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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. If you know anything about the death of Maggie Long, please call the official tip line at 303-239-4243, or e-mail [email protected]. You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Maggie's case, you may be eligible for a $75,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/07/unsolved-homicide-maggie-long/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a 7-year-old girl vanishes while playing outside in a southside Tucson neighborhood, her disappearance is disturbingly similar to the abduction and murder of another child that occurred a year prior. Investigators are haunted by two unsolved cases they believe were likely committed by the same predator in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Karen Grajeda or the murder of Esther "Lisette" Galas, please contact the Tucson Police Department at 520-882-7463. The department welcomes tips given in Spanish as well as English, and you remain anonymous if you wish. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/04/05/unsolved-disappearance-karen-grajeda-unsolved-homicide-esther-lizette-galaz/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Paula Del Mundo, please contact the Dallas Fort Worth Airport Police at 972-973-3553. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/30/unsolved-disappearance-paula-del-mundo/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Arizona girl runs away from a group home for children, a predator ends her life. Investigators attempt to solve the murder of a child who was failed by the system intended to protect her in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Bonus: this episode also contains an interview with guests from a nationwide child advocacy non-profit, CASA/GAL. Learn how you can volunteer your time and energy to prevent abused and neglected children from falling through the cracks of the legal system in this special episode. If you know anything about the murder of Emily Pike, please call the Silent Witness Tipline at 480-948-6377. You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Emily's case, you may be eligible for rewards totaling $200,000. Learn more about CASA/GAL, explore volunteer opportunities nationwide and / or make a donation at: www.nationalcasagal.org Find information about Roanoke, Virginia's CASA program at: www.roact.org/programs/court-appointed-special-advocates Find information about CASA programs in Arizona at: www.azcasavolunteer.org Learn about CASA's commitment to advocating for Native youth in the foster care system at: https://nationalcasagal.org/native-american-heritage-month-and-national-casa-gals-commitment-to-advocating-for-native-children-and-youth/ Learn about the history of CASA/GAL here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayoDh_v8tSM See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/03/22/unsolved-homicide-emily-pike/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 was a homicide or an unlikely suicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything at all about the death of Autumn Lee Stone, contact the Seattle Police Department at (206) 625-5011. We discussed the topic of suicide extensively in this episode. If you're struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know that help is available. In the US, you can dial 988 any time to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7, in English and Spanish. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/16/unsolved-suspicious-death-autumn-lee-stone/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a New Mexico woman goes missing after a celebratory evening spent with friends, investigators quickly turn their focus to the last person she was seen with: the man she'd broken up with just days before. Unexpected events hinder an investigation, leaving a family member to advocate fiercely for justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Melissa Montoya, please contact the Jicarilla Apache Nation Police Department at 575-759-3222. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/03/08/unsolved-disappearance-melissa-montoya/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mike Hearon, contact the Blount County Sheriff's Department 865-273-5001. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/01/unsolved-disappearance-michael-hearon/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Alabama kindergarten teacher is abducted from a college campus in broad daylight, the search for her ends just days later, when her remains are found in a local river. Investigators pursue justice over the course of decades, harnessing cutting-edge forensic science in hopes of finally solving her case in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Chanda Fehler, please call the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office's Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690. If your tip leads to resolution in this case, you may be eligible for a $10,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/02/22/unsolved-homicide-chanda-fehler/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of the Short family, please call the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751, Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463, or the FBI Tip Line at 1-800-225-5324. Or, submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov If your tip leads to resolution in the Short Family's case, you could be eligible for a $60,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/19/unsolved-triple-homicide-the-short-family/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When two teens are found fatally shot inside a sandwich shop just months after surviving the Columbine High School Massacre, the Valentine's Day double-homicide shocks their community. Investigators offer a major reward for information in hopes of solving a cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murders of Nicholas Kunselman and Stephanie Hart-Grizzelle, please call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Or, if you prefer-submit a tip online via the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers' website: https://www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.com/submit-a-tip. Whether you call in your tip or submit it online, you may remain anonymous if you wish. If your tip leads to resolution in this case, you may be eligible for a $100,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/02/13/unsolved-double-homicide-nicholas-kunselman-and-stephanie-hart-grizzell/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a western New York woman vanishes during a night of dancing at a popular nightclub, the focus of the investigation quickly turns to the last person seen with her: a local state trooper. Investigators seek the public's help in solving a case they refuse to give up on in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Leichia Reilly, please call the West Seneca Police Department's anonymous tip line at 716-675-8423. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/02/08/unsolved-disappearance-leichia-reilly/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of Lindsay Harris, please call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-5000. If you'd like to learn more about the movement to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation, please visit https://www.worldwithoutexploitation.org/ See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/15/unsolved-homicide-lindsay-harris/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a Florida woman disappears from her home without warning in 2023, she leaves all of her belongings behind—even her shoes. Investigators uncover other shocking crimes while attempting to solve a presumed no-body homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, please call the Mount Dora police at 352-735-7130, or call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477. By calling the crimeline, you may remain anonymous if you wish. If your tip leads to resolution in Nicole's case, you may be eligible for a $10,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/01/25/unsolved-disappearance-nicole-baldwin/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young girl vanishes into a dark and stormy night, her baffling disappearance becomes one of the most mysterious unsolved cases in North Carolina history. Decades later, major investigative breakthroughs renew hope of the case finally being solved in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the disappearance of Asha Degree, call the FBI at 704- 672-6100 or the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704 484-4822. If your information leads to the discovery of Asha's whereabouts, you may be eligible for the combined $100,000 reward currently being offered. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/18/unsolved-disappearance-asha-degree/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When firefighters respond to a blaze at a suburban Atlanta apartment complex in September of 2025, they find the remains of an accomplished playwright, along with clear signs of foul play. Investigators seek the public's help in identifying a neighborhood prowler believed to have been targeting women—like the victim—who lived alone in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Olivia Matthews, please call the Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or submit at tip via their website: https://atlantapolicefoundation.org/programs/crime-stoppers/ You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Olivia's case, you may be eligible for up to $20,000 in rewards. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/01/11/unsolved-homicide-olivia-matthews/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of Lori Zimmerman, please contact the Maryland State Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 410-653-4211. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/07/unsolved-homicide-lori-zimmerman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a foreign exchange student from Japan enrolls at a small private college in Texas, all goes well until she hosts a modest end-of-semester party in her apartment. Investigators retrieve her remains from a deliberately-set fire and discover the scorched evidence of a brutal crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Mikiko Kasahara, please call the Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-252-8477, or submit a tip via their website: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=650 You may remain anonymous if you wish, and a $3,000 reward is currently being offered for information that leads to resolution in Mikiko's case. If you prefer, you may also contact the Texas Rangers or Seguin Police Department directly, although you won't be eligible to receive the award unless you go through the Texas Crime Stoppers. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/12/28/unsolved-homicide-mikiko-kasahara/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When skeletal remains are discovered in the attic of an abandoned Washington farmhouse, the years-old mystery of a missing woman's whereabouts is finally solved. However, the mystery of how and why she died remains in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Donna Haynes, please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-748-9286. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/12/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-donna-haynes/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a North Carolina woman 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? If you have any information about the death of Debbie Wolfe, please call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at (910) 323-1500. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/25/899/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an adventurous Canadian woman visits New Hampshire's White Mountains for a solo hiking retreat, she's ambushed by a killer. Investigators seek the public's help to solve an apparently random homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Louise Chaput, please contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice's Cold Case Unit at 603-223-3856, e-mail them at [email protected], or fill out their online tip form for Louise's case, https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Louise%20Chaput See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/12/14/unsolved-homicide-louise-chaput/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Arkansas honor 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. If you know anything about the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, please call the Pine Bluff Police Department at 870-541-5300. You can remain anonymous if you'd like. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/07/unsolved-disappearance-cleashindra-hall/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When two remarkably similar Northern Virginia women are murdered just months apart in nearly identical crimes, their neighbors fear that a serial offender is at large. DNA evidence proves them right and investigators strive to identify a serial killer who preys on the elderly in this episode of Last Seen Alive If you have any information on the murders of Marion Marshall or Marion Newman, please contact the Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, and select option 8. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, contact the Fairfax County Crime Solvers—info on how to submit a tip is available on their website, fairfaxcrimesolvers.org. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/11/30/unsolved-homicides-marion-marshall-and-marion-newman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, please contact the Columbus Police at (614) 645-4545 or the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers online at their website: stopcrime.org. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/01/unsolved-disappearance-brian-shaffer/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a 13-year-old girl runs away from a Baltimore area group home, she remains missing for months before her remains are found in a wooded area. Investigators strive to identify the predator who took a vulnerable child's life in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Sarah Forrester—or the death of Darlene Giles—please call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-3943. You can also text the Baltimore County Police Department's Homicide and Missing Persons Unit at 443-862-9426, or email them [email protected]. And if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report your tip to Metro County Crime Stoppers. Check out their website—metrocrimestoppers.com—for information on how to submit a tip. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/11/16/unsolved-homicide-sarah-forrester/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a group of paratroopers hits a North Carolina 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. If you have any information about the murder of Enrique Roman-Martinez, please contact the Army Criminal Investigation Command at 910-396-8777. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/12/10/unsolved-homicide-enrique-roman-martinez/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a Colorado man brings his young daughter to work for a day, they both vanish under highly-suspicious circumstances, along with another employee. Investigators search for answers in a presumed case of triple-homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearances of Paul Skiba, Sarah Skiba and Lorenzo Chivers, please contact the Westminster PD at 303-658-4360. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/11/02/unsolved-triple-disappearance-paul-skiba-sarah-skiba-and-lorenzo-chivers/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a Marine Corps veteran has an unwelcome spotlight cast upon his life by Hollywood, murder follows. An execution-style killing in the Massachusetts woods cuts a young life short and baffles investigators in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murder of David Cox, please contact the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk County District Attorney's office at 617-593-8840. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/11/12/unsolved-homicide-david-cox/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a teen vanishes from her small West Virginia hometown, no trace of her is found until her remains are discovered in a backwoods stream months later. A present-day lead results in the reopening of a heartbreaking cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murder of Theresa Woods, please contact the West Virginia Crime Stoppers at 304-255-7867. You can remain anonymous if you'd like. Or, if you'd prefer, share what you know directly with the West Virginia State Police via their main information number at 304-746-2100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/10/19/unsolved-homicide-theresa-woods/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of Nanette Krentel, please contact Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111. At the time of this recording, there's a $2,500 reward available for information leading to resolution in this case. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/11/02/unsolved-homicide-nanette-krentel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a small-town Oregon teen vanishes on her way to her after-school job, thorough searches prove fruitless, and investigators suspect foul play. Multiple potential suspects arise in a heartbreaking search for the truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Joanie Hall, please call the Clatsop County Sheriff's Office at (503) 325-2061, or e-mail them at [email protected]. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/10/05/unsolved-disappearance-joanie-hall/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the deaths of Diana Robertson and Michael Riemer, please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-748-9286. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/10/15/unsolved-homicide-diana-robertson/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an elderly Iowa man is found deceased in the ashes of a suspicious housefire, investigators determine not only that he was murdered, but that his wife is nowhere to be found. Investigators attempt to piece together who may've been responsible for the murder of one unlikely victim and the disappearance of another in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Bill Wood or the disappearance of Kay Wood, please contact the Iowa Attorney General's Office at 1-800-242-5100, or via email at [email protected]. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/09/21/unsolved-homicide-disappearance-bill-and-kay-wood/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 leads to a tale of real-life monsters in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about what happened to Cindy Song, please contact the Ferguson Township Police Department at: 814-237-1172. If you know anything about the death of Tom Brown, please call the Texas Attorney General's Office at 512-463-2100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/10/05/unsolved-disappearance-cindy-hyun-jong-song/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young Big Bear Lake, California boy disappears from a playground near his home, authorities launch the most extensive missing person search the area has ever seen. Finding no trace of the child, investigators attempt to solve his presumed abduction in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Jack Philips, please contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department at 909-387-8313. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/09/07/unsolved-disappearance-jack-phillips/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the death of Tom Brown, please call the Texas Attorney General's Office at 512-463-2100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-tom-brown/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a toddler vanishes from the parking lot of a popular Tennessee mall, she's the third child to disappear from the area within just weeks. Fearing that she was abducted, local police launch an investigation that takes years' worth of twists and turns in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Lucy Meadows, please contact the Goodlettsville Police Department at 615-851-2236 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/08/24/unsolved-disappearance-lucy-meadows/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young 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. If you know anything about what happened to Lisa Au, please call the Honolulu Police Department at 808-529-3111 and share what you know. Or, if you prefer, you can visit their website—honolulupd.org—and fill out the e-mail contact form available there. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/07/unsolved-homicide-lisa-au/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a man vanishes from small-town Virginia without a trace, investigators face the most perplexing case of their careers. The enduring mystery of the whereabouts of a loving son and father is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Israel Smith, please call the Wytheville Police Department at 276-223-3300. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/08/10/unsolved-disappearance-israel-smith/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about Amy Wroe Bechtel's disappearance, please contact the Fremont County Sheriff's Office at 307-332-5611. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/08/28/unsolved-disappearance-amy-wroe-bechtel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When two brothers retreat into the woods of Appalachian Tennessee to forage for ginseng in 2021, they vanish without a trace. Their unexplained absence haunts their family and community in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the double-disappearance of Scott and Tracy Hawkins, please contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at: 423-562-7446. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, call 423-566-3784. Be safe while hiking! Know how to identify illegal cannabis grow sites (a guide from the US Forest Service): https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/natural-resources/water-air-soil/illegal-cannabis-grow-sites See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/07/28/unsolved-double-disappearance-scott-and-tracy-hawkins/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young couple sets off for a weekend away, disappointment awaits at their destination, where a morticians' 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. If you know anything about the murders of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison—or the other murders mentioned in this case—please contact the Iowa County Sheriff's Office at 319-642-7307. And if you know of any similar crimes that we didn't mention in this episode, please let the FBI know—they're actively seeking that information. You can contact them at (800) 634-4097 or via e-mail at: [email protected]. Or, you can simply relay the information to the Iowa County Sheriff's Office directly. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/31/unsolved-homicide-rose-burkert-roger-atkinson/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Iowa woman ventures out to spend a summer afternoon unwinding on the banks of a South Dakotan river, she's ambushed by an opportunistic predator. Investigators believe they're facing the rarest type of murder—a true stranger killing—in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything at all about the death of Alicia Hummel, please contact the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 605-677-7100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/07/14/unsolved-homicide-alicia-hummel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the disappearance of Patrick Carnes or Judith Casida, please let investigators know. You can call the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at 775.623.6429. Or, if you'd like to remain anonymous, contact Secret Witness of Northern Nevada. They can be reached via phone at 775-322-4900, or via their website: secretwitness.com See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/05/unsolved-disappearance-patrick-carnes/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Arizona woman fails to return home from her late-night shift at the hospital where she works, her family and friends launch a search and locate her battered body. Her accused killer raises one of the most outrageous defenses ever entertained in criminal court in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Sarah Saganitso, please contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414. And if you're interested in hearing about Sarah's case in the words of her own family members, with input from Navajo cultural experts—which we highly recommend—we have a documentary episode recommendation for you. There's a limited series called Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, and Episode 6 is dedicated to Sarah's case. Don't let the show's title fool you—it doesn't try to argue that Sarah was killed by a shapeshifter, and it's well done. You can find it on Hulu and Disney Plus. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/30/unsolved-homicide-sarah-saganitso/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about either one of these murders, call the Prince George's County Police Department at 301-352-1200. Or, if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, call the PG County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or go to pgcrimesolvers.com to submit your tip. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/19/unsolved-homicide-kanika-powell/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a Baton Rouge woman is abducted from a parking lot, an active serial killer is a major suspect. The mystery surrounding her disappearance persists even after the serial predator is identified and captured in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the disappearance of Dr Mari Ann Fowler, please call the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at 225-343-9234. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/16/unsolved-disappearance-dr-mari-ann-fowler/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 investigators to discover something horrific inside a hidden room in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Brian Egg, please call the San Francisco PD's anonymous tip line at 415-575-4444. If you prefer to text rather than call, you can send a text to TIP411—just make sure you begin your message with "SFPD" so that the right department gets your message. Investigators are especially eager to hear from any business owners or employees who may have been contacted by someone claiming to be Brian Egg, or who may have done business with someone alleging to be him. So if that's you, please get in touch. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/06/unsolved-homicide-brian-egg/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When the body of a young woman is discovered by a farmer in an Illinois cornfield, it takes decades for her to be identified. The investigation continues into the present as investigators seek out the person—likely a serial killer—responsible for her death in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the murder of Eulalia Chavez (aka "Lia" or "Lolly" Chavez), please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office at (618)825-5309. Or, if you prefer e-mail, e-mail Investigator Ben Vise at [email protected] See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/02/unsolved-homicide-lia-eulalia-chavez/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a woman is murdered in broad daylight in downtown Cleveland, her killer is caught on camera. After a dozen years of searching for answers, her alleged killer is finally charged. One of the most bizarre motives for murder imaginable is exposed in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you're interested in learning more about—and perhaps even supporting—Aliza's legacy of caring for others, check out The Aliza Sherman Fund at Cleveland Clinic. It's a non-profit effort established by her daughter Jennifer, and all money raised through The Aliza Sherman Fund will directly support the needs of Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers who have experienced violence. You can visit it here: https://give.ccf.org/event/inspiring-change-the-aliza-sherman-fund/e457398 See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/23/unsolved-homicide-aliza-sherman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young Illinois woman finishes a late-night shift at work, she vanishes without a trace just steps from her home. Investigators are certain her disappearance was a result of foul play, but evidence and answers are hard to come by in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the disappearance of Veronica Blumhorst, please call the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 OR submit at tip online at tips.fbi.gov. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/05/19/unsolved-disappearance-veronica-blumhorst/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you have any information to share in regards to this case, you can contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety at 907-269-5511. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/05/12/unsolved-mass-murder-the-crew-of-the-investor/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a Phoenix, Arizona couple is murdered in their own home, responding officers consider it one of the cruelest crimes they've ever investigated. Investigators search for the killer or killers of two beloved grandparents who'd devoted their lives to helping others in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the deaths of Barbara and William Singer, please contact the Phoenix Police directly at 602-262-6151, or—if you wish to remain anonymous—call the Silent Witness tipline at 480-948-6377. If your tip leads to the identification of the Singers' killer or killers, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/05/05/unsolved-double-homicide-barbara-and-wiliam-singer/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/04/27/unsolved-disappearance-elizabeth-and-john-calvert/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/04/21/unsolved-homicide-patricia-jauron/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/04/13/unsolved-homicide-jaclyn-dowaliby/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/04/07/unsolved-homicide-theresa-insana/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/30/unsolved-disappearance-cynthia-anderson/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/03/24/unsolved-homicide-su-ya-kim/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/16/unsolved-disappearance-shelley-sikes/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/03/10/unsolved-disappearance-james-yoblonski/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/03/02/unsolved-homicide-rashawn-brazell/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/02/24/unsolved-double-homicide-heather-and-kira-radcliffe/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/17/unsolved-disappearance-ben-mcdaniel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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]. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/02/10/unsolved-homicide-wilma-nissen/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/03/unsolved-homicide-jennifer-harris/ Support this episode's sponsor and find your focus with Magic Mind. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code at checkout: LSA You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/lsa Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/01/27/unsolved-homicide-sarah-long/ Support this episode's sponsor and find your focus with Magic Mind. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code at checkout: LSA You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/lsa Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/01/13/unsolved-homcide-bobbie-brown/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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]. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2019/12/23/unresolved-homicide-suzanne-jovin/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/30/unsolved-suspicious-death-james-mcclintock/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2019/12/02/episode-1-sierra-lamar/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/16/unsolved-disappearance-melissa-brannen/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. Support the US' largest anti-sexual-violence non-profit in memory of victims like Sandra at: RAINN.ORG See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/10/unresolved-homicide-sandra-birchmore/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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]. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/02/unsolved-double-homicide-melody-and-paul-jones/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/11/18/unsolved-homicides-atlantic-city-serial-killer-victims/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/11/04/unsolved-homicide-maria-caleel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/10/21/unsolved-double-disappearance-bryan-hayes-and-mark-degner/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/10/07/unsolved-homicide-laura-cecere/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/09/23/unsolved-disappearance-alyne-barrick/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/09/09/unsolved-homicide-margaret-carabetta/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/08/26/unsolved-disappearance-louk-phiangdae/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/08/12/unsolved-disappearance-melanie-james/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/06/24/solved-double-homicide-of-julie-williams-and-lollie-winans/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/06/03/unsolved-homicide-karl-lotharius-unsolved-disapperance-of-bryant-palacios-zuniga/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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: · The 1986 murder of Jane Pritchard, a botany student who was killed with a shotgun blast while studying botanical specimens in Delaware's Blackbird State Forest. 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. · The 2006 double-homicide of Mary and Susanna Stodden, a mother / daughter pair who were fatally shot while hiking together on Washington's rugged Pinnacle Lake Trail. If you know anything about the deaths of Mary and Susanna Stodden, please contact the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office at 425-388-3393. · The 2022 disappearance of Niqi Cavanaugh-De Calderon, a professional ballerina and avid forager who vanished during a walk in woods near Oregon's Mt. Hood. 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. · The 2023 murder of Dr Honoree Fleming, an accomplished academic who was fatally shot while hiking her favorite trail in Vermont's picturesque lake region. 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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/05/13/unsolved-cases-of-missing-murdered-hikers/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/03/25/unsolved-disappearance-courtney-holden/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/03/11/unsolved-disappearance-angela-freeman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/03/01/breaking-update-3-men-charged-with-kelle-ann-workmans-murder/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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: The 1979 murder of North Carolina college student Tammy Aldridge, who went for a run while visiting home during a break and was waylaid by a cruel killer. The 1981 disappearance of small-town Pennsylvania teenager Michele Reidenbach, who walked just a block away from her place of work on an errand, and vanished without a trace. The 1990 cold case murder of Jennifer Bailey, who set out for a jog on a popular Kentucky running trail, only to be fatally attacked by a man who has remained unidentified for more than 30 years. The 2011 murder of 23-year-old David Grubbs, who was brutally attacked and killed while walking along an Oregon bike path on his way home from work. 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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/01/15/unsolved-disappearance-paul-fugate/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/01/01/unsolved-double-homicide-neal-and-brendan-abernathy/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/12/27/breaking-update-alleged-killer-charged-with-the-2003-murder-of-rebecca-park/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/12/18/unsolved-disappearance-lisa-irwin/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you're experiencing domestic violence, please give the National Domestic Violence Hotline a call—they're available 24/7 to provide support, and a listening ear. You can reach them at 1-800-799-7233. 12/12/2025 UPDATE: Heather Dibert--Fawn Mountain's abusive former partner--was sentenced to nearly 15-40 years in prison on 12/12/2025. This sentencing was not related to Fawn's case, but rather, to a murder-for-hire scheme targeting another, estranged partner and several members of that partner's family. The judge who presided over the sentencing described Heather Dibert as "one of the most manipulative people I've ever seen in a courtroom." 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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/10/23/resolved-homicide-wrongful-conviction-james-harry-reyos-finally-declared-innocent-real-murder-suspects-identified/ These developments were made possible by The Innocence Project of Texas. Follow the link below to join the fight for innocence: https://innocencetexas.org/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products 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/ You can help solve a cold case like Cathy's! Check out DNAsolves.com, where you can contribute to fund testing for a cold case of your choosing.
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/04/10/unsolved-double-disappearance-lila-buerattan-and-moses-lall/
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/30/unsolved-suspicious-deaths-arnold-archambeau-and-ruby-bruguier/
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/19/breaking-update-amore-wiggins-opelikas-baby-jane-doe-identified-two-charged-in-relation-to-her-murder/
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. See photos from this breaking update and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/12/23/breaking-update-two-men-have-been-arrested-and-charged-with-the-murder-of-chong-moua-yang/
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. Or If you know anything about the disappearance of Opelika's Baby Jane Doeplease call the Opelika Police Department at (334) 745-8665. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/12/19/unsolved-disappearance-andrea-knabel-unsolved-homicide-opelika-jane-doe/ Subscribe to our Patreon for monthly full-length episodes that bring original and insightful true crime content: https://www.patreon.com/lastseenalive
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/12/05/unsolved-quadruple-homicide-the-dardeen-family/ Subscribe to our Patreon for monthly full-length episodes that bring original and insightful true crime content: https://www.patreon.com/lastseenalive
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. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/11/21/unsolved-homicide-susan-lund-unsolved-homicide-chong-moua-yang/
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. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: 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. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: 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. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: 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. After a dozen years of searching for answers, her alleged killer is finally charged. One of the most bizarre motives for murder imaginable is exposed in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you're interested in learning more about—and perhaps even supporting—Aliza's legacy of caring for others, check out The Aliza Sherman Fund at Cleveland Clinic. It's a non-profit effort established by her daughter Jennifer, and all money raised through The Aliza Sherman Fund will directly support the needs of Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers who have experienced violence. You can visit it here: https://give.ccf.org/event/inspiring-change-the-aliza-sherman-fund/e457398 See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/23/unsolved-homicide-aliza-sherman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the death of Maggie Long, please call the official tip line at 303-239-4243, or e-mail [email protected]. You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Maggie's case, you may be eligible for a $75,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/07/unsolved-homicide-maggie-long/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the disappearance or whereabouts of Paula Del Mundo, please contact the Dallas Fort Worth Airport Police at 972-973-3553. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/30/unsolved-disappearance-paula-del-mundo/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 was a homicide or an unlikely suicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything at all about the death of Autumn Lee Stone, contact the Seattle Police Department at (206) 625-5011. We discussed the topic of suicide extensively in this episode. If you're struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know that help is available. In the US, you can dial 988 any time to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7, in English and Spanish. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/16/unsolved-suspicious-death-autumn-lee-stone/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mike Hearon, contact the Blount County Sheriff's Department 865-273-5001. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/01/unsolved-disappearance-michael-hearon/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of the Short family, please call the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751, Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463, or the FBI Tip Line at 1-800-225-5324. Or, submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov If your tip leads to resolution in the Short Family's case, you could be eligible for a $60,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/19/unsolved-triple-homicide-the-short-family/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of Lindsay Harris, please call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-5000. If you'd like to learn more about the movement to end human trafficking and sexual exploitation, please visit https://www.worldwithoutexploitation.org/ See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/15/unsolved-homicide-lindsay-harris/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young girl vanishes into a dark and stormy night, her baffling disappearance becomes one of the most mysterious unsolved cases in North Carolina history. Decades later, major investigative breakthroughs renew hope of the case finally being solved in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the disappearance of Asha Degree, call the FBI at 704- 672-6100 or the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office at 704 484-4822. If your information leads to the discovery of Asha's whereabouts, you may be eligible for the combined $100,000 reward currently being offered. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/18/unsolved-disappearance-asha-degree/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of Lori Zimmerman, please contact the Maryland State Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 410-653-4211. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/07/unsolved-homicide-lori-zimmerman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a North Carolina woman 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? If you have any information about the death of Debbie Wolfe, please call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at (910) 323-1500. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/25/899/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Arkansas honor 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. If you know anything about the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, please call the Pine Bluff Police Department at 870-541-5300. You can remain anonymous if you'd like. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/07/unsolved-disappearance-cleashindra-hall/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, please contact the Columbus Police at (614) 645-4545 or the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers online at their website: stopcrime.org. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/01/unsolved-disappearance-brian-shaffer/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a group of paratroopers hits a North Carolina 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. If you have any information about the murder of Enrique Roman-Martinez, please contact the Army Criminal Investigation Command at 910-396-8777. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/12/10/unsolved-homicide-enrique-roman-martinez/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. See photos and our information sources for this episode here. 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 Marine Corps veteran has an unwelcome spotlight cast upon his life by Hollywood, murder follows. An execution-style killing in the Massachusetts woods cuts a young life short and baffles investigators in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murder of David Cox, please contact the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk County District Attorney's office at 617-593-8840. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/11/12/unsolved-homicide-david-cox/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the murder of Nanette Krentel, please contact Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111. At the time of this recording, there's a $2,500 reward available for information leading to resolution in this case. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/11/02/unsolved-homicide-nanette-krentel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the deaths of Diana Robertson and Michael Riemer, please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-748-9286. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/10/15/unsolved-homicide-diana-robertson/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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 leads to a tale of real-life monsters in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about what happened to Cindy Song, please contact the Ferguson Township Police Department at: 814-237-1172. If you know anything about the death of Tom Brown, please call the Texas Attorney General's Office at 512-463-2100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/10/05/unsolved-disappearance-cindy-hyun-jong-song/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about the death of Tom Brown, please call the Texas Attorney General's Office at 512-463-2100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-tom-brown/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young 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. If you know anything about what happened to Lisa Au, please call the Honolulu Police Department at 808-529-3111 and share what you know. Or, if you prefer, you can visit their website—honolulupd.org—and fill out the e-mail contact form available there. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/07/unsolved-homicide-lisa-au/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
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. If you know anything about Amy Wroe Bechtel's disappearance, please contact the Fremont County Sheriff's Office at 307-332-5611. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/amy-wroe-bechtel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products