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Unsolved Disappearance: Hattie Brown

September 28, 2026 · 24 min

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When an accomplished woman moves back to smalltown Virginia to care for an aging parent after retiring from the military, she’s excited to spend time with her large family. Her sudden disappearance leaves her family heartbroken as investigators search for evidence against a suspected killer in this episode of Last Seen Alive.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Hattie Brown—or her brother, James Brown Jr—please call the Virginia State Police at (434) 352-7128. Or, if you prefer, e-mail your tip to: [email protected]

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