Last Seen Alive

When an Iowa woman ventures out to spend a summer afternoon unwinding on the banks of a South Dakotan river, she's ambushed by an opportunistic predator. Investigators believe they're facing the rarest type of murder—a true stranger killing—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything at all about the death of Alicia Hummel, please contact the Clay County Sheriff's Office at 605-677-7100.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/07/14/unsolved-homicide-alicia-hummel/

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When an elderly World War II veteran and his loyal dog embark on a cross-country road trip, all goes smoothly until they reach The Big Lonely: a remote stretch of highway in the northern Nevada desert suspected to be a hunting ground for serial killers. The unexplained disappearance of man and dog launch an enormous search that yields nothing but mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Patrick Carnes or Judith Casida, please let investigators know. You can call the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at 775.623.6429. Or, if you'd like to remain anonymous, contact Secret Witness of Northern Nevada. They can be reached via phone at 775-322-4900, or via their website: secretwitness.com

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/07/05/unsolved-disappearance-patrick-carnes/

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When an Arizona woman fails to return home from her late-night shift at the hospital where she works, her family and friends launch a search and locate her battered body. Her accused killer raises one of the most outrageous defenses ever entertained in criminal court in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Sarah Saganitso, please contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414.

And if you're interested in hearing about Sarah's case in the words of her own family members, with input from Navajo cultural experts—which we highly recommend—we have a documentary episode recommendation for you. There's a limited series called Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, and Episode 6 is dedicated to Sarah's case. Don't let the show's title fool you—it doesn't try to argue that Sarah was killed by a shapeshifter, and it's well done. You can find it on Hulu and Disney Plus.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/30/unsolved-homicide-sarah-saganitso/

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When a young soldier leaves the Army to work as a physics lab security specialist with a top-secret clearance, civilian life turns out to be more dangerous than anything she faced in uniform. After a series of strange events culminates in her being brutally gunned down, the mystery of her death spawns theories of conspiracy and serial killing in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about either one of these murders, call the Prince George's County Police Department at 301-352-1200. Or, if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, call the PG County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS or go to pgcrimesolvers.com to submit your tip.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/19/unsolved-homicide-kanika-powell/

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When a Baton Rouge woman is abducted from a parking lot, an active serial killer is a major suspect. The mystery surrounding her disappearance persists even after the serial predator is identified and captured in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Dr Mari Ann Fowler, please call the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at 225-343-9234.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/16/unsolved-disappearance-dr-mari-ann-fowler/

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When the friendliest resident of San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood suddenly disappears, the entire neighborhood is suspicious. His neighbors' worst fears are confirmed when a privately-hired crime scene clean-up crew arrives at his home, prompting investigators to discover something horrific inside a hidden room in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Brian Egg, please call the San Francisco PD's anonymous tip line at 415-575-4444. If you prefer to text rather than call, you can send a text to TIP411—just make sure you begin your message with "SFPD" so that the right department gets your message.

Investigators are especially eager to hear from any business owners or employees who may have been contacted by someone claiming to be Brian Egg, or who may have done business with someone alleging to be him. So if that's you, please get in touch.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/06/06/unsolved-homicide-brian-egg/

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When the body of a young woman is discovered by a farmer in an Illinois cornfield, it takes decades for her to be identified. The investigation continues into the present as investigators seek out the person—likely a serial killer—responsible for her death in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the murder of Eulalia Chavez (aka "Lia" or "Lolly" Chavez), please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office at (618)825-5309. Or, if you prefer e-mail, e-mail Investigator Ben Vise at [email protected]

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/06/02/unsolved-homicide-lia-eulalia-chavez/

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When a woman is murdered in broad daylight in downtown Cleveland, her killer is caught on camera. After a dozen years of searching for answers, her alleged killer is finally charged. One of the most bizarre motives for murder imaginable is exposed in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you're interested in learning more about—and perhaps even supporting—Aliza's legacy of caring for others, check out The Aliza Sherman Fund at Cleveland Clinic. It's a non-profit effort established by her daughter Jennifer, and all money raised through The Aliza Sherman Fund will directly support the needs of Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers who have experienced violence. You can visit it here:

https://give.ccf.org/event/inspiring-change-the-aliza-sherman-fund/e457398

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/23/unsolved-homicide-aliza-sherman/

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When a young Illinois woman finishes a late-night shift at work, she vanishes without a trace just steps from her home. Investigators are certain her disappearance was a result of foul play, but evidence and answers are hard to come by in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the disappearance of Veronica Blumhorst, please call the FBI at 1-800-225-5324 OR submit at tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2025/05/19/unsolved-disappearance-veronica-blumhorst/

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When an Alaskan fishing vessel is found abandoned and aflame the morning after a storm, it quickly becomes apparent that its crew encountered something much darker than the wrath of the sea. Investigators sift through ash in search of fragments of the murdered crew, uncovering pieces of Alaska's worst unsolved mass murder in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information to share in regards to this case, you can contact the Alaska Department of Public Safety at 907-269-5511.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/05/12/unsolved-mass-murder-the-crew-of-the-investor/

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