Last Seen Alive

Studio 222

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.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Unsolved Homicide: Mikiko Kasahara

    When a foreign exchange student from Japan enrolls at a small private college in Texas, all goes well until she hosts a modest end-of-semester party in her apartment. Investigators retrieve her remains from a deliberately-set fire and discover the scorched evidence of a brutal crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Mikiko Kasahara, please call the Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-252-8477, or submit a tip via their website: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=650 You may remain anonymous if you wish, and a $3,000 reward is currently being offered for information that leads to resolution in Mikiko's case.  If you prefer, you may also contact the Texas Rangers or Seguin Police Department directly, although you won't be eligible to receive the award unless you go through the Texas Crime Stoppers.  See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/12/28/unsolved-homicide-mikiko-kasahara/ 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

  2. 23/12/2025

    Unsolved Suspicious Death: Donna Haynes

    When skeletal remains are discovered in the attic of an abandoned Washington farmhouse, the years-old mystery of a missing woman's whereabouts is finally solved. However, the mystery of how and why she died remains in this episode of Last Seen Alive.  If you know anything about the death of Donna Haynes, please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-748-9286. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:  https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/12/22/unsolved-suspicious-death-donna-haynes/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    21 min

  3. 22/12/2025

    Unsolved Suspicious Death: Debbie Wolfe (Revisited Case)

    When a North Carolina woman is found dead after being threatened by a stalker, investigators quickly write her death off as an accident. Questions abound in this episode of Last Seen Alive, such as: how does a body "accidentally" wind up in a barrel underwater?  If you have any information about the death of Debbie Wolfe, please call the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office at (910) 323-1500.  See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/25/899/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    42 min

  4. 15/12/2025

    Unsolved Homicide: Louise Chaput

    When an adventurous Canadian woman visits New Hampshire's White Mountains for a solo hiking retreat, she's ambushed by a killer. Investigators seek the public's help to solve an apparently random homicide in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Louise Chaput, please contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice's Cold Case Unit at 603-223-3856, e-mail them at coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov, or fill out their online tip form for Louise's case, https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Louise%20Chaput See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/12/14/unsolved-homicide-louise-chaput/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    44 min

  5. 08/12/2025

    Unsolved Disappearance: Cleashindra Hall (Revisited Case)

    When an Arkansas honor student and class valedictorian disappears just weeks shy of high school graduation, an explanation eludes investigators. Years later, hidden evidence is uncovered inside the walls at her after-school job, giving the case new life in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, please call the Pine Bluff Police Department at 870-541-5300. You can remain anonymous if you'd like. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/07/unsolved-disappearance-cleashindra-hall/  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. 01/12/2025

    Unsolved Homicides: Marion Marshall and Marion Newman

    When two remarkably similar Northern Virginia women are murdered just months apart in nearly identical crimes, their neighbors fear that a serial offender is at large. DNA evidence proves them right and investigators strive to identify a serial killer who preys on the elderly in this episode of Last Seen Alive If you have any information on the murders of Marion Marshall or Marion Newman, please contact the Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, and select option 8. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, contact the Fairfax County Crime Solvers—info on how to submit a tip is available on their website, fairfaxcrimesolvers.org. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/11/30/unsolved-homicides-marion-marshall-and-marion-newman/ 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

  7. 24/11/2025

    Unsolved Disappearance: Brian Shaffer (Revisited Case)

    When an Ohio medical student disappears into thin air during a night out, a massive investigation fails to uncover any trace of him. One of the Midwest's most baffling mysteries is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, please contact the Columbus Police at (614) 645-4545 or the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers online at their website: stopcrime.org. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/01/01/unsolved-disappearance-brian-shaffer/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    42 min

  8. 17/11/2025

    Unsolved Homicide: Sarah Forrester

    When a 13-year-old girl runs away from a Baltimore area group home, she remains missing for months before her remains are found in a wooded area. Investigators strive to identify the predator who took a vulnerable child's life in this episode of Last Seen Alive. If you know anything about the death of Sarah Forrester—or the death of Darlene Giles—please call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-887-3943. You can also text the Baltimore County Police Department's Homicide and Missing Persons Unit at 443-862-9426, or email them homicide@baltimorecountymd.gov. And if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report your tip to Metro County Crime Stoppers. Check out their website—metrocrimestoppers.com—for information on how to submit a tip. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/11/16/unsolved-homicide-sarah-forrester/  Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products

    34 min
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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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  • Creator
    Studio 222
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Last Seen Alive

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