Seriously Mysterious - Missing Persons, Unsolved Murders & Historical True Crime
Seriously Mysterious is a true crime podcast hosted by John Lordan, who brings over a decade of research experience from his YouTube shows BrainScratch and Searchlight. The podcast covers baffling cases including unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained events. It emphasizes respectful, in-depth coverage and a commitment to truth and reason. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
The Wives of George Chapman
Three innocent women were looking for companionship and a stable future in Victorian London. Instead, they found George Chapman.Thank you The Press and Case Archives, The Old Bailey Trial Records, Casebook.org, murderpedia, our world is beauty.com, jack the ripper.org, the Soil of Crimes and Case of Crime Youtube channels and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Written by Fred
The Oakland County Child Killer
Four innocent children were just trying to enjoy childhood in 1970s Michigan, but a series of calculated abductions left an entire community paralyzed by fear, and families wondering how a monster could operate in plain sight.TIPS: 855-642-4847Thank you CBS News, Detroit Free Press, The Flint Journal, Grand Haven Tribune, Ann Arbor News, The Bay City Times, The Herald-Palladium, the Jackson Citize
The Murder of Betty Shanks
Betty Shanks was an independent young woman living a quiet life, but a routine walk home left an entire nation wondering who was waiting for her in the dark. Let's dive into Queensland Australia’s oldest active unsolved murder case.Thank you The Sunday Mail, The Courier Mail, www.abc.net.au, qhatlas.com.au, the Bella Fiori YouTube Channel and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s sto
MISSING: Jared McColloch - TIPS: 812-882-7660
Jared McColloch was on a clear path to turn his life around, but a trip in the middle of the night left everyone wondering what exactly was he doing, and why did he disappear?Jared’s Army Linktree https://linktr.ee/jaredsarmyThank you Tammy Reppond, the family’s timeline, the Finding Jared McColloch Facebook page, The Vanished Podcast Episodes 430 and 431, Danelle Hallan, The Method & Madness
The Murder at Madison Square Garden
Do you know about the murder that took place at Madison Square Garden and launched the "Trial of the Century?" Let's dig into the crime, but also how it exposed a dark underbelly of power and predatory abuse. Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTune
The Mad Gasser of Mattoon
In Mattoon, Illinois residents reported a mysterious figure lurking in the night, spraying a sweet-smelling, paralyzing gas through open windows. Is the Mad Gasser just a piece of small-town folklore, a sign of mass hysteria or something far more dangerous?Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audioboo
Nameless No More: Maricela Parga & Shirley Soosay
For decades, two women remained lost to history. Today we follow the investigative journeys that led to two Jane Does, finding their names and finding justice.Thank you to the DNA Doe Project, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Alta, CBC, High Country News, Forensic Magazine, SF Gate, KGET News, ABC 7, A&E, KEYT News, and Wikipedia for informati
MANHUNT: Christopher Wilder - The Beauty Queen Killer
In 1984, Christopher Wilder turned the American highway system into a hunting ground, embarking on a nationwide cross-country crime spree that left a trail of victims in his wake. But his story started long before that, on a different continent. Could this prolific American predator also be the man responsible for the notorious 1965 Wanda Beach murders in Australia?Thank you 7 News, The Sydney Mo
BURIED ALIVE - The Ransom Plot of Barbara Mackle
It sounds like fiction, but it really happened. When a wealthy college student was kidnapped and buried alive in a remote, custom-built coffin, the FBI sprung into action trying to find her before it was too late.Thank you Miami Herald, The Times, The Daily News, truecrimearchives.blog the Crime Zone YouTube Channel and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Written by Frederick
The Storyville Slayer of New Orleans
As New Orleans spiraled into its most violent era, a predator stalked the shadows of a defunct red-light district. With a survivor's haunting testimony and a high-ranking officer under the microscope, the search for justice is incomplete as a killer remains free.If you have information, you can remain anonymous by calling it in to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111.Thank you The
Where is Ja’Niyah McMichael?
In August 2024, 13-year-old Ja'Niyah McMichael was reported missing from her home in Gary, Indiana, but as investigators dug deeper, chilling discrepancies emerged. Is her mother telling the truth? Now, with the FBI involved and a $30,000 reward on the table, the investigation has shifted toward suspected foul play, as her father asks us for help.Ja'Niyah McMichael's father has been in contact w
Who Killed Veronica "Vera" Anderson?
She told her neighbors to watch her son, and that she would be back in 10 minutes. She was never seen alive again. Who killed Veronica "Vera" Anderson, and how have they eluded capture for over 30 years?Thank you Manchester Evening News, Guardian Midweek, the Warrington Guardian, Widnes World, Widnes Weekly News, inews.co.uk, the True Crime Obsessed YouTube Channel and Wikipedia for information
"You're Evil.. and I Still Love You" - Where is BAILEY BLUNT?
A frantic text message from the heart of the Emerald Triangle marks the beginning of a missing person investigation that crosses state lines. Why were her truck and her dog found hundreds of miles away, and where is Bailey Blunt?The sheriff’s still need help with this case. If you have the info they are waiting for, please call the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at (707)-445-7251. There is a
Fall of the Iceman: Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski
Today we detail the terrifying double life of Richard Kuklinski—the family man who claimed to be the Mafia’s most prolific hitman. From his ruthless associations to the cold-blooded methods that earned him his nickname, we look into the career and takedown of a killer who thought he was untouchable.Thank you The Daily News, Citizen’s Voice, The Star Ledger, allthatsinteresting.com the FilmRise you
Gus Lamont : A Trillion Pixels and No Trace?
How did four-year-old Gus Lamont vanish from a property searched by drones, infared and the most current AI technology? Today we look into this story and why investigators are now calling this a Major Crime investigation.Thank you to South Australia Police, The Guardian, BBC, ABC, InformationAge, The Nightly, 7 News, SBS News, Wikipedia, and Reddit for information contributing to today’s case. Th
The Blue Envelope: The Murder of Alistair Wilson
A man answers a knock at his door, is handed a blue envelope marked "Paul," and is executed minutes later with a rare 1920s German pistol. Decades later police are restarting the investigation, and today we’re diving into all the latest developments of "Operation Sabine."Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07H
"He's Back" The Last Phone Call of Kelly Bergh Dove
"He's back." Those were the final words of 20-year-old Kelly Bergh Dove before she vanished from an isolated gas station in 1982. Decades later, new technology and an anonymous tipster may finally hold the key to identifying the perpetrator.If you have any information on Kelly Bergh Dove’s case please contact the Harrisonburg Criminal Investigation Division at 540-434-4436. You can also call info
Reopening the Natalie Wood Case
On Thanksgiving weekend in 1981, Natalie Wood boarded a yacht with her husband and friends. What happened from there has more drama and twists than ANY Hollywood screenplay.Thank you USA Today, San Antonio Express News, The New York Post, The Vincennes Sun-Commercial, Radar Online, 48 Hours, IMDB.com, The Grand Island Independent, TheVintageNews.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to t
Nancy Guthrie - Past the Deadline | SEARCHLIGHT plus Case Updates
In this special episode we run my recent Searchlight episode and add the latest case information on the story that has gripped the nation and my heart.. the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.Those who may have information regarding the investigation are urged to contact PCSD at 520-351-4900. Tips can also be sent to the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324). The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward.S
The Milk Carton Kids - Patrick Warren and David Spencer
When two boys go missing in the United Kingdom, a method from the US is used to raise awareness, but can it help find the "Milk Carton Kids" Patrick Warren and David Spencer?Thank you to The BBC, The Guardian, The Doe Network, The Birmingham Mail, ITV News, The Train Went Cold Podcast, The Times, In the Footsteps of Killers (TV Program), Georgia Marie on Youtube, Wikipedia, and Websleuths for info
The Bible John Murders
Glasgow Scotland is gripped by fear when several women are killed after visiting the same dance hall. Can police stop "Bible John" before he strikes again?Thank you BBC News, The Daily Record, Spooky Glasgow.com, everand.com, the Robert Ryan Clark Stuff Youtube channel and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITH
Back to Gabe's - Where are Jon Dabkowski and Gabe Minarcin?
On a cold January afternoon, two boys walk together a short distance to one of their homes. Hours later, it's discovered that they never made it there. Is a nearby river to blame, or is there more to this 44 year old mystery?Thank you The Charley Project, The Doe Network, TribLive.com, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, WPXI, Facebook, and Wikipedia for information contribut
Lost in the Lights - Jean Spangler
A woman goes chasing her Hollywood dream and disappears. Was it her ex-husband, a boyfriend, dark underworld figures, or something else? Will we ever know the truth of what actually happened to Jean Spangler?Thank you Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, The Tribune, Vanity Fair, The San Francisco Examiner, The San Francisco News, The Long Beach Independent, FindAGrave.com, t
Vampires, the Mob and Susan Walsh
A talented writer turned her career and focus towards the underbelly of society. Was what she found responsible for her disappearance?If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Susan Walsh, please contact the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4940 or call the New Jersey State Police at 800-709-7090.Thank you sportskeeda.com, ranker.com, northjersey.com, disappearedblog.com, doen
Boots on Ground: The 2025 Search for Jason Landry
If you have any information, please contact the TX Attorney General's office at 512-936-0742.Interested in joining the search team? Please reach out to Cyndi Lay on her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.b.laySearchlight original episodeKent Landry InterviewMy 2024 Search VideoDo you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link
Where is Jonathan Hoang?
If you have Jonathan, or know who does, you can end this now and do it with an anonymous tip called into Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or through using their P3 app. Tips can also go to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office directly at 425-388-3393 or the Major Crimes tip line at 425-388-3845.GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-jonathan-hoang-endangered-missing-personBonfire Fund
Monster(s) of Venice
A suspected serial killer puts an innocent man behind bars, and terrorizes Italy as police cannot stop the attacks. Is the Monster of Venice more than one person?Thank you Time Magazine, People, Biography, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Cinemaholic, The Deep Dark and Scary and Absolute Crime YouTube channels, Netflix and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Written by Fr
Missing in Truro: Zachery Kellock and Troy Cook
Can an innovative Crime Rewards Program help solve two missing person cases in Canada?Contact the rewards program at 1-888-710-9090 or visit https://novascotia.ca/just/public_safety/rewards/ You can also contact the Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at https://crimestoppers.ns.ca/NIGHTTIME Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca
Witness A
A woman risks everything to step forward for a victim after finding pictures of her murder on a cell phone.Thank you APNews.com, ktoo.org, kbtx.com, cbsnews.com, law.alaska.gov, abcnews.go.com, alaskasnewssource.com, alaskabeacon.com, ingramsmithturner.com, Casefile Presents on Youtube, nytimes.com, newyorkpost.com, bia.gov, anchoragepolice.com, vocal.media and Wikipedia for information contribut
Eliot Ness & The Butcher of Kingsbury Run
One of histories most famous crimefighters takes on a serial killer, but will it push the untouchable Eliot Ness over the edge?Thank you The Cleveland Press, The Plain Dealer, history.com, Cleveland.com, CrimeLibrary.org, The Absolute Crime and Biographics YouTube channels and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRA
Where is Charles Horvath-Allan?
A young man sets out for his first big adventure, but when communication from him goes silent, his family wonders if it would also be his last.If you have any information please contact the Kelowna Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Serious Crime Unit at 250-762-3300 or you can submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.Thank you to The Missing Podcast, Legacy.com, T
The Freeway Phantom Murders
A serial killer is on the loose in the nation's capital, and police are baffled to learn that most of the victim's have the same middle name. Who is the Freeway Phantom?If you have any information that can help, please call 202-727-9099 or email unsolved.murder@dc.gov. You could receive up to $150,000 dollars in reward money.Thank you The Huntsville Times, the Culpeper Star-Exponent, the Bristol
Project Stargate & Patrick Price
If the CIA didn't release the files, you would NEVER believe this story.Thank you sfgate.com, scientolipedia.org, findagrave.com, CIA.gov, nsarchive2.gwu.edu, chris carosa.com, cdn.preterhuman.net/, abovethenormnews.com, brobible.com, theblackvault.com, ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu, journalnews.com.ph, wikitree.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.This episode was written by
Where is Michele Reidenbach?
High school student Michele Reidenbach wasn't feeling well and left her part time job to get some cold medicine. She was never seen again.Thank you WPXI, News Library, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Butler Eagle, Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, NamUs, The CharleyProject, The Doe Network, Websleuths, Reddit, The YouTube channels Dark Horse and
The Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders
A string of murders shows a disturbing pattern, but is it the work of one killer or several?Thank you AP News, the San Franciso Examiner, The Press Democrat, AllThatsInterseting.com, the Sacramento Bee, AnotherBundyBlog.com, ZodiacCyphers.com; the Mask of Guilt, Northern Crimes, Scary Mysteries and Randomness Reloaded youtube channels as well as Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s st
The Red Umbrella - Where is Noriko Shizuka
When a mother goes missing in Japan, possible explanations range from the practical to the supernatural.Thank you blog.gaijinpot.com, en.namu.wiki, parasearcher.blogspot.com, min.news/en/world, medium.com, inf.news, psychicGaleStJohn.com, laspina.org, nationalgeographic.com, wisdomlib.org and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.This episode was written by Christy Arnhart, edit
Desert Secrets : Jennifer Lueth and Diana Shawcroft
In the summer of 1996, two bodies were discovered in a remote section of the Arizona desert. Nearly 30 years later, we are still looking and waiting for answers.Thank you to the Unsolved Mysteries, ABC15 Arizona, The City of Glendale Police Department, Attorney General Kris Mayes’s Cold Case Page, The Trail Went Cold Podcast, The Trace Evidence Podcast, Websleuths, Hub Pages, AreaVibes, Reddit, a
The Life and Death of Philip Taylor Kramer
From Rock 'n Roll to Rocket Scientist, Philip Taylor Kramer's life had many twists and turns, but the most unexpected was his death.Thank you The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, Ultimate-Guitar.com, AXS-TV, officialRandyJackson.com, Ultimate Classic Rock, Rhino Records, and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d li
The Legend of Sheriff Buford Pusser
Buford Pusser's life was full of big stories. Now someone is wondering if his life was also filled with big lies, including one about the death of his wife.We would like to thank The Courier-Journal, The Jackson Sun, The Commercial Appeal, The Memphis Press-Scimitar, Johnson City Press, newsunzip.com; the Forgotten History, Spa Guy and Mark Elum YouTube channels and Wikipedia for information cont
The Duck Tales Bandit - Arno Funke
When a bomb went off in a department store, the police knew the man that demanded the money was serious... but maybe not quite as serious as you might expect.This episode was written by Christy Arnhart, edited by John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arno_Funke https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaufhaus_des_Westens https://www.newyorker.com/news/dispatch/the-s
Survived a Tornado, THEN Disappeared! Where is Joan Gay Croft?
She survived a tornado, but while being treated for minor injuries at the hospital she disappeared. Where is Joan Gay Croft?If you have any information on Joan Gay Croft please contact the Woodward Oklahoma Police Department at 580-256-2280, or the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation at 580-256-1771.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case s
Where is Samantha Fiddler?
She had big dreams of becoming a professional wrestler, and a chance encounter with the member of a famous wrestling family seemed to be her big break. Then she disappeared.Thank you, Fox13, WTSP.com, FDLE, The Charley Project, TampaFP.com, FlaglerLive.com, Wesh.com, Missing People in America, ABC Action News, and Peacock’s “Dangerous Breed” for information contributing to today’s story. This epi
A Star is Murdered - William Desmond Taylor Historical Case
In the early days of Hollywood an Irish immigrant made a name for himself in front of and behind the camera, but who wanted William Desmond Taylor dead and how did they get away with it?Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com. Thank you LA Times, the San Franciso Bulletin, Patch.com, AllThatsInterseting, Fin
CALL ME - Where is Kristen Modafferi?
Kristen Modafferi was literally leaping into her future, graduating high school a year early and going off on a big life adventure literally starting on her 18th birthday.. but she never came home.If you have any information that could help bring answers to Kristen Modafferi's family, please contact the Oakland Police Department Missing Person’s Unit at 510-238-3641.Do you have any comments, or a
Grant Hardin - The Devil in the Ozarks
He was responsible for the safety of a small town. He was also responsible for two brutal crimes that would shatter both families.Thank you NWAHomepage.com, WRIC.com, CNN.com, NBCNews.com, The Guardian.com, USA Today.com, ABCNews.go.com, the Max documentary Devil in the Ozarks and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.This episode was written by Christy Arnhart, edited by John L
Asha Degree Case In Trouble?
A new push is being made to release information that adds some serious doubt to the theories and accusations around the Asha Degree case, but who is releasing that info and is it reliable?The investigation is ongoing. If you have information that can help, please call the FBI at 704-672-6100.If you missed our previous episode on Asha Degree you can find it here:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lo
Skye Budnick's Secret Trip
A young woman takes a trip across the world, but doesn't tell her family. Is she looking to start a new life, or for a place to leave her current one?Help support our work. Visit https://www.LordanArts.com today.Thank you to The Doe Network, NAMUS, CT Insider, WFSB, The Perspective Magazine, True Crime Society, The Last Trip Podcast, The Voices for Justice Podcast, Wikipedia, and most of all: Th
Mary Pinchot Meyer: Another JFK Cover-Up?
There's no question about it. She was friends with the President, ex-wife to a CIA operative, and she was murdered.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com. Thank you The Daily News, The Post Bulletin, The Standard Star, The Times, People.com, Smithsonian Magazine, All That’s Interesting.com, The Homicide I
Where is Bobby Boyes?
It was the day after Christmas and 10 year old Bobby Boyes went to visit some friends. He never came home, and decades worth of investigative efforts still haven't been able to find the truth of what happened to him.If you have any information about the disappearance of Bobby Boyes, please contact the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barracks at 410-535-1400.Do you have any comments, or a c
Justice for Emily Pike
Emily Pike's life had taken an unexpected turn that she was not happy with, and she was fighting fiercely to escape it, but someone would take away all her chances and her future.If you have any information that could help bring justice to Emily and her family, please contact one of the following agencies. The Gila County Sheriff’s Office at 928-200-2352, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Agen
Life Without Joy - The Murder of Joy Hibbs
A little boy returns home from school to a shocking sight, his home on fire. His mother would be found dead in the aftermath, but there was another important discovery.. she was killed before the fire started.Help support our work. Visit https://www.LordanArts.com today.Thank you to The Huffington Post, Phillyburbs.com, Dateline, The Bucks County District Attorney's Office, Philadelphia Inquirer
End of the Road - The Disappearance of Karen Denise Wells
She went on a road trip to help a friend get out of trouble, but Karen Denise Wells never found her way home.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Carlisle Station at 717-249-2121.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Do you have any comments, or a case you
The Fast Lane - The Murders of Mikey & Trudy Thompson
Mickey Thompson had a love of wheels, and worked to become one of the fastest racers in the world. Did a bad business deal take all that and more away?Thank you The Los Angeles Times, People.com, The Press Telegram, The Salt Lake Tribune, Motor Trend, the Regular and Roman YouTube Channel, and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our othe
Two Tragic - The Murders of Jay Cook & Tanya Van Cuylenborg
A double homicide would take the work of a well respected investigator to find and charge the suspect, but a bizarre twist threatens to take justice away from these two families forever.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to send it to me, you’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Thank you CBSNews.com, Oprahdaily.com, CBC.ca, Vanc
Justice for Christy Lynn Carroll
Has a Medical Examiner who has been proven to be terrible at his job, hindered the investigation into Christy Lynn Carroll's murder?Show your support by signing the petition:https://chng.it/5BqQBLfpLBWant to help support our work? Visit https://www.LordanArts.com today.Thank you to Middle Tennessee Mysteries, Change.org, Christy’s Family’s Website hosted on Angelfire (This doesn’t have a good tit
Finding Emily Paul
When a teenager runs away from home, she promises to regain contact after she turns 18.. but her 18th birthday comes and goes. Will Emily Paul's mother ever hear from her daughter again?Written by John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.This is not intended to act as a mean
Where Is Deborah Ann Quimby?
Is 50 years too long for justice? Not when you're a family waiting for answers. Today we look into a cold case of a teenager who went missing, and why locals still wonder if her disappearance is connected to an unsolved murder in the same area.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Thank you CBS News, ABC New
Barry & Honey Sherman
Barry and Honey Sherman seemingly had it all, and weren't afraid to share. But did their lifestyle and riches anger someone close to them so much, that it led to murder?Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to send it to me, you’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Thank you strangeco.blogspot.com, grunge.com, eadt.co.uk, everythin
Who is Chimney Doe?
When unidentified remains are found in a chimney, a police detective takes on a lifelong quest for answers. Years later we know who Chimney Doe is, but are still wondering what happened.Written by John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theorie
Two Girls, One Suspect? Judith Ann Elwell and Brenda Lois White
When two young girls go missing in neighboring towns, everyone wonders is the same person responsible? Who took Judith Ann Elwell and Brenda Lois White?Written by John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to send it to me. You can find a case submission form at LordanArts.com or you can also message me on X @LordanArts.This is not i
Murder or Accident? The Case of Rose Harsent
When a woman is found dead in a kitchen and partially burned, the community wonders if it's related to the salacious rumors that have been told about Rose Harsent.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to send it to me, you’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Thank you strangeco.blogspot.com, grunge.com, eadt.co.uk, everything2.com,
Where is Colleen Smith?
Colleen Sylvia Smith is still missing; and she is still missed. I originally covered this story several years ago, but after a back and forth conversation with the person she was living with I thought it was time to revisit it, and put some new details out there.True North True Crime's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/true-north-true-crime/id1516149477This episode was written by Can
The Secret Life of Audrey Moate
A deadly scene at a lover's lane kicks off both a murder and missing person investigation. Decades later we are still asking, where is Audrey Moate and is her disappearance tied to her biggest secret?Learn more about AdvocacyCon here: https://www.advocacycon.com/This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving
The Unsolved Death of Kevin Graves
Kevin Graves loved music and was going to a big music festival with his friends. They all came home, but he didn't. Later his remains were found a half mile from where the group was camping. What happened, and is justice needed in this case?If you have any helpful information please contact Oakland County Sheriff's Office at (248) 858-4951 and reference case #180124834. Want to help support our
No One Wins - The Jannell Martensen Case
Jannell Martensen's family knew it was a bad relationship, but no one expected it to become a reason for murder.If you or anyone you love is suffering with domestic violence there are numerous services out there to help. You can find a list of them on my Domestic Violence resource page at www.Brainscratchers.com or you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline directly at 1-800-799-7233, or
The Boston Strangler
The families of the victims of Albert DeSalvo, will never forget his true name. He was The Boston Strangler.Learn more about AdvocacyCon here: https://www.advocacycon.com/We would like to The Boston Globe, The Daily Item, The Springfield Union, The Daily News, CBS Boston, SouthCoastToday.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story. Written by Frederick Crook - check out our o
Eva Shoen - Is This Case "Partially Unsolved?"
When a wife and mother is murdered, her husband wonders if he was the intended hit.. and if it has to do with one of the most recognizable companies in the United States.Learn more about AdvocacyCon here: https://www.advocacycon.com/Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to send it to me, you’ll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Than
What Happened to Shane Sprenger?
Shane Sprenger had suffered some losses after a devastating fire, but was helping his community in numerous ways. Did someone in that community take his life?If you have any information regarding Shane’s death please contact the Lane County Sheriff at 541-682-4150 and reference case #21–6268 or you can submit an anonymous tip at crimestoppersoforegon.com.Facebook Group:Missing in Blue River Orego
The Jigsaw Murders
A brutal double murder pulls together an investigative team that pioneers new forensic technology, and leads them to a murderer who's occupation is literally SAVING lives.If you or someone you love is experiencing dv there is help available https://www.thehotline.org/ or call 1-800-799-SAFE (4673) text 88788Learn more about AdvocacyCon here: https://www.advocacycon.com/Do you have any insights, or
The Girl with the Scorpion Tattoo - Christine and Christa Belusko
A team of investigators went to notify a man about finding his missing sister's body, but the man had a reply that absolutely stunned them. She wasn’t the only person missing, where was her two year old daughter?If you have any information on the murder of Christine Belusko or the whereabouts of Christa Nicole Belusko please contact the Richmond County District Attorney's Office at 718-876-6300.L
MISSING: Justice Joseph Crater
When a Supreme Court Justice disappears his wife makes some very odd decisions. Does she know more than she's letting on, and is it related to his extracurricular activities?Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LThis is
Ritual or Rumor : The Jeannette DePalma Case
Over 50 years ago, Jeannette DePalma's body was found surrounded by items that led people to believe her death was part of a ritual. But, is any of that actually true?If you have any information please contact Lt. Jose Vendas at 908-358-3048. You can also reach out to the Justice for Jeannette Facebook page directly.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to sen
Where is Tera Smith?
Tera Smith told her sister she was going out for a jog, and never came home. Her family would soon learn that Tera had a big secret.If you have any information about the disappearance of Tera Smith, please contact Shasta County Sheriff's Office at 530-245-6025. If you are facing having a missing loved one, please see our online resource center at www.MissingPersonTips.com.This episode written by
The Chocolate Cream Killer - Historical Case
A scorned woman seeks revenge, but when her initial murder fails, the plan to cover her tracks takes the life of an innocent bystander.Written by Frederick Crook - check out our other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LThis is not intended to act as a means of provi
Scarred for Life - The Recovery of Jody Plauché
WARNING - This episode contains elements of child endangerment and sexual abuse, as well as public commentary from several decades ago which contain homophobic language. As always, we’ve limited the details to only convey what’s necessary to understand this important story, however listener discretion is strongly advised.Can a preplanned homicide truly be justifiable? What if it was to avenge th
Silencing Asia Cowell
Asia Cowell was finally going to stand up for herself and others, but someone didn't want her talking.If you have any information that can help law enforcement continue processing Asia’s original case against Desean Corum, please call the Norfolk Virginia Police Department at (757) 664-7000. Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Feel free to send it to me, you’ll find a
The Missing 7 Eleven Kids - Anthony Franko and Jennifer Martin
A young boy goes missing while on his way to a local 7 Eleven. Then four years later a girl goes missing after visiting the same store, and investigators wonder if there's a child predator in their small community.TIPS: 800-843-5678This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related
Where is Bryan Vladek Hasel?
Bryan Vladek Hasel was struggling to find his place in the world. Was developing relationships in the homeless community, and his recent fascination with religion a possible escape plan for him?If you have information, please call it into 407-254-7000 AND email his family at FindBryanVladekHasel@gmail.comPlease show your support at their vigil for Vladek on 11/16/2024 in person or online. You ca
Houdini's Last Halloween
Death defying acts, messages from the afterlife, a connection to Sherlock Holmes and a possible murder? This isn't your typical Halloween story, but Harry Houdini was not a typical man.Written by John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories
UN-Happy Valley - Where is Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain?
Nikki's marriage was getting scary, and she was talking about getting out. Now she is missing, but most people doubt that she took off leaving her family behind. Is this a case of domestic violence gone to the extreme?If you have seen Nikki or have any information regarding her disappearance please contact the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit at 530-245-6135 or you can email MCU@shastacounty.gov. I
