southern true crime

When a young coastal North Carolina mother is brutally murdered in her own home, investigators determine that her killer was likely a man who had responded to a classified sale ad she’d placed in a local paper. Investigators continue to pursue a killer who’s managed to evade law enforcement for decades in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the murder of Beverly Jaye Potter-Mintz, please contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office at 910-253-2777

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: 

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2023/05/22/unsolved-homicide-beverly-jaye-potter-mintz/

If you're interested in hearing about more cases like Jaye's,  you may want to check out our episode on the homicide of young Michigan mom Cathy Swartz (which originally aired in February of 2022), and the recent update episode on her case. Cathy and Jaye's cases aren't related, but they share many similarities, and Cathy's case is an excellent example of how cases like these can be solved decades after the fact.

When a Tennessee woman steps out on a Christmas Eve errand, her family is devastated when she never returns. Investigators finally identify a Jane Doe whose case had long gone cold, only for the mystery surrounding her death to deepen in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

Also included in this episode: a segment and request for any information regarding the unsolved Michigan homicide of avid hunter and beloved family man Chong Moua Yang.

If you have any information on the death of Susan Lund, please call the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 618-244-8015. 

If you or someone you know has information about the death of Chong Moua Yang you can contact the Bath Township Police Department at 517-641-6271 or the FBI Detroit Office at 313-965-2323.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/11/21/unsolved-homicide-susan-lund-unsolved-homicide-chong-moua-yang/

When a Mississippi girl turns thirteen, she’s allowed to stay home alone—briefly—for the first time. This simple rite of passage turns nightmarish when her mother returns home to find an empty house and signs of a struggle in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Leigh Occhi, please contact the Tupelo Police Department at 662-841-6491.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/10/10/unsolved-disappearance-leigh-occhi/

When a fitness instructor is murdered in the predawn hours following a dark and stormy Texas night, her body is discovered by her students. Investigators search for a killer caught on camera in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you have any information on the murder of Missy Bevers, please contact the Midlothian Police Department at (972) 775-3333, OR Ellis County Crime Stoppers at 972-937-7297. By contacting the Ellis County Crime Stoppers, you may remain anonymous if you so choose.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: 

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/08/29/unsolved-homicide-missy-bevers/

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 Seen Alive.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/07/18/unsolved-disappearance-eric-smith/  

When a Boston woman travels to Philadelphia, she’s excited to explore the city while her husband attends a work conference. After disappearing without a trace, her remains are later inexplicably found in distant North Carolina woods, with evidence of foul play—leaving investigators with a profoundly puzzling mystery in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/06/06/unsolved-homicide-judy-smith/

When an Atlanta woman goes for a late-night walk in a popular park, she’s killed in one of the most shockingly-violent assaults the city has ever seen. Investigators work to identify a killer whose actions reveal a truly twisted psyche in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos related to this episode and the sources we used to research it here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/05/23/unsolved-homicide-katie-janness/

When a Georgia woman attends a casual girls’ night in with other moms from her son’s football team, the last thing her family expects is for her to never come home. The party host and other guests say she must have fallen to her death while they all slept, but the physical evidence contradicts their story in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/04/11/unsolved-suspicious-death-tamla-horsford/

When a North Carolina woman asks a friend for a ride to the hospital, she expects to be home in time for an appointment the next morning. Instead, she disappears and an intense investigation uncovers an array of strange possibilities—but no concrete answers—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/03/27/unsolved-disappearance-jamie-fraley/

When a kindergartener is abducted while waiting for the school bus, hundreds of searchers scour small-town North Carolina and discover that their worst fears have come true. The murder of a beloved child haunts a community and remains an ongoing investigation in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

Also included:

Tonee Turner went missing on December 30th, 2019. She was a young artist living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here:

https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/03/14/unsolved-homicide-brittany-locklear/

When a Dallas man doesn’t make it home from an early-morning gym session in time to start the work day, his family immediately launches a search. A missing persons case takes a tragic turn for the worst—and the mysterious—in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: http://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/02/26/unsolved-homicide-alan-white/

When a Florida toddler disappears from his bed and into the summer night, the investigation that follows is as controversial as it is urgent. An open window, a media firestorm and a series of tragedies complicate the search for a missing child in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2022/01/30/unsolved-disappearance-trenton-duckett/

When a devoted mother disappears from her Texas home on Christmas day, investigators immediately suspect foul play. A bloody trail of evidence points to an obvious suspect and offers a surprising twist in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/12/06/unsolved-homicide-patty-vaughan/

When a dedicated firefighter-medic leaves her shift and disappears in the dead of night, the search for her begins immediately. Evidence surfaces from the coastal Florida waters to tell a tragic story in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/10/12/unsolved-disappearance-brandy-hall/

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.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/09/03/unsolved-disappearance-brittany-williams/

When a South Carolina woman disappears while her family is out on an errand, a note left behind offers little explanation. A vast array of possibilities surrounds a truly mysterious disappearance in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/08/05/unsolved-disappearance-tammy-kingery/

When an experienced traveler disappears from one of the busiest airports in the country, her family is left desperate for answers. A tropical getaway takes a nightmarish turn in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/30/unsolved-disappearance-paula-del-mundo/

When a Tennessee outdoorsman disappears in a remote area on the outskirts of a national park, he leaves behind a loving family and a thriving business. Extensive  search efforts fail to solve a mystery that unfolds in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/04/01/unsolved-disappearance-michael-hearon/

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.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/03/19/unsolved-triple-homicide-the-short-family/

When a young girl vanishes into a dark and stormy night, investigators are baffled by her disappearance. One of the most mysterious unsolved cases in North Carolina history is explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

See photos and our information sources for this episode here: https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/02/18/unsolved-disappearance-asha-degree/