When a West Virginia woman leaves a bar with a former police officer on a winter night in 2022, she’s never seen again. Diligent investigators close in on an ex-cop with an unlikely story and an unsettling reputation, while simultaneously searching for the victim’s remains. In 2026, they arrest the suspect on first degree murder charges following a major investigative discovery. An accused murderer faces justice in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

Our original episode on Gretchen’s case aired in January of 2024. This new episode includes significant investigative updates regarding the discovery of her remains and arrest of her accused killer.

If you have any information on the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, pleasecall the Parkersburg Police Department at 304-424-8444. If you wish to submit a tip anonymously, you can do so online at ppd.parkersburgwv.gov.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2024/01/29/unsolved-disappearance-gretchen-fleming/

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When a Massachusetts schoolteacher fails to return home from a weekend camping trip with a friend, his wife reports him missing. Investigators discover that the friend in question—the principal of a private religious school—is hiding a shocking past in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Christopher Bird, please contact the New Hampshire Department of Justice via their online tip form: https://business.nh.gov/ColdCaseTips/Tip.aspx?Victim=Chris%20Bird

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2026/05/31/unsolved-disappearance-christopher-bird/

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When a Pennsylvania woman becomes convinced her missing friend was murdered, she’s determined to figure out who killed her. After she goes missing herself, investigators are left to explore whether the cases are connected in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about Phylicia’s disappearances, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 717-783-5524. You can also report any information about the death of Jennifer Barzilosky to the PA State Police by calling that same number.

If your tip leads to resolution in Phylicia’s case, you may be eligible for a $5,000 reward.

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https://lastseenalivepodcast.com/2021/07/19/unsolved-disappearance-phylicia-thomas/

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