Cody was an agent of an unspecified federal law enforcement agency in the late 1960s. Known for being a cult-buster, Cody fashioned a career for himself by infiltrating various counterculture communities, including the hippie rock band, Fifth World Raga. He befriended the group’s lead singer, Snake, and began working as his band manager. Through Snake, Cody met the spiritual nature guide known as Brown Mary.