About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Blamed on Bundy | Reputation Damage | 5" from Cold covers the fallout after former East Layton police officer Tom Jackson faces new criminal charges over allegations of child sex abuse against his daughters dating to the 1980s. The episode traces a rift within Jackson's family, as some blood relatives refuse to believe he could be capable of such acts.
Jackson's comments to COLD also direct attention toward Nancy Perry Baird's ex-boyfriend, John Sparks, and his brother, Davis County Sheriff Kelly Sparks. Host Dave Cawley confronts Sheriff Sparks about the appearance of a possible conflict of interest tied to his brother's connection to the case. A one-time friend of Nancy Baird's, Guy Gailey, also emerges as a possible witness who may have seen her in her final moments before her presumed abduction.
The episode's themes connect to the broader subject of Reputation Damage, as Jackson's standing within his family and community is tested against the new allegations, while Sheriff Sparks faces scrutiny over his own position. The events unfold against the backdrop of East Layton, where Jackson once served as a police officer.
Hosts and release
Dave Cawley hosts Cold, a narrative true crime podcast produced by KSL Podcasts that investigates missing persons cases, with each season dedicated to one unsolved story. The show has previously covered the cases of Susan Powell, Joyce Yost and Sheree Warren. This episode, number 5, runs 82 minutes and is available on Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.
