Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole have teamed for “The Final Hours,” a new true-crime podcast that closely examines clues from the last few hours before someone goes missing — an effort, they say, to give unsolved cases the attention they deserve.
The weekly podcast comes from PAVE Studios under its Crime House banner. “The Final Hours” premieres on Monday (Feb. 23) across all major podcast platforms. New episodes will release every Monday.
For Turney (above left), the subject matter hits close to home: Her sister, Alissa Turney, went missing in 2001 in Arizona, and Sarah has become an advocate for trying to locate missing people through her “Voices for Justice” podcast. Nichole (host of “Crime With Kourt”) also has a personal connection to true crime: At a young age, she learned that someone in her own family had committed a violent crime, an incident she has subsequently investigated.
“I’ve spent years fighting for my sister’s case to be heard, and I know firsthand how many families are still waiting for that same attention,” Turney said. “Partnering with Kourtney and Crime House gives us the platform to shine a light on the cases that deserve a second look, the ones where critical details were dismissed or overlooked. This isn’t just another true-crime show. It’s about accountability, and making sure these stories don’t fade into the background.”
Nichole said, “What drew me to this partnership with Crime House is the opportunity to do true crime differently, with intention and respect for the families still living with unanswered questions. Teaming up with Sarah on this series feels like the most natural thing I’ve ever done. We both became advocates in this space through deeply personal experiences, and that shapes how we approach every case. These stories deserve more than headlines. They deserve the kind of attention that can actually make a difference.”
“The Final Hours” will cover a different missing-person case each week, looking at details that may provide new leads — an untouched dinner, an unmade bed, an unsent text or an unlocked door. “From final conversations, to the last known steps, to red flags and red herrings, Sarah and Kourtney understand the things that replay over and over in the minds of those who’ve lost a loved one,” PAVE Studios said in announcing the podcast.
Turney, who has more than 1.3 million followers across social platforms, launched “Voices for Justice” in 2019, which reached No. 1 on Apple Podcasts and led to a documentary collaboration with Peacock. Alissa’s case and Sarah’s advocacy are also the focus of an upcoming Netflix documentary.
Nichole’s true-crime show “Crime With Kourt” reaches more than 3 million followers across social platforms. Her work has consistently helped push stalled investigations back into the public conversation, according to PAVE.
Founded by Max Cutler, Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based PAVE Studios produces podcasts under two banners: Crime House and lifestyle-oriented OpenMind, whose shows include “Khloé in Wonder Land” hosted by Khloé Kardashian.
Listen to the trailer for “The Final Hours”: