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Last Seen Alive is a podcast focused on little-known, unsolved homicide and missing persons cases, all potentially just one tip away from an investigative breakthrough. We're on a mission to give these cases the public attention and thoughtful storytelling they deserve, so join us as we explore the compelling unsolved cases you've never heard of every week.

Researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens. Co-hosted by Scott Owens.

Last Seen Alive is an original Studio 222 production.

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#229
June 22 · 41 min
Unsolved Homicide: Dr George Chronis (Revisited Case)
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.
#228
June 14 · 47 min
Unsolved Double-Disappearance: Amber Aiaz and Melissa Fu
When a mother and daughter vanish from their California home, the evidence left behind clearly indicates foul play. The third member of their household offers a wild explanation for the double-disappearance, and investigators decide that it may just be true in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
#227
June 8 · 42 min
SOLVED Disappearance: Gretchen Fleming
When a West Virginia woman leaves a bar with a former police officer on a winter night in 2022, she’s never seen again. Diligent investigators close in on an ex-cop with an unlikely story and an unsettling reputation, while simultaneously searching for the victim’s remains. In 2026, they arrest the suspect on first degree murder charges following a major investigative discovery. An accused murderer faces justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Our original episode on Gretchen’s case aired i
#226
June 1 · 30 min
Unsolved Disappearance: Christopher Bird
When a Massachusetts schoolteacher fails to return home from a weekend camping trip with a friend, his wife reports him missing. Investigators discover that the friend in question—the principal of a private religious school—is hiding a shocking past in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
#225
May 25 · 39 min
Unsolved Disappearance: Phylicia Thomas (Revisited Case)
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.
#223
May 18 · 36 min
Unsolved Homicide: Thelma Mooney
When an elderly Ohio woman is brutally killed by an intruder in her own home, the crime shocks her family and community alike. Investigators attempt to solve a crime unlike any other their small town has ever seen in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
#222
May 11 · 38 min
Unsolved Disappearance: Jennifer Cahill-Shadle (Revisited Case)
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 deepen a complex mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
#221
May 3 · 37 min
Unsolved Homicide: Kyle Brandon Billings
When an easygoing Virginia teen is found murdered just hours after turning 18, his death sends shockwaves through his rural community. Investigators appeal to the public for information that may finally allow them to solve a puzzling cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
#220
April 26 · 44 min
No-Body Homicide Conviction: Kelsie Schelling (Revisited Case)
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.
#219
April 20 · 30 min
Unsolved Homicide: Diane Minor
When a long-unnamed Nashville Jane Doe is identified as a country music singer, the mystery of her death is compounded by the mystery of why her disappearance was never reported. Investigators attempt to solve the murder of an artist who lived a quiet life for years before her brutal murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
#218
April 13 · 45 min
Unsolved Homicide: Maggie Long (Revisited Case)
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. If you know anything about the death of Maggie Long, please call the official tip line at 303-239-4243, or e-mail maggie.long.tips@state.co.us. You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Maggie's case, you may be eligible for a $75,000 reward. See photos from this episode and
#217
April 6 · 25 min
Unsolved Disappearance: Karen Grajeda + Unsolved Homicide: Esther "Lizette" Galaz
When a 7-year-old girl vanishes while playing outside in a southside Tucson neighborhood, her disappearance is disturbingly similar to the abduction and murder of another child that occurred a year prior. Investigators are haunted by two unsolved cases they believe were likely committed by the same predator in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Karen Grajeda or the murder of Esther "Lisette" Galas, please contact the Tucson Police Department at 520-8
#216
March 30 · 33 min
Unsolved Disappearance: Paula Del Mundo (Revisited Case)
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-

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