Keystone Cold Cases

Patreon Sneak Peek: Gary Heidnik

This week, we’re offering a sneak peek at one of the solved cases you can hear by joining our Patreon: Part one of our two-part episode on Gary Heidnik. 

Episode #124: Ellen Greenberg - Suspicious Death (2011)

Join Cait, Jenealle, and Shannon as they discuss the case of Ellen Greenberg, a beautiful, bubbly, young teacher at Juniata Park Academy. Ellen was known for her infectious smile, a passion for teaching, and her love of life. On January 26, 2011, her life was tragically cut short, and the circumstances around her death remain a hot topic of debate and a strange mystery.

Episode #123: Karen Heverly - Murdered (1979)

The body of a Caucasian female was found by a worker in a vineyard in Rancho Cucamonga, California on June 7, 1979. The next day, the San Bernardino sheriff's office began circulating the details about the discovery through the media, citing her age as between 18 and 30 years. She was dubbed the Rancho Cucamonga Jane Doe. In April 2024, she was finally identified as 17-year-old Karen Heverly, a runaway from Jersey Shore, PA. How did a PA teen make it to California and what happened that ended with her death?

Episode #122: Karen Sue Adams - Missing (2007)

Karen Sue Adams was a 54 year old woman living in Aliquippa, PA when at 2:00 PM on March 11, 2007 she decided to drive to the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, in New Cumberland, WV which is about 40 minutes from her home. She decided to leave the casino at about 4:00 AM March 12, 2007. Unaware at the time, that would be the last anyone would see her or her vehicle again.

Episode #121: Horace Spindler - Murdered (1973)

September of 1973, an unknown assailant walked into the Shelf Store in Jenkintown and shot Horace Spindler in the back of the head as he sat at his desk. The 50th anniversary of Horace’s death has passed, and the murder still remains unsolved. Who killed Horace Spindler and why?

Episode #120: Fawn Marie Mountain - Missing (2012)

Fawn Marie Mountain lived a tragic life. Following the stillborn death of her daughter, Kaydin, she seemed to be a magnet for abusive relationships, one of which resulted in two children that she would eventually lose to the foster care system. A new relationship in 2009 seemed to turn her luck around, and then around again. Fawn disappeared November 25, 2012 and has not been seen or heard from since. Did Fawn finally escape her tragic life and start anew, or did this latest relationship bring about even more tragedy? 

Episode #119 - Michelle Jolene Lakey - Missing (1986)

After visiting her mother in a Scranton hospital, Michelle Jolene Lakey began her walk home with the intent of returning to visit her mother again before spending the night at her friend's house. One block from her home, witnesses saw her speaking with someone in a yellow car, which she then got in. Michelle never made it home and has not been seen or heard from since. Did Michelle fall victim to the same suspect, making her one of the Scranton 5?

Episode #118: Murder Swamp - Multiple Murders (1923-1940)

July 1923 a string of gruesome murders began in the Ellwood City and West Pittsburg areas of western PA, near the Ohio-PA border. The suspect is believed to have dismembered and decapitated at least 15 people, leaving their bodies in a swamp-like area that runs from New Castle to Ellwood City. The area was referred to as Murder Swamp, these killings referred to as the Swamp Murders and they remain unsolved 100 years later.

Episode #117: Dawn Mozino - Missing (1989) & Barry Douglas - Missing (1988)

This week is a double episode covering the cases of Dawn Mozino and Barry Douglas.

Dawn left work to head to soccer practice for the Special Olympics. When she didn't arrive her family and authorities spring into action. Could her co-worker who was previously a convicted murderer to blame? Now, over three decades later we are still wondering.... What happened to Dawn Marie Mozino?

Barry Douglas was out for a stroll on July 3, 1988. He was walking along a main road towards Wellsboro chatting up acquaintances as he walked on by. In those days conversations weren’t as accessible as they are now. Just a touch away. Walking around and meeting up with friends was not that uncommon back then so no one really thought much of this. Until after that day he wasn’t seen or heard from again. At the time Barry was receiving treatment for schizophrenia. Did something sinister happen to Barry or did he fall victim to the symptoms of schizophrenia???

Case Update – Part 2: Sheree Magaro (Episode 26)

On this week's episode, Jenealle conducts another interview with a member of Sheree Magaro’s family. You can listen, or re-listen, to Sheree's case in episode 26, which aired on August 12, 2021. You can also listen to Jenealle’s first interview which aired on February 16^th. If you have any information about Sheree's case, please contact the Maryland State Police at 301-398-8101.