Keystone Cold Cases

In this Spooky Season episode, we’re heading to Western Pennsylvania for two chilling tales rooted in local folklore and legend. First, we explore the story of the Witch of Monongahela—a mysterious figure whose legend has haunted the area for generations. Then, we turn to the skies above Pittsburgh and the eerie story of the Ghost Bomber, a B-25 that splash landed on the river and disappeared underneath the surface and ...

It's officially spooky season! What happens when a seemingly harmless bite becomes a race against time? Rabies is one of the deadliest viruses known to humans, and once symptoms appear, survival is extraordinarily rare. In this episode, we’ll explore the terrifying history of rabies, the strange symptom known as hydrophobia, how the virus affects the brain, and why this ancient disease continues to haunt our imaginations&mdas...

Patrick Ryan seemingly had no reason to disappear. His apartment suggested he left unexpectedly, his vehicle was still outside, and more than 30 miles away, his body was discovered.

His family questioned the official cause of death from the beginning, while his manner of death remained undetermined.

Then, 17 years later, an anonymous tip surfaced—one that suggested Patrick’s death may have been far more sinister than an...

In April 2004, 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks attended a party in rural Kansas and never made it home. After an initial search turned up nothing, his body was discovered nearly a month later in an area that had already been searched, raising troubling questions about what really happened. Decades later, the case was reopened, an autopsy determined Alonzo's death was a homicide, and investigators continue to seek answers. In this episode...

This month, we're stepping away from cold cases and taking a little detour into the world of real estate—because sometimes, the strangest stories aren't about the people who lived in a house, but the house itself! From homes shaped like castles, mushrooms, and spaceships to underground dwellings, converted churches, and interiors that will leave you saying, "What were they thinking?"—there's no shortage of bizarre place...

In April 2022, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the brutal murders of 61-year-old Lionel Mickens and 36-year-old Britney Rummell. The two were found shot to death inside Mickens’ Pine Street home, along with his rescue dog, Daniel. Investigators determined that both victims had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and quickly ruled out the possibility that they had killed one another. Despite leads and evidence sent for tes...

On a quiet June morning in 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa, woke up to a nightmare that would never be forgotten. Eight people were found murdered in their beds. The killer was never caught. The suspects were many. The theories are endless. This week on Keystone Cold Cases, we step inside the Moore home and explore the haunting mystery of the Villisca Axe Murders. A crime that shocked a nation… and a case that still r...

Picture a quiet February morning in western Pennsylvania. There's still snow on the ground, and the roads through Lawrence County are lined with bare trees and old farmhouses. It looks like any other winter morning. Inside one of those farmhouses, 26-year-old Kenzie Houk is asleep in bed. She's eight months pregnant, close enough to her due date that she and her fiancé were counting down the days. Downstairs, life is moving along l...

In this episode of *Keystone Cold Cases*, we explore two heartbreaking cases separated by decades but connected by unanswered questions. Denise Barger, a 62-year-old woman from Berwyn, Pennsylvania, was found brutally murdered inside her home in 2016. Despite an extensive investigation and a substantial reward, her killer has never been identified. We also examine the disappearance and murder of 24-year-old Elizabeth "Betty Jane" B...

GLP-1 medications seem to be everywhere—but what are they, and why are so many people talking about them? In this episode, we break down the basics of GLP-1s, how they work, their benefits and potential risks, and the impact they're having on weight loss, diabetes treatment, and everyday conversations about health. Whether you're considering these medications, currently taking one, or sim...

In this episode of Keystone Cold Cases, we examine the unsolved murder of Robert Gaurrich. When Robert (known to friends and family as Bob) was found dead under suspicious circumstances, investigators worked to piece together what happened, but despite years of investigation, his killer has never been brought to justice. We explore the timeline of the case, the evidence, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt Bob's love...

In November 1978, what began as a routine closing shift at a Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana, ended in one of the nation's most haunting unsolved murder cases. Four young employees—Jayne Friedt, Ruth Shelton, Daniel Davis, and Mark Flemmonds—vanished without a trace, only to be found murdered two days later in a wooded area miles away. Despite decades of investigations, false confessions, and countless theor...

In this episode of Keystone Cold Cases, we examine the heartbreaking case of Bonnie Lou Dryfuse, her daughters Jacqueline and Heather, and their cousin Stephanie Herko, who were brutally murdered inside their Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania home on June 15, 1994. What initially appeared to be a robbery quickly became one of western Pennsylvania's most shocking homicide cases. We explore the inv...

In this episode of Keystone Cold Cases, we examine the heartbreaking case of Bonnie Lou Dryfuse,her daughters Jacqueline and Heather, and their cousin Stephanie Herko, who were brutally murdered inside their Pulaski Township, Pennsylvania home on June 15, 1994. What initially appeared to be a robbery quickly became one of western Pennsylvania's most shocking homicide cases. We explore the inve...

Today’s episode is not just about a murder — it’s about the lasting impact violence leaves behind for the families forced to carry it. We’re joined by Mike Gatto, a former member of the California legislature, whose father, Joseph Gatto, had his life tragically taken in his own home in November of 2013. These events change the course of a family forever and tonight’s we will discuss the events that too...

In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of 7-year-old Maria Elizabeth Ridulph of Sycamore, Illinois. On a cold December night in 1957, Maria vanished while playing outside near her family home, sparking one of the largest missing child investigations in U.S. history at the time. Decades later, the case would take a shocking turn with an arrest and conviction—only for that conviction to eventually be overturned. Joi...