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Last Seen Alive is a true crime podcast that exists to bring public attention to unsolved cases that need it. It's researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens, and co-hosted by Scott Owens. Recognizing that the right piece of information can sometimes be the difference between a cold case and resolution, each episode presents listeners with a specific case--often one they've never heard of before. Cases covered include unsolved homicides, disappearances and suspicious deaths.
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When a young Big Bear Lake, California boy disappears from a playground near his home, authorities launch the most extensive missing person search the area has ever seen. Finding no trace of the child, investigators attempt to solve his presumed abduction in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Jack Philips, please contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 909-387-8313. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/09/07/unsolved-disappearance-jack-phillips/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a small town Texas teen goes missing, an entire community turns out to search the high prairie by land and air. A mysterious death, a contentious debate and shocking accounts of corruption are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Tom Brown, please call the Texas Attorney General’s Office at 512-463-2100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-tom-brown/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
1When a toddler vanishes from the parking lot of a popular Tennessee mall, she’s the third child to disappear from the area within just weeks. Fearing that she was abducted, local police launch an investigation that takes years’ worth of twists and turns in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Lucy Meadows, please contact the Goodlettsville Police Department at 615-851-2236 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/08/24/unsolved-disappearance-lucy-meadows/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young Hawaiian woman leaves a dinner party on a torrentially rainy night, the journey turns deadly—and not because of the weather. Fear grips the Island of Oahu as police search for a killer within their own ranks in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about what happened to Lisa Au, please call the Honolulu Police Department at 808-529-3111 and share what you know. Or, if you prefer, you can visit their website—honolulupd.org—and fill out the e-mail contact form available there. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/09/07/unsolved-homicide-lisa-au/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a man vanishes from small-town Virginia without a trace, investigators face the most perplexing case of their careers. The enduring mystery of the whereabouts of a loving son and father is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Israel Smith, please call the Wytheville Police Department at 276-223-3300. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/08/10/unsolved-disappearance-israel-smith/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an accomplished long distance runner hits the trails in the central Wyoming mountains and never returns, investigators are tasked with answering the question: what—or who—did this Olympic hopeful fail to outrun? Strange journals, a serial killer with a history of terrible crimes against women and other theories are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about Amy Wroe Bechtel’s disappearance, please contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at 307-332-5611. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/08/28/unsolved-disappearance-amy-wroe-bechtel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When two brothers retreat into the woods of Appalachian Tennessee to forage for ginseng in 2021, they vanish without a trace. Their unexplained absence haunts their family and community in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the double-disappearance of Scott and Tracy Hawkins, please contact the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at: 423-562-7446. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, call 423-566-3784. Be safe while hiking! Know how to identify illegal cannabis grow sites (a guide from the US Forest Service): https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/natural-resources/water-air-soil/illegal-cannabis-grow-sites See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/07/28/unsolved-double-disappearance-scott-and-tracy-hawkins/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young couple sets off for a weekend away, disappointment awaits at their destination, where a morticians’ convention has the hotel fully booked. A last-minute vacancy proves to be more deadly than lucky, resulting in a double ax murder with an incredible array of possible suspects in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murders of Rose Burkert and Roger Atkison—or the other murders mentioned in this case—please contact the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office at 319-642-7307. And if you know of any similar crimes that we didn’t mention in this episode, please let the FBI know—they’re actively seeking that information. You can contact them at (800) 634-4097 or via e-mail at: vicap@fbi.gov. Or, you can simply relay the information to the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office directly. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/31/unsolved-homicide-rose-burkert-roger-atkinson/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Iowa woman ventures out to spend a summer afternoon unwinding on the banks of a South Dakotan river, she’s ambushed by an opportunistic predator. Investigators believe they’re facing the rarest type of murder—a true stranger killing—in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything at all about the death of Alicia Hummel, please contact the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at 605-677-7100. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/07/14/unsolved-homicide-alicia-hummel/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an elderly World War II veteran and his loyal dog embark on a cross-country road trip, all goes smoothly until they reach The Big Lonely: a remote stretch of highway in the northern Nevada desert suspected to be a hunting ground for serial killers. The unexplained disappearance of man and dog launch an enormous search that yields nothing but mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Patrick Carnes or Judith Casida, please let investigators know. You can call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at 775.623.6429. Or, if you’d like to remain anonymous, contact Secret Witness of Northern Nevada. They can be reached via phone at 775-322-4900, or via their website: secretwitness.com See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/05/unsolved-disappearance-patrick-carnes/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When an Arizona woman fails to return home from her late-night shift at the hospital where she works, her family and friends launch a search and locate her battered body. Her accused killer raises one of the most outrageous defenses ever entertained in criminal court in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Sarah Saganitso, please contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414. And if you’re interested in hearing about Sarah’s case in the words of her own family members, with input from Navajo cultural experts—which we highly recommend—we have a documentary episode recommendation for you. There’s a limited series called Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, and Episode 6 is dedicated to Sarah’s case. Don’t let the show’s title fool you—it doesn’t try to argue that Sarah was killed by a shapeshifter, and it’s well done. You can find it on Hulu and Disney Plus. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/30/unsolved-homicide-sarah-saganitso/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a young soldier leaves the Army to work as a physics lab security specialist with a top-secret clearance, civilian life turns out to be more dangerous than anything she faced in uniform. After a series of strange events culminates in her being brutally gunned down, the mystery of her death spawns theories of conspiracy and serial killing in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about either one of these murders, call the Prince George’s County Police Department at 301-352-1200. Or, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, call the PG County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or go to pgcrimesolvers.com to submit your tip. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/19/unsolved-homicide-kanika-powell/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When a Baton Rouge woman is abducted from a parking lot, an active serial killer is a major suspect. The mystery surrounding her disappearance persists even after the serial predator is identified and captured in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the disappearance of Dr Mari Ann Fowler, please call the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office at 225-343-9234. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/16/unsolved-disappearance-dr-mari-ann-fowler/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When the friendliest resident of San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood suddenly disappears, the entire neighborhood is suspicious. His neighbors’ worst fears are confirmed when a privately-hired crime scene clean-up crew arrives at his home, prompting investigators to discover something horrific inside a hidden room in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Brian Egg, please call the San Francisco PD’s anonymous tip line at 415-575-4444. If you prefer to text rather than call, you can send a text to TIP411—just make sure you begin your message with “SFPD” so that the right department gets your message. Investigators are especially eager to hear from any business owners or employees who may have been contacted by someone claiming to be Brian Egg, or who may have done business with someone alleging to be him. So if that’s you, please get in touch. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/06/unsolved-homicide-brian-egg/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products
When the body of a young woman is discovered by a farmer in an Illinois cornfield, it takes decades for her to be identified. The investigation continues into the present as investigators seek out the person—likely a serial killer—responsible for her death in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information on the murder of Eulalia Chavez (aka “Lia” or “Lolly” Chavez), please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at (618)825-5309. Or, if you prefer e-mail, e-mail Investigator Ben Vise at Benjamin.vise@co.st-clair.il.us 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
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just wanted to say you guys are doing a good job with your podcast I enjoy listening to you guys everyday I found myself catching up from your oldest to your newest crime story. just a small concern don't know if anyone reached out to you about this or not but in all of your podcast there seems to be a glitch to wear you go back and repeat a paragraph or two of something you have already said. in a way gets to be pretty annoying just thought I would let you guys know. good luck on still a very g
I love your podcast and have just recently started listening. I started in your old episodes because that's just me.. like to go back to the beginning..I understand you are redoing your older ones but I'm still having an issue with your voice..right before you get into the story your a normal tone, but then you get into almost a whisper and I'm at full volume. I don't have any issues with my phone,so wondering if you have noticed? I just thought I'd mention it.. still love you guys! TY😊
so far I'm enjoying this podcast, my only problem is you talking in whispers! I'm at full volume.. yes my ears are great.. but still it's so hard to hear unless I'm right next to my speaker...I hope you see this..
excellent episode from Leah and Scott. it is reassuring when these two are realistic about the occasional shortcomings and failures of law enforcement in cases like this.
the audio is funny on this one so I can't listen to it 🥲
the hosts are really good in this episode. one thing I wonder in this case is when the killer(s) were actually first present on the scene. most killers would arrive and leave shortly before and shortly after committing the crime. could they have arrived and been buzzed in at a normal time for visiting, and stayed for an extended period, to commit the crime at the late hour, the time that would have been unusual for the two victims to receive any visitors.
I don't understand why the army thinks it is protecting itself by covering up the murder of a soldier. I don't think the army is protecting itself by colluding with murderers, and certainly not by giving insulting explanations to a family who have served honorably, as well as the public. When it comes to this case I find it insulting to even be expected to "objectively" entertain the suicide theory.
horrifying. how confident are they that there is "a killer", singular? could it be a group of guys in on this? every time I hear about an especially sadistic and strange case I believe there could be film footage of the crime circulating somewhere. also, was the lake area simply a dumping ground or was it the final killing ground. I am not a crime analyst myself, but this host's lack of imagination sometimes annoys me. a crime this frigging weird and sadistic and gross.... you have to look to other crimes similarly sadistic and strange. even the pizza bomb crime involved a group of people and a complex plan. and a similarly sadistic series of crimes are the Dean Corll case. Also involving a group of monsters and a complex plan that involved grooming and accomplices basically acting as bait.
well thank goodness for the compassionate and progressive practice of paroling violent monsters and forcing the rest of us to face the odds.
I hope beyond hope that Trenton was given away and is living a safe and happy life somewhere. Josh's family seem like shady and troubled.Thank you for humanizing Melinda. I have not made up my mind about her involvement, but children have been stolen from their very beds. It is not as though that has never happened.
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it is very silly to refer to the idea that the one law enforcement involved in this case could be responsible for this crime as a "conspiracy theory". it is an assumably UNLIKELY possibility, and an UNCOMFORTABLE one. referring to "that one" episode of Forensic Files, about Cara Knott -- as if it was the only case ever of law enforcement being the criminal element -- is also dumb. there were, actually, a few cases in that series where it turned out that someone in law enforcement was the criminal element. these episodes, just like the others -- including the ones where police admitted to almost not doing their jobs at all -- were likely made with law enforcement's blessing since in the end it showed them at their finest even when they had to arrest their fellow cops for murder. But somehow, even though we're living in the Daniel Holtzclaw and SARAH EVERARD era, the possibility of a bad cop in this case is a "conspiracy theory". christ.
My God. Who the Hell thinks that the daughter mistakenly identified some other woman as her own mother? It is far more likely that her mother was seen with some unidentified man.
this podcast would be so much better without the guy