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Episode #153: Dana Gates - Murdered - Part 1 (2001)

This week, we’re diving into the chilling story of Dana Gates—a young woman whose life was violently taken, leaving behind countless unanswered questions. Found brutally injured in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Dana’s case shocked the local community and became a haunting mystery.



Dana Gates


Birth: 11/6/1970 – Death: 11/30/2001

Ethnicity:  Caucasian         Sex: Female

Other pertinent information: Found outside her home, with duct tape over her mouth and a head wound

Hometown: Claysburg, PA – Bedford County


Crime Scene: Data and her fiance Lorin were attacked in their home in Claysburg

Last Known Location Alive: Their home on Schellsburg Road in Clayburg

Injury Description: Dana had a head wound and died at the hospital. Lorin had a gunshot wound to the face but survived.


Suspect Description: Dana's ex, Cordel Ebersole, was arrested on February 19, 2003 for Dana's murder.

Additional Information: June 4, 2003 a judge threw out the charges against Cordel citing lack of evidence.


DNA: Cordel's DNA was at the scene and he had been in contact with Dana 392 times before the murder according to phone records



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