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.

  1. 15 HRS AGO

    Unsolved Homicide: Emily Pike

    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.  If you know anything about the murder of Emily Pike, please call the Silent Witness Tipline at 480-948-6377. You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Emily's case, you may be eligible for rewards totaling $200,000.  Learn more about CASA/GAL, explore volunteer opportunities nationwide and / or make a donation at: www.nationalcasagal.org Find information about Roanoke, Virginia's CASA program at: www.roact.org/programs/court-appointed-special-advocates  Find information about CASA programs in Arizona at: www.azcasavolunteer.org  Learn about CASA's commitment to advocating for Native youth in the foster care system at: https://nationalcasagal.org/native-american-heritage-month-and-national-casa-gals-commitment-to-advocating-for-native-children-and-youth/ Learn about the history of CASA/GAL here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayoDh_v8tSM See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/03/22/unsolved-homicide-emily-pike/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    50 min

  2. 16 MAR

    Unsolved Suspicious Death: Autumn Stone (Revisited Case)

    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 any time to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7, in English and Spanish.  See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/16/unsolved-suspicious-death-autumn-lee-stone/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    50 min

  3. 9 MAR

    Unsolved Disappearance: Melissa Montoya

    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.  See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/03/08/unsolved-disappearance-melissa-montoya/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    31 min

  4. 2 MAR

    Unsolved Disappearance: Mike Hearon (Revisited Case)

    When a Tennessee outdoorsman disappears in a remote area on the outskirts of a national park, he leaves behind a loving family and a thriving business. Extensive search efforts fail to solve a mystery that unfolds in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you have any information about the disappearance of Mike Hearon, contact the Blount County Sheriff's Department 865-273-5001. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/01/unsolved-disappearance-michael-hearon/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    35 min

  5. 23 FEB

    Unsolved Homicide: Chanda Fehler

    When an Alabama kindergarten teacher is abducted from a college campus in broad daylight, the search for her ends just days later, when her remains are found in a local river. Investigators pursue justice over the course of decades, harnessing cutting-edge forensic science in hopes of finally solving her case in this episode of Last Seen Alive.  If you know anything about the death of Chanda Fehler, please call the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office's Violent Crimes Unit at 205-464-8690. If your tip leads to resolution in this case, you may be eligible for a $10,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/02/22/unsolved-homicide-chanda-fehler/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    43 min

  6. 15 FEB

    Unsolved Triple-Homicide: The Short Family (Revisited Case)

    When an entire family is murdered in the dead of night, the investigation is complicated by a law enforcement agency teeming with secrets. Small town Virginia meets major crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murder of the Short family, please call the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751, Crime Stoppers at 276-632-7463, or the FBI Tip Line at 1-800-225-5324. Or, submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov  If your tip leads to resolution in the Short Family's case, you could be eligible for a $60,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/19/unsolved-triple-homicide-the-short-family/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    55 min

  7. 14 FEB

    Unsolved Double-Homicide: Nicholas Kunselman and Stephanie Hart-Grizelle

    When two teens are found fatally shot inside a sandwich shop just months after surviving the Columbine High School Massacre, the Valentine's Day double-homicide shocks their community. Investigators offer a major reward for information in hopes of solving a cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the murders of Nicholas Kunselman and Stephanie Hart-Grizzelle, please call the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Or, if you prefer-submit a tip online via the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers' website: https://www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.com/submit-a-tip. Whether you call in your tip or submit it online, you may remain anonymous if you wish. If your tip leads to resolution in this case, you may be eligible for a $100,000 reward. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/02/13/unsolved-double-homicide-nicholas-kunselman-and-stephanie-hart-grizzell/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    25 min

  8. 8 FEB

    Unsolved Disappearance: Leichia Reilly

    When a western New York woman vanishes during a night of dancing at a popular nightclub, the focus of the investigation quickly turns to the last person seen with her: a local state trooper. Investigators seek the public's help in solving a case they refuse to give up on in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Leichia Reilly, please call the West Seneca Police Department's anonymous tip line at 716-675-8423.  See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/02/08/unsolved-disappearance-leichia-reilly/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    35 min
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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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  • Creator
    Studio 222
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    216
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Last Seen Alive

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