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Last Seen Alive

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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34:33

Unsolved Homicide: Wilma Nissen

Last Seen Alive ·

2025/02/10

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 Justice4Wilma@aol.com. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to

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35:36

Unsolved Homicide: Jennifer Harris (Revisited Case)

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2025/02/03

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,

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35:51

Unsolved Homicide: Sarah Long

Last Seen Alive ·

2025/01/27

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

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35:29

Unsolved Mother-Daughter Homicide / Disappearance:...

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2025/01/20

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:

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47:33

Unsolved Homicide: Bobbie Brown

Last Seen Alive ·

2025/01/13

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:

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36:58

Unsolved Homicide: Suzanne Jovin (Revisited Case)

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2025/01/06

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:

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37:18

Unsolved Suspicious Death: James McClintock

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2024/12/30

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

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32:27

No-Body Homicide Conviction: Sierra Lamar (Revisited...

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/12/22

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:

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33:51

Unsolved Disappearance: Melissa Brannen

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/12/16

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

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01:01:55

Unresolved Homicide: Sandra Birchmore

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/12/10

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

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36:17

Unsolved Double-Homicide: Melody and Paul Jones

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2024/12/02

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 tips@osbi.ok.gov. See photos from this episode and check out the sources

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38:46

Unsolved Homicides: Atlantic City Serial Killer Victims

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2024/11/18

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:

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01:03:49

Unsolved Cases: Missing and Murdered Hunters

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/11/11

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

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36:19

Unsolved Homicide: Maria Caleel

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/11/04

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

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32:30

SOLVED Disappearance: Dale Williams

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/10/28

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:

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32:13

Unsolved Double-Disappearance: Bryan Hayes and Mark...

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/10/21

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:

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52:30

Unsolved Homicide: Laura Cecere

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2024/10/06

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

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33:39

Unsolved Disappearance: Alyne Barrick

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/09/23

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:

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40:11

Unsolved Homicide: Margaret Carabetta

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2024/09/09

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

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38:43

Unsolved Disappearance: Louk Phiangdae

Last Seen Alive ·

2024/08/25

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

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