Keystone Cold Cases

Nestled in Bucks County, Lake Galena is a serene 365-acre lake surrounded by the natural beauty of Peace Valley Park. Created in the 1970s as part of a flood control project, the lake has become a popular destination for boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. Beneath its calm surface lies the history of a once-thriving rural community that was flooded to create the reservoir—adding a lay...

Available on Facebook and YouTube if you missed us live!    Today we’re diving deep into one of the most bizarre and heartbreaking cases to hit Utah in recent years – the case of Kouri Richins. This isn’t just a murder story; it’s a story of alleged betrayal, a lethal dose of fentanyl hidden in a cocktail, millions in life insurance and real estate deals, and a children’s book about coping with gr...

In August of 1999 21-year-old Jubilee Lum, also known as Maile, (pronounced My-lee) was last seen getting into a light-colored Ford Econoline van in Honolulu’s Kalihi area. Less than 24 hours later, her body was discovered in a trash bin behind a florist on South Beretania Street, wrapped in garbage bags. Jubilee, who was four months pregnant at the time, died from suffocation by strangulation.  ...

In this special episode, we take you behind the scenes of how the Keystone Cold Cases podcast came to life. What started as a shared interest in true crime and untold stories quickly grew into a mission: to shine a light on Pennsylvania’s unsolved cases and give a voice to victims who deserve to be remembered. We talk about the inspiration behind the podcast, the challenges of getting started, and...

Across Pennsylvania, a quiet war is unfolding — a tug-of-war between local townships and the nearly 50 proposed data centers slated across the state as of December 2025. And that number only reflects what’s been publicly disclosed. With massive companies betting big on Pennsylvania’s digital and energy future, this conflict isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. When we hear about data centers, the pi...

Mabel Kretshmar was a 59-year-old widow who had recently returned to her hometown for a fresh start. On the bitterly cold night of February 13, 1959, she walked nearly a mile through the snow to attend a church prayer service, determined not to let the weather stop her. Somewhere along the way, she was targeted. A man dragged her from view, beat her brutally, and left her for dead. Somehow, Mabel...

In the early morning hours of March 7, 2012, 27 year old mother of 3, Amy Ellison was shot and killed inside her trailer home on Brigham Landing Road. She was pregnant with her fourth child. Around 5:30 a.m., her eldest daughter called 911, telling dispatch that her mother was “laying on the floor, bloody,” and pleading, “Just get here fast because we’re here alone.” Deputies arrived to find Amy d...

In the summer of 1978, someone got away with murder in Norristown, Pennsylvania. A carnival lit up the night. Music, laughter, bright lights—and by morning, a 17-year-old girl was found murdered, her body left in a local park. Investigators have long believed her death may be connected to the carnival she attended just hours before she was killed. Telling her story keeps her name alive. It ensures...

For the past two decades, trampoline parks have been a go-to spot for family fun — affordable, energetic, and perfect for wearing out the kiddos. But have you ever stopped to wonder what’s hiding beneath the surface of all that jumping joy?  Today, we’re taking a closer look at the real dangers that may be lurking at your local trampoline park. Some of the most serious cases may never see the ligh...

The murder of Jessica Freeman remains a haunting reminder of a life taken too soon. Years later, her case still raises painful questions and a call for justice that has yet to be answered. Remembering Jess means continuing to speak her name and hope for the truth to come to light. 

In April 1993, 18-year-old Bonnie Lee Dages vanished from Lithia, Florida—along with her four-month-old son, Jeremy. Bonnie left home to meet someone at a local shopping center, but neither she nor her baby was ever seen again. Her van was later found abandoned, locked, with her purse and personal belongings still inside. With a recent inheritance, unanswered questions, and signs of possible foul...

Some stories refuse to stay quiet, not because they’re unsolved, but because too many pieces still feel painfully loud. On a cold, fog-heavy February morning in 2002, a burning Jeep on Pittsburgh’s North Side revealed something far worse than a vehicle fire. Inside was Jamie Lynn Stickle, a woman whose life had been built on connection, community, and visibility, and whose death would be labeled w...

This month’s mood is all about heat—because sometimes life needs a little kick. We’re leaning into bold flavors, fiery challenges, and that exhilarating rush you get when things get just a bit too spicy. Whether it’s pushing past your comfort zone, embracing intensity, or simply enjoying the thrill of something with a little burn, this month is about turning up the temperature and savoring the spa...

This week on KCC, we’re covering two heartbreaking and unrelated cases with one haunting similarity: both involve mothers who disappeared and were never seen again. We’ll be taking a closer look at the stories of Ada Jane Groomes and Jamie Peterson, and the mysteries that surround their disappearances.

John “Jack” Parsons Wheeler III, was a decorated veteran, Washington power player, and Vietnam Memorial architect whose body turned up in a Wilmington landfill on New Year’s Eve 2010, beaten to death in a way that screamed foul play. His death was ruled a homicide by blunt force trauma with no suspects, no clear motive, and a trail of erratic behavior that leaves you questioning everything.

Melissa Ortiz-Rodriguez was a 31-year-old mother of two from Collingdale, Pennsylvania, whose sudden disappearance in April 2013 left her family searching for answers. She was last seen preparing for a trip to visit a friend in New Jersey—but she never made it. As the days turned into years, troubling details emerged about her troubled marriage. Despite multiple investigations and public pleas for...

Christmas 1991 should have been joyful — instead, Lancaster was shaken to its core by a senseless murder. Join Chelsea as she unravels the shocking story of Laurie Show and the horrifying events that lead to her death.

On September 10th, 2021, just after midnight, Key West police received an unusual 911 call—not from a local resident, but from a man in Boston watching a live feed. He believed he was witnessing a sexual assault. Other callers also reported a naked woman crying and screaming in the street. When officers located her, the story she told was shocking, chaotic, and infuriating.

On Christmas Day 1986, 79-year-old Ivan Darling was found brutally murdered inside his York Street home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His death — ruled a homicide — resulted from “massive hemorrhaging from numerous puncture wounds,” likely inflicted by a knife, and investigators believed robbery was the motive. In 2022, authorities reopened the case, hoping modern forensic methods will finally brin...

On April 19, 2015, 16-year-old Jericho Scott was murdered in a drive-by shooting just outside his home on Exchange Street in New Haven, Connecticut. A friend nearby was also injured, and the case remains unsolved. Today, Jericho’s case stands as a sobering reminder of unresolved violence, lost potential, and the urgent need for community action. In this episode, we explore his life, the circumstan...

In 1995, 29-year-old Lisa Manderach and her toddler daughter, Devon, vanished after leaving their home in Limerick Township, Pennsylvania for a quick trip to a local children’s clothing store. What began as a routine errand quickly became a nightmare investigation.

This month’s special episode steps outside Pennsylvania to examine two striking disappearances involving suspected domestic violence: Suzanne Simpson from Texas and Nikki Saelee from California. Though not Keystone cases, both stories reflect troubling patterns seen in many unsolved cases across PA. Listener discretion is advised due to themes of abuse and suspected murder.

In September 1997, 26-year-old Sandra L. Morgan was found dead in her Pittsburgh apartment—stabbed multiple times in a brutal attack that stunned the community. Despite the violent nature of her death, the case quickly faded from headlines, leaving more questions than answers. In this episode, we look back at the unsolved murder of Sandra Morgan, the fragments of information that remain, and how s...

In the rush of our daily routines, we rarely stop to consider how quickly life can change. Most of us are simply trying to keep pace with the relentless grind of the clock. So when Joshua Maddux left for a walk one day in May 2008—a normal, everyday habit—no one imagined it would be the last time he was seen. His quiet disappearance left behind no clues, no trail… just questions. And while it migh...

In Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, the Valley Creek Road Twin Tunnels were long known for eerie local legends and ghost stories. But in 1995, the folklore turned frighteningly real when a body was discovered there. The chilling find linked the tunnels to an actual, gruesome crime—and more than 30 years later, the case remains unsolved.