When a young Mississippi mom-to-be goes missing, evidence discovered by a remote, abandoned bridge suggests she was murdered. A killer remains at large—and potentially still within the community—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Angela Freeman was 17-years-old when she went missing from Petal, Mississippi in September of 1993. She was approximately 4 months pregnant, and excited to become a mother. Image source: family photo.Angela’s family has been waiting for answers in regards to her disappearance for more than 30 years. Image source: The Clarion Ledger.Angela (right) is pictured with her mom, Debra (left), who has been working tirelessly to keep her daughter’s case alive in the public’s mind for more than 30 years. She says that her worst fear is that Angela will be forgotten. Image source: family photo.Angela was last seen alive in the parking lot of a Pizza Hut restaurant in Petal, Mississippi. However, her abandoned vehicle was found approximately a half hour’s drive away at an old bridge in a remote area. Image source: Google Maps.Angela’s vehicle was found abandoned by the old Mahned Bridge (pictured), which spans a section of the Leaf River. A section of the river was searched after human remains detection canines alerted, but Angela was not found. Image source: Google Maps.This age-progression image shows what Angela may have looked like at age 32 (circa 2010). Angela has been declared legally dead, and is believed to be deceased, likely as a result of homicide. Image source: NCMEC.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Angela Freeman, please call the Petal Police Department at 601-544-5331, or the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 601-964-8461.
When a young Missouri woman was abducted from a cemetery and murdered, her violent death haunted her rural community for 35 years. Now, three men have finally been charged with her murder. The Ozark Mountains overshadow long-awaited investigative breakthroughs in this special breaking update episode of Last Seen Alive.
Kelle Ann Workman was 24-years-old when she was abducted from rural Dogwood, Missouri and brutally murdered in 1989. She was a hard-working young woman, beloved by her family. Image source: family photo.Kelle’s family published this in memory of her on the 7th anniversary of her death. Image source: the Springfield News Leader via Newspapers.com.Kelle was working one of her jobs, mowing a cemetery, when she was abducted by her killers. Image source: the Springfield News Leader via Newspapers.com.Bobby Banks was charged with Kelle’s 1989 abduction, sexual assault and murder in February of 2024. Image source: Douglass County Sheriff’s Department.Leonard “Dwight” Banks was charged with Kelle’s 1989 abduction, sexual assault and murder in February of 2024. Image source: Douglass County Sheriff’s Department.Wiley Belt was charged with Kelle’s 1989 abduction, sexual assault and murder in February of 2024. Image source: Douglass County Sheriff’s Department.The charges filed against Bobby Banks in relation to Kelle’s murder. Image source: Missouri Courts.The charges filed against Leonard “Dwight” Banks in relation to Kelle’s murder. Image source: Missouri Courts.The charges filed against Wiley Belt in relation to Kelle’s murder. Image source: Missouri Courts.Kelle’s parents (pictured) were haunted for decades by her unsolved abduction and murder. Her father, Stanley Workman (bottom right) died without ever seeing justice served. Her mother, Joan Workman (bottom left) survives, along with other beloved family members. Image source: the Springfield News Leader via Newspapers.com.
When a young Tucson, Arizona woman goes missing, her partial remains are discovered in a dumpster just days later. Potential suspects and unanswered questions haunt a case gone cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Diana Vicari was 19-years-old when she was murdered in Tucson, Arizona in October of 1992. She was a hard-working college student who held down two jobs in addition to her studies. She loved animals and aspired to become a marine biologist. Image source: family photo.After her death, Diana’s vehicle was located in the 1200 Block of W La Osa Dr (Tucson), a residential area. A large house party had occurred in the area on the night of her death, and it’s believed she may have been in attendance. Image source: Google Maps.Gregory Hatton (pictured) is one of several known criminals whose name has arisen in court documents in connection with Diana’s case. Although Hatton has never been charged with any crime in relation to Diana’s death, he is currently incarcerated for other serious, violent crimes. Image source: Arizona Department of Corrections.Diana’s partial remains were found in a dumpster in an alley just north of downtown Tucson (approximate location denoted by red marker at bottom of map). Her vehicle was found several miles north, in the 1200 Block of W La Osa Dr (approximate location denoted by red marker at top of the map). It’s believed that her partial remains were transported to the dumpster from elsewhere via vehicle, as a tracking canine was unable to locate Diana’s scent outside of the dumpster. Image source: Google Maps.Diana is pictured on the cover of Tucson Weekly along with a mug shot of Lemuel Prion, the criminal who was convicted of her murder, but later exonerated. There is no known physical or conclusive evidence linking Prion to her death. Image source: Tucson Weekly.
If you know anything about the death of Diana Vicari, please call the Tucson Police Department directly at 520-791-4444 OR if you’d prefer to submit a tip anonymously, call 520-882-7463, or go to 88crime.org.
When a girl goes missing from rural Missouri, hopes that she simply became lost during a walk are quickly extinguished. Investigators pursue answers in the potential abduction of a vulnerable child in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Bianca Piper was 13-years-old when she went missing from rural Foley, Missouri. She excelled at art and was known for her love of horses and the color purple. Image source: family photo.This age progression image shows what Bianca may have looked like as an older teen. Image source: NCMEC.This age-progression image shows what Bianca may look like as an adult, if still alive. Image source: NCMEC.Bianca has been missing since March 10th, 2005. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of her has ever been found. Investigators are still searching.Pictured: the very small town of Foley, Missouri and the surrounding rural area. Bianca went missing while walking on McIntosh Hill Rd (located to the west of the town of Foley). Foley is bordered by the Mississippi River on the East. The red marker denotes the location of Bianca’s home. Image source: Google Maps.
From quick errands to long runs, the cold cases included in this episode feature stories of victims who set out on foot and never returned home. Each of these little-known cases are in critical need of tips from the public, so join us as we retrace the final steps of four separate victims in this special multi-case episode of Last Seen Alive.
Stories in this episode include:
The 1979 murder of North Carolina college student Tammy Aldridge, who went for a run while visiting home during a break and was waylaid by a cruel killer.
The 1981 disappearance of small-town Pennsylvania teenager Michele Reidenbach, who walked just a block away from her place of work on an errand, and vanished without a trace.
The 1990 cold case murder of Jennifer Bailey, who set out for a jog on a popular Kentucky running trail, only to be fatally attacked by a man who has remained unidentified for more than 30 years.
The 2011 murder of 23-year-old David Grubbs, who was brutally attacked and killed while walking along an Oregon bike path on his way home from work.
Unsolved Homicide: Tammy Aldridge
UPDATE: Tammy’s case has been solved. An update episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Tammy Aldridge was 20-years-old when she was murdered in June of 1979 just outside of Burlington, North Carolina.. Evidence indicates that she was likely abducted while out for a run. Her killer remains unidentified.
If you have any information related to the disappearance of Michele Reidenbach, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 724-284-8100. OR, if you prefer to submit your tip online and / or to remain anonymous, go to crimewatchpa.com.
Unsolved Homicide: Jennifer Bailey
Jennifer Bailey was 21-years-old when she was murdered in Bell County, Kentucky in August of 1990. Her killer remains unidentified.
If you have any information on the murder of Jennifer Bailey—or onthe murder of Greta Henson—please call the Kentucky State Police Post 10 at 606-573-3131.
Unsolved Homicide: David Grubbs
David Grubbs was 23-years-old when he was murdered in Ashland, Oregon in November of 2011. His killer remains unidentified.
If you have any information related to the death of David Grubbs, call the Ashland Police Department at 541-552-2333. Or, if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can call or text Crime Stoppers of Southern Oregon at 1-800-850-0580.
When a West Virginia woman leaves a bar with a former police officer on a winter night in 2022, she’s never seen again. Diligent investigators close in on an ex-cop with an unlikely story and an unsettling reputation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Gretchen Fleming was 27-years-old when she went missing from her home town of Parkersburg, West Virginia on the night of December 4th, 2022. She remains missing. Image source: family photo.Gretchen was last seen at this building, which at the time was operating as the My Way Sports Bar and Lounge. She left with a middle-aged male who was later identified as a former police officer with an unsettling reputation. My Way staff provided invaluable security footage to investigators, and assisted in IDing the man Gretchen was last seen with. According to its Google listing, My Way has since closed permanently. Image source: Google Maps.Gretchen is remembered as being social, quick to make friends and creative, with a flair for fashion and make-up. Image source: family photo.Pictured: the Parkersburg, West Virginia home that the man Gretchen was last seen with was living in at the time of her disappearance. Investigators secured a warrant and thoroughly searched the home. Their findings have not been publicly disclosed. Image source: Google Maps.Gretchen is badly missed by her friends and family, including her parents, grandparents and younger siblings. Before her disappearance, she was considering changing career paths and becoming a flight attendant. Her current whereabouts are unknown, and her disappearance is believed to be the result of foul play. Image source: family photo.
If you have any information on the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, please call the Parkersburg Police Department at 304-424-8444. If you wish to submit a tip anonymously, you can do so online at ppd.parkersburgwv.gov.
When a National Park Service Ranger vanishes from his post in the Arizona mountains, he’s never seen again. Questions endure in the strange and controversial case of the only National Park Service Ranger to ever go missing—and never be found—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Paul Fugate was last seen alive on January 13th, 1980. He worked as a Ranger for the National Park Service, and was stationed at Arizona’s Chiricahua National Monument. Image source: family photo.Pictured: Paul at work early on in his career, in 1968. Image source: family photo.Pictured: a panoramic view of Chiricahua National Park. Chiricahua is described by the NPS as a “wonderland of rocks”. Paul disappeared from this park during a work day in January of 1980. He remains missing. Image source: Wikipedia.The section of the park Paul is believed to have disappeared from is called Faraway Ranch (denoted in red). Previously a working ranch, it was acquired by the NPS, who turned it into a historic sight. Paul went for a short (1 mile) hike in this area, and was never seen again. Image source: Google Maps.Paul Fugate was a passionate outdoorsman, and a formally-trained botanist. His work as a park ranger allowed him to share his love of the outdoors with others. Image source: family photo.
If you know anything about the disappearance of Paul Fugate, please call the National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch at 888-653-0009. Or, submit a tip online by clicking HERE.
When a mild-mannered father and his 12-year-old son are shot execution-style inside their Bay Area home, there’s no apparent motive. Investigators are puzzled by one of the most unlikely homicides in suburban California history in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Brendan (left) and his father Neal (right) were murdered in their own home on February 19th, 1997. The motive for their murder remains unknown, and their killer unidentified. Image source: family photo.Hercules, California (outlined in red and white) is a small, suburban town in San Francisco’s Bay Area. It’s low crime rate (in comparison to the rest of California and the US in general) made Brendan and Neal’s murders even more perplexing than they might have been elsewhere. Image source: Google Maps.
When a medical student and military reserve officer disappears during a run through a Philadelphia park, foul play is immediately suspected. The discovery of her body incriminates a deadly serial offender who is finally identified and charged in this special breaking update episode of Last Seen Alive.
We originally aired an episode on Rebecca’s unsolved murder in 2020. In December of 2023, Philadelphia police identified Elias Diaz, age 46, as Rebecca’s alleged killer. He was charged with her murder–and an assortment of related charges–on December 20th, 2023 (see charges listed on court document below). Bail was denied. He has also been charged in relation to two other attacks committed in November of 2023. The total number of his victims isn’t known for sure, and Philadelphia Police are seeking any information that could lead to additional charges against Diaz.
Rebecca Park is remembered by her friends, family and co-workers for her sunny attitude, organized nature and boundless energy. She was always moving forward, and excelled in her medical studies. She loved animals, science and medicine, and valued family and friends.Pictured: composite images of the suspect in Rebecca’s murder (based on DNA) at different ages.Elias Diaz was charged in December of 2023 with Rebecca’s murder, which occurred in 2003.
If you have any information that could lead to additional charges against Diaz, please call 215-686-8477 to report what you know to Philadelphia Police.
When an infant goes missing from her crib in Kansas City, initial signs suggest the possibility of a rare stranger abduction. Investigators scrutinize several individuals as they attempt to determine whether a missing baby was truly kidnapped in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Lisa Irwin was nearly 11-months-old when she vanished from her crib in Kansas City, Missouri on October 4th, 2011.This age-progressed image shows what Lisa may have looked like at age 9. If alive in 2023, she’s 13-years-old.Lisa was affectionately known “as Pumpkin Pie”. At the time of her disappearance, she lived with her parents and two older brothers.If alive in 2023, Lisa is 13-years-old.
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