Blamed on Bundy | Birds of a Feather | 2

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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Episode credits:

• Research, writing and hosting: Dave Cawley
• Audio production and mastering: Aaron Mason
• COLD main theme composed by: Michael Bahnmiller
• KSL Executive Producer: Sheryl Worsley
• KSL Senior VP of Content: Ruth Todd

If you enjoy COLD, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Stranger Becomes Neighbor