Episode 23 · 26 min · Bear Brook

A Private Matter, Episode 1

Published Oct 21, 2026by NHPRTrue crime

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A Christmas tree farmer with dementia named Jay Hickey vanishes from his small town in rural New Hampshire. Jay's wife Patty never reports him missing. A tipster claims "a lot of strangeness is starting to emerge" – and they're right. To hear this season of Bear Brook ad-free, click here to become a member of our Patreon. Bear Brook is a production of the Document team at New Hampshire Public Radio. If you have tips or more information, email us at [redacted]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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