Blamed on Bundy | Birds of a Feather | 2
Published on Sep 23, 2026, 3:10:00 AM
Total time: 01:10:33
Published on Sep 23, 2026, 3:10:00 AM
Total time: 01:10:33
A young man who demonstrated astonishing “powers” arrived in Utah five years following the disappearance of Nancy Baird. James Hydrick wowed police, including a former officer who investigated Nancy’s case, with his telekinetic abilities.
James Hydrick’s amazing talents drew fame and followers. But they were all an act, a fraud. Hydrick soon landed in prison for sex offenses against children.
The former East Layton cop, Tom Jackson, also ran afoul of the law for child sex offenses. In this episode, Jackson’s adult daughters break decades of silence to provide a full picture of who their father really is. Their account raises a chilling question: what might Tom Jackson be hiding?
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Cold is a narrative podcast series focused on missing persons cases. Investigative journalist and host Dave Cawley takes on a single story with each season.
Season 1: Susan Powell Case Files, the Cold journey begins with Dave’s investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Susan Powell… and the man with the most to gain from her death.
Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost delves into the details of a murder-for-hire plot and attempts to find justice for Joyce – a woman who bravely reported her kidnapping and rape only to vanish without a trace.
Season 3: The Search for Sheree follows two suspects in the 1985 disappearance of Sheree Warren while examining the dangerous escalation of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The Cold team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren?
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