Even as a child, Phil Jordan knew he was different. Born and raised in Candor, Jordan, 54, would go on to lead a less than average life and become a vital instrument in crime solving that over the years would eventually garner him the attention, respect and appreciation of an often skeptical world. From a very young age Jordan realized that he could see, sense and feel things that others could not. He decided early on to embrace his unusual psychic gift and to use it to help others. While his extra-sensory talents have long been known by police departments across the country, Jordan was thrust into the national spotlight this past February when a new Court TV show called "Psychic Detectives" debuted with the retelling of Jordan's first police case. The episode detailed how Jordan in 1974 found a six-year old boy who became lost in the dense woods of Tioga County during a fierce August thunderstorm. Individuals who knew of Jordan's gifts recruited his assistance and within one hour of beginning his search, he successfully led a search team to the frightened boy who had been missing for 17 hours. Jordan said he used a map he envisioned the night before, and his mental capabilities to locate the boy, Tommy Kennedy, safe and alive - even after 200 searchers were unsuccessful in their attempts.

The response to the show has been overwhelming, Jordan said during a recent interview at his home in Candor. In fact, the show's popularity has brought Court TV back to the small burg this week to film another segment with Jordan. Since the airing Jordan has received letters and e-mails from over 24 different states. He has even grabbed the attention of one of media's most well-known commentators.

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