When a scuba enthusiast embarks on a notoriously dangerous cave dive alone and fails to return, it’s initially assumed that “the vortex” has claimed another victim. However, lack of a body and suspicious circumstances force authorities to consider other possibilities, including foul play, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Ben McDaniel, please call the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office at 850-547-3681.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/17/unsolved-disappearance-ben-mcdaniel/

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When the remains of a young woman are found in an Iowa ditch, it takes decades for them to be identified. Determined to solve her murder, investigators piece together the short and heartbreaking life of the victim in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 

If you know anything about the death of Wilma Nissen, please call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at 712-472-8300.

You can also pass on any information to [email protected].

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/02/10/unsolved-homicide-wilma-nissen/

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When a Texas woman returns to her small hometown to start over, she vanishes and is found dead in the Red River. Evidence suggests she died at the hands of someone she knew well, but her case remains unsolved in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about Jennifer’s death, please contact Texas Crime Stoppers at  1-800-252-8477. Crime Stoppers will make sure that your tip remains anonymous, and at the time of this recording, they’re offering a $3,000 cash reward. And on top of that, there’s a separate $50,000 reward being offered—you can learn more about that at redrabbitjustice.com.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/02/03/unsolved-homicide-jennifer-harris/

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When a North Carolina woman is found dead in her home, investigators realize that what initially appeared to be a suicide is in fact a staged murder scene. A family waits for justice while a suspect inherits the victim’s estate in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the murder of Sarah Long, please contact the Davidson Police Department at 704-892-5131.

If you or someone you know may be a victim of domestic violence, help is available, please contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline at 800-799-7233 or their website at https://www.thehotline.org/ 

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When a single mother and her two-and-a-half year old daughter go missing from California’s Bay Area in a simultaneous mother-daughter homicide / disappearance, one family seems to be at the center of it all. From a self-declared street preacher to a babysitter with a murderous past, we’ll explore who may’ve played a role in this unsolved crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/01/21/unsolved-mother-daughter-homicide-disappearance-nikki-arianna-fitts/

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When a dedicated Indiana teacher misses class without warning, a search of her apartment leads to a grim discovery. The chilling murder of a mother, grandmother and favorite teacher becomes a cold case in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the murder of Bobbie Brown, please contact the Highland Police Department at 219-838-3184.

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 When one of the brightest students at a prestigious Ivy League university is fatally stabbed in plain sight, police scramble to determine who’s responsible. In a campus full of brilliant minds, one outsmarts all the rest, literally getting away with murder on this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information about the murder of Suzanne Jovin, please call the investigative tipline at: 1-866-623-8058. Or, if you prefer to submit your tip electronically, e-mail investigators at: [email protected].

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2019/12/23/unresolved-homicide-suzanne-jovin/

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When an elderly Washington man dies from a fall, no one suspects his in-home caretaker—until her involvement in several other deaths is discovered. Suspicion over his death is raised as the remains of murder victims are unearthed from a serial-killing couple’s backyard in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 

If you know anything about the death of James McClintock, please call the Raymond Police Department at 360-942-4120. 

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/12/30/unsolved-suspicious-death-james-mcclintock/

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When a teen vanishes from a safe neighborhood in California’s Bay Area on her way to the school bus stop, a brutal crime of opportunity and a controversial DNA evidence law lead to a rare no-body homicide conviction in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 

If you know anything about Sierra’s location, please call the Santa Clara County Sheriff Office’s tipline at 1-408-808-4431 or submit an anonymous tip online at tips.fbi.gov

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When a young girl and her mom attend a neighborhood Christmas party in Northern Virginia, they enjoy the festivities—until the girl vanishes. An open window on a cold night suggests that she was abducted, and investigators quickly zero in on a suspect in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 

So, if you know anything about the disappearance of Melissa Brannen, please contact the Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau at (703) 246-7800 

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