In Episode 93, veteran crime reporter Bob Ward of Boston 25 News discussed the renewed investigation into the 1974 unsolved murder of Henry Bedard Jr., a 15-year-old from Swampscott, Massachusetts. Bob broke the story of Henry’s October 1, 2025 exhumation at Swampscott Cemetery, a major development led by the Essex County District Attorney’s Office. Together, we revisit the details of Henry’s disappearance after Christmas shopping in Vinnin Square, the discovery of his body behind the present-day DPW building, and the mysterious baseball bat found nearby. This episode explores the power of forensic science, the persistence of cold case investigators, and the enduring grief and hope of a community still seeking justice.

If you have information about the murder of Henry Bedard Jr., contact the Essex County District Attorney’s Office - 978-745-6610 or Swampscott Police - 781-595-1111.

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Remembering Henry Bedard, Jr.

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