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? Sources Quakertown, PA History | Quakertown, PA Mysteries at McCoole

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 lege

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. Sources https://www.dictionary.com/brows

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. Jasmaine Smith Birth: 03/13/1993 – Date Last Seen: 06/15/2015 Ethnicity: African-American Sex: Female Height: 5 ft 7 in - 5 ft 8 in Weight: 145 lb

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. Sources Old National Bank shooting report released, including manifesto | whas11.com There were 458 workplace murders last year. They’ve become disturbingly frequent |

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? Patr

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 sur

This month, we're stepping away from cold cases and taking a little detour into the world of real estate—because sometimes, the strangest stories aren't about the people who lived in a house, but the house itself! From homes shaped like castles, mushrooms, and spaceships to underground dwellings, converted churches, and interiors that will leave you saying, "What were they thinking?"—there's no shortage of bizarre places people actually call home. We're taking a look at some

In April 2022, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was shaken by the brutal murders of 61-year-old Lionel Mickens and 36-year-old Britney Rummell. The two were found shot to death inside Mickens’ Pine Street home, along with his rescue dog, Daniel. Investigators determined that both victims had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and quickly ruled out the possibility that they had killed one another. Despite leads and evidence sent for testing, no one has been arrested or charged in connec

She was only 8 years old. And her killer was never caught. Third grader Debbie Makel should have grown up. She should have had birthdays, dreams, and a future. Instead, her life was stolen—and the person responsible vanished into history. For years, Debbie’s case has remained unsolved. No justice. Just silence. Someone out there knows what happened. Someone has carried the truth for decades. Debbie Makel Birth: 04/25/1965 – Death: 10/05/1973 Ethnicity: Caucasian Sex:

On a quiet June morning in 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa, woke up to a nightmare that would never be forgotten. Eight people were found murdered in their beds. The killer was never caught. The suspects were many. The theories are endless. This week on Keystone Cold Cases, we step inside the Moore home and explore the haunting mystery of the Villisca Axe Murders. A crime that shocked a nation… and a case that still refuses to be solved. Sources 102 Interesting Facts A

Picture a quiet February morning in western Pennsylvania. There's still snow on the ground, and the roads through Lawrence County are lined with bare trees and old farmhouses. It looks like any other winter morning. Inside one of those farmhouses, 26-year-old Kenzie Houk is asleep in bed. She's eight months pregnant, close enough to her due date that she and her fiancé were counting down the days. Downstairs, life is moving along like normal. Her two little girls are getting