Last Seen
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between 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". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to Last Seen?
Last Seen is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Last Seen?
If you enjoy Last Seen, you might also like: Bear Brook, Bone Valley, In the Dark, Wind of Change. 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
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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