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SOLVED Disappearance: Gretchen Fleming

June 8, 2026 · 43 min

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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.

See photos from this episode and check out the sources we used to research it here:

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

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