UNSOLVED HOMCIDE: BOBBIE BROWN

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. Sources used to research this episode: Bobbie Jean Graise Brown (findagrave.com) Obituary: Brown, Bobbie (The HammondContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMCIDE: BOBBIE BROWN”

UNSOLVED SUSPICIOUS DEATH: JAMES MCCLINTOCK

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. Note: unfortunately, we were unable to locateContinue reading “UNSOLVED SUSPICIOUS DEATH: JAMES MCCLINTOCK”

UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: MELISSA BRANNEN

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.  Sources used to research this episode: “TheyContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: MELISSA BRANNEN”

UNRESOLVED HOMICIDE: SANDRA BIRCHMORE

When a young, pregnant Massachusetts woman is found dead in 2021, local police write off her death as a suicide. However, the findings of a medical examiner hired by the victim’s family prompt the FBI to step in and perform an expert investigation of their own. Federal authorities charge a disgraced police officer with theContinue reading “UNRESOLVED HOMICIDE: SANDRA BIRCHMORE”

UNSOLVED DOUBLE-HOMICIDE: MELODY AND PAUL JONES

When an Oklahoma newlywed is found murdered in his own home, all signs suggest that his missing wife was abducted from the scene. A small town is haunted by these crimes—plus another, eerily-similar abduction—in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Community Frightened by Seemingly Motiveless Kidnappings and Murder (Robbie TrammellContinue reading “UNSOLVED DOUBLE-HOMICIDE: MELODY AND PAUL JONES”

UNSOLVED HOMICIDES: ATLANTIC CITY SERIAL KILLER VICTIMS

When an Atlantic City, New Jersey woman vanishes, her remains are found a month later—along with those of three other women. Investigators are still working to identify the “Atlantic City Serial Killer” nearly 20 years later, in this episode of Last Seen Alive.       Sources used to research this episode: From the Archives: Who Were the AtlanticContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDES: ATLANTIC CITY SERIAL KILLER VICTIMS”

UNSOLVED CASES: MISSING AND MURDERED HUNTERS

Each fall, millions of hunters venture into the American wilderness in pursuit of wild game. Some return successful, others empty-handed—and some not at all. These are the stories of four different hunters who never made it home to their families, having fallen victim either to natural perils, or the greatest danger of all: other humans. Now, investigatorsContinue reading “UNSOLVED CASES: MISSING AND MURDERED HUNTERS”

UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: MARIA CALEEL

When an Illinois veterinary medicine student is attacked in her own home, she uses the last of her strength to seek help, but dies before being able to name her killer. No explanation—or potential suspect—is off the table as investigators seek the truth behind an unlikely crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources usedContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: MARIA CALEEL”

SOLVED: DISAPPEARANCE OF DALE WILLIAMS

When a small-town Colorado man vanished in the middle of his work day, no trace of him was found until his vehicle was pulled from a local river six weeks later. Certain that foul play was involved, investigators worked for years to determine who might’ve wanted to harm a well-liked family-man. A suspect is finallyContinue reading “SOLVED: DISAPPEARANCE OF DALE WILLIAMS”

UNSOLVED DOUBLE-DISAPPEARANCE: BRYAN HAYES AND MARK DEGNER

When two special needs students vanish from a Florida middle school, delayed search efforts yield tragic consequences. The FBI identifies a serial predator as a potential suspect after nearly 20 years in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Unsolved: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mark Degree and Bryan Hayes (Kathryn JeffriesContinue reading “UNSOLVED DOUBLE-DISAPPEARANCE: BRYAN HAYES AND MARK DEGNER”