The Last Known: True Crime, Missing Women & Unsolved Mysteries

The Beaumont Children case remains one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved mysteries, a tragedy that fundamentally altered the nation’s approach to child safety and public trust. On January 26, 1966, during a sweltering Australian summer heatwave, three siblings—Jane, eleven; Arnna, seven; and Grant, four—vanished after taking a bus to Glenelg Beach in Adelaide. They were last seen with an unidentified man...

This episode of The Last Known explores the harrowing and complex case of the West Memphis Three, a wrongful conviction that shocked the nation and exposed deep flaws in the American justice system. Host Teresa Howarth guides listeners through the tragic disappearance and murder of three eight-year-old boys—Steve Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers—in West Memphis, Arkansas, in May 1993. The narrative examines ...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth recounts the harrowing details of the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, one of America's most infamous true crime mysteries. Set in March 1932, the narrative begins with the abduction of Charles Lindbergh Jr. from his home in Hopewell, New Jersey. The story focuses on the chilling discovery of a homemade ladder left at the scene, which became the central piece of evidence linking the ...

This episode of The Last Known offers a profound tribute to Charlie Watts, the legendary drummer for The Rolling Stones, exploring his life not through the lens of rock star excess, but through the quiet dignity, artistic precision, and steady heartbeat he provided to one of history's greatest bands. Host Teresa Howarth guides listeners through Watts' journey from a childhood in post-war Wembley, London, where he grew up amidst the...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth investigates the harrowing Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a chilling true crime case from 1920s California that shocked the nation and remains one of the most disturbing unsolved mysteries surrounding missing children. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic chicken ranch in Wineville (now Mira Loma), the narrative exposes how Gordon Stewart Northcott, his father, and ...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth dives deep into the Somerton Man case, one of Australia’s most enduring and chilling unsolved mysteries. On a crisp December morning in 1948, an unidentified man was found lying on the sands of Somerton Park in Adelaide, South Australia, with his legs crossed and a half-smoked cigarette resting on his collar. There were no signs of struggle, no identification, and no clea...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth dissects the Antwerp Diamond Heist of 2003, widely regarded as one of the most audacious and sophisticated crimes in history. This true crime deep dive explores how Leonardo Notarbartolo and his team, known as 'The School of Turin,' stole over $100 million in diamonds from the heavily fortified Diamond Center without triggering a single alarm. Unlike typical break-ins involving...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth presents a deeply humanizing portrait of Nicole Brown Simpson in 'The Night The Silence Broke: Remembering Nicole Brown Simpson.' This true crime narrative moves beyond the sensational headlines of the O.J. Simpson trial to focus on the life, love, and tragic final hours of June 12, 1994. For listeners seeking a respectful exploration of missing women cases and domestic violenc...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth delves into the harrowing true crime case of John Wayne Gacy, known infamously as the 'Killer Clown,' and the suburban ranch-style house in Norwood Park Township that concealed thirty-three murdered young men. This narrative explores the psychological fractures of a man whose abusive childhood, marked by a cruel father and early sexual trauma, laid the groundwork for a decades-...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth takes listeners back to the tense-cinematic final night of John Dillinger, America’s most notorious Public Enemy Number One. This true crime deep dive explores the tragic and violent life of John Herbert Dillinger, tracing his journey from a troubled childhood in Indiana to becoming a legendary bank robber who outsmarted law enforcement for nearly a year. If you are fasci...

The Night The Music Died: Tate & LaBianca Murders is a harrowing deep dive into the August 1969 crimes that shattered the illusion of safety in Los Angeles. Host Teresa Howarth guides listeners through the chilling events at 10050 Cielo Drive, focusing on the humanity of Sharon Tate, who was eight-and-a-half months pregnant when her life was extinguished. This episode is essential for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and ...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth dissects the harrowing 1932 kidnapping and murder of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., the twenty-month-old son of aviator Charles Lindbergh. This true crime deep dive explores the 'Crime of the Century,' detailing how a homemade ladder left at the nursery window sparked one of America's most intense manhunts. The narrative reconstructs the timeline from the initial abduction in ...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth delves into the harrowing true crime case of Joseph James DeAngelo, widely known as the Golden State Killer, East Area Rapist, and Original Night Stalker. This narrative explores how a police officer used his badge to hide in plain sight while committing a decades-long spree of burglaries, rapes, and murders across California. For listeners interested in criminal psychology, fo...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth shifts the focus away from the sensationalized legal battles and celebrity spectacle to remember Nicole Brown Simpson as a human being. This narrative is designed for listeners who seek a deeper, more compassionate understanding of true crime cases, specifically those involving domestic violence, missing persons, and unsolved mysteries where the victim's voice has been overshad...

The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run is one of America’s most chilling unsolved true crime mysteries, set against the backdrop of Cleveland’s impoverished industrial district during the Great Depression. In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth explores the brutal torso murders committed between 1935 and 1938, where thirteen known victims—mostly homeless drifters and marginalized individuals—were d...

The Dyatlov Pass incident remains one of the most perplexing true crime mysteries in history, where nine experienced hikers died under inexplicable circumstances in the Ural Mountains in 1959. This episode of The Last Known dissects the harrowing timeline of Igor Dyatlov and his team, exploring why they fled their sealed tent into minus forty-degree temperatures with little clothing. We examine the forensic anomalies that baffled S...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth dissects the chilling and complex history behind Lizzie Borden’s silent acquittal in the 1892 Fall River murders. This deep dive explores the toxic family dynamics within the Borden household, where wealth masked control, and financial disputes over inheritance fueled a volatile environment. Listeners will uncover how the tension between Lizzie, her father Andrew Jackson ...

In this episode of The Last Known, host Teresa Howarth recounts the harrowing and pivotal night in October 1999 when George Harrison was attacked at his Friar Park estate. This true crime narrative goes beyond the sensational headlines to explore the life of the Beatle who was often overshadowed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, yet profoundly shaped music history through his spiritual depth, his work with HandMade Films, and his ...

This episode of The Last Known investigates the tragic and controversial death of Brian Jones, the founding member of The Rolling Stones, at Cotchford Farm in July 1969. Hosted by Teresa Howarth, this true crime deep-dive explores the life of the musician who named the band and defined their early blues-rock sound, only to be discarded by the group he created due to escalating substance abuse and internal band dynamics. For listene...