Last Seen Alive

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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August 24, 2025 44 mins

When 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 Goo...

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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...

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August 10, 2025 29 mins

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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 Atk...

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July 13, 2025 32 mins

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...

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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.

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June 29, 2025 39 mins

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 Pol...

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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

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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.

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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 Br...

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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 co...

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May 25, 2025 46 mins

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, ...

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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 ...

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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 Read more

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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.

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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...

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April 20, 2025 34 mins

When an Iowa woman lists some furniture she no longer needs for sale, a calculating killer responds to her ad. All leads are exhausted by frustrated investigators and a case goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Patricia Jauron, please contact the Woodbury...

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When a seven year-old girl is abducted from her suburban Chicago home and murdered, investigators initially suspect those closest to her. A tumultuous search for her killer takes a series of shocking turns in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about Jaclyn’s abduction and murder, call ...

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