About Us
About The Podcast
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Our Story
Near the end of 2020, after wasting away during quarantine for a few months, Sarah asked Grace if she would like to start a podcast. I mean, all we've been doing is listening to them... so why not create one ourselves? So we put some feelers out to see if anyone else would be interested in our endeavor. All we knew at the time was that we wanted to do something within the genre of true crime. We were soon joined by Amanda and Chelsea. We decided on a focus and name and released our first episode in March 2021. It was tough to find our footing at first, a lot more goes into producing a podcast than any of us had anticipated, and of course we had decided to pick a focus that brings up a LOT of emotions, but eventually we found our flow, went through a few team changes and here we are today! Thank you so much to everyone who had supported us along the way!
Our Team
I am the only remaining OG of Keystone Cold Cases. Our first episode dropped on 3/1/21 but we had really started the idea of this podcast in Nov/Dec of 2020. To think that it has been growing over the past 4 years is astonishing. We just recently released our 150th regular episode! What a monument! I joined the group because I really enjoy the true crime space. I am embarrassed to admit but I probably consume more podcast content than I should. But literally during my work day you can find me listening to Sword & Scale, Lights Out, Dateline, Morbid etc. I am just like you, a real true crime junkie. Minus actually liking Crime Junkie Podcast. We aren’t into plagiarism over here! This podcast is my passionate hobby. You can also see me working in the power distribution industry space and I’m a huge advocate for organic gardening. I have a special needs son who is my entire heart, though we are in the teen years and he breaks it quite often. Apparently I’m not the cool mom anymore and he doesn’t even want to be associated with me. Don’t worry though I have a hoard of animals that rotate because we do a lot of fostering through various rescues locally.
Melissa
Host
Hey Hey, I’m Melissa and I’ve been with Keystone Cold Cases since October 2023.
I love the true crime genre so when the opportunity to join KCC came along, I jumped!
I currently live in Montgomery County with my husband and my two darling(ish) pups, Lucy & Milo. I graduated from West Chester University with a BA in Communication Studies. I spend most of my time hanging out with my dogs, crafting and of course, listening to true crime podcasts! Some of my favorites (besides KCC!) are Love Murder, True Crime All the Time and Murder Unscripted. My passion for true crime started in 1996 when I saw the Forensic Files episode of the John List murders and my little 9 year old self was HOOKED. If I had a magic Genie who would solve one case for me… It would be the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa. (For real, where is he?!)
Melanie
Researcher
Hi, I’m Melanie! I live in Harleysville with my husband and two children. I am in the insurance industry as a Product Manager. The majority of my responsibilities are in the data and insights space (so you KNOW why I am great at research). I have been in this field for over 20 years now. I am active in local and state campaigns. Like the rest of use, I am heavy into crime docs & shows. In particular I am interested in cold cases and would like to bring justice and closure for grieving families. Especially families in underserved communities.
Kari
Host
Hey guys, I’m Kari! I am super excited to embark on this new endeavor. I am a huge true crime fan. Some of my favorite pods are: Murder in America, SERIALously?!, and Morbid, just to name a few. I also enjoy reading true crime stories. I recently finished reading If You Tell by Gregg Olsen. Some other books I have read include: Jaycee Dugard, A Stolen Life, Where Was God by Jennifer Dawn Turpin, and A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer. I wish I could find more time to read but I work full time (from home) as a billing specialist. My family keeps me very busy too. I live with my husband Drew of 24 years and our 3 children. Our son, Andrew is 21 and a college junior. Our daughter Laney is 18 and a freshman in college. Madison is our youngest at 12 and probably keeps us the most busy with her competitive dance, tumbling and acro. I also have a beagle, Rufus, who is very loved. I live in upper Bucks County, but grew up in central Bucks. I am a former Elementary School teacher. I left my profession a long time ago to raise my children, a decision I will never regret! I look forward to researching many more cases!
I've been a part of the podcast team for nearly two years now, and it's been an incredibly rewarding journey. We have an amazing team, and everyone is dedicated to bringing these episodes to life. My passion for crime stories runs deep—crime procedurals are my go-to shows, and I've devoured countless crime books, both fictional and true crime. My love for podcasts sparked a few years ago during a road trip with my husband when we stumbled upon a podcast about the West Memphis 3. I was instantly hooked and spent the following years diving into numerous true crime podcasts, with my top favorites being True Crime Garage, Generation Why, and Casefile. A fun tidbit: the Casefile episode about the Golden State Killer terrified me so much that I couldn't sleep with my back to the bedroom window for weeks! Professionally, I've been in the financial industry for most of the past 25 years, specializing in installing retirement plans. I live with my husband, and we have two adult sons. Our younger son lives with us along with his 16-year-old beagle, Bailey. I also have two granddaughters who are the light of my life, and I cherish every moment spent with them.
Shannon B
Editor/Content Developer
Hi! I’m Shan! I have been with the podcast for over a year now, and it has been so fun, and I have loved building friendships with these awesome women involved. I have always been a true crime fan, and loved the idea of being involved in a pod that directly impacted my local community. If one case we cover gets just one tip because of the effort we put into the show, it’s more than worth it. I wish we had unlimited time (and there was unlimited info!) to cover even more cases. When I’m not editing the episodes, you’ll find me at my day job teaching dance and managing the studio, working on getting my pilates certification, planning my wedding(!), or snuggling my perfect good-boy, Gizmo.
Cait
Host
Hi, I’m Caitlin, I’ve been a part of the podcast for about a year now. I’ve had a passion for true crime and court cases for many years but it really started during the Gannon Stauch case. I loved the idea of joining a podcast with a bunch of local people and talking about Cold Cases from our home state. Professionally I work as a Project Manager for a roofing company. I live with my husband Dave and have a 9 year old son named Anthony, A 9 year old Step daughter named Ava, and A 17 year old stepson named Davey. We have lots of pets, a dog named Tyson, 2 cockatiels Pidge and Gizmo, and lots of reptiles!
Lindsey
Lindsey
Researcher
Hi, I’m Lindsey! My passion for true crime goes way back, thanks to my mom who’d watch Forensic Files while I was supposed to be asleep. It sparked a deep interest in the criminal mind that led me to pursue a degree in Criminology, where I specialized in understanding criminal behavior. Recently, I joined the podcast to dive even deeper into the world of true crime while connecting with our local community. I believe it is important to share stories so that many of these cold cases are not forgotten. Families deserve to find closure and I truly hope the podcast is able to provide resources and information to help families receive the closure they deserve. In my professional life, I hold a Master’s degree and am a Licensed Social Worker. I work primarily with adults with intellectual disabilities, helping them develop skills for better integration into the community. I also work as a part-time therapist. Outside of work, I’m a proud dog mom to three: Bailey, Koda, and Drax.
Darren
Editor/Producer
Darren is an audio engineer/musician from Southeastern PA. Darren studied Music Production and Audio Engineering at Full Sail University in Orlando, FL. He is currently a touring guitar/drum technician for some well-known artists and is the step in audio nerd & music behind the Keystone Cold Cases Podcast.