Last Seen Alive – Details, episodes & analysis

When firefighters respond to a blaze at a suburban Atlanta apartment complex in September of 2025, they find the remains of an accomplished playwright, along with clear signs of foul play. Investigators seek the public's help in identifying a neighborhood prowler believed to have been targeting women—like the victim—who lived alone in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Olivia Matthews, please call the Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or submit at tip via their website: https://atlantapolicefoundation.org/programs/crime-stoppers/ You may remain anonymous if you wish, and if your tip leads to resolution in Olivia's case, you may be eligible for up to $20,000 in rewards.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/01/11/unsolved-homicide-olivia-matthews/

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When a Maryland teen is abducted and murdered on her way home from school, the tragedy leaves a lasting impression on her community. Cold case investigators persevere decades later, striving to identify a killer they believe is still in the area in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the murder of Lori Zimmerman, please contact the Maryland State Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 410-653-4211.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/07/unsolved-homicide-lori-zimmerman/

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When a group of paratroopers hits a North Carolina beach for a laid-back holiday weekend, one of their own goes missing. Tragic evidence washes ashore and ignites one of 2020's most devastating missing / murdered American soldier investigations in this episode of Last Seen Alive. 

If you have any information about the murder of Enrique Roman-Martinez, please contact the Army Criminal Investigation Command at 910-396-8777.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2020/12/10/unsolved-homicide-enrique-roman-martinez/

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When a New York teen is murdered in his sleep on Halloween night, investigators encounter one of the most perplexing cases of their careers. A close-knit community grieves—and wonders whether one of their own might have been responsible—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the death of Chaim Weiss, please contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-8477. You can remain completely anonymous if you wish.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/10/09/unsolved-homicide-chaim-weiss/

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On September 26, 2023, prosecutors dropped the charges against Robert Rodway, one of two Michigan men accused of murdering avid hunter and beloved family man Chong Moua Yang in the fall of 2018. This development occurred less than 24 hours before the trial was scheduled to begin, following the presentation of exculpatory evidence that suggests the possible involvement of an entirely different suspect. In this breaking update episode of Last Seen Alive, we cover the most recent—and unexpected—developments in this ongoing case.

When a Las Vegas teen is abducted during a short walk, there's no sign of her, despite her community's search efforts. After her remains are found abandoned in the desert, investigators work to solve a seemingly-random murder that the victim had inexplicably predicted in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the abduction or death of Kathy Hobbs, please contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 702-828-3521.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/09/25/unsolved-homicide-kathy-hobbs/

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When a Wyoming teen vanishes during her morning walk to school, little evidence is left behind. Days later, her small town experiences a second disappearance and investigators explore the possible connection between the two cases in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the disappearance of Amanda Gallion and / or Patrick Gehring, please contact the Gillette Police Department at 307-686-5250.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/09/11/unsolved-disappearance-amanda-gallion/

When a New York woman embarks upon a short walk in her own neighborhood, she's abducted by an unfathomably-cruel killer. Investigators pursue answers in a case that has haunted them for years in this episode of Last Seen Alive.  

If you have any information on the murder of Carol Ryan, please contact the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office tipline at 315-435-3051.

This episode was sponsored by Key to the Case Podcast. Find them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/keytothecasepodcast/

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/08/28/unsolved-homicide-carol-ryan/

When a young Arkansas woman is abducted in plain sight from a busy parking lot, she isn't seen again until her remains are found in a remote corner of the Ozark National Forest. Investigators continue a decades-long search for a cruel killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the murder of Melissa Witt, please contact the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5000.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/08/14/unsolved-homicide-melissa-witt/

When a Northern Kentucky couple are murdered in their own home, investigators discover the strangest crime scene of their careers. An active—but perplexing—investigation unfolds as investigators attempt to determine who ended the quiet, peaceful lives of two beloved grandparents in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

if you believe you may know anything at all about the deaths of Peggy and Bill Stephenson, please call the Boone County Sheriff's office at 859-334-2175.

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

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/07/31/unsolved-double-homicide-bill-and-peggy-stephenson/