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4.4from
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247 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Studio 222Explicit
No
Date created
2019/12/11
Latest episode
2026/10/19
Average duration
35 min.
Release period
7 days
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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: McKenzie Sessoms
2026/10/19
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.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here.
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Jessica Easterly
2026/10/12
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.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here.
Watch our new show, Paradventurous, on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.
You can also follow Paradventurous on Instagram and TikTok @paradventurous
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Unsolved Homicide: Lee Vanluvender
2026/10/05
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.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here.
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Unsolved Disappearance: Hattie Brown
2026/09/28
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]
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here.
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Introducing Our New Podcast: Paradventurous
2026/09/26
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=2a5e4b9e8c224792Paradventurous on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paradventurousParadventurous on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paradventurous/id6815691203Paradventurous bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/paradventurousFollow Paradventurous on Insta, TikTok and YouTube @Paradventurous
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Unsolved Disappearance: Paul Sanders-Brewer
2026/09/21
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
Paradventurous can be found on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube: @paradventurous
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here.
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Unsolved Homicide: Emily Courchesne
2026/09/14
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].
If your tip leads to resolution in Emily’s 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/?p=11227
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Unsolved Disappearance: Kevin McClam
2026/09/07
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.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/?p=11171
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Unsolved Disappearance: Danielle Sleeper
2026/08/30
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 936-760-5820 and reference case number 15A004609.
If your tip leads to resolution in Danielle’s case, you may be eligible to receive a $21,000 reward.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/?p=11139
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Unsolved Homicides: “Mushroom Wars” Victims
2026/08/24
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]
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/?p=11100
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Unsolved Homicide: Lindsey Baum
2026/08/17
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.
If your information leads to resolution in Lindsey’s case, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $40,000.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/?p=11023
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Unsolved Suspicious Death: Lisa Todd
2026/08/10
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.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/?p=10949
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Unsolved Homicide: Debra Terrell-Mackey
2026/08/03
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.
And if you’d like to support the incredibly important work that the DNA Doe Project does, please know that they’re a non-profit organization, and that they accept donations of any amount via their website: dnadoeproject.org. You can make a donation in memory of Debra, or anyone else you’d like to honor.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/08/03/unsolved-homicide-debra-terrell-mackey/
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Unsolved Homicide: Amberly Mendoza
2026/07/27
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.
If you wish to support other Yuma families affected by violence in Amberly’s honor, please consider donating to the family advocacy center named for her, Amberly’s Place. You can learn more about the vital services they provide and make a donation if you wish at https://amberlysplace.com
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/07/27/unsolved-homicide-amberly-mendoza/
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Unsolved Disappearance: Brittany Williams (Revisited Case)
2026/07/20
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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Podcast reviews
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Jaiti2090 2026/10/14
Curious
Just wondering if Scott is a little on the spectrum? If not , why does he talk like that? No way a grown man would talk like that on purpose and actua...
lizzy556 2026/10/07
I tried
I really tried because the host is wonderful and I love many other husband and wife pod casts but Scott is just so annoying . It’s more than his voice...
Scar1985 2026/10/05
So Blah
Stiff reading and no personality.
JDG3N3V3 2026/09/27
Solid Show
The delivery is a bit stiff, but the stories are intriguing and well researched. Scott's elocution leaves much to be desired, but I can't think of man...
The Night Researcher 2026/08/09
Original and Unique
I enjoy learning about lesser known cases covered here. I believe Leah is very skilled in researching and presenting. I love the well researched fact ...
Zr357 2026/08/03
Excellent!
Great Podcast Thats has Really came into its own…Right on Scott!
StrawberrySeaSaw 2026/07/06
Love BOTH hosts
Both hosts do a great job giving just straight stories with no personal side banter.
mahmadkh 2026/05/28
I enjoy both hosts
I am confused by the rude comments directed toward Scott. I think both hosts create a balance to the episodes, and I really appreciate Scott's focus o...
Whalshey 2026/05/20
No Scott hate
Shocked to hear the Scott hate …. Ignore them Scott ! So rude. I think this is perfect so glad I found you guys
johnfivethousand 2026/05/11
Not horrible
I am not against mentally handicapped individuals at all but the podcast ladies slow brother’s comments are juvenile. I think her brother’s name is Sc...
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