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Keystone Cold Cases

Hosted by kccpod · true crime · EN · 238 episodes

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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.

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What is Keystone Cold Cases about?

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.

What has Keystone Cold Cases covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode #227: McCoole's Tavern at the Red Lion Inn and The Trum Tavern" (16 October 2026, 47 minutes), "Episode #225: Rabies Mistaken for Folklore" (2 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "Episode #224 - Jasmaine Smith - Missing (2015)" (25 September 2026, 33 minutes).

How often does Keystone Cold Cases publish?

Keystone Cold Cases publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 238 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Keystone Cold Cases?

Booking probability for Keystone Cold Cases is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Keystone Cold Cases requires a Pod Score of 84 or higher. Keystone Cold Cases's contact route on record: public web form.

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Keystone Cold Cases is a true crime show with 238 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #227

    Episode #227: McCoole's Tavern at the Red Lion Inn and The Trum Tavern

    Oct 16, 202647 min

    Some taverns have stories. Others have secrets. In this spooky episode, we step inside McCoole’s Tavern at the Red Lion Inn and the Trum Tavern—two historic Pennsylvania landmarks where the past may still linger in the...

  • Episode #225

    Episode #225: Rabies Mistaken for Folklore

    Oct 2, 202640 min

    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...

  • Episode #224

    Episode #224 - Jasmaine Smith - Missing (2015)

    Sep 25, 202633 min

    In June 2015, 22-year-old Jasmaine Smith vanished after attending her sister’s high school graduation party in Farrell, Pennsylvania. As we explore her disappearance, we’ll also examine the tragic case of 18-year-old...

  • Episode #223

    Episode #223: Monthly Mood - Deadly Jobs

    Sep 18, 202649 min

    Every morning, millions of Americans head to work expecting to come home at the end of the day. Teachers, nurses, delivery drivers, clerks, mail carriers—ordinary people simply doing their jobs. But some never make it...

  • Episode #222

    Episode #222: Patrick Ryan - Suspicious Death (2005)

    Sep 11, 202644 min

    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...

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  • Episode #221

    Episode #221: Beyond the Keystone - Kansas

    Sep 4, 202645 min

    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...

  • Episode #220

    Episode #220: Monthly Mood - There's No Place Like These Homes

    Aug 28, 202637 min

    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...

  • Episode #219

    Episode #219: Lionel Mickens and Britney Rummell - Murdered (2022)

    Aug 21, 202653 min

    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...

  • Episode #218

    Episode #218: Debbie Makel - Murdered (1973)

    Aug 14, 202636 min

    She was only 8 years old. And her killer was never caught. 3rd grader Debbie Makel should have grown up. She should have had birthdays, dreams, and a future. Instead, her life was stolen—and the person responsible...

  • Episode #217

    Episode #217: Beyond the Keystone - Iowa

    Aug 7, 202646 min

    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...

  • Episode #216

    Episode #216: Kenzie Houk - Murdered (2009)

    Jul 31, 202639 min

    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...

  • Episode #215

    Episode #215: Denise Barger - Murdered (2016) and Elizabeth "Betty Jane" Berquist - Murdered (1977)

    Jul 24, 202648 min

    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...

  • Episode #214

    Episode #214: Monthly Mood - GLP-1s

    Jul 17, 202653 min

    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...

  • Episode #212

    Episode #212: Beyond the Keystone - Indiana

    Jul 3, 202633 min

    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...

  • Episode #211

    Episode #211: Bonnie, Jacqueline, Heather Dryfuse and Stephanie Herko Part 2 - Murdered (1994)

    Jun 26, 202648 min

    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...

  • Episode #210

    Episode #210: Bonnie, Jacqueline, Heather Dryfuse and Stephanie Herko - Murdered (1994)

    Jun 19, 202643 min

    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...

  • Episode #209

    Episode #209: Monthly Mood - Interview with Mike Gatto

    Jun 12, 202646 min

    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...

  • Episode #208

    Episode #208: Beyond the Keystone - Illinois

    Jun 5, 202655 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Episode #207

    Episode #207: Stephanie Ann Boller - Murdered (1977)

    May 29, 202633 minS0

    <p>Stephanie Boller was a five-year-old girl from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, who tragically disappeared on January 8, 1977. She had left her home to visit a friend, but after being turned away due to illness, she...

  • Episode #206

    Episode #206: Peggy Sue Hogue - Murdered (1983)

    May 22, 202634 minS0

    <p>In June of 1983, 24-year-old Peggy Sue Hogue, a young mother from North Sewickley Township, Pennsylvania, vanished after a night out in nearby Ellwood City. She was last seen in the early morning hours, walking alone...

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