For nearly 30 years, someone has known the truth.

On the night of May 17, 1996, 71-year-old Hazel Martin left a pinochle game at the Princeton Grange Hall in rural Latah County, Idaho, after winning just seven dollars. She drove the short distance home and vanished without a trace.

The following morning, her family discovered a house that appeared untouched. There were no signs of forced entry, no struggle, and no indication that anything was wrong… except Hazel was gone. Her bed had been stripped, and the sheets, pillows, and Hazel herself had disappeared.

Days later, searchers recovered pieces of evidence along the Palouse River. Nearly a year after Hazel vanished, mushroom hunters made a heartbreaking discovery hidden in the woods just off Highway 6. Hazel's remains were found, and her death was ruled a homicide.

Her killer or killers have never been identified.

In this trailer for Hazel's Last Hand, host Kate Colvin returns to the community where she grew up to reopen one of Idaho's longest-running unsolved murders. Through exclusive interviews, firsthand accounts, and a fresh examination of the evidence and timeline, this podcast explores not only what happened to Hazel, but who may still be keeping the answers.

This is more than a cold case. It's the story of a family still searching for justice, a community forever changed, and the hope that one forgotten memory could finally solve a murder.

We are also proud to announce our partnership with Break the Case, a veteran-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping law enforcement solve cold cases. Together, we have established an official reward fund for information leading to the resolution of Hazel Martin's murder. Every donation goes directly toward the reward, and information about contributing can be found on the show website: hazelslasthand.com

If you know something, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please come forward. One tip could change everything.

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Disclaimer: Hazel's Last Hand investigates an active, unsolved homicide. This podcast documents an ongoing investigation. Any individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.