Keystone Cold Cases

Episode #171: Gettysburg Murder House / Debra Harman - Kickoff to Spooky Season

It’s officially spooky season, which means we’re bringing you chills, thrills, and maybe even a few things that go bump in the night. So grab your blanket, light a candle, and settle in—because this October, we’re serving up fright with every episode, starting with the Gettysburg Murder House!

Episode #170: Monthly Mood: Foul Balls and Close Calls

Shannon is joined by special guest Chris from the Drunk Phils Fans Facebook community and the podcast DPF on Tap to close out the regular baseball season with a look at the weird and wild side of Major League ballparks. From freak injuries and shocking falls to promotions that went off the rails, we’re diving into the risky side of America’s pastime. Join us as we gear up for Red October (IYKYK).

Episode #169: Donna Barkon Friedman - Murdered (1984)

The tragic and unsolved murder of Donna Barkon Friedman remains a haunting mystery. In this episode, we dig into the chilling details of her case, exploring the events leading up to her death and the unanswered questions that still linger. Who was responsible for this brutal act?

Episode #168: Beyond the Keystone - California

The Murder of Miss Hollywood/ The Murder of Jill Ann Weatherwax - She was beautiful, ambitious, and carried the nickname “Miss Hollywood.” But Jill Ann Weatherwax’s dreams of stardom came to a haunting end in 1998, when she was found brutally murdered in a lonely field. Who was behind the killing of this aspiring starlet—and what secrets followed her into the shadows? Join Melissa and Chelsea as they unravel the mystery of the Murder of Miss Hollywood.

Episode #167: Julie Wright Conway - Murdered (1993)

Today, we are joined by the hosts of the Corrupt Podcast, Angela and Paige! We are traveling back to 1993 — to Shenango Township, Lawrence County. It was a quiet area, the kind of place where violent crime seemed unthinkable… until 35-year-old Julie Rae Conway was found dead in a limestone quarry. She had been fatally shot, and her death was quickly ruled a homicide. But more than three decades later, her killer has never been caught.

Episode #166: Monthly Mood - Low Head Dams

For our August Monthly Mood, Chelsea is back with another important summer safety topic—this time focusing on low-head dams: what they are, why they exist, and the hidden dangers they create in the water. Join the KCC team as they discuss these important water structures.

Episode #165: Tonee Turner - Missing (2019)

Tonee Turner, a 22-year-old artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, disappeared on December 30, 2019. She was last seen getting off a bus near her home. Later that evening, her belongings—including her backpack, shoes, and a ceramic pot—were found abandoned on the Homestead Grays Bridge. Despite investigations, no evidence of foul play has been found, and her case remains unsolved.

Episode #164: Beyond the Keystone - Arkansas

Cleashindra “Clea” Hall was a bright 18-year-old honor student from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with plans to attend college and pursue a medical career. On the evening of May 9, 1994, she called her mother from her part-time job at a local doctor’s home office, saying she’d need a ride soon—but that second call never came. The doctor claimed she left with someone in a car, but no one ever saw or heard from Clea again. Despite searches, interviews, and renewed interest over the years, her case remains unsolved. What really happened to Clea Hall that night—and who might still be keeping a secret?

Episode #163: Mary Ann Verdecchia - Missing (1962) & The Fowler Twins - Missing (2016)

Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of these cases. This week's episode explores two heartbreaking cases of missing children from Pittsburgh — Mary Ann Verdecchia and the Fowler twins. In 1962, 10-year-old Mary Ann Verdecchia vanished near her home and has never been found, despite decades of investigation. And In 2016, Allegheny County’s Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) directed Pittsburgh police to remove all six of Patricia Fowler’s children from her home. Four were placed safely in protective custody—yet after several weeks, officials discovered that her 17-year-old twins Ivon and Inisha, were missing and had not been seen in years.

Episode #162: Monthly Mood - Brain Rot

In this fun and slightly chaotic episode, we unpack the rise of “brain rot”—those bizarre, hyper-online expressions like “rizz,” “delulu,” “mid,” and “it’s giving,” that are flooding TikTok, Twitter, and beyond. Where do they come from? How do they spread so fast? And what does it say about internet culture and the way younger generations are reshaping language? Whether you’re fluent in the lingo or constantly confused, this episode will clear things up as best as two Gen Xers can!