Last Seen Alive

Last Seen Alive

Last Seen Alive is a true crime podcast that exists to bring public attention to unsolved cases that need it. It's researched, written and hosted by Crime Analyst Leah Owens, and co-hosted by Scott Owens. Recognizing that the right piece of information can sometimes be the difference between a cold case and resolution, each episode presents listeners with a specific case--often one they've never heard of before. Cases covered include unsolved homicides, disappearances and suspicious deaths. read less

Our Editor's Take

The Last Seen Alive podcast acknowledges the agony of not knowing who murdered or kidnapped one's loved ones. A case without answers must increase frustration and delay the grieving process. Host Leah Owens aims to help resolve these cases.

Leah created Last Seen Alive with her husband, Scott. He works in fire/rescue and police communications. Scott also cohosts the show. As a crime analyst, Leah learns more about the nature of criminals and crimes daily. She brings this knowledge to the podcast as its writer, researcher, and host. With their help, families and law enforcement may finally get answers and justice.

One podcast episode details the murder of Chong Moua Yang. He was last seen in 2018 when he went on a hunting trip. His nephew found him shot to death, face-down in the snow. One day before the trial, prosecutors dropped all charges against his accused killer. What new evidence suggests a different murderer of the dedicated family man?

The podcast episode "Unsolved Suspicious Death: LaVena Johnson" tells about a young woman who joined the American army. Only two months after she arrived in Iraq, she died from suspected suicide. However, evidence indicates another story. Did someone rape and murder LaVena, and did the US Department of Defense try to conceal the facts?

Leah and Scott discuss several missing person cases on the podcast. Fawn Mountain was a tragic case of a woman abused for too long. Her last partner, Heather Dibert, was controlling, aggressive, and violent. Fawn tried to escape many times. One day, Fawn disappeared. Her partner didn't alert anyone. A couple of weeks later, Heather moved to Ohio. Why did her stories keep changing? Is she responsible for Fawn's death?

Many murderers and criminals roam free. Serial killers end lives every day. Sometimes, one tiny piece of evidence separates a criminal from justice. Last Seen Alive tries to help bring closure. New episodes of the podcast arrive two to three times per month.

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Episodes

Unsolved Cases: Missing and Murdered Hunters
11-11-2024
Unsolved Cases: Missing and Murdered Hunters
Each fall, millions of hunters venture into the American wilderness in pursuit of wild game. Some return successful, others empty-handed—and some not at all. These are the stories of four different hunters who never made it home to their families, having fallen victim either to natural perils, or the greatest danger of all: other humans. Now, investigators must track through the backwoods in search of answers far more elusive than any prey.  These little-known cases are in critical need of tips from the public, so join us as we explore the stories of multiple victims in this special multi-case episode of Last Seen Alive.  Cases covered in this episode include:  ·      The unsolved 2001 murder of James Southworth, a Wisconsin man who was ambushed by a cruel killer while hunting alone on family property.    If you know anything about the death of James Southworth, please contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Department at 1-800-743-2420.     The unsolved 2005 murder of Pennsylvania hunter Steve Kachonik, who was gunned down months after narrowly avoiding a deadly trap someone had set for him in the same woods. If you know anything about the death of Steve Kachonik, please call the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477), or submit a tip through their online tip form, https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107 Either way, you can remain anonymous as       The unsolved 2016 murder of Terry Brisk, who was fatally shot at close range with his own deer rifle while hunting on his family’s property in Minnesota. ·      If you know anything about the death of Terry Brisk, please contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at 320-632-9233. Or, if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Minnesota Crime Stoppers at 1-800-233-TIPS (8477), or via their website: www.crimestoppersMN.org.  ·      The unsolved 2022 disappearance of Steve Keel, an avid outdoorsman who vanished without a trace just outside of camp during an Alaskan hunting trip. If you have information on the disappearance of Steve Keel, please contact the North Slope Borough Police Department at 907-852-2611. See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:   https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/11/11/unsolved-cases-missing-and-murdered-hunters/ Support LSA and the DNA Doe Project by getting a shirt or hoodie on our store: https://last-seen-alive.printify.me/products