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Last Seen Alive
by Studio 222
Last Seen Alive is a podcast focused on little-known, unsolved homicide and missing persons cases, all potentially just one tip away from an investigative breakthrough. We're on a mission to give these cases the public attention and thoughtful storytelling they deserve, so join us as we explore the compelling unsolved cases you've never heard of every week.Researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens. Co-hosted by Scott Owens.Last Seen Alive is an original Studio 222 production.
Episodes
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Jessica Easterly
When a woman vanishes from her New Orleans home, her best friend immediately raises the alarm with police. Ultimately, her remains are found just a couple blocks from her house, and her case goes cold despite an abundance of suspicion in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about...
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Unsolved Homicide: Lee Vanluvender
When a Pennsylvania outdoorsman sets out to hunt on a winter morning, he’s ambushed by a killer, and dies in a gunfight. Investigators and heartbroken family members search for the answers behind the murder of a young father in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Hattie Brown
When an accomplished woman moves back to smalltown Virginia to care for an aging parent after retiring from the military, she’s excited to spend time with her large family. Her sudden disappearance leaves her family heartbroken as investigators search for evidence against a suspected killer in…
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Introducing Our New Podcast: Paradventurous
Introducing a new podcast from Leah and Scott (hosts of Last Seen Alive)! Paranormal explorers Scott and Leah Owens are visiting mysterious places, and documenting even more mysterious stories. Join them as they explore the unexplained at haunted houses, historical sites, legendary wildernesses…
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Unsolved Disappearance: Paul Sanders-Brewer
When an Arizona teen vanishes without explanation, the only clue to his fate seems to be his vehicle, which is taken on a high-speed police chase by a mystery driver soon after his disappearance. The question of what happened to a teen with a bright future ahead remains unanswered in this episode...
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Unsolved Homicide: Emily Courchesne
When a woman house-sits for family at their peaceful Bay Area fruit farm, an unknown assailant creeps into the farmhouse at night and takes her life. Investigators work to determine who was responsible for a senseless and unlikely murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Kevin McClam
When an eight-grader goes missing from the military base where he resides with his family in South Carolina, authorities initially assume that no foul play was involved, and his case goes cold. Years later, a local news station airs a segment on his cold case, resulting in the unearthing of new...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Danielle Sleeper
When a mom of three vanishes from small-town Texas immediately after a fight with her husband, he gives an unlikely explanation for her disappearance. A case goes cold despite an abundance of suspicion in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the disappearance of…
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Unsolved Homicides: “Mushroom Wars” Victims
When unprecedented international demand for gourmet wild mushrooms drives up prices, a mycological gold rush strikes the remote Oregon forests where choice varieties are foraged. Decades later, investigators are still trying to solve the murders of two men who were killed and robbed of their...
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Unsolved Homicide: Lindsey Baum
When a girl is abducted from a small town in western Washington, it takes years for her remains to finally be found in a remote woodland hours away. Investigators continue the long hunt for a monster who cut a child’s life short in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the...
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Lisa Todd
When the remains of a young woman and her unborn child are found hidden on the grounds of an abandoned distillery, it takes decades for her to finally be identified as a girl missing from nearby Philadelphia. Investigators attempt to finally solve a suspected homicide in this episode of Last Seen...
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Unsolved Homicide: Debra Terrell-Mackey
When a Texas woman leaves a celebratory family gathering, she disappears into the night. After decades of her family insisting she wouldn’t have left voluntarily, a long-dead Jane Doe is identified as the missing woman, and investigators attempt to finally solve her murder in this episode of Last...
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Unsolved Homicide: Amberly Mendoza
When a young Yuma, Arizona girl is killed inside her own home, its determined that her attacker entered through her bedroom window. Investigators seek to identify a cruel predator who likely stalked the girl before acting in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Brittany Williams (Revisited Case)
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. If you know anything...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Kelly Wilson
When a small-town Texas teenager vanishes from the parking lot outside her after-school job, she’s never seen again. An investigation into compelling potential suspects is derailed when an attorney from out-of-town arrives determined to prove the existence—and outrageous crimes—of an alleged...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Tammy Kingery (Revisited Case)
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 surround a truly mysterious disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Tammy Kingery,...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Renee Yeargain
When a woman disappears from her Wyoming home just days before her wedding, she leaves behind four young children, and a fiancé who insists she left of her own free will. Investigators attempt to finally solve a once-overlooked case in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about…
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Unsolved Homicide: Dr George Chronis (Revisited Case)
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. If you have any information about the…
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Unsolved Double-Disappearance: Amber Aiaz and Melissa Fu
When a mother and daughter vanish from their California home, the evidence left behind clearly indicates foul play. The third member of their household offers a wild explanation for the double-disappearance, and investigators decide that it may just be true in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If...
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SOLVED Disappearance: Gretchen Fleming
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, while simultaneously searching for the victim’s remains. In 2026, they arrest…
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Unsolved Disappearance: Christopher Bird
When a Massachusetts schoolteacher fails to return home from a weekend camping trip with a friend, his wife reports him missing. Investigators discover that the friend in question—the principal of a private religious school—is hiding a shocking past in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Phylicia Thomas (Revisited Case)
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. If you know anything about Phylicia’s...
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Unsolved Homicide: Thelma Mooney
When an elderly Ohio woman is brutally killed by an intruder in her own home, the crime shocks her family and community alike. Investigators attempt to solve a crime unlike any other their small town has ever seen in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the murder of...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Jennifer Cahill-Shadle (Revisited Case)
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 deepen a complex mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about…
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Unsolved Homicide: Kyle Brandon Billings
When an easygoing Virginia teen is found murdered just hours after turning 18, his death sends shockwaves through his rural community. Investigators appeal to the public for information that may finally allow them to solve a puzzling cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know...
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No-Body Homicide Conviction: Kelsie Schelling (Revisited Case)
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. If you know anything about the location of...
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Unsolved Homicide: Diane Minor
When a long-unnamed Nashville Jane Doe is identified as a country music singer, the mystery of her death is compounded by the mystery of why her disappearance was never reported. Investigators attempt to solve the murder of an artist who lived a quiet life for years before her brutal murder in…
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Unsolved Homicide: Maggie Long (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Karen Grajeda + Unsolved Homicide: Esther "Lizette" Galaz
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…
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Unsolved Disappearance: Paula Del Mundo (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Homicide: Emily Pike
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...
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Autumn Stone (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Melissa Montoya
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Mike Hearon (Revisited Case)
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…
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Unsolved Homicide: Chanda Fehler
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...
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Unsolved Triple-Homicide: The Short Family (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Double-Homicide: Nicholas Kunselman and Stephanie Hart-Grizelle
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Leichia Reilly
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...
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Unsolved Homicide: Lindsay Harris (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Nicole Baldwin
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Asha Degree (Major Investigative Updates)
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...
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Unsolved Homicide: Olivia Matthews
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...
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Unsolved Homicide: Lori Zimmerman (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Homicide: Mikiko Kasahara
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…
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Donna Haynes
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...
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Debbie Wolfe (Revisited Case)
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…
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Unsolved Homicide: Louise Chaput
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,...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Cleashindra Hall (Revisited Case)
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...
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Unsolved Homicides: Marion Marshall and Marion Newman
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...
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Unsolved Disappearance: Brian Shaffer (Revisited Case)
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Last Seen Alive is a podcast focused on little-known, unsolved homicide and missing persons cases, all potentially just one tip away from an investigative breakthrough. We're on a mission to give these cases the public attention and thoughtful storytelling they deserve, so join us as we explore the compelling unsolved cases you've never heard of every week.Researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens. Co-hosted by Scott Owens.Last Seen Alive is an original Studio 222 production.
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