Advertise on podcast: Cold

An anonymous tip sends Nate Eaton to the beaches of Kauai in search of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell to confront them with the question at the heart of the case: Where are the children JJ Vallow & Tylee Ryan?And a new interview with an Idaho police officer who flew out to Hawaii offers a revealing look at the woman at the center of the case. Want to listen ad-free and get the next episode a week early? Join the COLD Insider Club. If you enjoy COLD/Deceived, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Stranger Becomes Neighbor

A promising first date. Troubling stories of an estranged wife. Then, silence. Nancy Jo Hancock recalls her evening with Charles Vallow – and a discovery months later that cast their date in a different light.Months later, in eastern Idaho, journalist Nate Eaton follows a strange missing-children case and begins uncovering a troubling web of deaths, disappearances, and extreme beliefs. Want to listen ad-free and get the next episode a week early? Join the COLD Insider Club. If you enjoy COLD/Deceived, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Stranger Becomes Neighbor

COLD host Dave Cawley provides a status update as the latest season draws to a close. Up next in the feed, we'll be sharing episodes of a new true crime show from KSL Podcasts. It's called Deceived: The Daybell Story, hosted by Nate Eaton of East Idaho News and produced by Ben Keubrick (lead producer of COLD season 3). Episodes of Deceived will begin appearing in the COLD podcast feed starting October 29.

Heidi Holmberg and Tori Riddle face their father in court, taking their power back decades after suffering abuse at Tom Jackson’s hands.But even as Tom receives punishment from a judge, a new accuser emerges. The story she shares about her encounter with a former East Layton cop complicates the Nancy Baird investigation.   In this finale episode, the story returns to Nancy’s son Brant Baird and his search for answers about his missing mother. Tucked away in Nancy’s cedar chest, Brant discovers an epiphany.   Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, free and confidential help is available through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). 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

The waiting game begins as former East Layton police officer Tom Jackson faces new criminal charges over allegations of child sex abuse against his daughters during the 1980s. A rift emerges among Jackson’s family, with some blood relatives refusing to believe he could be capable of such terrible acts.   Jackson’s comments to COLD also draw attention to Nancy Perry Baird’s ex-boyfriend, John Sparks, and his brother, Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks. COLD host Dave Cawley confronts Sheriff Sparks about the appearance of a possible conflict of interest.   And a one-time friend of Nancy Baird’s emerges as a possible witness to her presumed abduction. Could Guy Gailey have seen Nancy in her final moments?Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, free and confidential help is available through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). 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

The Nancy Baird case file, kept away from prying eyes for decades, is at last released to COLD in 2023. Contained within are surprise revelations about the last people known to have seen Nancy alive. But when COLD host Dave Cawley’s investigation into the Nancy Baird case reached the family of former East Layton police officer Tom Jackson, the unexpected happened. Some of Jackson’s victims asked themselves the question: could Tom have been the person to abduct Nancy Baird? Did Tom Jackson hide behind the convenient alternative of Ted Bundy for five decades? Meanwhile, a former deputy with an interest in cold cases approaches the sheriff, only to discover the sheriff has his own personal connection to the case. Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit Join the COLD Insider Club for ad-free listening, early access and exclusives: https://insiderclub.thecoldpodcast.com/Right now, founding members receive 20% off. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, free and confidential help is available through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). 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

Days before his execution, serial killer Ted Bundy denied knowing anything about the disappearance of Nancy Baird. That didn’t stop police and the press from declaring Bundy the killer. That folklore loomed large for Nancy’s son, Brant. Meanwhile, one of the police officers who investigated Nancy’s case wandered a proverbial wilderness following his arrest for child sex crimes. In Idaho, Tom Jackson found a new family, among a community of people who knew nothing of his past. Decades later, a surprise discovery a few miles from where Nancy Baird vanished cast fresh doubt on the common belief Ted Bundy did it. Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit Join the COLD Insider Club for ad-free listening, early access and exclusives: https://insiderclub.thecoldpodcast.com/Right now, founding members receive 20% off. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, free and confidential help is available through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). 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

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? Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit Join the COLD Insider Club for ad-free listening, early access and exclusives: https://insiderclub.thecoldpodcast.com/Right now, founding members receive 20% off. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, free and confidential help is available through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). 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

Impatient customers lined up at the cash register late on the afternoon of Friday, July 4th, 1975. The gas station clerk, Nancy Perry Baird, was nowhere to be found. A police officer soon discovered Nancy’s purse, keys and car were left behind. So was Nancy’s 4-year-old son, Brant. In this episode, investigative reporter Dave Cawley traces Nancy Baird’s life from her childhood to her disappearance. He reveals how a tiny, untrained police department in East Layton, Utah fumbled the case. That is, until a convenient scapegoat arrived to draw away the public's attention. Now, Nancy’s son Brant Baird breaks his silence, speaking for the first time exclusively to COLD. And the last surviving member of the East Layton Police Department spins a confusing story about where he was when Nancy Baird vanished. Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit Join the COLD Insider Club for ad-free listening, early access and exclusives: https://insiderclub.thecoldpodcast.com/Right now, founding members receive 20% off. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse, free and confidential help is available through the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). 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

A serial killer was on the prowl during the summer of 1975, when Nancy Perry Baird vanished from the gas station where she worked. Police pinned Nancy's disappearance on Ted Bundy, even though no evidence tied the notorious killer to the case. Five decades later, a former police officer's daughter listened to an episode of COLD about the Nancy Baird case. She heard her father quoted and realized a dark secret from their past might be the key to solving the Nancy Baird cold case. The first two episodes drop September 23, 2026. New episodes each Wednesday. Share your thoughts: Instagram Facebook Reddit Episode credits: Research, writing and hosting: Dave Cawley Audio production and mastering: Dave Cawley KSL executive producer: Sheryl Worsley

Late in the summer of 1940, a government surveyor named Lynn Simmons vanished near Lamotte Peak in the High Uintas. Crowds of searchers scoured the mountain wilderness but never found any trace of Lynn. Over time, his case was forgotten by all but a few relatives. In this bonus episode, Uinta Triangle host Dave Cawley connects with Lynn's family to bring his memory back to the forefront.

New Podcast from the COLD Team: The wife of missing trekker Eric Robinson flies halfway around the world, from Australia to Utah, in search of her husband. A rural sheriff struggles to organize an effective rescue across the vast expanse of the High Uintas Wilderness Area. An unlikely meeting along the Uinta Highline Trail brings Eric’s friends into contact with some important new allies at Dead Horse Pass.

New podcast from the COLD team: Eric Robinson doesn’t show up at the end of the Uinta Highline Trail. Eric’s friend reports him missing, kicking off a search-and-rescue mission. Marilyn Koolstra, meanwhile, feels powerless to help her husband from half a world away. Uinta Triangle host Dave Cawley sets off on his own solo hike, looking for clues about Eric’s disappearance.

New podcast from the COLD team: Eric Robinson wanted to hike the world’s greatest trails. He was happiest when spending weeks in the wild, and he often went out alone. Eric’s wife, Marilyn Koolstra, supported him in this goal. But the situation changed when Eric went missing on a solo trek to the Cascade Saddle in New Zealand. This episode traces the origins of Eric Robinson’s passion for trekking, the past traumas he tried to soothe in nature, and the midlife romance that brought Marilyn into his life.

New podcast from the COLD team: Eric Robinson forges a new friendship on the John Muir Trail, while an old friendship frays under stresses of the trail. From the High Sierra to the Himalaya, Eric’s aspirations in the outdoors continue to grow. His wife, Marilyn Koolstra, accompanies Eric on some of his adventures. But a rift emerges when Eric insists on going out alone after a few close calls with death in the mountains.