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    COLD

    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?

    Season 4: Blamed on Bundy – The Disappearance of Nancy Baird
    Brant Baird can barely remember his mom, Nancy Perry Baird. She vanished in 1975, when Brant was just 4. For nearly 50 years, Brant lived under the belief serial killer Ted Bundy abducted and murdered Nancy. That changed when COLD picked up Nancy’s case. Now, the daughters of a former cop are confronting a dark shadow from their past. And Brant is left to ask, “if Ted Bundy didn’t kill Nancy Baird, then who?” 

     

    Created and Produced by KSL Podcasts

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    Latest Episodes:
    Justice for Joyce Yost | A Case of Rape | 2 Apr 14, 2021
    Show notes

    Content advisory: This episode includes discussion of rape and sexual assault.

    A confrontation in the carport followed by an assault from a stranger. Joyce Yost survives a terrifying attack. Then, with some reluctance, she reports what had happened to the police. Detective Bill Holthaus interviews Joyce before heading out to find the man who'd assaulted her: Douglas Lovell.

    Joyce Yost had never met the man who followed her home on an April night in 1985, who kidnapped and raped her. He threatened to kill her, but she went to police anyway. Then, she vanished. Joyce has never been found. Now, investigative journalist Dave Cawley delves into the decades-old case to uncover the details of a murder-for-hire plot to silence Joyce. Cold reveals flaws in the system that left Joyce unprotected, examines pitfalls of the death penalty and asks if there’s such a thing as justice for Joyce Yost.

    Survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault and their allies in the United States can connect with free resources at https://www.rainn.org/.

    See photos, files and more for this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-2/ep-2-a-case-of-rape/

    Episode transcript: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-2-transcript/a-case-of-rape-full-transcript/

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    Episode credits:

    • Research, writing and hosting: Dave Cawley
    • Audio production: Dave Cawley
    • Audio mixing: Dave Cawley
    • Cold main score composition: Michael Bahnmiller
    • Cold main score mixing: Dan Blanck
    • KSL executive producers: Sheryl Worsley, Keira Farrimond
    • Workhouse Media executive producers: Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Andrew Greenwood
    • Amazon Music team: Morgan Jones, Eliza Mills, Vanessa Rebbert, Shea Simpson

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    Justice for Joyce Yost | Talking Cold | Discussion of Episode 1 Apr 09, 2021
    Show notes

    Talking Cold is honest and frank conversations about the issues brought forward in the latest episode of the Cold podcast. We begin with Cold season 2: Justice for Joyce. Join hosts Amy Donaldson, Ann Dent and Sheryl Worsley as they talk about weighty issues like sexual assault, the death penalty and failures of the criminal justice system. The goal is more conversation and more understanding. This week’s guest is Cold podcast host/researcher/creator Dave Cawley.

    Share your perspective. #JusticeForJoyceYost #TalkingCold Twitter Instagram Facebook

    Listen to Cold on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/cold/ now.

    If you or someone close to you has experienced rape or any other form of sexual abuse, you can go to RAINN.org to connect with free resources anywhere in the United States.

    Episode credits:

    • Hosts: Amy Donaldson, Ann Dent, Sheryl Worsley
    • Audio production: Nina Earnest
    • Audio mixing: Trent Sell
    • KSL executive producer: Sheryl Worsley
    • Workhouse Media executive producers: Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Andrew Greenwood
    • Amazon Music team: Morgan Jones, Eliza Mills, Vanessa Rebbert, Shea Simpson

    Justice for Joyce Yost | The Type that Sends Roses | 1 Apr 07, 2021
    Show notes

    Our story begins with a barrage of bouquets, dozens of unsolicited yellow roses sent by a mysterious male admirer. We then meet a young Joyce Yost in Minnesota and follow her path to Utah. At the same time, a young man named Douglas Lovell finds himself on the wrong side of the law, landing in prison for armed robbery.

    Joyce Yost had never met the man who followed her home on an April night in 1985, who kidnapped and raped her. He threatened to kill her, but she went to police anyway. Then, she vanished. Joyce has never been found. Now, investigative journalist Dave Cawley delves into the decades-old case to uncover the details of a murder-for-hire plot to silence Joyce. Cold reveals flaws in the system that left Joyce unprotected, examines pitfalls of the death penalty and asks if there’s such a thing as justice for Joyce Yost.

    Survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault and their allies in the United States can connect with free resources at https://www.rainn.org/.

    See photos, files and more from this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-2/ep-1-joyce-yost-type-that-sends-roses/

    Episode transcript: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-2-transcript/the-type-that-sends-roses-full-transcript/

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    Episode credits:

    • Research, writing and hosting: Dave Cawley
    • Audio production: Nina Earnest
    • Audio mixing: Trent Sell
    • Additional voices: Richie Steadman (as Douglas Lovell)
    • Cold main score composition: Michael Bahnmiller
    • Cold main score mixing: Dan Blanck
    • KSL executive producers: Sheryl Worsley, Keira Farrimond
    • Workhouse Media executive producers: Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Andrew Greenwood
    • Amazon Music team: Morgan Jones, Eliza Mills, Vanessa Rebbert, Shea Simpson

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    Justice for Joyce Yost | Prelude: Corpus Delicti | 2 Mar 24, 2021
    Show notes

    Josh Powell became a murder suspect when his wife Susan Powell disappeared from their home in West Valley City, Utah on December 7, 2009. Police have never located Susan's body. Prosecutors never charged Josh with a crime, in spite of a large body of circumstantial evidence. Many Cold season 1 listeners have asked "why not?" Isn't it possible to win a murder case without a body? Part of the answer might rest with the case of Joyce Yost, another Utah woman who'd disappeared nearly a quarter of a century earlier.

    Joyce Yost had never met the man who followed her home on an April night in 1985, who kidnapped and raped her. He threatened to kill her, but she went to police anyway. Then, she vanished. Joyce has never been found. Now, investigative journalist Dave Cawley delves into the decades-old case to uncover the details of a murder-for-hire plot to silence Joyce. Cold reveals flaws in the system that left Joyce unprotected, examines pitfalls of the death penalty and asks if there’s such a thing as justice for Joyce Yost.

    Survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault and their allies in the United States can connect with free resources at https://www.rainn.org/.

    Additional case materials including photos, videos and a who's who list at https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-2/.

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    Episode credits:

    • Research, writing and hosting: Dave Cawley
    • Audio production: Dave Cawley
    • Audio mixing: Dave Cawley
    • Cold main score composition: Michael Bahnmiller
    • Cold main score mixing: Dan Blanck
    • KSL executive producers: Sheryl Worsley, Keira Farrimond
    • Workhouse Media executive producers: Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Andrew Greenwood
    • Amazon Music team: Morgan Jones, Eliza Mills, Vanessa Rebbert, Shea Simpson

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    Cold Season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost | 1 Mar 17, 2021
    Show notes

    IntroducingCold season 2: Justice for Joyce Yost.

    Joyce Yost had never met the man who followed her home on an April night in 1985, who kidnapped and raped her. He threatened to kill her, but she went to police anyway. Then, she vanished. Joyce has never been found. Now, investigative journalist Dave Cawley delves into the decades-old case to uncover the details of a murder-for-hire plot to silence Joyce. Cold reveals flaws in the system that left Joyce unprotected, examines pitfalls of the death penalty and asks if there’s such a thing as justice for Joyce Yost.

    Survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault and their allies in the United States can connect with free resources at https://www.rainn.org/.

    Additional case materials including photos, videos and a who's who list at https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-2/.

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    Episode credits:

    • Research, writing and hosting: Dave Cawley
    • Audio production: Dave Cawley
    • Audio mixing: Dave Cawley
    • Cold main score composition: Michael Bahnmiller
    • Cold main score mixing: Dan Blanck
    • KSL executive producers: Sheryl Worsley, Keira Farrimond
    • Workhouse Media executive producers: Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, Andrew Greenwood
    • Amazon Music team: Morgan Jones, Eliza Mills, Vanessa Rebbert, Shea Simpson

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    The Susan Powell Case Files | Justice Delayed | Bonus Episode 9 Sep 16, 2020
    Show notes

    Secret police wiretap records in the Susan Powell case come to light for the first time, even as Susan Powell's parents fight for change in the state of Washington. This bonus episode takes you behind closed doors, into the private communications of Josh Powell, his brother Michael Powell, sister Alina Powell and father Steve Powell during "Operation Tsunami." What police learned by listening in on their phone calls helped explain why some officers feared for the safety of Susan's sons, Charlie and Braden, in the months leading up to their deaths at the hands of their father.

    For years, investigative reporter Dave Cawley has been studying thousands of police documents, journals, videos and diary entries. He has tracked down new sources, followed new leads and traced Josh Powell's trail from West Valley City, Utah, through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and on to Washington State, where Powell killed himself and his two sons. Cold is the most complete retelling of the Susan Powell story ever. Join Dave Cawley in his search for truth.

    See photos, files and more from this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/bonus-ep-justice-delayed/

    Episode transcript: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1-transcript/justice-delayed-josh-powell-wiretap-full-transcript

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast #FindSusan Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    The Susan Powell Case Files | Ten Years | Bonus Episode 8 Dec 06, 2019
    Show notes

    Ten years have passed since the last day that Susan Powell was seen alive: December 6, 2009. In the decade since, her parents Chuck and Judy Cox have fought for access to police files, advocated against domestic abuse and maintained hope of someday finding their daughter. As the search for Susan enters its second decade, Chuck and Judy speak with Cold host Dave Cawley about how their lives have changed in Susan's absence. They also reflect on her enduring legacy and the lessons to be learned from her story.

    For the past four years, investigative reporter Dave Cawley has been studying thousands of police documents, journals, videos and diary entries. He has tracked down new sources, followed new leads and traced Josh Powell's trail from West Valley City, Utah, through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and on to Washington State, where Powell killed himself and his two sons. Cold is the most complete retelling of the Susan Powell story ever. Join Dave Cawley in his search for truth.

    See photos, files and more for this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/bonus-ep-10-years/

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast #FindSusan Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    The Susan Powell Case Files | Cold Live | Bonus Episode 7 Dec 05, 2019
    Show notes

    On May 16, 2019, Cold host Dave Cawley stepped onto the stage at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah for Cold Live. A crowd of more than 2,000 spent the next two hours walking through the story behind the podcast with Dave and his guests, retired detective Ellis Maxwell and Utah Domestic Violence Coalition Executive Director Jennifer Oxborrow. Cold Live included never-before-heard audio journal and interview clips, as well as new voices and perspectives on the Susan Powell case. This bonus episode of Cold is an edited audio version of Cold Live.

    For the past four years, investigative reporter Dave Cawley has been studying thousands of police documents, journals, videos and diary entries. He has tracked down new sources, followed new leads and traced Josh Powell's trail from West Valley City, Utah, through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and on to Washington State, where Powell killed himself and his two sons. Cold is the most complete retelling of the Susan Powell story ever. Join Dave Cawley in his search for truth.

    See photos, files and more from this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/bonus-ep-cold-live/

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast #FindSusan Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    The Susan Powell Case Files | Project Sunlight | Bonus Episode 6 Dec 05, 2019
    Show notes

    Cold returns at the 10-year anniversary of Susan Powell's disappearance with new episodes focused on previously undiscovered evidence in the case. For this episode, Dave Cawley dives into the digital evidence gathered by police during their investigation. Digital forensics experts from Eide Bailly describe the ongoing efforts to crack Josh Powell's encryption. We also share a significant discovery about ownership of images that played a key part in the sequence of events leading up to Josh's murder-suicide.

    For the past four years, investigative reporter Dave Cawley has been studying thousands of police documents, journals, videos and diary entries. He has tracked down new sources, followed new leads and traced Josh Powell's trail from West Valley City, Utah, through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and on to Washington State, where Powell killed himself and his two sons. Cold is the most complete retelling of the Susan Powell story ever. Join Dave Cawley in his search for truth.

    See photos, files and more for this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/bonus-ep-project-sunlight/

    Episode transcript: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1-transcript/project-sunlight-josh-powell-encrypted-hard-drive-full-transcript/

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast #FindSusan Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


    The Susan Powell Case Files | Car Crash Con | Bonus Episode 5 Dec 04, 2019
    Show notes

    Cold returns at the 10-year anniversary of Susan Powell's disappearance with new episodes focused on previously undiscovered evidence in the case. For this episode, we hear from three people who were involved in car crashes with Josh Powell. In each case, records show Josh made questionable claims about being injured and sought settlements from insurance companies. The history of possible fraud raises new questions about possible motives.

    For the past four years, investigative reporter Dave Cawley has been studying thousands of police documents, journals, videos and diary entries. He has tracked down new sources, followed new leads and traced Josh Powell's trail from West Valley City, Utah, through Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and on to Washington State, where Powell killed himself and his two sons. Cold is the most complete retelling of the Susan Powell story ever. Join Dave Cawley in his search for truth.

    See photos, files and more for this episode: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1/bonus-ep-car-crash-con/

    Episode transcript: https://thecoldpodcast.com/season-1-transcript/josh-powell-car-crash-con-insurance-scam-full-transcript

    Share your thoughts: #ColdPodcast #FindSusan Instagram Facebook Reddit Bluesky

    If you enjoy Cold, please try these other great shows from KSL Podcasts: The Letter, Ransom, Unsolved Histories


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