When two remarkably similar Northern Virginia women are murdered just months apart in nearly identical crimes, their neighbors fear that a serial offender is at large. DNA evidence proves them right and investigators strive to identify a serial killer who preys on the elderly in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research thisContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDES: MARION MARSHALL AND MARION NEWMAN”
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UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: ISRAEL SMITH
When a man vanishes from small-town Virginia without a trace, investigators face the most perplexing case of their careers. The enduring mystery of the whereabouts of a loving son and father is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Missing Person / NamUs #MP2828 Israel Ray Smith (NamUS) PoliceContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: ISRAEL SMITH”
UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: MELISSA BRANNEN
When a young girl and her mom attend a neighborhood Christmas party in Northern Virginia, they enjoy the festivities—until the girl vanishes. An open window on a cold night suggests that she was abducted, and investigators quickly zero in on a suspect in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: “TheyContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: MELISSA BRANNEN”
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: CION CARROLL
When a teen disappears from a rural Virginia farming town in the summer of 2022, his remains are soon found in a clandestine woodland grave, buried beneath layers of lye and cement. Other deaths quickly follow, deepening a community’s grief and complicating an already-troubled investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
BREAKING UPDATE: AMORE WIGGINS (OPELIKA’S BABY JANE DOE) IDENTIFIED, TWO CHARGED IN RELATION TO HER MURDER
January 19th, 2023 by Leah Owens On January 19th, 2023, the Opelika Police Department announced breaking updates in the unsolved homicide of Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe–a case we covered in our December 19th, 2022 episode (Unsolved Disappearance: Andrea Knabel + Unsolved Homicide: Opelika Jane Doe). We have prepared a breaking update episode on Amore’s case,Continue reading “BREAKING UPDATE: AMORE WIGGINS (OPELIKA’S BABY JANE DOE) IDENTIFIED, TWO CHARGED IN RELATION TO HER MURDER”
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: SARAH GREENHALGH
When a seasoned crime reporter’s home goes up in flames, first responders find her inside the blaze, deceased—but not from the fire. Northern Virginia authorities investigate the murder of a woman who dedicated her career to keeping the public informed on matters of law and justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive.. Sources used toContinue reading “UNSOLVED HOMICIDE: SARAH GREENHALGH”
UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: ERIC SMITH
When a Virginia outdoorsman fails to return from a day of hunting in the woods behind his home, authorities suspect an accident and hope to rescue him quickly. When no trace of him can be found, the investigation that follows explores the possibility of foul play in the Appalachian Mountains in this episode of Last SeenContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: ERIC SMITH”
UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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. Sources used to research this episode: Finding BrittanyContinue reading “UNSOLVED DISAPPEARANCE: BRITTANY WILLIAMS”
UNSOLVED TRIPLE HOMICIDE: THE SHORT FAMILY
When an entire family is murdered in the dead of night, the investigation is complicated by a law enforcement agency teeming with secrets. Small town Virginia meets major crime in this episode of Last Seen Alive. Sources used to research this episode: Who Killed Jennifer Short? A FOX8 News Exclusive (Fox8 News) Short Case Timeline (RyanContinue reading “UNSOLVED TRIPLE HOMICIDE: THE SHORT FAMILY”
SOLVED: DOUBLE-HOMICIDE: JULIE WILLIAMS & LOLLIE WINANS
6/20/2024 UPDATE: This case has been solved. An update episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. When a geologist and a wilderness guide go camping in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the last thing anyone expects is for the experienced outdoorswomen to fail to return. Their brutal double-homicide rocks Shenandoah National Park and sparks aContinue reading “SOLVED: DOUBLE-HOMICIDE: JULIE WILLIAMS & LOLLIE WINANS”
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