university, one of which was at a Calgary tanning salon.

Lisa was smart and a hard worker, and it appeared she made a good impression on the owners of the salon.

After just a couple of months, she was offered an incredible opportunity — the chance to manage her own store.

She was asked to meet with the owner’s nephew one evening after work to go over details of the job.

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That meeting seemed to go smoothly until right before she was about to leave.

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Learn the shocking details of the night that left her paralyzed with fear, and hear why Lisa has been forced to relive the trauma over and over again.

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Twitter: @nancyhixt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/

Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca

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