Last Seen
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Last Seen is the definitive investigation into one of the most baffling unsolved crimes in American history — 13 stolen masterpieces, a $10 million reward, and still no answers 35 years later."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
WBUR and Boston Globe collaboration investigating the most valuable unsolved art heist in history — the 1990 theft of 13 masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum worth half a billion dollars, still unresolved 35 years later.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — 81 Minutes — start from beginning
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Last Seen about?
WBUR and Boston Globe collaboration investigating the most valuable unsolved art heist in history — the 1990 theft of 13 masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum worth half a billion dollars, still unresolved 35 years later.
Is Last Seen worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Who is Last Seen for?
Last Seen is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries.
What is the best episode of Last Seen to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — 81 Minutes — start from beginning. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Last Seen?
If you enjoy Last Seen, you might also like: Bear Brook, Bone Valley, In the Dark, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Last Seen" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Investigative, historical, fascinating
- Episode length
- Compact season; episodes ~30-45 min; bingeable in one sitting
- Country
- United States
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