Out Of The Cold

Out Of The Cold EXTRA: What is it really like to attend a hoarder's house, and what challenges does society face at identifying mental health issues?

Out Of The Cold EXTRA: What is it really like to attend a fatal fire, which sense is most likely to induce recall of trauma, and do business administration process really matter to investigations?

In the finale of Season 1, James focuses on the solutions which come from the in-depth review of the case of serial killer Robert Ben Rhoades.

James looks at the case of Marsha Wilson, referred for review by a retired detective checking if it could have been a Rhoades case, and discusses other murderous truck drivers - examining how, by understanding their offending and moving away from victim bias, we may be able to save more lives in future.

James discusses the origins of the Cold Case Foundation with Greg Cooper and Dean Jackson, exploring why the case of Robert Ben Rhoades became so integral to the Foundation's creation. This episode includes discussions of the complex issues of trust in policing arising from the tragic murder of Sarah Everard and the conviction of her killer, serving police officer Wayne Couzens. Some listeners may find this episode distressing and we advise additional caution.

James turns his attention to Illinois, and the incarceration of the truck stop killer. He speaks with expert forensic psychologist Dr Allison Schechter - a colleague from the Cold Case Foundation - discussing Sexually Violent Predators and the sexual sadism disorder of serial killer Robert Ben Rhoades.

James turns his attention to Utah, and the 1990 case of an unidentified woman found in the Desert. He speaks with retired Medical Examiner Dr Todd Grey - a colleague from the Cold Case Foundation - discussing how that case was eventually attributed to serial killer Robert Ben Rhoades.

James speaks about the case with forensics expert Francine Bardole - a colleague from the Cold Case Foundation - discussing developments in evidence processing and DNA which could, potentially, identify additional victims of Rhoades.

James explores the Arizona kidnap and torture of Katie Ford which led to Robert Ben Rhoades' arrest and eventual conviction, and speaks about the case with behavioural expert Dr Lawrence J. Simon - a colleague from the Cold Case Foundation.

James pieces together the abduction and brutal murder of Regina Walters, taken from Texas and kept prisoner by truck-driving serial killer Robert Ben Rhoades in 1990.