Cold Heart: The Great Unsolved Mystery of Turn of the Century Buffalo

Kimberly Tilley

Jun 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Jo Anna Perrin

About this audiobook

The murder of Ed Burdick is the true story of the great unsolved mystery of turn of the century Buffalo and a terrible wrong that was never put right. 1903, Buffalo, New York. Ed Burdick, a wealthy manufacturer known for his kindness and generosity, and his wife Alice had a life few could imagine. The couple had three lovely daughters, a beautiful home, and they were fixtures in the elite Elmwood Avenue set. Despite rumors of trouble in the Burdick marriage, few believed it until Ed ordered his wife out of their home and filed for divorce. The whispers about their separation abruptly ended when Ed Burdick was found murdered in his den while his family slept upstairs. The police found a mosaic of conflicting clues at the crime scene. The investigation uncovered shocking information about the Buffalo tycoon's life, and no shortage of suspects with a motive for murder.

About the author

Kimberly Tilley is a Bay Area author who writes true stories of forgotten crimes from the early twentieth century. Her books include The Poisoned Glass and Cold Heart. Kimberly is the cofounder of Pivot Discovery Career Services. She loves her work as a coach, and helping people create their ideal career.

Jo Anna Perrin is an accomplished actor who has appeared in film and television, as well as on stage in New York, Los Angeles, and regionally. The narrator of numerous audiobooks, Jo Anna has garnered critical praise from AudioFile magazine, Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly.