Keystone Cold Cases

Amatulah “Amy” McLaughlin had already experienced far more than any child should. There had been previous allegations of abuse, and her mother, Ciara, had been ordered to complete parenting classes. Yet somewhere along the way, this family fell through the cracks.

And then, on Halloween night, Amy’s life was tragically cut short.

Her mother initially claimed that Amy’s death was an accident. But as investigators dug deeper, the evidence told a very different story.

Behind the grand walls of the Pen Ryn Estate lies a history shrouded in mystery, tragedy, and whispers of the supernatural. Beneath its imposing beauty lurk chilling legends and reports of unexplained encounters that have left visitors questioning what might still haunt the grounds. What secrets does this historic estate hold, and are the spirits said to linger there simply stories—or something far more unsettling? Join us as we step inside the eerie history of the Pen Ryn Estate.

From restless spirits and haunted locations to eerie folklore passed down through generations, ghosts have captivated people across the globe for centuries. In this episode, Cait and Chelsea are traveling around the world to explore chilling ghost stories, supernatural encounters, and the cultural beliefs that shape how different societies understand the afterlife. Whether you believe in spirits or think there’s a logical explanation for the unexplained, these haunting tales might just leave you wondering what happens when we cross over.

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 shadows. Strange encounters, unexplained happenings, and chilling tales have followed these old buildings for generations.

What happened behind their doors? Who—or what—might still be there?

In this Spooky Season episode, we’re heading to Western Pennsylvania for two chilling tales rooted in local folklore and legend. First, we explore the story of the Witch of Monongahela—a mysterious figure whose legend has haunted the area for generations. Then, we turn to the skies above Pittsburgh and the eerie story of the Ghost Bomber, a B-25 that splash landed on the river and disappeared underneath the surface and was never recovered. Two stories, two very different legends, and plenty of questions about what may—or may not—be lurking beyond the ordinary.

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. In this episode, we’ll explore the terrifying history of rabies, the strange symptom known as hydrophobia, how the virus affects the brain, and why this ancient disease continues to haunt our imaginations—and our world.

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 Alesha Bell—and the man whose connection to both cases may hold the key to what happened to Jasmaine.

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 home.

Not because their jobs were dangerous, but because someone else decided they wouldn’t.

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 cause of death from the beginning, while his manner of death remained undetermined.

Then, 17 years later, an anonymous tip surfaced—one that suggested Patrick’s death may have been far more sinister than anyone realized.

What really happened to Patrick Ryan?

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 searched, raising troubling questions about what really happened. Decades later, the case was reopened, an autopsy determined Alonzo's death was a homicide, and investigators continue to seek answers. In this episode, we examine the mysterious circumstances surrounding Alonzo Brooks' death, the allegations of racial violence, and the relentless pursuit of justice by his family.