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Last Seen Alive is a true crime podcast that exists to bring public attention to unsolved cases that need it. It’s researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens, and co-hosted by Scott Owens. Recognizing that the right piece of information can sometimes be the difference between a cold case and resolution, each episode presents listeners with a specific case–often one they’ve never heard of before. Cases covered include unsolved homicides, disappearances and suspicious deaths.
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When a wealthy Lowcountry power-couple confronts their financial manager over missing funds, they immediately vanish from their Hilton Head Island retreat. Unanswered questions haunt a tale of deadly greed in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about what happened to Elizabeth and John or where they may be now, please call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at 843-524-2777, or—if you prefer to remain anonymous—the South Carolina Crime Stoppers at 1-888-274-6372.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/04/27/unsolved-disappearance-elizabeth-and-john-calvert/
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When an Iowa woman lists some furniture she no longer needs for sale, a calculating killer responds to her ad. All leads are exhausted by frustrated investigators and a case goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Patricia Jauron, please contact the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office at 712-279-6010.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/04/21/unsolved-homicide-patricia-jauron/
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When a seven year-old girl is abducted from her suburban Chicago home and murdered, investigators initially suspect those closest to her. A tumultuous search for her killer takes a series of shocking turns in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Jaclyn’s abduction and murder, call Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/04/13/unsolved-homicide-jaclyn-dowaliby/
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When a woman vanishes from her Las Vegas home, investigators find themselves working to solve a carefully-planned abduction and murder. A meticulous killer remains at large despite leaving DNA evidence behind in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Theresa Insana, please call the LVMPD Homicide Section at (702) 828-3521, or e-mail them at [email protected]. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/04/07/unsolved-homicide-theresa-insana/
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When a young legal secretary disappears after being haunted by recurring dreams of abduction and murder, her unsolved case becomes—and still is—one of the most mysterious in the state of Ohio. An array of compelling possibilities are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Cynthia Anderson, please contact the Toledo Crime Stoppers at (419) 255-1111. You may remain anonymous. And if you prefer to submit your tip online rather than over the phone, you can do so via the Toledo Police Department’s website, toledopolice.com.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/30/unsolved-disappearance-cynthia-anderson/
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When a New York woman doesn’t return home from a routine errand, her husband endures a sleepless night of worry before being called to the medical examiner’s office to identify her body. A case gone cold receives new scrutiny when a notorious serial killer is identified in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
And if you know anything about the murder of Su-Ya Kim, please contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-577-8477. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/03/24/unsolved-homicide-su-ya-kim/
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When a young Texan woman fails to return home after a late night of waiting tables, her car is found—abandoned and blood-stained—in the heart of the notorious Texas Killing Fields. An unexpected lead results in the untangling of a twisted story in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything that may help investigators locate Shelley, please call the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office at 409-766-2300.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/16/unsolved-disappearance-shelley-sikes/
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When a 13-year-old Wisconsin boy vanishes in the summer of 2023, investigators learn that he had aspirations of trying to survive “off-grid” in the wilderness. Despite the discovery of abandoned campsites and extensive search efforts, a child remains missing in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of James Yoblonski, please call the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office at 608-355-4495, or—if you wish to remain anonymous—the Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 888-847-7285.
At the time of this recording, James’ family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to resolution.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/03/10/unsolved-disappearance-james-yoblonski/
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When a Brooklyn teen disappears without a trace, a nightmarish discovery in a subway tunnel turns a missing person report into a homicide investigation. Investigators discover and accuse an alleged serial killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about Rashawn Brazell’s death, or any other potential victims of Govan’s, please call the NYPD Crime Stoppers’ tipline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Or, if you prefer, you can submit a tip online at www.crimestoppers.nypdonline.org Either way, your tip can remain anonymous.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/02/unsolved-homicide-rashawn-brazell/
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When a housefire erupts in a quiet Florida neighborhood, first responders find a mother and her young daughter deceased inside the home. Investigators search for the killer who set the fire in an attempt to destroy evidence of a double-homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the deaths of Heather and Kira Radcliffe—or about the death of Wende Ellinger, or the deaths of Treva Gernannt and Emily Wallace—please call the Gainesville Police Department at 352-393-7500.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/02/24/unsolved-double-homicide-heather-and-kira-radcliffe/
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When a scuba enthusiast embarks on a notoriously dangerous cave dive alone and fails to return, it’s initially assumed that “the vortex” has claimed another victim. However, lack of a body and suspicious circumstances force authorities to consider other possibilities, including foul play, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Ben McDaniel, please call the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at 850-547-3681.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/17/unsolved-disappearance-ben-mcdaniel/
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When the remains of a young woman are found in an Iowa ditch, it takes decades for them to be identified. Determined to solve her murder, investigators piece together the short and heartbreaking life of the victim in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Wilma Nissen, please call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 712-472-8300.
You can also pass on any information to [email protected].
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/02/10/unsolved-homicide-wilma-nissen/
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When a Texas woman returns to her small hometown to start over, she vanishes and is found dead in the Red River. Evidence suggests she died at the hands of someone she knew well, but her case remains unsolved in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Jennifer’s death, please contact Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477. Crime Stoppers will make sure that your tip remains anonymous, and at the time of this recording, they’re offering a $3,000 cash reward. And on top of that, there’s a separate $50,000 reward being offered—you can learn more about that at redrabbitjustice.com.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/03/unsolved-homicide-jennifer-harris/
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When a North Carolina woman is found dead in her home, investigators realize that what initially appeared to be a suicide is in fact a staged murder scene. A family waits for justice while a suspect inherits the victim’s estate in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Sarah Long, please contact the Davidson Police Department at 704-892-5131.
If you or someone you know may be a victim of domestic violence, help is available, please contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline at 800-799-7233 or their website at https://www.thehotline.org/
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When a single mother and her two-and-a-half year old daughter go missing from California’s Bay Area in a simultaneous mother-daughter homicide / disappearance, one family seems to be at the center of it all. From a self-declared street preacher to a babysitter with a murderous past, we’ll explore who may’ve played a role in this unsolved crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/01/21/unsolved-mother-daughter-homicide-disappearance-nikki-arianna-fitts/
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When a dedicated Indiana teacher misses class without warning, a search of her apartment leads to a grim discovery. The chilling murder of a mother, grandmother and favorite teacher becomes a cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Bobbie Brown, please contact the Highland Police Department at 219-838-3184.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/01/13/unsolved-homcide-bobbie-brown/
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When one of the brightest students at a prestigious Ivy League university is fatally stabbed in plain sight, police scramble to determine who’s responsible. In a campus full of brilliant minds, one outsmarts all the rest, literally getting away with murder on this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about the murder of Suzanne Jovin, please call the investigative tipline at: 1-866-623-8058. Or, if you prefer to submit your tip electronically, e-mail investigators at: [email protected].
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2019/12/23/unresolved-homicide-suzanne-jovin/
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When an elderly Washington man dies from a fall, no one suspects his in-home caretaker—until her involvement in several other deaths is discovered. Suspicion over his death is raised as the remains of murder victims are unearthed from a serial-killing couple’s backyard in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of James McClintock, please call the Raymond Police Department at 360-942-4120.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/30/unsolved-suspicious-death-james-mcclintock/
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When a teen vanishes from a safe neighborhood in California’s Bay Area on her way to the school bus stop, a brutal crime of opportunity and a controversial DNA evidence law lead to a rare no-body homicide conviction in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Sierra’s location, please call the Santa Clara County Sheriff Office’s tipline at 1-408-808-4431 or submit an anonymous tip online at tips.fbi.gov
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When a young girl and her mom attend a neighborhood Christmas party in Northern Virginia, they enjoy the festivities—until the girl vanishes. An open window on a cold night suggests that she was abducted, and investigators quickly zero in on a suspect in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
So, if you know anything about the disappearance of Melissa Brannen, please contact the Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau at (703) 246-7800
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/16/unsolved-disappearance-melissa-brannen/
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When a young, pregnant Massachusetts woman is found dead in 2021, local police write off her death as a suicide. However, the findings of a medical examiner hired by the victim’s family prompt the FBI to step in and perform an expert investigation of their own. Federal authorities charge a disgraced police officer with the premeditated murder of a young woman they say he had abused for years in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/10/unresolved-homicide-sandra-birchmore/
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When an Oklahoma newlywed is found murdered in his own home, all signs suggest that his missing wife was abducted from the scene. A small town is haunted by these crimes—plus another, eerily-similar abduction—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the deaths of Paul Jones, Melody Jones or Patty Hamilton, please call the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at 800-522-8017, or email your tip to [email protected].
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/02/unsolved-double-homicide-melody-and-paul-jones/
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When an Atlantic City, New Jersey woman vanishes, her remains are found a month later—along with those of three other women. Investigators are still working to identify the “Atlantic City Serial Killer” nearly 20 years later, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the deaths of Barbara, Kim, Tracy or Molly, please contact the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office at 609-909-7800.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/11/18/unsolved-homicides-atlantic-city-serial-killer-victims/
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Each fall, millions of hunters venture into the American wilderness in pursuit of wild game.
Some return successful, others empty-handed—and some not at all. These are the stories of four different hunters who never made it home to their families, having fallen victim either to natural perils, or the greatest danger of all: other humans. Now, investigators must track through the backwoods in search of answers far more elusive than any prey.
These little-known cases are in critical need of tips from the public, so join us as we explore the stories of multiple victims in this special multi-case episode of Last Seen Alive.
Cases covered in this episode include:
· The unsolved 2001 murder of James Southworth, a Wisconsin man who was ambushed by a cruel killer while hunting alone on family property.
If you know anything about the death of James Southworth, please contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Department at 1-800-743-2420.
The unsolved 2005 murder of Pennsylvania hunter Steve Kachonik, who was gunned down months after narrowly avoiding a deadly trap someone had set for him in the same woods.
If you know anything about the death of Steve Kachonik, please call the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip through their online tip form, https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107 Either way, you can remain anonymous as
The unsolved 2016 murder of Terry Brisk, who was fatally shot at close range with his own deer rifle while hunting on his family’s property in Minnesota.
· If you know anything about the death of Terry Brisk, please contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Minnesota Crime Stoppers at 1-800-233-TIPS (8477), or via their website: www.crimestoppersMN.org.
· The unsolved 2022 disappearance of Steve Keel, an avid outdoorsman who vanished without a trace just outside of camp during an Alaskan hunting trip.
If you have information on the disappearance of Steve Keel, please contact the North Slope Borough Police Department at 907-852-2611.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/11/11/unsolved-cases-missing-and-murdered-hunters/
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When an Illinois veterinary medicine student is attacked in her own home, she uses the last of her strength to seek help, but dies before being able to name her killer. No explanation—or potential suspect—is off the table as investigators seek the truth behind an unlikely crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the death of Maria Caleel, please contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/11/04/unsolved-homicide-maria-caleel/
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When a small-town Colorado man vanished in the middle of his work day, no trace of him was found until his vehicle was pulled from a local river six weeks later. Certain that foul play was involved, investigators worked for years to determine who might’ve wanted to harm a well-liked family-man. A suspect is finally charged with first degree murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/10/28/solved-disappearance-of-dale-williams/
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When two special needs students vanish from a Florida middle school, delayed search efforts yield tragic consequences. The FBI identifies a serial predator as a potential suspect after nearly 20 years in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the disapperance of Bryan Hayes and Mark Degner, please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.
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When a Kentucky woman disappears, police are ambivalent—until her jawbone is mailed to a local news station. A marriage of convenience, another woman’s mysterious death, a possible serial killer and corrupt medical examiners all complicate a rollercoaster of an investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Laura Cecere, please call the Kentucky State Police at 1-6060-676-3313.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/10/07/unsolved-homicide-laura-cecere/
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When a widowed Kentucky woman vanishes from her cabin home on the outskirts of a National Park, the evidence makes it clear that she was violently attacked. The search for a beloved mother and her presumed killer spans decades in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Alyne Barrick, please contact the Kentucky State Police at (270) 782-2010.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/09/23/unsolved-disappearance-alyne-barrick/
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When a Tucson, Arizona teen vanishes from her home while her mom is at work, evidence suggests that she was abducted. Her body is located on the outskirts of town the following morning, prompting a homicide investigation that remains open decades later in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Margaret Carabetta, please call the Tucson Police Department at 520-791-4444, or, use the online tip form: https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/TPD-Contact-Form
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/09/09/unsolved-homicide-margaret-carabetta/
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When a young boy disappears from his bedroom during a stormy night in coastal Washington state, all signs suggest that he climbed out the window. Despite immediate and thorough searches, he remains inexplicably missing without a trace years later in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
So if you know anything about the disappearance of Louk Phiangdae, please contact the Washington State Police Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-543-5678.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/08/26/unsolved-disappearance-louk-phiangdae/
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When a young New Mexico woman decides to enroll in college and turn over a new leaf in life, her family is excited for her fresh start. Excitement quickly turns to heartbreak when she vanishes unexpectedly in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Melanie James, please contact the Farmington Police Department’s tip line at 1-505-599-1068.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/08/12/unsolved-disappearance-melanie-james/
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When it comes to unsolved cases, nothing is more haunting than the unsolved disappearance or death of a child. Each of these little-known cases is in critical need of tips from the public, so join us as we explore the stories of multiple young victims in this special multi-case episode of Last Seen Alive.
Cases covered in this episode include:
· The unsolved 1998 suspicious death of 17-year-old Danny Violette, whose remains were found abandoned in an Ohio cornfield.
· The unsolved 2000 triple-disappearance of 1-year-old Sidney Smith, newborn Monique Smith, and their 20-year-old mother, Jennifer Lancaster, all of whom vanished from Kansas without a trace. If you’d like to skip the discussion of suicide in the first segment this segment begins around the 17:07 mark.
· The unsolved 2014 disappearance of 7-year-old Julia Potter, who was abducted from Seattle by her own non-custodial father and is believed to now be living off grid with him.
· The unsolved 2021 disappearance of 16-year-old Kit Nelson-Mora, who vanished from Washington shortly after reuniting with their birth parent, who has a history of child abuse.
If you have any information about the death of Danny Violette, please contact the Huron County Sheriff’s Office at 419-668-6912, or fill out the online tip form at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/Submit-a-Tip/Unsolved-Homicide-Tip.aspx
If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Jennifer Lancaster, Sidney Smith and / or Monique Smith, please contact the call the Topeka police criminal investigation bureau at 785-368-9400. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, call the Shawnee County Crimestoppers at 785-234-0007 OR access their online tip form at www.p3tips.com/128.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Julia Potter and / or the whereabouts of Julie or Jason, please contact the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011. If you know whether either of them are right now, please call 911. And if you wish to submit a tip anonymously, you can call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. At the time of this recording, there’s a $1,000 reward available for information leading to Julia’s recovery.
If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Kit Nelson-Mora, please contact the Omak Police Department at 509-826-0383, or the Washington State Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit at 844-770-7900. At the time of this recording, there’s a $10,000 award available for information leading to the resolution of Kit’s case.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/08/05/unsolved-cases-featuring-missing-murdered-children/
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When a beloved elementary school teacher is found dead in Maryland just off the Appalachian Trail, news of his murder is met with disbelief. Despite investigators’ efforts, a puzzling case goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the murder of Jeff Rowland, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 240-313-2100.
Interested in helping fund the release of investigative records related to Jeff’s case? Check out the GoFundMe writer Joseph C. Topping has created:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeff-rowland-investigation
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/07/29/unsolved-homicide-jeff-rowland/
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When a Pennsylvania couple is brutally attacked in the dead of night, their rural farmhouse becomes a crime scene. Investigators search for the person responsible for the death of one victim—and the near-death of another—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the murder of Dana Gates, please call the Pennsylvania State Police tipline at 1-800-472-8477,
PA State Police Online Tip Form: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/07/15/unsolved-homicide-dana-gates/
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When a North Carolina college student went for a run while visiting home during a break, she was waylaid by a cruel killer who held her hostage and ultimately took her life. After decades of waiting, her killer is finally named in this breaking case update episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/07/08/solved-homicide-of-tammy-aldridge/
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When a Florida college student is found dead in her dorm under highly suspicious circumstances, her death is ruled a homicide—at first. Disappearing evidence, medical examiners at odds and disgraced public officials all combine to undermine an investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Jennifer Kairis, please call the Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477, or report a tip via their website—the link is in the show notes. Whether you reach out by phone or via the website, you can remain anonymous, if you wish.
This episode contained discussion of suicide. If you’re experiencing thoughts of-self-harm, please know that you’re not alone, and that there are caring people available to listen and lend support right now. If you’re in the US, you can call or text 988 anytime to reach the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/07/01/unsolved-suspicious-death-jennifer-kairis/
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When a geologist and a wilderness guide went camping in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the last thing anyone expected was for the experienced outdoorswomen to fail to return. Their brutal double-homicide rocked Shenandoah National Park and sparked a decades-long FBI investigation that has finally concluded. Julie and Lollie’s killer is finally named in this breaking case update episode of Last Seen Alive.
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When a teen disappears from a rural Virginia farming town in the fall of 2022, his remains are soon found in a clandestine woodland grave, buried beneath layers of lye and cement. Other deaths quickly follow, deepening a community’s grief and complicating an already-troubled investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything at all about the murder of Cion Carroll—or about any of the other deaths discussed in this episode—please call the Virginia State Police at 434-352-3478.
And if you’d like to help ease the financial burden Cion’s family has incurred as a result of his death, there’s a GoFundMe you can give to, if you’re able:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/cion-carroll
If you’re experiencing thoughts of self harm, please know that you’re not alone, and that there are caring people available to listen and lend support right now. If you’re in the US, you can call or text 988 anytime to reach the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/06/17/unsolved-homicide-cion-carroll/
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When Milwaukee’s most successful nightclub owner is murdered with a crossbow bolt to the chest, he uses his last words to name his killer. However, the investigation uncovers a different suspect and the case ultimately goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Also included in this episode: a segment on the April 2024 disappearance of Bryant Palacios-Zuñiga from Redwood City, California. Information on his case is urgently needed.
If you know anything about the murder of Karl Lotharius, please call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-933-4444.
If you know anything about the disapperance of Bryant Palacios-Zuñiga, please call the Redwood City Police Department at 650-780-7100.
Support Bryant's family's search (and read about his disapperance in their own words) via their GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/bryant-palacios-zuniga-missing-help-support-our-family
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When an Alabama woman disappears from her place of work, the evidence suggests an abduction. Afterward, the dentist she worked for spirals into a series of criminal charges and attempts to reinvent himself as a spiritual leader in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disapperance of Kelley Howard, please contact the Riverside Police Department at 205-884-3333.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/05/20/unsolved-disappearance-kelley-howard/
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From sunrise hikes to foraging sessions, the unsolved cases included in this episode feature stories of victims who ventured into nature and never made it home. Each of these little-known cases are in critical need of tips from the public, so join us as we recount the final hikes of five separate victims in this special multi-case episode of Last Seen Alive.
Stories in this episode include:
If you know anything about the death of Jane Pritchard, please contact the New Castle County Police’s Cold Case Homicide Squad at: 302-395-2781. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333, or submit a tip via their website, which is: Delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.
If you know anything about the deaths of Mary and Susanna Stodden, please contact the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office at 425-388-3393.
If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Niqi Cavanaugh-De Calderon, please contact the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office at (503) 785-5000.
If you have any information on the murder of Dr Honoree Fleming, please contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can use the Vermont State Police’s online tip form, which can be found at: vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
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lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/05/13/unsolved-cases-of-missing-murdered-hikers/
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When a mom-of-four moves halfway around the world to a remote corner of northern Maine, she soon disappears from her new home. State investigators assume control of a case originally handled by a criminally corrupt small-town police department in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Attiin Shaw, please call the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit at (207)532-5400.
And if you’re experiencing intimate partner violence, please know that help is available. In the US, you can call the domestic violence hotline 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233.
Help is also available if you’re experiencing thoughts of self-harm. You can call 988 anytime of day or night in the US.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/05/06/unsolved-disappearance-attiin-shaw/
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When a teenage trafficking victim agrees to testify against her traffickers in criminal court, she goes missing before the case makes it to trial. The disappearance and probable murder of a vulnerable child shed light on the harsh realities of hidden in plain sight sex trafficking in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Kelsey Emily Collins, please contact the FBI’s Seattle Field Office at 206-622-0460.
Additionally, in the US, the National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7, and they’re able to provide help in more than 200 languages. They can provide callers with information on resources specific to their state or city, and be called at 888-373-7888, or text at 233733.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/04/22/unsolved-disappearance-kelsey-emily-collins/
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Beloved family man and avid hunter Chong Moua Yang was murdered on public land in Michigan on November 16th, 2018. On February 22nd, 2024, Thomas Olson (age 35, and also of Michigan) was convicted of his murder. Olson was one of two suspects originally charged with Chong’s murder. This case update episode covers Olson’s trial and sentencing.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/04/16/case-update-3-chong-moua-yangs-killer-convicted/
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When a hardworking Washington woman is abducted from a remote job site, a massive search is launched. Investigators explore the possibility that her case may be related to those of several other women who also vanished from the area and were never found in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Julie Weflen, please contact the Spokane County Sheriff's Office at 509-456-2233.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/04/08/unsolved-disappearance-julie-weflen/
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When a young Spokane, Washington woman goes missing, it’s not reported until more than a year later. Investigators unravel the story of a vanished woman whose adopted family called her their real-life “Cinderella” in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Courtney Holden, please call the Spokane Police Department’s tipline at: 509-242-8477.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/03/25/unsolved-disappearance-courtney-holden/
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When a young Tucson, Arizona woman goes missing, her partial remains are discovered in a dumpster just days later. Potential suspects and unanswered questions haunt a case gone cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Diana Vicari, please call the Tucson Police Department directly at 520-791-4444 OR if you’d prefer to submit a tip anonymously, call 520-882-7463, or go to 88crime.org. You can remain totally anonymous if you wish.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/02/26/unsolved-homicide-diana-vicari/
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When a young Mississippi mom-to-be goes missing, evidence discovered by a remote, abandoned bridge suggests she was murdered. A killer remains at large—and potentially still within the community—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Angela Freeman, please call the Petal Police Department at 601-544-5331, or the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 601-964-8461.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/03/11/unsolved-disappearance-angela-freeman/
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When a young Missouri woman was abducted from a cemetery and murdered, her violent death haunted her rural community for 35 years. Now, three men have finally been charged with her murder. The Ozark Mountains overshadow long-awaited investigative breakthroughs in this special breaking update episode of Last Seen Alive.
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When a girl goes missing from rural Missouri, hopes that she simply became lost during a walk are quickly extinguished. Investigators pursue answers in the potential abduction of a vulnerable child in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about her disappearance, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 636-528-8546
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/02/12/unsolved-disappearance-bianca-piper/
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From quick errands to long runs, the cold cases included in this episode feature stories of victims who set out on foot and never returned home. Each of these little-known cases are in critical need of tips from the public, so join us as we retrace the final steps of four separate victims in this special multi-case episode of Last Seen Alive.
Stories in this episode include:
If you know anything about the murder of Tammy Aldridge, please call the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300.
If you have any information related to the disappearance of Michelle Reidenbach, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-284-8100. Or, if you prefer to submit your tip online and / or to remain anonymous, you can do so at crimewatchpa.com. There’s a “submit a tip” button in the upper right-hand corner of that page; just give it a click.
If you have any information on the murder of Jennifer Bailey—or on the murder of Greta Henson—please call the Kentucky State Police Post 10 at 606-573-3131.
If you have any information whatsoever related to the death of David Grubbs, call the Ashland Police Department at 541-552-2333. Or, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can call or text Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon at 1-800-850-0580.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/02/05/final-steps-cold-cases-featuring-missing-murdered-runners-and-pedestrians/
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When a West Virginia woman leaves a bar with a former police officer on a winter night in 2022, she’s never seen again. Diligent investigators close in on an ex-cop with an unlikely story and an unsettling reputation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, please call the Parkersburg Police Department at 304-424-8444. If you wish to submit a tip anonymously, you can do so online at ppd.parkersburgwv.gov.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/01/29/unsolved-disappearance-gretchen-fleming/
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When a National Park Service Ranger vanishes from his post in the Arizona mountains, he’s never seen again. Questions endure in the strange and controversial case of the only National Park Service Ranger to ever go missing—and never be found—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Paul Fugate, please call the National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch at 888-653-0009. Or, if you prefer, you can submit a tip online at nps.gov/ISB.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/01/15/unsolved-disappearance-paul-fugate/
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When a mild-mannered father and his 12-year-old son are shot execution-style inside their Bay Area home, there’s no apparent motive. Investigators are puzzled by one of the most unlikely homicides in suburban California history in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murders of Neal and Brendan Abernathy, please call the Hercules Police Department at 510-799-8260.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/01/01/unsolved-double-homicide-neal-and-brendan-abernathy/
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When a medical student and military reserve officer disappears during a run through a Philadelphia park, foul play is immediately suspected. The discovery of her body incriminates a deadly serial offender who is finally identified and charged in this special breaking update episode of Last Seen Alive.
Philadelphia Police ask that if anyone has information that could lead to additional charges against Diaz, they call 215-686-8477 to report what they know.
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When an infant goes missing from her crib in Kansas City, initial signs suggest the possibility of a rare stranger abduction. Investigators scrutinize several individuals as they attempt to determine whether a missing baby was truly kidnapped in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
And if you know anything about the disappearance of Lisa Irwin, please call the Kansas City Police Department at 816-234-5136.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/12/18/unsolved-disappearance-lisa-irwin/
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This special 4th Anniversary episode of Last Seen Alive presents 4 lesser-known, unsolved small-town disappearances in critical need of tips from the public, including:
· The unsolved 1996 disappearance of 79-year-old Eva Hale from Greene County, Indiana
· The unsolved 1998 disappearance of 8-year-old ShyShy Pate from Unadilla, Georgia
· The unsolved 2003 disappearance of 42-year-old Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich from Belle Fourche, South Dakota
· The unsolved 2014 disappearance of 33-year-old Nefertiri Trader from New Castle, Delaware
If you know anything about the disappearance of Eva Hale—or about the murders of Rita Buffington or Audra Page—please contact the Indiana State Police at (812)332-4411.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Shy’Kemmia Pate, please call the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at (478) 987-4545. OR, if you wish to share your tip anonymously, you can call 1-(800) 597-8477.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich, please call the Butte County Sheriff’s Office at (605) 892-3324 OR the state Department of Criminal Investigation at 605-773-3331.
If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Nefertiri Trader, please contact the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office at (410) 265-8080, or submit an anonymous tip online at tips.fbi.gov/home.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/12/10/4-years-of-lsa-4-unsolved-disappearances/
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When a Pennsylvania woman goes missing, her loved ones must navigate the rocky truth that lies beneath a convicted criminal’s shifting stories. State investigators take over the case of a woman who was failed by small-town law enforcement in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Fawn Mountain, please call the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-472-8477, or submit a tip via their website, pacrimestoppers.org. Either way, you can remain anonymous if you wish.
There’s another number I want to make sure you know about, too, and that’s the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you’re experiencing domestic violence, please give them a call—they’re available 24/7 to provide support, and a listening ear. You can reach them at 1-800-799-7233.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/12/04/unsolved-disappearance-fawn-mountain/
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When a widowed Louisiana woman vanishes from her home in the middle of a rainstorm, the scant evidence left behind points to the unthinkable: an abduction. Investigators search for answers in a truly unlikely disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Barbara Blount, please call the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-686-2241. Or, use the tip form available on their website—the url is lpso.org/report-a-crime. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/11/20/unsolved-disappearance-barbara-blount/
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When a well-liked South Carolina woman is murdered and left in the woods near her home, her family and friends are devastated. Investigators discover that the beloved mother and accomplished healthcare provider may have been stalked prior to her death in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Janice Wessinger, please contact the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office at 803-648-6811.
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When a brutally murdered John Doe turns out to be a Catholic priest leading a double life, blame falls upon a young man who was in a different state at the time of the murder. A wrongful conviction paints a twisted picture—and is finally solved—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
This episode is a comprehensive update / follow-up to an episode we aired in 2020 on the then-unsolved homicide of Father Patrick Ryan / wrongful conviction of James Harry Reyos. After more than 40 years, James Reyos has finally been legally-declared innocent, and Father Patrick Ryan’s real killers have been identified.
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These developments were made possible by The Innocence Project of Texas. Follow the link below to join the fight for innocence:
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When a New York teen is murdered in his sleep on Halloween night, investigators encounter one of the most perplexing cases of their careers. A close-knit community grieves—and wonders whether one of their own might have been responsible—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Chaim Weiss, please contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. You can remain completely anonymous if you wish.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/10/09/unsolved-homicide-chaim-weiss/
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On September 26, 2023, prosecutors dropped the charges against Robert Rodway, one of two Michigan men accused of murdering avid hunter and beloved family man Chong Moua Yang in the fall of 2018. This development occurred less than 24 hours before the trial was scheduled to begin, following the presentation of exculpatory evidence that suggests the possible involvement of an entirely different suspect. In this breaking update episode of Last Seen Alive, we cover the most recent—and unexpected—developments in this ongoing case.
When a Las Vegas teen is abducted during a short walk, there’s no sign of her, despite her community’s search efforts. After her remains are found abandoned in the desert, investigators work to solve a seemingly-random murder that the victim had inexplicably predicted in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the abduction or death of Kathy Hobbs, please contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 702-828-3521.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/09/25/unsolved-homicide-kathy-hobbs/
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When a Wyoming teen vanishes during her morning walk to school, little evidence is left behind. Days later, her small town experiences a second disappearance and investigators explore the possible connection between the two cases in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Amanda Gallion and / or Patrick Gehring, please contact the Gillette Police Department at 307-686-5250.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/09/11/unsolved-disappearance-amanda-gallion/
When a New York woman embarks upon a short walk in her own neighborhood, she’s abducted by an unfathomably-cruel killer. Investigators pursue answers in a case that has haunted them for years in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the murder of Carol Ryan, please contact the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office tipline at 315-435-3051.
This episode was sponsored by Key to the Case Podcast. Find them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/keytothecasepodcast/
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/08/28/unsolved-homicide-carol-ryan/
When a young Arkansas woman is abducted in plain sight from a busy parking lot, she isn’t seen again until her remains are found in a remote corner of the Ozark National Forest. Investigators continue a decades-long search for a cruel killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Melissa Witt, please contact the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5000.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/08/14/unsolved-homicide-melissa-witt/
When a Northern Kentucky couple are murdered in their own home, investigators discover the strangest crime scene of their careers. An active—but perplexing—investigation unfolds as investigators attempt to determine who ended the quiet, peaceful lives of two beloved grandparents in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
if you believe you may know anything at all about the deaths of Peggy and Bill Stephenson, please call the Boone County Sheriff’s office at 859-334-2175.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/07/31/unsolved-double-homicide-bill-and-peggy-stephenson/
When a Missouri honor student decides to follow in her father’s footsteps by joining the Army after highschool, she’s soon deployed to Iraq, where her life ends under unthinkable circumstances. After receiving contradictory information regarding his daughter’s death, her father—a doctor of behavioral psychology—attempts to piece together what really happened in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about the death of LaVena Johnson, please call report your tip to the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division. You can submit a tip online at: https://www.cid.army.mil/Submit-a-Tip/
Also, in light of the subjects we’ve discussed in this episode, there are two resources we want to make sure you’re aware of: The National Sexual Assault Hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-656-4673, and the Suicide and Crisis Hotline, which can be reached by dialing 988. Both of these resources are available 24/7—you’re never alone. So please, if you’re struggling with trauma related to sexual assault, or suicidal thoughts—give them a call.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/07/17/unsolved-suspicious-death-lavena-johnson/
When a young Little Rock, Arkansas woman discloses that she’s been the victim of a terrible crime, she disappears shortly thereafter. Several years later, the discovery of her hidden remains amplifies the unanswered questions her loved ones have been left to struggle with in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the death of Ebby Steppach, please call the Little Rock Police Department at 501-371-4829.
And if you found this episode to be of special interest, you may want to check out our episode on the unsolved homicide of Julie Ferguson.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/07/03/unsolved-homicide-ebby-steppach/
When a small-town Colorado man vanished in the middle of his work day, no trace of him was found until his vehicle was pulled from a local river six weeks later. Certain that foul play was involved, investigators worked for years to determine who might’ve wanted to harm a well-liked family-man. A suspect is finally charged with first degree murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/10/28/solved-disappearance-of-dale-williams/
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And if you found this episode to be of special interest, consider listening to our episode on the disappearance of another family man who has yet to be found, Mike Hearon.
When a hard-working Florida woman vanishes from behind the counter of her nightshift job at a convenience store, a massive search is launched. A series of chillingly similar disappearances suggests the possibility of a serial predator preying upon female cashiers in the Sunshine State in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Deborah Poe, please contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407-254-7000.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/06/05/unsolved-disappearance-deborah-poe/
When a young coastal North Carolina mother is brutally murdered in her own home, investigators determine that her killer was likely a man who had responded to a classified sale ad she’d placed in a local paper. Investigators continue to pursue a killer who’s managed to evade law enforcement for decades in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Beverly Jaye Potter-Mintz, please contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910-253-2777
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/05/22/unsolved-homicide-beverly-jaye-potter-mintz/
If you're interested in hearing about more cases like Jaye's, you may want to check out our episode on the homicide of young Michigan mom Cathy Swartz (which originally aired in February of 2022), and the recent update episode on her case. Cathy and Jaye's cases aren't related, but they share many similarities, and Cathy's case is an excellent example of how cases like these can be solved decades after the fact.
When an Ohio man goes missing during his shift at a secretive nuclear weapons factory, his remains turn up in an unlikely location, shocking his family, co-workers and community. The untimely death of a devoted father is steeped in mystery—and radioactivity—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about the death of Dave Bocks, please contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 513-825-1500.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/05/08/unsolved-suspicious-death-dave-bocks/
And if you found this episode particularly intriguing, we recommend that you listen to our episode on the unsolved disappearance of Dale Kerstetter, if you haven’t already. The two cases aren’t related, but they share a lot of similarities.
After 35 years, investigators arrested 53-year-old Robert Odell Waters of Beaufort, South Carolina in relation to the brutal 1988 murder of young mother Cathy Swartz. Waters was charged with Open Murder, and taken into custody. Waters was identified as a suspect through the use of familial DNA, cutting-edge DNA technology and the expertise of scientists at Othram Labs. The Three Rivers Police Department, Michigan State Police and Western Michigan State University’s Cold Case Program all worked hard to ID Cathy’s alleged murderer and bring him to justice.
This breaking update episode is a follow-up to our original episode on Cathy's (then-unsolved) case, which aired in February of 2022.
Additional update: suspect Robert Odell Waters was found deceased in his jail cell at Beaufort County Detention Center on May 6th, 2023, one week after his arrest.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/05/04/breaking-update-arrest-made-in-the-1988-murder-of-cathy-swartz/
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When a girl vanishes from California’s Bay Area while walking home from school, it quickly becomes apparent that she was likely abducted. Investigators explore a series of potential suspects, each stranger than the last, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything at all about the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff, please call the Dublin Police Department at 925-833-6670, or the FBI’s San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400. If you’d prefer to submit a tip online, you can do so at tips.fbi.gov.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/04/24/unsolved-disappearance-ilene-misheloff/
When an exotic bird aviary is found mysteriously abandoned in South Florida, investigators launch a search for its devoted owners, who never would’ve willingly left their animals. Detectives navigate the secretive world of exotic birdkeeping and uncover a host of suspicious characters and circumstances in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything at all about the disappearances of Lila Buerattan and Moses Lall, please call the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office at 561-688-3000.
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When a Colorado teen struggles with the effects of a past family tragedy, local authorities demand that he attend a residential treatment facility for troubled youth, where things take a turn for the worse. After a desperate phone call from her son, his mother prepares to intervene—only for him to immediately disappear. A mother seeks answers that have been withheld for more than 30 years in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Robert “Bobby” Pillsen-Rahier, please call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/03/27/unsolved-disappearance-robert-pillsen-rahier/
When the bodies of two teenage girls missing from different states are found in the same remote location, investigators endeavor to identify and apprehend a potential serial killer. Top investigative professionals search for the final puzzle piece in a complicated hunt for the truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the murders of Sarah Boehm and / or Kathy Menendez, please contact the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office at (412) 432-4000.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/03/13/unsolved-homicides-sarah-boehm-and-kathryn-menendez/
When a young girl is abducted from her Salt Lake City home in the dead of night and found in a nearby canal the next day, a decades-long search for the worst kind of predator begins. The hunt for a killer spans more than two decades and into the present-day in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information regarding the abduction and murder of Rosie Tapia, please call the Salt Lake City Police at (801) 799-3000. Or, if you prefer to give a tip anonymously, you can text keyword TIPSLCPD to 274637 OR submit your tip anonymously online by visiting tipsubmit.com.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/02/27/unsolved-homicide-rosie-tapia/
When Rhode Island firefighters respond to a report of a blaze at an apartment building, they find themselves in the midst of a horrific crime scene when the smoke clears. Detectives theorize that a kind and adventurous woman’s murder was as personal as it was brutal in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Kimberly Morse, please contact the North Providence Police Department at 401-233-1430 OR call their anonymous tip line at 401-719-1449.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/02/13/unsolved-homicide-kimberly-morse/
When three young South Dakotans survive a car crash, two of them walk away from the vehicle and aren’t seen again for three months, when their bodies are inexplicably discovered near the site of the crash. Question after question arises as investigators attempt to make sense of one of the most perplexing cases in South Dakota history in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about the deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier, please call the Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office at (605)487-7625.
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On January 19th, 2023, the Opelika Police Department announced breaking updates in the unsolved homicide of Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe–a case we covered in our December 19th, 2022 episode (Unsolved Disappearance: Andrea Knabel + Unsolved Homicide: Opelika Jane Doe).
If you have information regarding Amore Wiggins, Lamar Vickerstaff or Ruth Vickerstaff, You can reach the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665.
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When a young Indiana mother leaves work on New Year’s Eve, she never makes it to the celebration she planned to attend—instead, she disappears along with the final hours of the waning year. Investigators examine a variety of potential suspects—including an ex-boyfriend, an older man living a double-life, and a convicted killer next-door—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Marina Boelter, please call the Indiana State Police at 317.232.8248 OR the Bloomfield Police Department at 812-384-4411.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/16/unsolved-disappearance-marina-boelter/
When a seasoned crime reporter’s home goes up in flames, first responders find her inside the blaze, deceased—but not from the fire. Northern Virginia authorities investigate the murder of a woman who dedicated her career to keeping the public informed on matters of law and justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murder of Sarah Greenhalgh, please contact the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 347-3300.
If you’re experiencing domestic abuse and are ready to talk to someone, you can call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Or, if you prefer, text “START” to 88788 to be connected to an advocate. Or engage with the online chat on their website, thehotline.org.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/02/unsolved-homicide-sarah-greenhalgh/
9/26/2023 BREAKING UPDATE: Charges have been dropped against Robert Ordway, who was one of two men charged with Chong Moua Yang's murder, following his attorney's discovery of exculpatory evidence. At this time, the charges against the other suspect, Thomas Olson, still remain. An additional update episode is forthcoming.
BREAKING UPDATE: On December 22, 2022, two men were arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and felony firearm possession in relation to the Nov. 16, 2018 murder of Chong Moua Yang.
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When a Kentucky woman disappears, the missing persons search group she often volunteered with must look for one of its own. Questions and possibilities abound as the search for a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend continues in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Also included in this episode: a request for information regarding the unsolved homicide of an unidentified young girl currently known as Opelika Jane Doe. Do you recognize this child?
If you know anything about the disappearance of Andrea Knabel, please call the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111.
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If you know anything about the disappearance of Opelika's Baby Jane Doeplease call the Opelika Police Department at (334) 745-8665.
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When an Illinois couple and their young children are murdered in an act of profound violence, investigators struggle to find anyone who might’ve wanted to harm the well-liked family. A decades-long investigation explores multiple possibilities, including the involvement of serial killers, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murders of Keith, Elaine, Peter and Casey Dardeen, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-244-8004.
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When a Tennessee woman steps out on a Christmas Eve errand, her family is devastated when she never returns. Investigators finally identify a Jane Doe whose case had long gone cold, only for the mystery surrounding her death to deepen in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Also included in this episode: a segment and request for any information regarding the unsolved Michigan homicide of avid hunter and beloved family man Chong Moua Yang.
If you have any information on the death of Susan Lund, please call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-244-8015.
If you or someone you know has information about the death of Chong Moua Yang you can contact the Bath Township Police Department at 517-641-6271 or the FBI Detroit Office at 313-965-2323.
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When a young girl goes missing from her small Minnesota town, her community immediately unites in an effort to locate her. Investigators struggle to locate any trace of a beloved child who’s seemingly disappeared into thin air in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of LeeAnna Warner, please call the Chisholm Police Department at 218-254-7915.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/11/07/unsolved-disappearance-leeanna-warner/
When a mom of five leaves an unhealthy marriage, she resettles in remote Keddie, California with her children, not knowing that their fresh start will soon come to a tragic end. Evil walks into Cabin #28 and modern-day investigators seek to rectify the mistakes of their predecessors in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the murders of Sue Sharp, John Sharp, Tina Sharp and Dana Wingate, please contact the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office at 530-283-6375.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/10/24/unsolved-quadruple-homicide-the-sharp-family/
When a Mississippi girl turns thirteen, she’s allowed to stay home alone—briefly—for the first time. This simple rite of passage turns nightmarish when her mother returns home to find an empty house and signs of a struggle in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Leigh Occhi, please contact the Tupelo Police Department at 662-841-6491.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/10/10/unsolved-disappearance-leigh-occhi/
When an Arizona woman disappears from her own home without a trace, the circumstances are as suspicious as they are inexplicable. A huge mystery eclipses a small desert town as investigators attempt to locate a lifelong resident in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of June Goodman or Dennis Reed Wasson, please contact the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department at 928-536-7500.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/09/26/unsolved-disappearance-june-goodman/
When a Wyoming cowboy spends a summer weekend visiting family in Nebraska, a disagreement prompts him to take a walk to cool down. He’s expected to return quickly, but when a thunderstorm rolls through, he disappears along with it and a search is launched in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Chance Englebert, please call the Gering Police Department at 308-436-5088.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/09/12/unsolved-disappearance-chance-englebert/
When a fitness instructor is murdered in the predawn hours following a dark and stormy Texas night, her body is discovered by her students. Investigators search for a killer caught on camera in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information on the murder of Missy Bevers, please contact the Midlothian Police Department at (972) 775-3333, OR Ellis County Crime Stoppers at 972-937-7297. By contacting the Ellis County Crime Stoppers, you may remain anonymous if you so choose.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/29/unsolved-homicide-missy-bevers/
When a Pennsylvania man goes missing while working nightshift as a security guard, a relative fortune in platinum disappears along with him. Security footage reveals a masked intruder, and investigators attempt to determine whether the missing man was an accomplice or an unsuspecting victim in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/15/unsolved-disappearance-dale-kerstetter/
When a young Maryland woman disappears after finishing a shift at her after-school job, investigators quickly conclude she was abducted. Their worst fears are realized when her body is discovered the next morning, and the search for her murderer begins in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/01/unsolved-homicide-julie-ferguson/
When a Virginia outdoorsman fails to return from a day of hunting in the woods behind his home, authorities suspect an accident and hope to rescue him quickly. When no trace of him can be found, the investigation that follows explores the possibility of foul play in the Appalachian Mountains in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/07/18/unsolved-disappearance-eric-smith/
When a popular Iowa news anchor fails to arrive at the studio in time for the morning broadcast, all evidence suggests that she was abducted. Police investigate a man who may have wanted to be more than just friends, a potential obsessed stalker and more in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/07/04/unsolved-disappearance-jody-huisentruit/
When a successful young Washington DC attorney stays the night at an old friend’s house after a long day at work, he’s killed shortly after arrival under extremely strange circumstances. His friends tell a shockingly unlikely story to investigators, who attempt to determine the truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/06/20/unsolved-homicide-robert-wone/
When a Boston woman travels to Philadelphia, she’s excited to explore the city while her husband attends a work conference. After disappearing without a trace, her remains are later inexplicably found in distant North Carolina woods, with evidence of foul play—leaving investigators with a profoundly puzzling mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/06/06/unsolved-homicide-judy-smith/
When an Atlanta woman goes for a late-night walk in a popular park, she’s killed in one of the most shockingly-violent assaults the city has ever seen. Investigators work to identify a killer whose actions reveal a truly twisted psyche in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/05/23/unsolved-homicide-katie-janness/
When a Colorado man advertises for a new roommate, he unwittingly attracts the attention of a profoundly sadistic murderer. Investigators attempt to identify the most difficult kind of killer to catch in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/05/09/unsolved-homicide-oakey-al-kite-jr/
When a well-known mycologist disappears while on a routine mushroom foraging trip, a search and rescue mission is launched in the Washington woodlands. After it becomes apparent that she’s nowhere to be found, investigators consider the possibility of foul play in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/04/25/unsolved-disappearance-dr-hildegard-hendrickson/
When a Georgia woman attends a casual girls’ night in with other moms from her son’s football team, the last thing her family expects is for her to never come home. The party host and other guests say she must have fallen to her death while they all slept, but the physical evidence contradicts their story in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/04/11/unsolved-suspicious-death-tamla-horsford/
When a North Carolina woman asks a friend for a ride to the hospital, she expects to be home in time for an appointment the next morning. Instead, she disappears and an intense investigation uncovers an array of strange possibilities—but no concrete answers—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/03/27/unsolved-disappearance-jamie-fraley/
When a kindergartener is abducted while waiting for the school bus, hundreds of searchers scour small-town North Carolina and discover that their worst fears have come true. The murder of a beloved child haunts a community and remains an ongoing investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Also included:
Tonee Turner went missing on December 30th, 2019. She was a young artist living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/03/14/unsolved-homicide-brittany-locklear/
When a Dallas man doesn’t make it home from an early-morning gym session in time to start the work day, his family immediately launches a search. A missing persons case takes a tragic turn for the worst—and the mysterious—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: http://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/02/26/unsolved-homicide-alan-white/
When a young mother is murdered in her Michigan home, the brutality of the crime is unprecedented in her small community. An enduring mystery remains unsolved despite a wealth of evidence in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
MAY 2023 UPDATE: On April 30, 2023, investigators arrested 53-year-old Robert Odell Waters of Beaufort, South Carolina in relation to the brutal 1988 murder of young mother Cathy Swartz. Waters was charged with Open Murder, and taken into custody. A week later, on May 6th, 2023, he was found deceased in his jail cell. For information on the investigation and how Waters was identified as a suspect, see our update episode which aired on May 4th, 2023.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/02/14/unsolved-homicide-cathy-swartz/
When a Florida toddler disappears from his bed and into the summer night, the investigation that follows is as controversial as it is urgent. An open window, a media firestorm and a series of tragedies complicate the search for a missing child in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/30/unsolved-disappearance-trenton-duckett/
When a Boston woman is found dead in the trunk of her own car, it’s initially assumed she was the victim of a random crime. However, the discovery of a diary allows her to speak from beyond the grave and shed light on her own brutal murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/17/unsolved-homicide-su-taraskiewicz/
When a man is found stabbed to death inside his San Francisco apartment, the evidence located at the scene of the crime seems to contradict itself. A controversial, international investigation unfolds in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/03/unsolved-homicide-hugues-de-la-plaza/
When three women are killed with a knife inside a small town Montana beauty salon, investigators are nearly as stunned as the citizens they serve. A truly unusual crime remains unsolved twenty years later in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/12/20/unsolved-triple-homicide-women-of-florence/
When a devoted mother disappears from her Texas home on Christmas day, investigators immediately suspect foul play. A bloody trail of evidence points to an obvious suspect and offers a surprising twist in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/12/06/unsolved-homicide-patty-vaughan/
When an experienced Colorado outdoorswoman fails to return from a hike, her vehicle is found abandoned along a scenic route with her personal belongings left inside. Even after the discovery of her partial remains, investigators are left with more questions than answers in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/11/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-amy-ahonen/
CORRECTION: During this episode, we stated that Amy herself called police to report car trouble and request assistance. We now know that this is incorrect. Police noticed Amy's vehicle sitting along the roadside while performing routine duties during daylight, and then again that night. We apologize for the innacuracy.
When a California man reunites with a long-lost love after a lifetime of separation, they decide to finally marry. Immediately afterward, he disappears, and suspicion surrounds those who may have been preying upon his multimillion-dollar estate in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/11/08/unsolved-disappearance-robert-harrod/
When a dedicated firefighter-medic leaves her shift and disappears in the dead of night, the search for her begins immediately. Evidence surfaces from the coastal Florida waters to tell a tragic story in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/10/12/unsolved-disappearance-brandy-hall/
When a federal prosecuting attorney working in Baltimore is found dead hours away in the heart of idyllic Amish Country, questions abound. Local police and the FBI disagree over whether his death is a homicide or a supremely strange suicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/27/unsolved-suspicious-death-jonathan-luna/
When a third generation Oregon fruit-grower is murdered on the grounds of his own orchard, investigators struggle to determine who could have wanted the well-liked man dead. An investigation full of surprising twists unfolds in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/16/unsolvedhomicide-eric-tamiyasu/
***This episode also contains a BREAKING UPDATE regarding a case covered in a previous episode, Unsolved Homicide: Faith Hedgepeth.***
See photos and our information sources on the breaking update in Faith Hedgepeth's case here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/18/breaking-update-in-faith-hedgepeths-case-man-arrested-on-charge-of-1st-degree-murder/
When a terminally ill Virginia mother relinquishes custody of her child to a supposed good Samaritan, she has no way of knowing she’s being deceived. A young girl goes missing while in the care of a woman who exploited vulnerable children in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/03/unsolved-disappearance-brittany-williams/
When a woman is murdered in broad daylight in downtown Cleveland, her killer is caught on camera. Still, finding answers proves difficult as bizarre details emerge in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/23/unsolved-homicide-aliza-sherman/
When a South Carolina woman disappears while her family is out on an errand, a note left behind offers little explanation. A vast array of possibilities surrounds a truly mysterious disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/05/unsolved-disappearance-tammy-kingery/
When a doctor takes a break from practicing medicine to get away from it all in rural Texas, the last thing his family expects is for the retreat to turn deadly. A small town death investigation encounters big problems in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
MAY 19, 2023 UPDATE: Rains County, Texas has a new justice of the peace, and he has updated Dr Chronis’ cause of death to “asphyxiation at the hands of another under suspicious circumstances”. Because of this, the Texas Rangers are now able to lend their legendary expertise to the investigation of Dr Chronis’ homicide. Hopefully, Dr Chronis’ case will soon be solved, and his killer(s) held responsible for their actions.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/07/24/unsolved-homicide-dr-george-chronis/
When a Pennsylvania woman becomes convinced her missing friend was murdered, she’s determined to figure out who killed her. After she goes missing herself, investigators are left to explore whether the cases are connected in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/07/19/unsolved-disappearance-phylicia-thomas/
When a Pennsylvania woman disappears without a trace, the only thing that seems certain is the likelihood of foul play. A contentious divorce, personal vulnerabilities, four mysterious men and other factors are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/26/unsolved-disappearance-jennifer-cahill-shadle/
When a young Colorado woman disappears shortly after finding out she’s pregnant, investigators quickly zero in on a suspect. A case full of unbelievable twists and turns results in a rare no-body homicide conviction in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/21/no-body-homicide-conviction-kelsie-schelling/
When a Colorado highschooler stumbles across a crime in progress, it costs her her life. Investigators search the Rocky Mountain foothills for answers in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/07/unsolved-homicide-maggie-long/
When a young Missouri woman is abducted from a cemetery and murdered, her violent death haunts her rural community. The Ozark Mountains overshadow a heartbreaking mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
2/21/2024 UPDATE: 35 year's after Kelle's death, three men have been charged in relation to her killing. An update episode on Kelle's case is forthcoming.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/05/18/unsolved-homicide-kelle-ann-workman/
When an experienced traveler disappears from one of the busiest airports in the country, her family is left desperate for answers. A tropical getaway takes a nightmarish turn in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/30/unsolved-disappearance-paula-del-mundo/
When a young mother discovers a shocking secret about her fiancé weeks before their wedding, her life is turned upside down. Her death soon follows, and experts struggle to determine whether it’s a homicide or an unlikely suicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/16/unsolved-suspicious-death-autumn-lee-stone/
When a Tennessee outdoorsman disappears in a remote area on the outskirts of a national park, he leaves behind a loving family and a thriving business. Extensive search efforts fail to solve a mystery that unfolds in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/01/unsolved-disappearance-michael-hearon/
When an entire family is murdered in the dead of night, the investigation is complicated by a law enforcement agency teeming with secrets. Small town Virginia meets major crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/19/unsolved-triple-homicide-the-short-family/
When a young New York woman trades her small town for the glittering lights of Las Vegas, her short life is torn away by a predator. The mystery surrounding her death spans the country, crossing paths with a possible serial killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/15/unsolved-homicide-lindsay-harris/
When a young girl vanishes into a dark and stormy night, investigators are baffled by her disappearance. One of the most mysterious unsolved cases in North Carolina history is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/18/unsolved-disappearance-asha-degree/
When a Maryland teen is abducted and murdered on her way home from school, the tragedy leaves a lasting impression on her community. Cold case investigators persevere decades later, striving to identify a killer they believe is still in the area in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/07/unsolved-homicide-lori-zimmerman/
When a North Carolina nurse is found dead after being threatened by a stalker, investigators quickly write her death off as an accident. Questions abound in this episode of Last Seen Alive, such as: how does a body “accidentally” wind up in a barrel underwater?
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/25/899/
When an Arkansas honors student and class valedictorian disappears just weeks shy of high school graduation, an explanation eludes investigators. Years later, hidden evidence is uncovered inside the walls at her after-school job, giving the case new life in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/07/unsolved-disappearance-cleashindra-hall/
When an Ohio medical student disappears into thin air during a night out, a massive investigation fails to uncover any trace of him. One of the Midwest’s most baffling mysteries is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/01/unsolved-disappearance-brian-shaffer/
When a group of paratroopers hits the beach for a laid-back holiday weekend, one of their own goes missing. Tragic evidence washes ashore and ignites one of 2020’s most devastating missing / murdered American soldier investigations in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/12/10/unsolved-homicide-enrique-roman-martinez/
UPDATED EPISODE: When a medical student and military reserve officer disappears during a run through a Philadelphia park, foul play is immediately suspected. The discovery of her body incriminates a deadly serial offender who is finally identified and charged in this special, updated episode of Last Seen Alive.
DECEMBER 2023 UPDATE: On December 20th, 2023, Philadelphia Police charged Elias Diaz, 46, with Rebecca's murder. We have replaced our original episode on her unsolved homicide with an updated episode incorporating the latest available information, as of December 2023.
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If you have any information that could lead to additional charges against Diaz, please call 215-686-8477 to report what you know to Philadelphia Police.
When a young Marine Corps veteran has an unwelcome spotlight cast upon his life by Hollywood, murder soon follows. An execution-style killing in the Massachusetts woods cuts a young life short and baffles investigators in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/11/12/unsolved-homicide-david-cox/
When a Louisiana woman’s worst fears come true, investigators are left to sift through the ashes of the home she shared with her fire chief husband. Arson and betrayal complicate the search for truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/11/02/unsolved-homicide-nanette-krentel/
When a young family ventures into a remote Washington forest in search of the perfect Christmas tree, a dark mystery unfolds. Parents go missing, a child is found wandering alone in another town and all of Washington state wonders whether a serial predator may be waiting in the woods in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/10/15/unsolved-homicide-diana-robertson/
When a Penn State University senior disappears without a trace on Halloween night, only one thing is clear: she didn’t vanish voluntarily. A heartbreaking mystery evolves into tales of real-life monsters in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/10/05/unsolved-disappearance-cindy-hyun-jong-song/
When a small town Texas teen goes missing, an entire community turns out to search the high prairie by land and air. A mysterious death, a contentious debate and shocking accounts of corruption are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-tom-brown/
When a 19 year old Hawaiian woman leaves a dinner party on a torrentially rainy night, the journey turns deadly—and not because of the weather. Fear grips the Island of Oahu as police search for a killer within their own ranks in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/07/unsolved-homicide-lisa-au/
When an accomplished long distance runner hits the trails in the central Wyoming mountains and never returns, investigators are tasked with answering the question: what—or who—did this Olympic hopeful fail to outrun? Strange journals, a serial killer with a history of terrible crimes against women and other theories are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/08/28/unsolved-disappearance-amy-wroe-bechtel/
When a college junior and aspiring pediatrician is beaten to death in her own bed, the bright future of a beloved young woman and active member of the Haliwa-Saponi tribal community is instantly destroyed. A bitter note, a fight captured on voicemail during an accidental pocket-dial and past police reports of violence weave a story of jealousy, cruelty and lingering mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
SEPTEMBER 18th, 2021 UPDATE: Miguel Enrique Silguero-Olivares, 28, of Durham, NC has been charged with 1st Degree Murder in relation to the death of Faith Hedgepeth.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/08/16/unsolved-homicide-faith-hedgepeth/
When a young couple sets off for a weekend away, disappointment awaits at their destination, where a mortician’s convention has the hotel fully booked. A last-minute vacancy proves to be more deadly than lucky, resulting in a double ax murder with an incredible array of possible suspects in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/31/unsolved-homicide-rose-burkert-roger-atkinson/
When a brutally murdered John Doe turns out to be a Catholic priest leading a double life, blame falls upon a young man who was in a different state at the time of the murder. A wrongful conviction, mysterious pattern of priestly killings and an anonymous suicide at the confessional paint a twisted picture in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/14/unsolved-homicide-father-ryan-patrick/
When an elderly World War II veteran and his loyal dog embark on a cross-country road trip, all goes smoothly until they reach The Big Lonely: a remote stretch of highway in the northern Nevada desert suspected to be a hunting ground for serial killers. The unexplained disappearance of man and dog launch an enormous search that yields nothing but mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/05/unsolved-disappearance-patrick-carnes/
When a young soldier leaves the Army to work as a physics lab security specialist with a top-secret clearance, civilian life turns out to be more dangerous than anything she faced in uniform. After a series of strange events culminates in her being brutally gunned down, the mystery of her death spawns theories of conspiracy and serial killing that we explore in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/19/unsolved-homicide-kanika-powell/
When the friendliest resident of San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood suddenly disappears, the entire neighborhood is suspicious. His neighbors’ worst fears are confirmed when a privately-hired crime scene clean-up crew arrives at his home, prompting police to respond and discover something gruesome concealed inside an aquarium in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/06/unsolved-homicide-brian-egg/
When a geologist and a wilderness guide went camping in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the last thing anyone expected was for the experienced outdoorswomen to fail to return. Their brutal double-homicide rocked Shenandoah National Park and sparked a decades-long FBI investigation that has finally concluded. Julie and Lollie’s killer is finally named in this breaking case update episode of Last Seen Alive.
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When an Alaskan fishing vessel is found abandoned and aflame the morning after a storm, it quickly becomes apparent that its crew encountered something much darker than the wrath of the sea. Investigators sift through ash in search of fragments of the murdered crew, uncovering pieces of Alaska’s worst unsolved mass murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/05/12/unsolved-mass-murder-the-crew-of-the-investor/
When a wealthy Lowcountry power-couple confronts their financial manager over missing funds, they immediately vanish from their Hilton Head Island retreat. Unanswered questions haunt a tale of deadly greed in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about what happened to Elizabeth and John or where they may be now, please call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at 843-524-2777, or—if you prefer to remain anonymous—the South Carolina Crime Stoppers at 1-888-274-6372.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/04/27/unsolved-disappearance-elizabeth-and-john-calvert/
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When a seven year-old girl is abducted from her suburban Chicago home and murdered, investigators initially suspect those closest to her. A tumultuous search for her killer takes a series of shocking turns in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Jaclyn’s abduction and murder, call Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/04/13/unsolved-homicide-jaclyn-dowaliby/
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When a young legal secretary disappears after being haunted by recurring dreams of abduction and murder, her unsolved case becomes—and still is—one of the most mysterious in the state of Ohio. An array of compelling possibilities are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Cynthia Anderson, please contact the Toledo Crime Stoppers at (419) 255-1111. You may remain anonymous. And if you prefer to submit your tip online rather than over the phone, you can do so via the Toledo Police Department’s website, toledopolice.com.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/30/unsolved-disappearance-cynthia-anderson/
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When a young Texan woman fails to return home after a late night of waiting tables, her car is found—abandoned and blood-stained—in the heart of the notorious Texas Killing Fields. An unexpected lead results in the untangling of a twisted story in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything that may help investigators locate Shelley, please call the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office at 409-766-2300.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/16/unsolved-disappearance-shelley-sikes/
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When a Brooklyn teen disappears without a trace, a nightmarish discovery in a subway tunnel turns a missing person report into a homicide investigation. Investigators discover and accuse an alleged serial killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about Rashawn Brazell’s death, or any other potential victims of Govan’s, please call the NYPD Crime Stoppers’ tipline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Or, if you prefer, you can submit a tip online at www.crimestoppers.nypdonline.org Either way, your tip can remain anonymous.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/02/unsolved-homicide-rashawn-brazell/
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When a scuba enthusiast embarks on a notoriously dangerous cave dive alone and fails to return, it’s initially assumed that “the vortex” has claimed another victim. However, lack of a body and suspicious circumstances force authorities to consider other possibilities, including foul play, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Ben McDaniel, please call the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at 850-547-3681.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/17/unsolved-disappearance-ben-mcdaniel/
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When a Texas woman returns to her small hometown to start over, she vanishes and is found dead in the Red River. Evidence suggests she died at the hands of someone she knew well, but her case remains unsolved in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Jennifer’s death, please contact Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-252-8477. Crime Stoppers will make sure that your tip remains anonymous, and at the time of this recording, they’re offering a $3,000 cash reward. And on top of that, there’s a separate $50,000 reward being offered—you can learn more about that at redrabbitjustice.com.
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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/01/27/unsolved-homicide-sarah-long/
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When a single mother and her two-and-a-half year old daughter go missing from California’s Bay Area in a simultaneous mother-daughter homicide / disappearance, one family seems to be at the center of it all. From a self-declared street preacher to a babysitter with a murderous past, we’ll explore who may’ve played a role in this unsolved crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/01/21/unsolved-mother-daughter-homicide-disappearance-nikki-arianna-fitts/
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When an 18 year old disappears under suspicious circumstances in Asheville, North Carolina, investigators are left to navigate a minefield of unbelievable stories and even more unbelievable people. An unsolved disappearance tangles with a would-be love triangle and the murder of a celebrity chef in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Zebb’s disappearance, or the location of his remains, please call the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 250-4503.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/01/06/unsolved-dissapearance-zebb-quinn/
When one of the brightest students at a prestigious Ivy League university is fatally stabbed in plain sight, police scramble to determine who’s responsible. In a campus full of brilliant minds, one outsmarts all the rest, literally getting away with murder on this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you have any information about the murder of Suzanne Jovin, please contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6316.
See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2019/12/23/unresolved-homicide-suzanne-jovin/
When a teen vanishes from a safe neighborhood in California's Bay Area on her way to the school bus stop, a brutal crime of opportunity and controversial DNA evidence law lead to a rare no-body homicide conviction in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
If you know anything about Sierra’s location, please call the Santa Clara County Sheriff Office’s tipline at 1-408-808-4431 or submit an anonymous tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
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En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.