Last Seen Alive

When a girl vanishes from California's Bay Area while walking home from school, it quickly becomes apparent that she was likely abducted. Investigators explore a series of potential suspects, each stranger than the last, in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything at all about the disappearance of Ilene Misheloff, please call the Dublin Police Department at 925-833-6670, or the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400. If you'd prefer to submit a tip online, you can do so at tips.fbi.gov. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/04/24/unsolved-disappearance-ilene-misheloff/

When an exotic bird aviary is found mysteriously abandoned in South Florida, investigators launch a search for its devoted owners, who never would've willingly left their animals. Detectives navigate the secretive world of exotic birdkeeping and uncover a host of suspicious characters and circumstances in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything at all about the disappearances of Lila Buerattan and Moses Lall, please call the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at 561-688-3000. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/04/10/unsolved-double-disappearance-lila-buerattan-and-moses-lall/

When a Colorado teen struggles with the effects of a past family tragedy, local authorities demand that he attend a residential treatment facility for troubled youth, where things take a turn for the worse. After a desperate phone call from her son, his mother prepares to intervene—only for him to immediately disappear. A mother seeks answers that have been withheld for more than 30 years in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Robert "Bobby" Pillsen-Rahier, please call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/03/27/unsolved-disappearance-robert-pillsen-rahier/

When the bodies of two teenage girls missing from different states are found in the same remote location, investigators endeavor to identify and apprehend a potential serial killer. Top investigative professionals search for the final puzzle piece in a complicated hunt for the truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the murders of Sarah Boehm and / or Kathy Menendez, please contact the FBI's Pittsburgh field office at (412) 432-4000. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/03/13/unsolved-homicides-sarah-boehm-and-kathryn-menendez/

When a young girl is abducted from her Salt Lake City home in the dead of night and found in a nearby canal the next day, a decades-long search for the worst kind of predator begins. The hunt for a killer spans more than two decades and into the present-day in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information regarding the abduction and murder of Rosie Tapia, please call the Salt Lake City Police at (801) 799-3000. Or, if you prefer to give a tip anonymously, you can text keyword TIPSLCPD to 274637 OR submit your tip anonymously online by visiting tipsubmit.com. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/02/27/unsolved-homicide-rosie-tapia/

When Rhode Island firefighters respond to a report of a blaze at an apartment building, they find themselves in the midst of a horrific crime scene when the smoke clears. Detectives theorize that a kind and adventurous woman's murder was as personal as it was brutal in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murder of Kimberly Morse, please contact the North Providence Police Department at 401-233-1430 OR call their anonymous tip line at 401-719-1449. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/02/13/unsolved-homicide-kimberly-morse/

When three young South Dakotans survive a car crash, two of them walk away from the vehicle and aren't seen again for three months, when their bodies are inexplicably discovered near the site of the crash. Question after question arises as investigators attempt to make sense of one of the most perplexing cases in South Dakota history in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the deaths of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier, please call the Charles Mix County Sheriff's Office at (605)487-7625. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/30/unsolved-suspicious-deaths-arnold-archambeau-and-ruby-bruguier/

On January 19th, 2023, the Opelika Police Department announced breaking updates in the unsolved homicide of Opelika's Baby Jane Doe–a case we covered in our December 19th, 2022 episode (Unsolved Disappearance: Andrea Knabel + Unsolved Homicide: Opelika Jane Doe). If you have information regarding Amore Wiggins, Lamar Vickerstaff or Ruth Vickerstaff, You can reach the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/19/breaking-update-amore-wiggins-opelikas-baby-jane-doe-identified-two-charged-in-relation-to-her-murder/

When a young Indiana mother leaves work on New Year's Eve, she never makes it to the celebration she planned to attend—instead, she disappears along with the final hours of the waning year. Investigators examine a variety of potential suspects—including an ex-boyfriend, an older man living a double-life, and a convicted killer next-door—in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the disappearance of Marina Boelter, please call the Indiana State Police at 317.232.8248 OR the Bloomfield Police Department at 812-384-4411. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/16/unsolved-disappearance-marina-boelter/

When a seasoned crime reporter's home goes up in flames, first responders find her inside the blaze, deceased—but not from the fire. Northern Virginia authorities investigate the murder of a woman who dedicated her career to keeping the public informed on matters of law and justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murder of Sarah Greenhalgh, please contact the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office at (540) 347-3300. If you're experiencing domestic abuse and are ready to talk to someone, you can call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Or, if you prefer, text "START" to 88788 to be connected to an advocate. Or engage with the online chat on their website, thehotline.org. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/01/02/unsolved-homicide-sarah-greenhalgh/

9/26/2023 BREAKING UPDATE: Charges have been dropped against Robert Ordway, who was one of two men charged with Chong Moua Yang's murder, following his attorney's discovery of exculpatory evidence. At this time, the charges against the other suspect, Thomas Olson, still remain. An additional update episode is forthcoming. BREAKING UPDATE: On December 22, 2022, two men were arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and felony firearm possession in relation to the Nov. 16, 2018 murder of Chong Moua Yang. See photos from this breaking update and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/12/23/breaking-update-two-men-have-been-arrested-and-charged-with-the-murder-of-chong-moua-yang/

When a Kentucky woman disappears, the missing persons search group she often volunteered with must look for one of its own. Questions and possibilities abound as the search for a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend continues in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Also included in this episode: a request for information regarding the unsolved homicide of an unidentified young girl currently known as Opelika Jane Doe. Do you recognize this child? If you know anything about the disappearance of Andrea Knabel, please call the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111. Or If you know anything about the disappearance of Opelika's Baby Jane Doeplease call the Opelika Police Department at (334) 745-8665. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/12/19/unsolved-disappearance-andrea-knabel-unsolved-homicide-opelika-jane-doe/ Subscribe to our Patreon for monthly full-length episodes that bring original and insightful true crime content: https://www.patreon.com/lastseenalive

When an Illinois couple and their young children are murdered in an act of profound violence, investigators struggle to find anyone who might've wanted to harm the well-liked family. A decades-long investigation explores multiple possibilities, including the involvement of serial killers, in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murders of Keith, Elaine, Peter and Casey Dardeen, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 618-244-8004. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/12/05/unsolved-quadruple-homicide-the-dardeen-family/ Subscribe to our Patreon for monthly full-length episodes that bring original and insightful true crime content: https://www.patreon.com/lastseenalive

When a Tennessee woman steps out on a Christmas Eve errand, her family is devastated when she never returns. Investigators finally identify a Jane Doe whose case had long gone cold, only for the mystery surrounding her death to deepen in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Also included in this episode: a segment and request for any information regarding the unsolved Michigan homicide of avid hunter and beloved family man Chong Moua Yang. If you have any information on the death of Susan Lund, please call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 618-244-8015. If you or someone you know has information about the death of Chong Moua Yang you can contact the Bath Township Police Department at 517-641-6271 or the FBI Detroit Office at 313-965-2323. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/11/21/unsolved-homicide-susan-lund-unsolved-homicide-chong-moua-yang/

When a young girl goes missing from her small Minnesota town, her community immediately unites in an effort to locate her. Investigators struggle to locate any trace of a beloved child who's seemingly disappeared into thin air in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of LeeAnna Warner, please call the Chisholm Police Department at 218-254-7915. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/11/07/unsolved-disappearance-leeanna-warner/

When a mom of five leaves an unhealthy marriage, she resettles in remote Keddie, California with her children, not knowing that their fresh start will soon come to a tragic end. Evil walks into Cabin #28 and modern-day investigators seek to rectify the mistakes of their predecessors in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murders of Sue Sharp, John Sharp, Tina Sharp and Dana Wingate, please contact the Plumas County Sheriff's Office at 530-283-6375. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/10/24/unsolved-quadruple-homicide-the-sharp-family/

When a Mississippi girl turns thirteen, she's allowed to stay home alone—briefly—for the first time. This simple rite of passage turns nightmarish when her mother returns home to find an empty house and signs of a struggle in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Leigh Occhi, please contact the Tupelo Police Department at 662-841-6491. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/10/10/unsolved-disappearance-leigh-occhi/

When an Arizona woman disappears from her own home without a trace, the circumstances are as suspicious as they are inexplicable. A huge mystery eclipses a small desert town as investigators attempt to locate a lifelong resident in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of June Goodman or Dennis Reed Wasson, please contact the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department at 928-536-7500. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/09/26/unsolved-disappearance-june-goodman/

When a Wyoming cowboy spends a summer weekend visiting family in Nebraska, a disagreement prompts him to take a walk to cool down. He's expected to return quickly, but when a thunderstorm rolls through, he disappears along with it and a search is launched in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Chance Englebert, please call the Gering Police Department at 308-436-5088. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/09/12/unsolved-disappearance-chance-englebert/

When a fitness instructor is murdered in the predawn hours following a dark and stormy Texas night, her body is discovered by her students. Investigators search for a killer caught on camera in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the murder of Missy Bevers, please contact the Midlothian Police Department at (972) 775-3333, OR Ellis County Crime Stoppers at 972-937-7297. By contacting the Ellis County Crime Stoppers, you may remain anonymous if you so choose. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/29/unsolved-homicide-missy-bevers/

When a Pennsylvania man goes missing while working nightshift as a security guard, a relative fortune in platinum disappears along with him. Security footage reveals a masked intruder, and investigators attempt to determine whether the missing man was an accomplice or an unsuspecting victim in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/15/unsolved-disappearance-dale-kerstetter/

When a young Maryland woman disappears after finishing a shift at her after-school job, investigators quickly conclude she was abducted. Their worst fears are realized when her body is discovered the next morning, and the search for her murderer begins in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/01/unsolved-homicide-julie-ferguson/

When a Virginia outdoorsman fails to return from a day of hunting in the woods behind his home, authorities suspect an accident and hope to rescue him quickly. When no trace of him can be found, the investigation that follows explores the possibility of foul play in the Appalachian Mountains in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/07/18/unsolved-disappearance-eric-smith/

When a popular Iowa news anchor fails to arrive at the studio in time for the morning broadcast, all evidence suggests that she was abducted. Police investigate a man who may have wanted to be more than just friends, a potential obsessed stalker and more in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/07/04/unsolved-disappearance-jody-huisentruit/

When a successful young Washington DC attorney stays the night at an old friend's house after a long day at work, he's killed shortly after arrival under extremely strange circumstances. His friends tell a shockingly unlikely story to investigators, who attempt to determine the truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/06/20/unsolved-homicide-robert-wone/

When a Boston woman travels to Philadelphia, she's excited to explore the city while her husband attends a work conference. After disappearing without a trace, her remains are later inexplicably found in distant North Carolina woods, with evidence of foul play—leaving investigators with a profoundly puzzling mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/06/06/unsolved-homicide-judy-smith/

When an Atlanta woman goes for a late-night walk in a popular park, she's killed in one of the most shockingly-violent assaults the city has ever seen. Investigators work to identify a killer whose actions reveal a truly twisted psyche in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/05/23/unsolved-homicide-katie-janness/

When a Colorado man advertises for a new roommate, he unwittingly attracts the attention of a profoundly sadistic murderer. Investigators attempt to identify the most difficult kind of killer to catch in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/05/09/unsolved-homicide-oakey-al-kite-jr/

When a well-known mycologist disappears while on a routine mushroom foraging trip, a search and rescue mission is launched in the Washington woodlands. After it becomes apparent that she's nowhere to be found, investigators consider the possibility of foul play in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/04/25/unsolved-disappearance-dr-hildegard-hendrickson/

When a Georgia woman attends a casual girls' night in with other moms from her son's football team, the last thing her family expects is for her to never come home. The party host and other guests say she must have fallen to her death while they all slept, but the physical evidence contradicts their story in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/04/11/unsolved-suspicious-death-tamla-horsford/

When a North Carolina woman asks a friend for a ride to the hospital, she expects to be home in time for an appointment the next morning. Instead, she disappears and an intense investigation uncovers an array of strange possibilities—but no concrete answers—in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/03/27/unsolved-disappearance-jamie-fraley/

When a kindergartener is abducted while waiting for the school bus, hundreds of searchers scour small-town North Carolina and discover that their worst fears have come true. The murder of a beloved child haunts a community and remains an ongoing investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Also included: Tonee Turner went missing on December 30th, 2019. She was a young artist living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/03/14/unsolved-homicide-brittany-locklear/

When a Dallas man doesn't make it home from an early-morning gym session in time to start the work day, his family immediately launches a search. A missing persons case takes a tragic turn for the worst—and the mysterious—in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: http://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/02/26/unsolved-homicide-alan-white/

When a young mother is murdered in her Michigan home, the brutality of the crime is unprecedented in her small community. An enduring mystery remains unsolved despite a wealth of evidence in this episode of Last Seen Alive. MAY 2023 UPDATE: On April 30, 2023, investigators arrested 53-year-old Robert Odell Waters of Beaufort, South Carolina in relation to the brutal 1988 murder of young mother Cathy Swartz. Waters was charged with Open Murder, and taken into custody. A week later, on May 6th, 2023, he was found deceased in his jail cell. For information on the investigation and how Waters was identified as a suspect, see our update episode which aired on May 4th, 2023. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/02/14/unsolved-homicide-cathy-swartz/

When a Florida toddler disappears from his bed and into the summer night, the investigation that follows is as controversial as it is urgent. An open window, a media firestorm and a series of tragedies complicate the search for a missing child in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/30/unsolved-disappearance-trenton-duckett/

When a Boston woman is found dead in the trunk of her own car, it's initially assumed she was the victim of a random crime. However, the discovery of a diary allows her to speak from beyond the grave and shed light on her own brutal murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/17/unsolved-homicide-su-taraskiewicz/

When a man is found stabbed to death inside his San Francisco apartment, the evidence located at the scene of the crime seems to contradict itself. A controversial, international investigation unfolds in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/03/unsolved-homicide-hugues-de-la-plaza/

When three women are killed with a knife inside a small town Montana beauty salon, investigators are nearly as stunned as the citizens they serve. A truly unusual crime remains unsolved twenty years later in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/12/20/unsolved-triple-homicide-women-of-florence/

When a devoted mother disappears from her Texas home on Christmas day, investigators immediately suspect foul play. A bloody trail of evidence points to an obvious suspect and offers a surprising twist in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/12/06/unsolved-homicide-patty-vaughan/

When an experienced Colorado outdoorswoman fails to return from a hike, her vehicle is found abandoned along a scenic route with her personal belongings left inside. Even after the discovery of her partial remains, investigators are left with more questions than answers in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/11/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-amy-ahonen/ CORRECTION: During this episode, we stated that Amy herself called police to report car trouble and request assistance. We now know that this is incorrect. Police noticed Amy's vehicle sitting along the roadside while performing routine duties during daylight, and then again that night. We apologize for the innacuracy.

When a California man reunites with a long-lost love after a lifetime of separation, they decide to finally marry. Immediately afterward, he disappears, and suspicion surrounds those who may have been preying upon his multimillion-dollar estate in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/11/08/unsolved-disappearance-robert-harrod/

When a dedicated firefighter-medic leaves her shift and disappears in the dead of night, the search for her begins immediately. Evidence surfaces from the coastal Florida waters to tell a tragic story in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/10/12/unsolved-disappearance-brandy-hall/

When a federal prosecuting attorney working in Baltimore is found dead hours away in the heart of idyllic Amish Country, questions abound. Local police and the FBI disagree over whether his death is a homicide or a supremely strange suicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/27/unsolved-suspicious-death-jonathan-luna/

When a third generation Oregon fruit-grower is murdered on the grounds of his own orchard, investigators struggle to determine who could have wanted the well-liked man dead. An investigation full of surprising twists unfolds in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/16/unsolvedhomicide-eric-tamiyasu/ ***This episode also contains a BREAKING UPDATE regarding a case covered in a previous episode, Unsolved Homicide: Faith Hedgepeth.*** See photos and our information sources on the breaking update in Faith Hedgepeth's case here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/18/breaking-update-in-faith-hedgepeths-case-man-arrested-on-charge-of-1st-degree-murder/

When a terminally ill Virginia mother relinquishes custody of her child to a supposed good Samaritan, she has no way of knowing she's being deceived. A young girl goes missing while in the care of a woman who exploited vulnerable children in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/03/unsolved-disappearance-brittany-williams/

When a woman is murdered in broad daylight in downtown Cleveland, her killer is caught on camera. After a dozen years of searching for answers, her alleged killer is finally charged. One of the most bizarre motives for murder imaginable is exposed in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you're interested in learning more about—and perhaps even supporting—Aliza's legacy of caring for others, check out The Aliza Sherman Fund at Cleveland Clinic. It's a non-profit effort established by her daughter Jennifer, and all money raised through The Aliza Sherman Fund will directly support the needs of Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers who have experienced violence. You can visit it here: https://give.ccf.org/event/inspiring-change-the-aliza-sherman-fund/e457398 See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/23/unsolved-homicide-aliza-sherman/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

When a South Carolina woman disappears while her family is out on an errand, a note left behind offers little explanation. A vast array of possibilities surrounds a truly mysterious disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/05/unsolved-disappearance-tammy-kingery/

When a doctor takes a break from practicing medicine to get away from it all in rural Texas, the last thing his family expects is for the retreat to turn deadly. A small town death investigation encounters big problems in this episode of Last Seen Alive. MAY 19, 2023 UPDATE: Rains County, Texas has a new justice of the peace, and he has updated Dr Chronis' cause of death to "asphyxiation at the hands of another under suspicious circumstances". Because of this, the Texas Rangers are now able to lend their legendary expertise to the investigation of Dr Chronis' homicide. Hopefully, Dr Chronis' case will soon be solved, and his killer(s) held responsible for their actions. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/07/24/unsolved-homicide-dr-george-chronis/

When a Pennsylvania woman becomes convinced her missing friend was murdered, she's determined to figure out who killed her. After she goes missing herself, investigators are left to explore whether the cases are connected in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/07/19/unsolved-disappearance-phylicia-thomas/

When a Pennsylvania woman disappears without a trace, the only thing that seems certain is the likelihood of foul play. A contentious divorce, personal vulnerabilities, four mysterious men and other factors are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/26/unsolved-disappearance-jennifer-cahill-shadle/