When a North Carolina nurse is found dead after being threatened by a stalker, investigators quickly write her death off as an accident. Questions abound in this episode of Last Seen Alive, such as: how does a body “accidentally” wind up in a barrel underwater?
Debbie Wolfe was 28 years old whenever she was found dead at the bottom of the pond in her backyard. Her death was ruled an accidental drowning despite extensive suspicious circumstances.
Debbie worked as a nurse at a veterans’ hospital, where she was in charge of coordinating hospital volunteers. A volunteer who’d unsuccessfully pursued her romantically left a suspicious voicemail on the day of her disappearance.
When an Arkansas honors student and class valedictorian disappears just weeks shy of high school graduation, an explanation eludes investigators. Years later, hidden evidence is uncovered inside the walls at her after-school job, giving the case new life in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
A canine handler searches the grounds of the home of Larry Amos (Clea’s part-time employer) with a cadaver dog after new tips revive the investigation of her 1994 disappearance in 2012. Photo from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Cleashindra ‘Clea’ Hall was 18 years old when she went missing 1994. An honors student and class valedictorian, she was an aspiring pediatrician just months away from beginning her college education.
Clea’s family continues to keep her memory alive by celebrating her birthday, nearly three decades after her disappearance.
A newspaper clipping from 1994 details Clea’s unexplained disappearance.
Clea’s mother, Laurell Hall, poses with a missing poster. Laurell has worked tirelessly to keep her daughter’s case in the public eye.
A Pine Bluff, AR community member hugs Laurell Hall, Clea’s mom, as police search the Amos residence in 2012. Photo from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
When an Ohio medical student disappears into thin air during a night out, a massive investigation fails to uncover any trace of him. One of the Midwest’s most baffling mysteries is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Brian Shaffer, 27, was in his second year of medical school whenever he disappeared on April 1, 2006.
Brian, pictured here holding a guitar, also had a passion for music.
Brian disappeared just days before he was supposed to embark on a tropical vacation with his girlfriend. The trip was a final gift from his late mother, with whom he’d been close.
These stills from the last known security footage of Brian were taken just minutes before he disappeared. In them, he talks with two women by the escalator that leads to the Ugly Tuna Saloona, a second story bar.
A street view of the Ugly Tuna Saloona shows its second story position, and the other bars that surround it. It’s unknown how Brian disappeared from the bar without being caught on security footage from any of the businesses pictured.
The Ugly Tuna Saloona was a bar popular with students of Ohio State University, where Brian attended school. Although he was caught on security footage entering the bar, there’s no footage of him leaving.
A photo from the interior of the Ugly Tuna Saloona helps illustrate how small the business was.
The Ugly Tuna Saloona was surrounded by other bars, such as Mad Mex. One of the enduring questions in Brian’s case is how he managed to leave the Ugly Tuna without being captured on its security cameras, or the cameras of any surrounding businesses. Photo by D Rust.
The Ugly Tuna Saloona was located in South Campus Gateway, a commercial area on High St just outside of Ohio State University Campus.
When a group of paratroopers hits the beach for a laid-back holiday weekend, one of their own goes missing. Tragic evidence washes ashore and ignites one of 2020’s most devastating missing / murdered American soldier investigations in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
An aerial view of South Core Banks shows how flat and undeveloped the 26-mile long island is. The companions of Enrique Roman-Martinez–Army paratroopers–claimed to have searched the island for an entire day for Enrique before alerting authorities that he was missing. (Photo: National Park Service)
Searchers gathered on South Core Banks after Enrique’s disappearance in an attempt to locate the missing paratrooper. (Photo: National Park Service)
Enrique is pictured in an undated photo. In addition to his military service goals–which he successfully fulfilled–he aspired to study pharmacology and psychology after concluding his service with the US Army.
Enrique’s family traveled to South Core Banks after his disappearance to see the island he’d disappeared from. Here, they shared a prayer and moment of silence with Army personnel. Enrique was missing for a week before his partial remains were located.
Enrique is pictured in uniform in this undated photo. He’d joined the US Army at just 17 years old in an effort to better himself through service to others and, ultimately, higher education. Although he fulfilled his military service goals, his murderer(s) denied him the chance to obtain a college education and enjoy a civilian career.
In this photo of a South Core Banks seashore like the one Enrique disappeared from, a sand dune is partially visible (left). Enrique’s camping companions (fellow soldiers) told 911 dispatch that they had searched for a park ranger to report his absence to for an entire day. However, it was later discovered that a park ranger had approached them midday on that same day to ask them to move their vehicles farther from some sand dunes. According to that ranger, they did not mention a missing person. (Photo: National Park Service)
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 remains nameless and at large in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Rebecca Park is remembered by her friends, family and co-workers for her sunny attitude 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.
Fairmount Park is Philadelphia’s largest park, spanning over 2000 acres. In 2003, a serial offender attacked 3 female runners, assaulting 2 and murdering 1: 30 year old Rebecca Park. Photo by Frederikto.
These police sketches show the “Fairmount Park Rapist”, a Hispanic male approx. 5’8″ in height with dark hair and eyes. Notable features include scars on his chest and shoulder and broken English / a thick Central or South American accent.
Rebecca Park was 30 years old at the time of her death. Her murderer ended the life of a vibrant, intelligent and driven medical student and military reserve officer.
This wanted poster from the Philadelphia Police Dept includes sketches that portray the Fairmount Park Rapist’s scars.
This map illustrates the distance between Fairmount Park (the location of the Fairmount Park Rapist’s first 3 known attacks) and Pennypack Park (the location of his 4th and last known attack). The distance between the two parks (approx. 12 miles) is significant, considering that the F.P.R. traveled by foot or bicycle and likely preferred to target victims close to his home. Courtesy of Google Maps.
This map shows the location of Rebecca’s apartment (red marker), which she left on foot for a fatal Sunday afternoon run. A couple driving down nearby Conshohocken Avenue (circled in blue) heard what were likely Rebecca’s screams. Rebecca’s body was found inside the park (designated by green color on map) 4 days later.
When a young Marine Corps veteran has an unwelcome spotlight cast upon his life by Hollywood, murder soon follows. An execution-style killing in the Massachusetts woods cuts a young life short and baffles investigators in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
David Cox is pictured in uniform in a photo from his time of service with the USMC (exact date unknown).
David Cox is pictured with a small child in an undated photo from his period of service with the USMC.
David Cox is pictured in an undated family photo. David was a native Bostonian who returned to the Boston area after concluding his service in the Marine Corps.
David is pictured holding a rabbit, possibly Lenny, the rabbit he and his girlfriend kept as a pet.
David is pictured in an undated family photo.
David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from high school. He took great pride in being a Marine and eventually concluded his four years of service with an honorable discharge. Later, he would vocally oppose the depiction of events in the 1992 film A Few Good Men, which he felt maligned him.
This crime scene photo shows David’s remains where there were left, camouflaged by a heap of deliberately-placed pine branches.
This crime scene photo shows the clothing David was wearing at his time of death, including a USMC sniper hoodie and his USMC-issued field jacket. These clothing items were notable, as David did not like to wear his USMC issued gear in public.
When a Louisiana woman’s worst fears come true, investigators are left to sift through the ashes of the home she shared with her fire chief husband. Arson and betrayal complicate the search for truth in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Nanette Krentel smiles in an undated photo. Nanette was a former pre-school teacher who loved children and animals. She was known for her infectious smile and laughter, and was just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday when she was killed.
This image of the Krentel home in Lacombe, Louisiana actively on fire was recorded by vehicle camera as first responders arrived on scene.
This diagram from WWLTV shows where Nanette’s remains were found within the burnt home. Her body was located in a supine position on the master bathroom’s tile floor.
This image from the scene of the fire shows the remains of the master bathroom (the white tiled area), where Nanette’s body was found.
This still image from in-vehicle video shows Nanette’s husband, Steve–then a fire chief–arriving on the scene of the house fire inside which Nanette’s remains would be found.
A letter from the forensic pathologist hired by the Krentel family details his experience viewing Nanette’s remains (page 1). From WWLTV.
A letter from the forensic pathologist hired by the Krentel family details his experience viewing Nanette’s remains (page 2). From WWLTV.
Here, first responders are pictured at the scene of the (extinguished) house fire.
Nanette Krentel and her husband Steve smile in an undated photo. The Krentels had been married for 22 years by the time of Nanette’s death. Photo by Dan Watson.
An aerial image of the road the Krentels lived on.
An arial image of the Krentel property (pre-fire).
Nanette Krentel smiles in an undated photo. Nanette was a former pre-school teacher who loved children and animals. She was known for her infectious smile and laughter, and was just two weeks shy of her 50th birthday when she was killed.
These side-by-side comparison images show the scene of the fire at the Krentel home two weeks apart. The fire occurred on July 14th, 2017.
If you know anything about the death of Nanette Krentel, please contact Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111 or the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985)809-8200
When a young family ventures into a remote Washington forest in search of the perfect Christmas tree, a dark mystery unfolds. Parents go missing, a child is found wandering alone in another town and all of Washington state wonders whether a serial predator may be waiting in the woods in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
A 1985 newspaper highlights the search efforts made to locate Diana Robertson, her boyfriend Michael Riemer and 2 year old daughter, Crystal. The young family went missing on December 12, 1985 whenever they ventured into the forest near Mineral, WA to search for a Christmas tree.
Diana Robertson (right) is pictured with her boyfriend Michael Riemer (left) in an undated photograph. Diana died of homicide, while the manner of Michael’s death is officially unknown.
When a Penn State University senior disappears without a trace on Halloween night, only one thing is clear: she didn’t vanish voluntarily. A heartbreaking mystery evolves into tales of real-life monsters in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
This police sketch illustrates a man a witness allegedly saw abducting a young woman in Philadelphia’s China Town neighborhood. Although the woman was reported to look like Cindy, the report was ultimately discounted after the witness changed her story numerous times.
Hyun Jong Song–who usually went by the nickname Cindy–moved to the US from South Korea during her teens to pursue educational opportunities. Her success in academics was cut short when she disappeared on Halloween night, 2001.
The Pennsylvania house of Hugo Selenski is pictured here, with excavation equipment being used to search the grounds. A dozen sets of charred human remains were discovered buried in Selenski’s yard after a criminal accomplice of his tipped off police.
Here, Cindy is pictured on Halloween night, a few hours before her disappearance. She dressed as a bunny rabbit and enjoyed a night of dancing and video games with two of her closest friends.
Pictured are a set of false lashes Cindy wore as part of her Halloween costume. Cindy returned to her apartment and left behind some belongings–including these lashes–before leaving again for an unknown purpose. She hasn’t been seen since.
Hugo Selenski is pictured between two deputies. Selenski, of Pennsylvania, is a convinced murderer and robber who–according to his close criminal accomplice Paul Weakley–may be responsible for the disappearance and death of Cindy Song. It’s unknown whether this is true, as no physical evidence has been located, but a lead investigator has stated that the Selenski lead is the only active lead in Cindy’s case.
Cindy Song’s mother (center) is pictured at a candlelight vigil held soon after Cindy’s disappearance. The Song family have endured terrible pain in the wake of Cindy’s disappearance.
Cindy Song’s mother (left) and an attorney representing the song family (front center) are pictured at a press conference, in which they pressed for a more thorough investigation of Cindy’s disappearance.
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With Journey into Darkness, Douglas provides more than a glimpse into the minds of serial killers; he demonstrates what a powerful weapon behavioral science has become. Profiling criminals helps not only to capture them, but also helps society understand how these predators work and what can be done to prevent them from striking again. Douglas focuses especially on pedophiles and child abductors, fully explaining what drives them and how to keep children away from them. As he points out, “The best way to protect your children is to know your enemy.” He includes eight rules for safety, a list of steps parents can take to prevent child abduction and exploitation, tips on how to detect sexual exploitation, basic rules of safety for children, and a chart, based on age, that details the safety skills children should have to protect themselves.
When a small town Texas teen goes missing, an entire community turns out to search the high prairie by land and air. A mysterious death, a contentious debate and shocking accounts of corruption are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Pictured: Nathan Lewis, former Sheriff of Hemphill County, TX. Lewis resigned from his post after being formally reprimanded by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) for falsifying training records. Lewis has also been accused–both formally and informally–of numerous other breaches of the law and his ethical duty as a law enforcement officer. At the time of Tom Brown’s disappearance, Lewis was Sheriff of Hemphill County. The year before, Tom’s mother had filed a complaint against Lewis for allegedly harassing her son.
In this photo released by Philip Klein (private investigator) a canine is allegedly pictured alerting to the unique odor of human death inside Tom’s vehicle, indicating that human remains had once been inside.
A memorial was held in Tom’s honor at his high school, where he served as class president. Tom was missing for over two years before his remains were discovered.
In October 2019, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) issued this letter of reprimand to then-Sheriff of Hemphill County, Nathan Lewis.
In this letter to the editor, Hemphill County Sheriff Pearson (predecessor of Sheriff Lewis) responds to a complaint from Tom Brown’s mother alleging that then-Deputy Lewis harassed her son.
Tom smiles alongside his mother, Penny, in this undated photo. Penny has advocated for the fair investigation of her son’s disappearance and death from the night he went missing.
Tom Brown is pictured in his senior portrait. He was 18 at the time of his death.
Tom Brown is pictured circa 2016 in his football uniform. Tom was a talented athlete, as well as being involved in academic pursuits, including serving as senior class president.
This photo released by Philip Klein (private investigator) shows what he alleges remains of a cleaned-up blood stain on the driver’s side floorboard of Tom’s vehicle.
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Did Lizzie Borden murder her own father and stepmother? Was Jack the Ripper actually the Duke of Clarence? Who killed JonBenet Ramsey? America’s foremost expert on criminal profiling and twenty-five-year FBI veteran John Douglas, along with author and filmmaker Mark Olshaker, explores those tantalizing questions and more in this mesmerizing work of detection.
With uniquely gripping analysis, the authors reexamine and reinterpret the accepted facts, evidence, and victimology of the most notorious murder cases in the history of crime, including the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the Zodiac Killer, and the Whitechapel murders. Utilizing techniques developed by Douglas himself, they give detailed profiles and reveal chief suspects in pursuit of what really happened in each case.
The Cases That Haunt Us not only offers convincing and controversial conclusions, it deconstructs the evidence and widely held beliefs surrounding each case and rebuilds them—with fascinating, surprising, and haunting results.
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