Fighting For Meika | 04
6/2/202641 min
A six-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital after her father and stepmother said she had fallen down the stairs. But Meika Jordan’s injuries didn’t match that explanation. Her hair was matted with clumps missing, her tiny body was covered with bruises, a third-degree burn covered the palm of her hand, and she had severe abdominal injuries. She died in hospital, sparking a lengthy police investigation that uncovered incomprehensible details of violent abuse. The story of “The Broken Princess” is the first Nancy Hixt ever shared on the Crime Beat. Now, join her for the shocking new developments, less than ten years after the court case ended. Contact: Instagram: @nancy.hixt 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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First 90 secondsNancy Hixt· Host0:00
Hey, it's Nancy. Before we begin today, I just wanted to let you know that you can listen to Crime Beat early and ad free on Amazon Music, included with Prime.
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Nancy Hixt· Host0:41
As a journalist reporting on crime for 30 years, I've covered a lot of trials. One thing I've noticed is that victims' families almost always express immense relief once the court process ends. I've seen it over and over. It's a very brief moment when they literally take a deep breath and their entire demeanor changes, as if to say, "It's the end." Their body language seems to be saying, "We're there. We've reached the final destination on this excruciating road, and now we can begin to try and find peace." That's how Kayla and Brian Woodhouse, Mika Jordan's mom and stepfather, looked following the Supreme Court of Canada's