Last Seen Alive

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. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/07/unsolved-homicide-maggie-long/

When a young Missouri woman is abducted from a cemetery and murdered, her violent death haunts her rural community. The Ozark Mountains overshadow a heartbreaking mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 2/21/2024 UPDATE: 35 year's after Kelle's death, three men have been charged in relation to her killing. An update episode on Kelle's case is forthcoming. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/05/18/unsolved-homicide-kelle-ann-workman/

When an experienced traveler disappears from one of the busiest airports in the country, her family is left desperate for answers. A tropical getaway takes a nightmarish turn in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 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