Keystone State of Mind

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  • Jerry Sandusky and the Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal, Part 1 // 32

    On June 22, 2012, Jerry Sandusky was convicted on 45 counts of child sex abuse. How was a football legend able to get away with this for so long? Find out on this episode of KSOM!!

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    Music: Jay Root


    References:


    Gladwell, M. (2019). Talking to Strangers. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

    Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Strangers-Should-about-People-ebook/dp/B07NDKVWZW


    Fisher, A. (2012). Silent No More

    Buy it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-No-More-Justice-Sandusky/dp/0345544161


    https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/education/penn-state/jerry-sandusky/article42808428.html


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Sandusky


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touched:_The_Jerry_Sandusky_Story


    https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2020/12/01/former-penn-state-presidents-conviction-in-sandusky-case-reinstated/?sh=3e6ca056404e


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKQdhfPuKQY


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iUUj3ZvPdE


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWjobmVtJLY


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpjgm05UvF0 (intro)


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-2TGhGm0zU


    https://sites.psu.edu/jsandusky141/timeline-of-events/


    https://www.npr.org/2011/11/08/142111804/penn-state-abuse-scandal-a-guide-and-timeline


    http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/penn-state-sanctions#:~:text=The%20NCAA%20imposes%20a%20%2460,victims%20of%20child%20sexual%20abuse.

    48 min
  • The Philadelphia Experiment // 31

    In 1955, a mysterious man came forward with an unbelievable story...like literally unbelievable. So why are we still talking the Philadelphia Experiment after 65 years and plenty of debunking? Find out on this episode of KSOM!

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    36 min
  • The Legionnaire's Disease Outbreak of 1976 // 30

    In July, 1976, over 200 men were afflicted by a mysterious illness. Six months and 37 deaths later, an answer was found. Find out all about it on this episode of KSOM!!

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    References:


    https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/about/history.html


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legionnaires%27_disease#:~:text=Legionnaires'%20disease%2C%20also%20known%20as,and%20diarrhea%20may%20also%20occur.


    https://www.legionnairesdiseasenews.com/2017/07/look-back-1976-legionnaires-disease-got-name/


    https://www.history.com/news/the-discovery-of-legionnaires-disease


    https://www.legion.org/


    https://www.alaforveterans.org/


    Forensic Files, Season 1, Episode 7

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2FLyLSC9E


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Philadelphia_Legionnaires%27_disease_outbreak


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_Bovenkarspel_legionellosis_outbreak




    37 min
  • PA's Youngest Serial Killer - Harvey Miguel Robinson // 29

    By 18 years old, Harvey Miguel Robinson killed three women and attacked two (maybe three) others. Find out the whole story on this episode of KSOM!!

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    References: 

    https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Harvey_Miguel_Robinson

    Profile of Harvey M. Robinson, by Charles Montaldo, 2/6/19

    https://www.thoughtco.com/harvey-m-robinson-973120

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101364571/joan-mary-burghardt

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83375383/charlotte-marie-schmoyer

    A Brutal End to a Life of Promise, by The Morning Call, 6/11/93

    https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1993-06-11-2913199-story.html

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/harvey-robinson

    https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-serial-rapist-strikes-in-allentown

    http://www.frankweberauthor.com/blog/denise-sam-cali-ends-an-18-year-olds-murderous-rampage

    Your Worst Nightmare, Investigation Discovery, S.2 E.4

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B017VDEE7I/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s2




    35 min
  • The Rhoads Opera House Fire // 28

    On January 13, 1908, a series of missteps and bad decisions led to the deadliest fire in Pennsylvania history. Hear all about it on this episode of KSOM!!

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    References:

    Trapped in the Third Act: The Rhoads Opera House Fire, Boyertown 1908

    By: Samantha Pearson

    https://pabook.libraries.psu.edu/literary-cultural-heritage-map-pa/feature-articles/trapped-third-act-rhoads-opera-house-fire


    The Rhoads Opera House Fire: Legacy of a Tragedy

    Documentary by 69 News/WFMZ

    https://youtu.be/iSCGwWb9zfE


    Archives: 1908 Boyertown fire led to safety reforms

    By Frank Whelan and The Morning Call 

    JAN 15, 1995 

    https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-archives-boyertown-fire-kills-170-story.html


    1908 Pa. Opera House Tragedy Ushered in Fire Safety Rules

    By Michael Rubinkam | January 15, 2008

    https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/east/2008/01/15/86413.htm

     

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereopticon

    https://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-147


     



    37 min
  • Abduction Caught On Camera - Carlesha Freeland-Gaither // 27

    A report of a woman screaming and glass breaking. A cellphone and eye glasses found on the sidewalk. A woman is abducted in front of multiple surveillance cameras. A multi-state manhunt ensues. Hear the whole story on this episode of KSOM!!

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    Music: Jay Root


    Philadelphia Abduction Victim Made Smart Moves That Aided Rescue

    By MEGHAN KENEALLY

    November 7, 2014

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/philadelphia-abduction-victim-made-smart-moves-aided-rescue/story?id=26758133


    Woman Violently Abducted Off Philadelphia Street Found Alive, “Vicious Predator” Arrested

    By Vince Lattanzio • Published November 5, 2014 • Updated on November 7, 2017

    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/abducted-woman-found-alive-in-maryland-police-source/2114404/


    Family: Fmr. boyfriend 'obsessed' with abduction victim Carlesha Freeland-Gaither

    Tuesday, November 4, 2014


    Inside the Criminal Past of the Alleged Philadelphia Abductor

    By MEGHAN KENEALLY and BENJAMIN STEIN

    November 6, 2014, 10:31 PM

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/inside-criminal-past-alleged-philadelphia-abductor/story?id=26733273


    See No Evil - Investigation Discovery

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B06VW3X1RT/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_iEgOEZ_2_2



    39 min
  • Grady Stiles, Jr. - Convicted Killer, Murder Victim - Part 2 // 26

    The conclusion to the crazy story of the life and death of Grady Stiles, Jr.

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    https://www.amazon.com/Lobster-Boy-Bizarre-Brutal-Stiles/dp/1504023080


    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2922631/


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    36 min
  • Grady Stiles, Jr. - Convicted Killer, Murder Victim - Part 1 // 25

    Grady Stiles, Jr. - AKA Lobster Boy. Sideshow performer and total dickbag. Get the background info on Part 1, then come back and listen to Part 2 for the real tea!!

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    40 min
  • The Three Mile Island Nuclear Disaster // 24

    On March 28, 1979, a series of events occurred that would lead to the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history. Hear the whole story on this episode of KSOM!

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    References:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_HWrVeYP5E&t=1026s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8W5hq5dsZ4&t=1824s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xQeXOz0Ncs&t=1s (Lead Developer, as mentioned in episode)

    https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/how-nuclear-power-works



    38 min
  • The Disappearance Of Ray Gricar // 23

    On April 15, 2005, Centre County District Attorney Ray Gricar, went for a drive on a country road in Pennsylvania. He was never seen again.

    *Content Warning* This episode discusses the topic of suicide. Please listen with caution.
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

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    References:

    https://www.amazon.com/MYSTERIOUS-UNEXPECTED-DISAPPEARANCE-DISTRICT-ATTORNEY/dp/1976791391

    https://www.amazon.com/Disappeared-Season-3/dp/B004HY87C8

    https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/the-hunt-for-ray-gricar-15-years-of-clues-theories-and-the-search-for-answers.html


    51 min

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