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.
Olivia Matthews was 32-years-old when she was murdered in her own home on the night of September 2nd, 2025. Her case is unsolved, and a substantial reward is offered for information leading to the identification and conviction of her killer. Image source: portrait by photographer Lola Scott.Olivia was killed inside of her apartment at the Bella 10 Apartments on Windy Hill Rd SE in Smyrna, Georgia. Part of the complex is pictured here. Olivia lived in a ground-floor unit. Image source: Google Maps.Olivia was an award-winning playwright known not only for the quality of her work, but the quality of her character. Those who knew her say that she was inclusive, kind, and accepting of others for who they were. Image source: portrait by Lola Scott.Do you recognize this person? Investigators are trying to ID him, and they need the public’s help. He is considered a potential person of interest in relation to Olivia’s case. He has not been named a suspect. Please contact Atlanta Crime Stoppers or the Smyrna Police Department if you know who he is. You may remain anonymous if you wish via Atlanta Crime Stoppers. Image source: residential security camera footage distributed to the public by the Smyrna Police Department.
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 the Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers’ Website. 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.
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