Keystone Cold Cases

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!

Episode #161: Edna Posey - Murdered (1984) - Part 2

Join the team for the conclusion of the case of Edna Posey.

In this gripping episode, we discuss the haunting 1984 murder of Edna Posey, a case that captivated Pennsylvania and led to a wrongful conviction. Edna's dismembered torso was discovered along the Juniata River, and after months of uncertainty, she was identified through distinctive physical marks. Her ex-sister-in-law provided crucial details, including a unique belt buckle and moles on Edna's body, which matched the Jane Doe found earlier.

 

Episode #160: Beyond the Keystone - Arizona

Lisa Gurrieri and Brandon Rumbaugh set out on a romantic anniversary camping trip in the Arizona desert—but by morning, both were dead, shot execution-style in the bed of their borrowed truck. A disposable camera, found discarded near the scene, held haunting snapshots of their final moments—and one eerie, overexposed photo that may have captured their killer. Nearly two decades later, there are no arrests, no clear suspects, and more questions than answers. Who would target a young couple with no known enemies? And what secrets are still buried in the quiet desert where they took their last breath?

Episode #159: Edna Posey - Murdered (1984) - Part 1

In 1984, Edna Posey — a young mother with her whole life ahead of her — was found brutally murdered near the Juniata River in Pennsylvania. A suspect was arrested and convicted, but that conviction was overturned just a few years later, leaving Edna’s case wide open once again. Decades have passed, but the question still echoes: Who killed Edna Posey? In this episode, we revisit the details of the case, the trial, and the lingering mystery that still haunts her family and community.

Episode #158: Monthly Mood - Rush to Judgment & the Court of Public Opinion

This month’s mood dives into the intense pressure law enforcement faces from the public to quickly solve cases—especially violent ones—and what happens when that pressure leads to tunnel vision in investigations. We also explore the power of the “court of public opinion,” where social media and the internet let everyone play judge and jury, often ignoring the facts in favor of outrage and speculation.