In the quiet stillness of an Oregon night, a frantic woman raced toward a hospital—her car stained with fear, chaos, and unanswered questions. What happened on that dark stretch of road would grip the nation, sparking disbelief, suspicion, and one of the most controversial criminal investigations of the 1980s.

Today, on Crime Beneath the Pine, we step into the shadows surrounding Diane Downs—a mother whose name still sends a chill through true-crime circles. Before the headlines, before the courtroom drama, there was a single moment that changed everything. And behind that moment lies a story both haunting and deeply unsettling.

Tonight we are diving into the disturbing story of Israel Keyes- A man that traveled the country like he was on vacation...except instead of souvenirs, he left chaos in his wake.

Buckle up, keep your hands inside the True-crime ride at all times, and lets unravel one of the wildest, weirdest cases of all time.