Last Seen Alive

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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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Unsolved Homicide: Robin Farnsworth
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Today at 7:00 AM

When a young woman goes missing from small-town Arkansas, her case is initially written off as that of a runaway. Her remains are later located and identified, and investigators realize she was murdered—possibly by the same killers who took another local young woman’s life—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Robin Farnsworth, please call the White County Sheriff’s Office at 501-279-6279. If your tip leads to resolution in Robin’s case, you may be eligible for a $5,000 reward.

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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Brittany Palmer
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11/02/2026

When a young Jacksonville, Florida woman goes missing in 2020, her remains are eventually found concealed in a clandestine grave in an abandoned cemetery. Everything about her tragic death remains an unsolved mystery several years later in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Brittany Palmer, please contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or by emailing [email protected]. Or, if you’d like to share information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-8477.

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Unsolved Double-Homicide: Jeff Scott and Karen Noble
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10/26/2026

When a young West Virginia couple sets out on a Sunday evening date, their vehicle is found several hours later, on fire across the state line, in Giles County, Virginia. Motive proves difficult to determine, and a senseless double-homicide becomes an Appalachian cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the murders of Jeff Scott and Karen Noble, please contact Virginia State Police Senior Special Agent Edwards at 540-444-7788 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

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Unsolved Homicide: McKenzie Sessoms
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10/19/2026

When a young girl is killed inside her rural North Carolina home, identifying a suspect is complicated by the fact that a party was thrown on the property that night. An investigation takes troubling turns and a child’s case goes unsolved in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of McKenzie Sessoms, please call the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-592-4141.

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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Jessica Easterly
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10/12/2026

When a woman vanishes from her New Orleans home, her best friend immediately raises the alarm with police. Ultimately, her remains are found just a couple blocks from her house, and her case goes cold despite an abundance of suspicion in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Jessica Easterly, please contact the New Orleans Police Third District at 504-658-6030. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111.

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Unsolved Homicide: Lee Vanluvender
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10/05/2026

When a Pennsylvania outdoorsman sets out to hunt on a winter morning, he’s ambushed by a killer, and dies in a gunfight. Investigators and heartbroken family members search for the answers behind the murder of a young father in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Lee Vanlouvender, please contact the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office at (570) 517-3052, or the . If your information leads to resolution in Lee’s case, you may be eligible for a $10,000 reward.

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Unsolved Disappearance: Hattie Brown
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09/28/2026

When an accomplished woman moves back to smalltown Virginia to care for an aging parent after retiring from the military, she’s excited to spend time with her large family. Her sudden disappearance leaves her family heartbroken as investigators search for evidence against a suspected killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Hattie Brown—or her brother, James Brown Jr—please call the Virginia State Police at (434) 352-7128. Or, if you prefer, e-mail your tip to: [email protected]

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Introducing Our New Podcast: Paradventurous
Introducing Our New Podcast: Paradventurous episode artwork
09/26/2026

Introducing a new podcast from Leah and Scott (hosts of Last Seen Alive)! Paranormal explorers Scott and Leah Owens are visiting mysterious places, and documenting even more mysterious stories. Join them as they explore the unexplained at haunted houses, historical sites, legendary wildernesses and places where strange phenomena converge.

Paradventurous is a documentary-style paranormal video podcast available wherever you get podcasts. Episode 1 is available now, and new episodes will air every other Thursday.

Paradventurous on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bHBauIpWQ9JY5Tpnkptwh?si=75afa26bd50d4d52&nd=1&dlsi=2a5e4b9e8c224792...


Unsolved Disappearance: Paul Sanders-Brewer
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09/21/2026

When an Arizona teen vanishes without explanation, the only clue to his fate seems to be his vehicle, which is taken on a high-speed police chase by a mystery driver soon after his disappearance. The question of what happened to a teen with a bright future ahead remains unanswered in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Paul Sanders-Brewer, please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211.

Follow Leah and Scott as they set out for adventure at: Paradventurous

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Unsolved Homicide: Emily Courchesne
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09/14/2026

When a woman house-sits for family at their peaceful Bay Area fruit farm, an unknown assailant creeps into the farmhouse at night and takes her life. Investigators work to determine who was responsible for a senseless and unlikely murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the murder of Emily Courchesne, please contact the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office’s Investigative Division at 925-313-2600, or the anonymous tip lines at 925-313-1166. Alternatively, if you prefer, you can e-mail your tip to [email protected].

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Unsolved Disappearance: Kevin McClam
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09/07/2026

When an eight-grader goes missing from the military base where he resides with his family in South Carolina, authorities initially assume that no foul play was involved, and his case goes cold. Years later, a local news station airs a segment on his cold case, resulting in the unearthing of new evidence that transforms the search for a missing child into a search for a victim and his killers in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Kevin McClam, please contact the Goose Creek Police Department at (843)572-4300.

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Unsolved Disappearance: Danielle Sleeper
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08/30/2026

When a mom of three vanishes from small-town Texas immediately after a fight with her husband, he gives an unlikely explanation for her disappearance. A case goes cold despite an abundance of suspicion in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the disappearance of Danielle Sleeper, please contact the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-7867, or via their website: montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org You may remain anonymous if you wish.

Or, if you prefer, contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at contact the Montgomery County Cold Case Unit at 936-7...


Unsolved Homicides: “Mushroom Wars” Victims
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08/24/2026

When unprecedented international demand for gourmet wild mushrooms drives up prices, a mycological gold rush strikes the remote Oregon forests where choice varieties are foraged. Decades later, investigators are still trying to solve the murders of two men who were killed and robbed of their harvests in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the deaths of Tawng Mao or Phay Eng, please e-mail the Oregon State Police Cold Case Unit at: [email protected]

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Unsolved Homicide: Lindsey Baum
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08/17/2026

When a girl is abducted from a small town in western Washington, it takes years for her remains to finally be found in a remote woodland hours away. Investigators continue the long hunt for a monster who cut a child’s life short in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Lindsey Baum, please contact the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Department at 360-249-3711. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 802-222-8477.

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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Lisa Todd
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08/10/2026

When the remains of a young woman and her unborn child are found hidden on the grounds of an abandoned distillery, it takes decades for her to finally be identified as a girl missing from nearby Philadelphia. Investigators attempt to finally solve a suspected homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Lisa Todd, please contact Detective John Monaghan, the Bensalem Police Department detective currently assigned to Lisa’s case. He can be reached at (215) 633-3668.

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Unsolved Homicide: Debra Terrell-Mackey
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08/03/2026

When a Texas woman leaves a celebratory family gathering, she disappears into the night. After decades of her family insisting she wouldn’t have left voluntarily, a long-dead Jane Doe is identified as the missing woman, and investigators attempt to finally solve her murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Debra Terrell-Mackey, please call the Lubbock Crime Line at 806-741-1000. You may remain anonymous if you wish.

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Unsolved Homicide: Amberly Mendoza
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07/27/2026

When a young Yuma, Arizona girl is killed inside her own home, its determined that her attacker entered through her bedroom window. Investigators seek to identify a cruel predator who likely stalked the girl before acting in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Amberly Mendoza, please contact the Yuma Police Department at (928) 783-4421. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Yuma’s 78-Crime anonymous tip reporting hotline at (928) 782-7463. If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for an award of up to $1,000.

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Unsolved Disappearance: Brittany Williams (Revisited Case)
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07/20/2026

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.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Brittany Williams, please contact the Henrico County Police at (804) 501-4000.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/03/unsolved-disappearance-brittany-williams/

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Unsolved Disappearance: Kelly Wilson
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07/13/2026

When a small-town Texas teenager vanishes from the parking lot outside her after-school job, she’s never seen again. An investigation into compelling potential suspects is derailed when an attorney from out-of-town arrives determined to prove the existence—and outrageous crimes—of an alleged satanic cult in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Kelly Wilson, please call the Gilmer Police Department at  (903) 843-5545.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/07/13/unsolved-disappearance-kelly-wilson/

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Unsolved Disappearance: Tammy Kingery (Revisited Case)
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07/06/2026

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 surround a truly mysterious disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Tammy Kingery, please contact the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office at 803-637-5337

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/07/05/unsolved-disappearance-tammy-kingery-2/

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Unsolved Disappearance: Renee Yeargain
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06/29/2026

When a woman disappears from her Wyoming home just days before her wedding, she leaves behind four young children, and a fiancé who insists she left of her own free will. Investigators attempt to finally solve a once-overlooked case in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Renee Yeargain, please contact the Torrington Police Department at 307-532-7001.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/06/28/unsolved-disappearance-renee-yeargain/

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Unsolved Homicide: Dr George Chronis (Revisited Case)
#229
06/22/2026

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.

If you have any information about the death of Dr George Chronis, please call the Lake Country Crime Stoppers at 903-885-2020. If your tip leads to the arrest and conviction of George’s killer or killers, you may be eligible for a $75,000 reward offered by George’s family.

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Unsolved Double-Disappearance: Amber Aiaz and Melissa Fu
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06/14/2026

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.

If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Amber Aiaz or Melissa Fu, please contact the Irvine Police Department at (949) 724-7000. Or, if you wish to share a tip anonymously, use the Orange County Crime Stoppers’ online tip form: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=913#

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SOLVED Disappearance: Gretchen Fleming
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06/08/2026

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 in January of 2024. This new episode includes significant investigative updates regarding the discovery of her remains and ar...


Unsolved Disappearance: Christopher Bird
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06/01/2026

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.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Christopher Bird, please contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice via their online tip form: https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Chris%20Bird

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Unsolved Disappearance: Phylicia Thomas (Revisited Case)
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05/25/2026

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.

If you know anything about Phylicia’s disappearances, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 717-783-5524. You can also report any information about the death of Jennifer Barzilosky to the PA State Police by calling that same number.

If your tip leads to resolution in Phylicia’s case, you may be...


Unsolved Homicide: Thelma Mooney
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05/18/2026

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.

If you have any information about the murder of Thelma Mooney, please call the Ironton Police Department at 740-532-2338. Or, submit a tip via the Ohio Attorney General’s online tip form: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/Submit-a-Tip/Unsolved-Homicide-Tip.aspx

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Unsolved Disappearance: Jennifer Cahill-Shadle (Revisited Case)
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05/11/2026

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.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Jennifer Cahill-Shadle, please call the Ferguson Township Police Department at 814-237-1172 or e-mail them at [email protected]. Or, contact the FBI at 1-800-634-4097.

If you prefer to be anonymous, the Ferguson Township Police have an anonymous online tip form—the...


Unsolved Homicide: Kyle Brandon Billings
05/04/2026

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.

 If you know anything about the death of Kyle "Brandon" Billings, please contact the Grayson County Sheriff's Office at 276-773-3241. Or, submit a tip via e-mail to investigating officer Sgt. Jeremy Moss at [email protected].

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Unsolved Homicide: Kyle Brandon Billings
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05/03/2026

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.

If you know anything about the death of Kyle “Brandon” Billings, please contact the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office at 276-773-3241. Or, submit a tip via e-mail to investigating officer Sgt. Jeremy Moss at [email protected].

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No-Body Homicide Conviction: Kelsie Schelling (Revisited Case)
04/27/2026

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.

If you know anything about the location of Kelsie Schelling's remains, please contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation at (719) 647-5999.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: 

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/21/no-body-homicide-conviction-kelsie-schelling/

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No-Body Homicide Conviction: Kelsie Schelling (Revisited Case)
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04/26/2026

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.

If you know anything about the location of Kelsie Schelling’s remains, please contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation at (719) 647-5999.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/21/no-body-homicide-conviction-kelsie-schelling/

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Unsolved Homicide: Diane Minor
#219
04/20/2026

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.

If you have any information on the death of Diane Minor, please contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463, or submit a tip to [email protected].

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Unsolved Homicide: Diane Minor
04/19/2026

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.

If you have any information on the death of Diane Minor, please contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463, or submit a tip to [email protected].

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Unsolved Homicide: Maggie Long (Revisited Case)
#218
04/13/2026

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 [email protected]. 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.

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Unsolved Disappearance: Karen Grajeda + Unsolved Homicide: Esther "Lizette" Galaz
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04/06/2026

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 520-882-7463. The department welcomes tips given in Spanish as well as English, and you remain anonymous if you...


Unsolved Disappearance: Paula Del Mundo (Revisited Case)
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03/30/2026

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-disappearance-paula-del-mundo/

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Unsolved Homicide: Emily Pike
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03/23/2026

When an Arizona girl runs away from a group home for children, a predator ends her life. Investigators attempt to solve the murder of a child who was failed by the system intended to protect her in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

Bonus: this episode also contains an interview with guests from a nationwide child advocacy non-profit, CASA/GAL. Learn how you can volunteer your time and energy to prevent abused and neglected children from falling through the cracks of the legal system in this special episode.

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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Autumn Stone (Revisited Case)
#214
03/16/2026

When a young mother discovers a shocking secret about her fiancé weeks before their wedding, her life is turned upside down. Her death soon follows, and experts struggle to determine whether it was a homicide or an unlikely suicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything at all about the death of Autumn Lee Stone, contact the Seattle Police Department at (206) 625-5011.

We discussed the topic of suicide extensively in this episode. If you're struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know that help is available. In the US, you can dial 988 a...


Unsolved Disappearance: Melissa Montoya
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03/09/2026

When a New Mexico woman goes missing after a celebratory evening spent with friends, investigators quickly turn their focus to the last person she was seen with: the man she'd broken up with just days before. Unexpected events hinder an investigation, leaving a family member to advocate fiercely for justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Melissa Montoya, please contact the Jicarilla Apache Nation Police Department at 575-759-3222.

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