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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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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 police@twp.ferguson.pa.us. 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 link is in the shownotes. https://www.twp.ferguson.pa.us/police-department/webforms/anonymous-tip
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/26/unsolved-disappearance-jennifer-cahill-shadle/
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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 jsmoss@graysoncountyva.gov.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/05/03/unsolved-homicide-kyle-brandon-billings/
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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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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 MNPDColdCase@nashville.gov.
See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:
Unsolved Homicide: Diane Minor (lastseenalivepodcast.com)
Diane was identified by the DNA Doe Project. Learn about the important work they do at: dnadoeproject.org
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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 check out the sources we used to research it here:
https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/06/07/unsolved-homicide-maggie-long/
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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 wish.
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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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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:
Learn about CASA's commitment to advocating for Native youth in the foster care system at:
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/
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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/
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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/
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