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.
Alicia Hummel was 29-years-old when she was murdered on June 1st, 2015. She was a pre-school teacher, and is remembered by friends and family as a kind and adventurous person. She is badly missed by her loved ones. Image source: family photo.Alicia had been looking forward to an afternoon of fishing for months. She posted about her plans on social media multiple times in the 24 hours leading up to her death. Image source: Alicia’s Facebook account.Pictured: the dock (far left) near Vermillion, South Dakota where Alicia went expecting to spend a relaxing afternoon fishing, and was instead ambushed by a killer. Image source: Google Maps.At the time of her death, Alicia had plenty to look forward to. She was about to start a new position at work, and was planning to continue her education to earn a graduate-level degree. She was an enthusiastic learner who loved being in school. Image source: family photo.Alicia loved taking photos, and frequently documented her life via photos on social media. Pictured: a Snapchat post she made after arriving at the Myron’s Grove Boat Dock. Not long after her arrival, her posts to social media and texts to friends stopped abruptly. Image source: Alicia’s Snapchat account.
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.
Sarah Saganitso was 40-years-old when she was murdered in Flagstaff, Arizona. Her case remains officially unsolved. Image source: family photo.Sarah was an irreplaceable pillar in her large family. She was a beloved mom, mother-figure, sister and aunt. Image source: family photo.Pictured: a clump of grass found in the parking lot of Sarah’s workplace. George Abney’s legal defense alleged that it was “grave grass” placed there by an evil witch to intimidate Sarah’s family. Image source: police photo.When a local man was charged with Sarah’s murder, his legal defense had the audacity to argue that Sarah had been killed by a malicious, shape-shifting witch rather than the man who had confessed to her murder.Then 35-year-old George Abney was charged with Sarah’s murder several months after her death. He was at her place of work on the night of her murder, and confessed to committing it. Image source: police photo.Following a bizarre trial in which his defense blamed a Navajo skinwalker for Sarah’s death, Sarah’s accused killer–George Abney–was acquitted.Sarah’s accused killer’s legal defense presented an outrageous argument in court, blaming murder victim Sarah Saganitso’s own Navajo culture for her death. This newspaper headline from the time captures the absurdity of the trial. The Navajo cultural “expert” produced by the defense was not a Navajo person.
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.
Dr Mari Ann Fowler was 65-years-old when she was abducted from West Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2002. She hasn’t been seen since. Image source: family photo.Serial killer Derrick Todd Lee is considered a major suspect in Mari Ann’s case. He was actively stalking and killing women in and around Baton Rouge at the time of her abduction. Image source: police photo.Serial killer Sean Vincent Gillis was also actively killing women in and around Baton Rouge at the time of Mari Ann’s abduction. Image source: family photo.A store in the strip mall where Mari Ann stopped for dinner captured her abduction on a security camera. The red circle denotes the window through which her abduction was (barely) visible. Image source: store security cam.
When the body of a young woman is discovered 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.
Following a difficult childhood, Lia lived her life on the road, backpacking around the country. Originally from Costa Rica and having grown up mostly in Palo Alto, California, she was killed in Illinois. Image source: family photo.Larry Dewayne Hall is a serial killer who committed murders remarkably similar to Lia’s. He traveled often, and Illinois is one of the states he is known to have spent time in. He has not been charged with any crime in relation to her murder. Image source: police photo.Dale Anderson was an Illinois serial killer who lived and killed within an hour of where Lia’s remains were found. He has not been charged with any crime in relation to her murder. Image source: police photo.Eulalia “Lia” Chavez was 27-years-old when she was murdered. A farmer stumbled upon her remains in an Illinois field, and it was evident to investigators that she’d been subjected to a brutal attack. Her murder remains unsolved. Image source: family photo.The FBI has become involved in the investigation into Lia’s murder. She is believed to possibly have been the victim of a serial killer. Image source: FBI.
If you have any information on the murder of Eulalia (aka “Lia” or “Lolly”) Chavez, please contact the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office at (618)825-5309.
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.
Veronica Blumhorst was 21-years-old when she disappeared in September of 1990. She is believed to have been murdered. Image source: family photo.Pictured: Veronica with her siblings and parents. She was part of a loving family, and they suffered greatly in the wake of her loss. Image source: family photo.Veronica worked as a cashier at Dempsey’s Super Valu. She vanished after driving home from her late-night shift in September of 1990. Image source: family photo.Pictured: an FBI bulletin requesting information on Veronica’s case. Image source: FBI.Pictured: Veronica (right) with her little brother, Todd (left) and an unnamed baby. After Veronica’s disappearance, Todd dedicated his life to his career as a cold case advocate with the non-profit group Homicide Survivors of Tucson. He died tragically at the age of 39, from a rare form of cancer. Image source: family photo.Here, Todd and Veronica Blumhorst wave at the camera. The Blumhorst family lost both children prematurely: Veronica to (presumed) homicide, at 21 and Todd to a rare form of cancer at 39. Image source: family photo.
When a Phoenix, Arizona couple is murdered in their own home, responding officers consider it one of the cruelest crimes they’ve ever investigated. Investigators search for the killer or killers of two beloved grandparents who’d devoted their lives to helping others in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
William and Barbara Singer were 81 and 64-years-old, respectively, when they were killed in their north Phoenix, Arizona home in late June of 2014. Image source: family photo.During the last year of his life, William experienced age-related health problems. At the time of his and Barbara’s murders, he had recently been released from the hospital and was experiencing mobility issues. Image source: family photo.Pictured: Barbara withdrawing cash from an ATM on the night of June 28th. William had made a withdrawal from the ATM 15 minutes prior. Investigators believe the Singers were made to make the withdrawals, and were then taken back to their home and killed. Image source: ATM footage still.Barbara and William shared a passion for travel. Prior to their murders, they’d been looking forward to William becoming well enough for them to take their dream trip to the Panama Canal. Here, William is seen holding a sea turtle during one of their trips together. Image source: family photo.Barbara and William had been married for nearly 40 years at the time of their murders. Those who knew them described them as inseparable, and meant for each other. They spent the majority of their lives caring for others in need–Barbara as a pediatric nurse practitioner who treated abused children, and William as a medevac pilot and EMT and CPR instructor. They made tremendous impacts on the lives of many in need, and are badly missed by family, friends and co-workers. Image source: family photo.
If you know anything about the deaths of Barbara and William Singer, please contact the Phoenix Police directly at 602-262-6151, or—if you wish to remain anonymous—call the Silent Witness tipline at 480-948-6377.
If your tip leads to the identification of the Singers’ killer or killers, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
When an Iowa woman lists some furniture she no longer needs for sale, a calculating killer responds to her ad. All leads are exhausted by frustrated investigators and a case goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Patricia Jauron was 45-years-old when she was murdered in 1999. She was a respected member of the Woodbury County, Iowa community and had enjoyed a long career with the local school district. Image source: family photo.As described by this Des Moines Register article, investigators from the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office sought outside investigative expertise from the FBI. Even so, her case remains unsolved. Image source: The Des Moines Register.
When a woman vanishes from her Las Vegas home, investigators find themselves working to solve a carefully-planned abduction and murder. A killer remains at large despite leaving DNA evidence behind in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Theresa Insana was 26-years-old when she was murdered in October of 2004. Here, she’s pictured with her beloved cocker spaniel, Frankie. Image source: family photo.This map shows the locations of Theresa’s home (the crime scene), the location where her body was abandoned (a culvert) and her previous home. Investigators believe her killer was familiar with the area, and either knew Theresa well or stalked her. Image source: Google Maps.Theresa worked for the Rio Hotel & Casino as a sales manager. She was ambitious, successful and enjoyed her work. Image source: family photo.This composite “snapshot” profile from Parabon Labs depicts Theresa’s killer based on analysis of his DNA. He’s shown at the approximate age of 40, but may be older than that now. Image source: Parabon Labs. Theresa came from a loving family, and was very close with them, even after she moved from New York to Las Vegas. Her death devastated her loved ones. Here, Theresa (left) is pictured with her dad and younger sister. Her dad passed away in 2021 without ever receiving answers regarding her murder. Image source: family photo.
If you know anything about the death of Theresa Insana, please call the LVMPD Homicide Section at (702) 828-3521, or e-mail them at homicide@lvmpd.com. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555.
When a New York woman doesn’t return home from a routine errand, her husband endures a sleepless night of worry before being called to the medical examiner’s office to identify her body. A case gone cold receives new scrutiny when a notorious serial killer is identified in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Su-Ya Kim and her husband, Su-Young Kim, moved to NYC shortly after marrying in Seoul. They aspired to become business owners, and succeeded. Prior to Su-Ya’s death, they owned and ran two popular clothing stores together. Image source: family photo.Su-Ya was the loving mother of two young sons. Her murderer deprived them of her when they were still small children. Image source: family photo.Su-Ya and Su-Young worked hard to build a life together, running their own business and raising a family. Su-Young was devastated by her death. Nearly two years afterward, he moved back to South Korea with their children, unable to bear life in the US without her. Image source: family photo.This map shows the distance between the approximate locations where Su-Ya lived in Queens, and where her body was found in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood.. Image source: Google Maps.This sketch depicts Su-Ya’s killer, as described by the security guard who interacted with him. Image source: police photo.
If you know anything about the murder of Su-Ya Kim, please contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-577-8477, or report an online tip HERE. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
When a 13-year-old Wisconsin boy vanishes in the summer of 2023, investigators learn that he had aspirations of trying to survive “off-grid” in the wilderness. Despite the discovery of abandoned campsites and extensive search efforts, a child remains missing in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
James Yoblonski was 13-years-old when he went missing from Reedsburg, Wisconsin in June of 2023. Image source: family photo.Here, James is pictured leaving his home alone, late at night with luggage. Image source: home security camera still.On the night of his disappearance, James loaded his luggage into the family van and sat in the vehicle for an hour before driving away. Image source: home security camera still.The morning after James’ disappearance, the van he left home in was discovered abandoned alongside Route 12. Image source: police image.This photo shows a bag left behind at one of the makeshift campsites police were able to locate in the woods near where the abandoned van was found. Image source: police image.James loved camping and fishing, and had an interest in outdoor survivalism. His whereabouts have been unknown since June of 2023, and he is badly missed by his family. Image source: family photo.
If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of James Yoblonski, please call the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office at 608-355-4495, or Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 888-847-7285.
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