Davis County deputies excavate back yard of former police officer in search of cold case victim

What happened

Davis County deputies excavated the backyard of a former East Layton police officer in search of the remains of Nancy Baird, a gas station attendant who vanished in 1975. The officer, Thomas Jackson, is considered a person of interest in the case.

Timeline

1. Oct 1, 2:05 AM KSL Davis County deputies excavate back yard of former police officer in search of cold case victim
2. Oct 2, 10:00 AM KSL News (YouTube) 50-year-old cold case blamed on Ted Bundy receives breakthrough

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