Keystone Cold Cases

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 refuses to be solved.

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 like normal. Her two little girls are getting ready for school. Her fiancé has already left for work. His 11-year-old son is helping the girls get their coats on before walking one of them to the bus stop. Nothing seems out of the ordinary. But before that school day is over, Kenzie will be found dead.

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" Berquist, a young mother and nurse who vanished in 1977. Months later, her remains were discovered in a remote area, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery. Two women, two tragic stories, and two families still waiting for answers.

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 simply curious about the hype, join us for an honest, informative discussion that separates fact from fiction.

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 loved ones. Join us as we revisit this cold case, including a conversation with Rachel, Bob's niece, in hopes of keeping Bob's story alive and encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

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 theories, no one has ever been convicted. In this episode, we examine the timeline, the investigative mistakes that may have cost the case its best chance at justice, and why the Burger Chef murders continue to captivate true crime investigators nearly 50 years later.

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 investigation, the trials, conflicting theories, and the questions that continue to surround the murders decades later. Join us as we take a closer look at a case that left a community searching for answers and justice.

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 investigation, the trials, conflicting theories, and the questions that continue to surround the murders decades later. Join us as we take a closer look at a case that left a community searching for answers and justice.

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 took place and the subsequent investigation, and how Mike and his family are getting through — it’s about the human side of tragedy, honoring a life that mattered, and giving space to the voice of someone who has lived with the aftermath every single day.

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. Join us as we explore the investigation, the controversy surrounding the case, and the lasting impact Maria’s story has had on true crime history.