Keystone Cold Cases
In a podcast dedicated to shedding new light on Pennsylvania’s cold cases, join the KCC team as they explore both well-known and obscure mysteries haunting the Keystone State.
Episodes
Episode #168: Beyond the Keystone - California
The Murder of Miss Hollywood/ The Murder of Jill Ann Weatherwax - She was beautiful, ambitious, and carried the nickname “Miss Hollywood.” But Jill Ann Weatherwax’s dreams of stardom came to a haunting end in 1998, when she was found brutal…
Episode #167: Julie Wright Conway - Murdered (1993)
Today, we are joined by the hosts of the Corrupt Podcast, Angela and Paige! We are traveling back to 1993 — to Shenango Township, Lawrence County. It was a quiet area, the kind of place where violent crime seemed unthinkable… until 35-year-…
Episode #166: Monthly Mood - Low Head Dams
For our August Monthly Mood, Chelsea is back with another important summer safety topic—this time focusing on low-head dams: what they are, why they exist, and the hidden dangers they create in the water. Join the KCC team as they discuss t…
Episode #165: Tonee Turner - Missing (2019)
Tonee Turner, a 22-year-old artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, disappeared on December 30, 2019. She was last seen getting off a bus near her home. Later that evening, her belongings—including her backpack, shoes, and a ceramic pot—were …
Episode #164: Beyond the Keystone - Arkansas
Cleashindra “Clea” Hall was a bright 18-year-old honor student from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with plans to attend college and pursue a medical career. On the evening of May 9, 1994, she called her mother from her part-time job at a local docto…
Episode #163: Mary Ann Verdecchia - Missing (1962) & The Fowler Twins - Missing (2016)
Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of these cases. This week's episode explores two heartbreaking cases of missing children from Pittsburgh — Mary Ann Verdecchia and the Fowler twins. In 1962, 10-year-old Mary Ann Ve…
Episode #162: Monthly Mood - Brain Rot
In this fun and slightly chaotic episode, we unpack the rise of “brain rot”—those bizarre, hyper-online expressions like “rizz,” “delulu,” “mid,” and “it’s giving,” that are flooding TikTok, Twitter, and beyond. Where do they come from? How…
Episode #161: Edna Posey - Murdered (1984) - Part 2
Join the team for the conclusion of the case of Edna Posey. In this gripping episode, we discuss the haunting 1984 murder of Edna Posey, a case that captivated Pennsylvania and led to a wrongful conviction. Edna's dismembered torso was disc…
Episode #160: Beyond the Keystone - Arizona
Lisa Gurrieri and Brandon Rumbaugh set out on a romantic anniversary camping trip in the Arizona desert—but by morning, both were dead, shot execution-style in the bed of their borrowed truck. A disposable camera, found discarded near the s…
Episode #159: Edna Posey - Murdered (1984) - Part 1
In 1984, Edna Posey — a young mother with her whole life ahead of her — was found brutally murdered near the Juniata River in Pennsylvania. A suspect was arrested and convicted, but that conviction was overturned just a few years later, lea…
Episode #158: Monthly Mood - Rush to Judgment & the Court of Public Opinion
This month’s mood dives into the intense pressure law enforcement faces from the public to quickly solve cases—especially violent ones—and what happens when that pressure leads to tunnel vision in investigations. We also explore the power o…
Episode #157: Springhill Jane Doe - Suspicious Death (1986)
Have you ever come across one of those rare true crime cases that keep you scratching your head. Things just don’t add up and it seems helpless not having more answers. Well, this case will leave you asking questions for sure. Today KCC dis…
Episode #156: Beyond the Keystone - Alaska
This month on Beyond the Keystone: Two dismembered bodies. A scenic Alaskan coastline. And a known sex trafficker with ties to both victims. Join Melissa as she dives into the brutal, unsolved murders of Desiree Lekanoff and Michelle Rothe—…
Episode #155: Dana Gates - Murdered - Part 2 (2001)
Join us for the conclusion of the story of Dana Gates!
Episode #154: Monthly Mood - Beach Dangers
In this episode, Chelsea and the team discusses the hidden risks that come with a day at the beach. While the sun, surf, and sand may seem harmless, there are a number of dangers every beachgoer should be aware of. Whether you're a local su…
Episode #153: Dana Gates - Murdered - Part 1 (2001)
This week, we’re diving into the chilling story of Dana Gates—a young woman whose life was violently taken, leaving behind countless unanswered questions. Found brutally injured in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Dana’s case shocked the local…
Episode #152: Beyond the Keystone - Alabama
In the gripping inaugural episode of Beyond the Keystone, host Melissa takes us deep into the heart of Alabama, unraveling two haunting cases that still echo through the state. First, she explores the heartbreaking 2001 abduction and murder…
Episode #151: Donna Dickey - Murdered (1990)
On August 9, 1990, Donna Dickey's Thursday began like any other. The 32-year-old mother followed her usual payday routine: cashing her check, grabbing a meal from Burger King, and enjoying her food while feeding ducks at Silver Lake Park. T…
Bonus Episode: Beyond the Keystone - Alabama (Solved)
Everything came to a head on May 22nd, 1992 when Betty came home and found Jack brutally murdered. It was not long before 3 arrests were made which included Betty and her twin sister Peggy. Join us as we discuss this wild case.
Episode #150: Monthly Mood - Tracy Nix
Welcome to our first Monthly Mood episode! Our monthly mood episode will be a different host every month gushing about what they are currently obsessed with. Anything from a true crime case, a show, a conspiracy, another podcast episode, et…
Episode #149: Craig Rice - Murdered (1986) - Part 2
Join the KCC team for the conclusion of the Craig Rice case! If you have been listening to our most recent stories you will see we have been slightly dabbling in cases that have controversies. Such as deaths ruled suicide and should have …
Bonus Patreon Episode: Terri Lynn Brooks
Who doesn’t love a good love story right? It’s really what everyone hopes for. A connection, a partner in crime, your other half if you will. But what happens when love isn’t the driving emotion. What if love is a disguise for control and o…
Episode #148: Craig Rice - Murdered (1986)
If you have been listening to our most recent stories you will see we have been slightly dabbling in cases that have controversies. Such as deaths ruled suicide and should have been homicide or even wrongfully convicted. Today we will touch…
Episode #147: Carol Ann Dougherty - Murdered (1962)
Carol Ann Dougherty was the older daughter of a “wonderful family”, a happy nine-year-old, who loved to read and frequently rode her bike to her town’s library, usually stopping at St. Mark’s Catholic Church to pray on her way home. On Octo…
Episode #146: Dolores Della Penna - Murdered (1972) - Part 2
Join KCC with the conclusion of the case of Dolores Della Penna, the 17-year-old that was horrifically murdered July 12, 1972.
Episode #145: Dolores Della Penna - Murdered (1972) - Part 1
In 1972, 17-year-old Dolores Della Penna, a high school student from Philadelphia, vanished just blocks from her home. Known for her kind nature and bright smile, her disappearance shocked her tight-knit community. Days later, disturbing di…
Episode #144: West Manchester John Doe - Murdered (2013)
In today's episode, we discuss the case of the West Manchester John Doe. Found in 2013, the remains could have been in their resting pace for up to 20 years. The Bureau of Justice Assistance estimates that 4,400 unidentified remains are dis…
Episode #143: Holly Branagan - Murdered (1979)
KCC delves into the tragic and unsolved murder of Holly Branagan, a high school senior from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. On March 28, 1979, Holly was brutally stabbed to death in her own home. The police pieced together Holly's timeline through…
Episode #142: Jason Andrew Knapp - Missing (1998)
Jason Andrew Knapp, a young man from York, Pennsylvania, vanished without a trace on April 12, 1998. Jason was a sophomore at Clemson University, excelling academically and involved in the ROTC program. He was last seen on Easter weekend, a…
Episode #141: Jennifer Higgins - Suspicious Death (1994)
Jennifer Higgins was an accomplished a young woman. A field hockey star in high school, she attended Temple University on scholarship. Toward the end of her sophomore year, just ahead of summer break, Jennifer was found hanged by a necktie…
Episode #140: Philadelphia County Jane Doe - Murdered (1984)
A young girl's skeletal remains were discovered on November 25, 1984, in a wooded area near Collom Street in Philadelphia. The remains, which included a skull, jaw, and three other bones, were found by a resident’s dog. Authorities believe …
Bonus Holiday Episode: Christy Mirack - Murdered (1992)
The holidays at the end of the year are supposed to be joyous. We celebrate traditions that run in our culture and families. Plus we celebrate another year around the sun. I know for me I personally enjoy my days off, time with family, and …
Episode #139: Betty McClellan - Murdered (2009)
Betty Jane McClellan was a respected and deeply religious woman from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. In March 2009, Betty and her husband, Jake McClellan, were brutally attacked in their trailer during a home invasion. While Jake survived with se…
Episode #138: Sabrina Kahler - Missing (2002)
According to World Population review this year in PA there are 504 open missing person cases and 320 unidentified. I was astonished at that staggering number because that seems steep right? But the rate is only 3.9 per 100K which seems lowe…
Episode #137: Noble Wine – Murdered (2008)
Noble’s name wasn’t the only thing unique about the man nor was the mystery surrounding his death. The 82-year-old man from Greene County, Pennsylvania, was tragically murdered in 2008. Initially, it seemed like he died from a house fire, …
Episode #136: Corinna Slusser - Missing (2017)
KCC delves into the baffling disappearance of Corinna Slusser, a young woman from Bloomsburg, PA, who vanished without a trace in September 2017. Join us as we uncover the events leading up to her disappearance, the extensive search efforts…
Episode #135: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL *SOLVED* - Peter Romano - Murdered (2023)
In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Peter Romano, a 14-year-old boy from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, whose life was tragically cut short on Halloween night, 2023. Peter was one of three teenagers shot during a violent alte…
Episode #134: General Wayne Inn - Haunted History
The General Wayne Inn is a historic building located in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. Originally established as a tavern in 1704, it has undergone several name changes before being renamed in 1793 in honor of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Th…
Episode #133: The Black Lady/Hotel Jermyn - Haunted History
The legend of the Black Lady of Minooka is a well-known ghost story from the Minooka neighborhood in Scranton, Pennsylvania. According to local lore, the Black Lady is the spirit of a woman who died tragically in the area. She is often desc…
Episode #132 - Barbara Davidson, The Pig Lady of Cannellton - Haunted History
The legend of the Pig Lady of Cannelton is a well-known local folklore from Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The story revolves around Barbara Davidson, an early resident of the area, who was murdered, and her body found in the crawlspace of he…