When a young Big Bear Lake, California boy disappears from a playground near his home, authorities launch the most extensive missing person search the area has ever seen. Finding no trace of the child, investigators attempt to solve his presumed abduction in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Have youContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: JACK PHILLIPS”
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UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: KARL LOTHARIUS + UNSOLVED DISAPPERANCE OF BRYANT PALACIOS ZUÑIGA
When Milwaukee’s most successful nightclub owner is murdered with a crossbow bolt to the chest, he uses his last words to name his killer. However, the investigation uncovers a different suspect and the case ultimately goes cold in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode (Karl Lotharius): Murder of a TyrantContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: KARL LOTHARIUS + UNSOLVED DISAPPERANCE OF BRYANT PALACIOS ZUÑIGA”
UNSOLVED DOUBLE-HOMICIDE: NEAL AND BRENDAN ABERNATHY
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. Sources used to research this episode: Ten Years Later, Police Take New Look at KillingsContinue reading “UNSOLVED DOUBLE-HOMICIDE: NEAL AND BRENDAN ABERNATHY”
UNSOLVED QUADRUPLE-HOMICIDE: THE SHARP FAMILY
When a mom of five leaves an unhealthy marriage, she resettles in remote Keddie, California with her children, not knowing that their fresh start will soon come to a tragic end. Evil walks into Cabin #28 and modern-day investigators seek to rectify the mistakes of their predecessors in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources usedContinue reading “UNSOLVED QUADRUPLE-HOMICIDE: THE SHARP FAMILY”
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: HUGUES DE LA PLAZA
When a man is found stabbed to death inside his San Francisco apartment, the evidence located at the scene of the crime seems to contradict itself. A controversial, international investigation unfolds in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Who Killed Hugues de la Plaza? (Mary Spicuzza / SF Weekly) GruesomeContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: HUGUES DE LA PLAZA”
UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: ROBERT HARROD
When a California man reunites with a long-lost love after a lifetime of separation, they decide to finally marry. Immediately afterward, he disappears, and suspicion surrounds those who may have been preying upon his multimillion-dollar estate in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Robert Harrod (Disappeared Blog) Two Persons ofContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: ROBERT HARROD”
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: BRIAN EGG
When the friendliest resident of San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood suddenly disappears, the entire neighborhood is suspicious. His neighbors’ worst fears are confirmed when a privately-hired crime scene clean-up crew arrives at his home, prompting investigators to discover something horrific inside a hidden room in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research thisContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: BRIAN EGG”
UNSOLVED MOTHER-DAUGHTER HOMICIDE / DISAPPEARANCE: NIKKI & ARIANNA FITTS
When a young California girl goes missing and her mom is found murdered, one family seems to be at the center of it all. From a self-declared street preacher to a babysitter with a murderous past, a host of suspicious individuals haunt the story of a missing child who investigators believe is still alive inContinue reading “UNSOLVED MOTHER-DAUGHTER HOMICIDE / DISAPPEARANCE: NIKKI & ARIANNA FITTS”
NO-BODY HOMICIDE CONVICTION: SIERRA LAMAR
When a teen vanishes from a safe neighborhood in California’s Bay Area on her way to the school bus stop, a brutal crime of opportunity and a controversial DNA evidence law lead to a rare no-body homicide conviction in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Statement of Facts: Santa ClaraContinue reading “NO-BODY HOMICIDE CONVICTION: SIERRA LAMAR”
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