When a terminally ill Virginia mother relinquishes custody of her child to a supposed good Samaritan, she has no way of knowing she’s being deceived. A young girl goes missing while in the care of a woman who exploited vulnerable children in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Brittany Williams was last seen alive on August 18th, 2000 in Richmond, Virginia. She was 7 years old at the time.
Years after her disappearance, those who knew Brittany remember her smile and sweet personality.
Brittany’s mother relinquished custody of her to an alleged good Samaritan shortly before she died of AIDS. Brittany also had the illness and needed frequent medical care.
This age progression image from the NCMEC shows what Brittany may look like if still alive. Unfortunately, because she required medication and frequent medical treatment to live at the time of her disappearance, she’s likely deceased.
When a woman is murdered in broad daylight in downtown Cleveland, her killer is caught on camera. Still, finding answers proves difficult as bizarre details emerge in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Family members remember Aliza Sherman after her death in this photo from Cleveland Jewish News.
Aliza’s love of being a mother drove her career as a fertility nurse. Here, she poses with her daughter in an undated family photo.
This satellite image from Google Maps shows the area where Aliza was ambushed and fatally stabbed.
Aliza Sherman was 53 years old whenever she was murdered on March 24, 2013. She was a mother of 4 and worked as a fertility nurse at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.
Aliza’s murderer was caught on surveillance footage fleeing the scene of the stabbing. Here, they’re pictured in a still frame.
When a South Carolina woman disappears while her family is out on an errand, a note left behind offers little explanation. A vast array of possibilities surrounds a truly mysterious disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Marked: Mealing Rd, the rural road along which Tammy lived. She disappeared from her home, and the heavily wooded surrounding areas were subsequently searched by law enforcement and civilian volunteers alike.
Marked: Mealing Rd, the rural road along which Tammy lived. This topographical map illustrates numerous bodies of water within walking distance of the Kingery home.
Tammy Kingery disappeared from North Augusta, SC, in 2014. She lived with her husband and 3 children, and worked as a nurse.
Pictured: Tammy enjoying time with one of her children. Those who knew her best do not believe her capable of not communicating with her children if alive and able.
Tammy Kingery, pictured, was 37 years old at the time of her disappearance in September of 2014.
When a doctor takes a break from practicing medicine to get away from it all in rural Texas, the last thing his family expects is for the retreat to turn deadly. A small town death investigation encounters big problems in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
When a Pennsylvania woman becomes convinced her missing friend was murdered, she’s determined to figure out who killed her. After she goes missing herself, investigators are left to explore whether the cases are connected in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Phylicia Thomas was 22 years old whenever she went missing from Lake Township, PA in 2004.
The oldest of 7 siblings, Phylicia was known for her caring personality and love of nature and animals.
Pictured: a billboard maintained by Phylicia’s family, who’ve been seeking answers ever since her 2004 disappearance.
Phylicia’s mother, Pauline (pictured), has relentlessly searched for the truth regarding her daughter’s disappearance and likely murder.
A cadaver dog searches property where Phylicia’s family believe she was killed, and her remains dismembered.
A cadaver dog alerts to a spot inside a barn located on property where Phylicia’s family believe she was killed and dismembered.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Phylicia Thomas, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 717-783-5524.
When a Pennsylvania woman disappears without a trace, the only thing that seems certain is the likelihood of foul play. A contentious divorce, personal vulnerabilities, four mysterious men and other factors are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Jennifer Cahill-Shadle smiles in an undated photo. She was 48 years old whenever she disappeared from State College, PA on May 15th, 2014.
Jennifer is included in the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list of missing persons.
Jennifer smiles in an undated photo. A loving mother of 3, her family knew something was wrong whenever they realized that Jennifer hadn’t contacted her youngest daughter in days.
Two weeks prior to her disappearance, Jennifer socialized with a group of four men at a sports bar. Police shared this receipt with the public and asked the men to come forward. It’s unclear whether they ever identified or spoke to the men.
Jennifer was captured on Walmart security camera footage on the afternoon of the day of her disappearance.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Jennifer Cahill-Shadle, please call the Ferguson Township Police Department at 814-237-1172. If you prefer to be anonymous, there’s an anonymous online tip form here, and information regarding Jennifer’s case is welcomed.
When a young Colorado woman disappears shortly after finding out she’s pregnant, investigators quickly zero in on a suspect. A case full of unbelievable twists and turns results in a rare no-body homicide conviction in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Kelsie Schelling was 21 years old when she disappeared from Pueblo, CO on Feb. 4th, 2013. She was also 8 weeks pregnant.
Kelsie loved animals and children, and was excited about her pregnancy. Her doctor confirmed her pregnancy was healthy on the day she left for Pueblo.
Kelsie drove from Denver to Pueblo on Feb. 4th to visit her on-again, off-again boyfriend and alleged father of her baby, Donthe Lucas. He lured her there with the promise of a surprise.
Security footage shows Donthe driving Kelsie’s abandoned car out of a Walmart parking lot. It was later found abandoned in a hospital parking lot.
Surveillance footage shows Donthe exiting Kelsie’s car alone the morning after her disappearance. He’d originally told police they’d gone to the store together.
This snapshot of the inside of Kelsie’s car shows a teddy bear and rosary that she normally kept in the vehicle. They were missing whenever her car was recovered. Instead, gravel was scattered throughout the car
Donthe Lucas was convicted of the first degree murder of Kelsie Schelling on Mar. 8th, 2021–7 years after her disappearance. Kelsie’s case is an example of a rare no-body homicide conviction, and her family is still waiting to bring her home and honor her memory with a burial.
When a Colorado highschooler stumbles across a crime in progress, it costs her her life. Investigators search the Rocky Mountain foothills for answers in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Maggie Long was murdered on Dec. 1st, 2017–just weeks before her 18th birthday.
Maggie was a straight-A high school senior who passionately participated in extracurricular activities like debate and speech teams.
Maggie lived with her parents and sisters in Bailey, Colorado–a small town in the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Maggie died in a house fire that was deliberately set by her killers. Pictured: fire damage inside the Long family home.
Firefighters suppressed the blaze before it could consume the home, and quickly noticed multiple points of origin, a classic sign of arson.
Pictured: the large home the Longs raised their daughters in. Maggie, a high school senior, was their youngest.
After Maggie’s murder, Maggie’s parents sold the ranch property where they’d raised their family. What had once been their dream home had become the site of their youngest daughter’s murder.
The Long family home was surrounded by acres of ranch land that adjoined a national forest. Maggie’s killers targeted the rural home for burglary and murdered her whenever she caught them in the act.
No neighbors were present to hear the commotion caused by Maggie’s killers, but a tenant renting an attic apartment in the Long family’s large, rural home called 911.
1 of 3 suspect sketches law enforcement have released in relation to Maggie’s case.
1 of 3 suspect sketches law enforcement have release in relation to Maggie’s case.
1 of 3 suspect sketches law enforcement have released in relation to Maggie’s case.
When a young Missouri woman is abducted from a cemetery and murdered, her violent death haunts her rural community. The Ozark Mountains overshadow a heartbreaking mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Kelle Ann Workman was 24 years old whenever she was abducted and murdered from a cemetery where she worked in Dogwood, MO on July 30th, 1989.
A 1991 newspaper displays a quote from Highway Patrol Sgt. Tom Martin regarding Kelle’s murder.
Pictured: Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and its cemetery, which Kelle was abducted from while mowing. The job had been passed down through generations of her family.
Pictured: the cemetery Kelle was abducted from, which lies along State Highway Z. Image from Google Maps.
If you know anything about the abduction and murder of Kelle Ann Workman, please call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 417-683-1020, or submit a tip to the FBI at fbi.gov/tips.
When an experienced traveler disappears from one of the busiest airports in the country, her family is left desperate for answers. A tropical getaway takes a nightmarish turn in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
This Google Maps image shows the location where Paula was last seen on security footage: near the intersection of South 20th Ave. and South Airfield Dr.
This Google Maps image shows the location where Paula was last seen on security footage: near the intersection of South 20th Ave. and South Airfield Dr.
Paula (bottom center) is pictured with her sisters, with whom she’s very close. Paula’s family have made extensive efforts to search for and bring their sister home.
A still image from DFW Airport security footage shows Paula walking within the airport, pulling a bright yellow carry-on suitcase. Neither Paula nor her suitcase have been located since her disappearance on 09-14-2019.
Paula Del Mundo, 59, disappeared from Dallas Fort Worth Airport property on 09-14-2019. Prior to her disappearance, she worked as a CNA and was a reliable employee who maintained close relationships with her family. At the time of her disappearance, she was suffering from pain due to a recent shoulder surgery. Despite search efforts, she has not been found.
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