Crime Beat - Season 6 - Eps 22: The 'Mr. Big' Playbook
When there is insufficient evidence or cooperation from the suspect - what’s left for authorities to try to get a conviction? The 'Mr. Big' technique is often a last resort for police to solve a murder. But the elaborate tactic to elicit confessions from suspects is under fire. The technique has become so controversial that some countries have gone as far as to ban the practice. Reporter Jayme Doll delves into a number of high profile cases and examines: how far should undercover police go to catch a killer?
About Crime Beat

Title: Crime Beat
First Air Date: 2020-03-07
Last Air Date: 2025-04-20
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.8/10 (from 9 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 126
Network: Global TV
Genres: Documentary, Crime, Reality
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
A true crime series that takes viewers deep into some of Canada’s most infamous criminal cases. Using extensive archives and intimate family interviews, each week new details are revealed that go beyond the news headlines giving a voice to victims and their families, unraveling how each case was solved, and exploring lasting impacts on the community and justice system.
Cast

Antony Robart

Nancy Hixt

Caryn Lieberman