Keystone Cold Cases

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

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.

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

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.

Episode #209: Monthly Mood - Interview with Mike Gatto

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.

Episode #208: Beyond the Keystone - Illinois

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.

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

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 vanished on her way back. Despite extensive searches and investigations, her remains were discovered ten months later in Brady's Run Park, about five miles from her home. Stephanie had suffered a fatal skull fracture, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain unsolved.

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

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 after leaving a local bar. Hours later, her brutally beaten body was discovered in a wooded area near the Connoquenessing Creek.

 

More than four decades later, Peggy Sue Hogue’s case remains unsolved—her story a haunting reminder of a life cut short and a family still waiting for answers.

Episode #205: Monthly Mood - Sleep Paralysis

Imagine you wake up—or think you do—only to find your body completely frozen. You can’t move, can’t speak, and often, there’s this overwhelming sense of dread. Something’s in the room with you. A shadowy figure, a demon pressing on your chest, or worse. Is it a ghost? A spiritual attack? Or is science finally catching up to these ancient terrors?

Episode #204: Timothy Crissman –Missing (1996)

Timothy Crissman vanished from his farm in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania in 1996, leaving behind more questions than answers. Tim has not been seen or heard from since, and the details surrounding his final days remain unclear. In this episode, we examine what is known about Timothy’s life, the circumstances that led up to his disappearance, and how speculation and silence have complicated the search for closure. This is a case that highlights the lasting impact of unresolved loss—and the painful space between answers and uncertainty.

Episode #203: Beyond the Keystone - Idaho

In this episode, we take you back to the summer of 1973, when a quiet evening walk along a river turned into a chilling discovery. An elderly man stumbled upon the body of a young woman hidden in a patch of bushes near the 17th Street Bridge, setting off an investigation that quickly pointed to a missing person—Donna Lemon. Reported missing just days earlier after failing to meet family, Donna’s case raised unsettling questions about how she ended up miles from where she was last seen. As detectives worked through conflicting details and sparse evidence, it was ultimately dental records that revealed the truth. Join us as we unravel the haunting circumstances surrounding Donna Lemon’s tragic death.

Episode #202: Jane Moyer and Kinisha Knight - Murdered (2004)

In this episode, we examine the tragic murders of Jane Moyer, 42, and her 15-year-old daughter, Kinisha Knight.

What began as a shocking act of violence against a mother quickly unraveled into an even more heartbreaking story when her teenage daughter was also found murdered. As investigators worked to piece together what happened, questions mounted about who could be responsible—and why this family was targeted.