Last Seen Alive

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