Seriously Mysterious - Missing Persons, Unsolved Murders & Historical True Crime
John Lordan - Respectful True Crime Content Creator, Advocate and Host
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John Lordan - Respectful True Crime Content Creator, Advocate and Host
▶ WebplayerSeriously Mysterious is a true crime podcast hosted by John Lordan, who leverages over a decade of meticulous research experience from his popular YouTube shows, BrainScratch and Searchlight. Featuring baffling cases, from unsolved murders and mysterious disappearances to events that simply can't be easily explained, the core strength of Seriously Mysterious is its commitment to respectful, deep coverage, and dedication to truth and reason. New episodes released weekly.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 19:48
When 20-year-old Kaylene Oehling vanished into the night, it took three years to find her remains. Does a missing cell phone hold the key to what happened to her, and WHO is…
Sep 22, 2026 · 20:30
A killer in the 1890s left a trail of murdered women, and a terrifying question. Did American have it's own Jack the Ripper, OR did the actual Ripper cross the Atlantic? This is…
Sep 8, 2026 · 22:15
In 2004, Yolanda Bindics vanished into thin air. Her remains were found years later in a remote forest. Who killed her and left four daughters without their mother? Call the…
Sep 1, 2026 · 19:22
On a quiet summer night in 1912, an entire family and two young guests were brutally murdered in the small town of Villisca, Iowa. Was the killer never found... or just never…
Aug 25, 2026 · 20:56
A car veers into the highway median. Witnesses watch a man leap out and vanish into the woods, but the runner looks nothing like the missing 19-year-old driver, Logan…
Aug 18, 2026 · 21:12
Years after Clayton Quayle disappeared, wild theories tried to fill the void, but today we cover the recent updates that are pulling this case away from the supernatural…
Aug 11, 2026 · 21:55
Lyn Bryant was brutally stabbed while walking her dog, but months later when the investigation stalled, the killer seemingly came back to the scene to leave another clue. Now…
Aug 4, 2026 · 19:13
Five cases. One region. Zero closure. We’re piecing together the baffling disappearances of Tami Kowalchuk, Helen Tucker, Jennifer Enyart, Debra Honey-Hooks, and Danielle Mouton,…
Jul 28, 2026 · 20:11
Did the city of Austin create a single boogeyman to explain a series of brutal crimes, or was a lone killer truly walking their streets in 1885? Let's dive into this historical…
Jul 21, 2026 · 22:14
Her friends thought it was a storybook marriage, but the public thinks her husband is responsible for her death. With new info released in June of 2026 I ask again.. will justice…
Jul 14, 2026 · 20:17
When a woman vanishes from a blood-stained kitchen, investigators wonder was she the victim of a brutal attack, or did she plan her own disappearance? TIPS: 781-259-8111 Thank…
Jul 7, 2026 · 21:10
When 17-year-old Jeremy Jourdain left on Halloween night in 2016, his family expected to see him again soon, but 10 years later the people of Bemidji, Minnesota are still looking…
Jun 30, 2026 · 20:53
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…
Jun 23, 2026 · 20:10
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…
Jun 16, 2026 · 20:24
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…
Jun 9, 2026 · 24:16
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?…
Jun 2, 2026 · 19:13
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…
May 26, 2026 · 17:58
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…
May 19, 2026 · 19:34
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…
May 12, 2026 · 21:04
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…
May 5, 2026 · 21:34
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…
Apr 14, 2026 · 21:07
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 19:46
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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 18:34
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…
Mar 24, 2026 · 52:09
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…
Mar 17, 2026 · 23:51
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…
Mar 10, 2026 · 21:01
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…
Mar 3, 2026 · 20:36
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…
Feb 24, 2026 · 22:21
"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…
Feb 17, 2026 · 21:04
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.…
Feb 10, 2026 · 1:09:27
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…
Feb 3, 2026 · 21:40
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?…
Jan 27, 2026 · 20:07
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,…
Jan 20, 2026 · 17:23
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…
Jan 13, 2026 · 18:52
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…
Jan 6, 2026 · 18:03
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 45:24
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…
Dec 9, 2025 · 20:04
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…
Dec 2, 2025 · 23:15
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…
Nov 25, 2025 · 38:59
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…
Nov 18, 2025 · 18:21
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,…
Nov 11, 2025 · 20:34
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,…
Nov 4, 2025 · 19:33
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · 20:03
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…
Oct 21, 2025 · 20:05
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,…
Oct 14, 2025 · 17:48
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…
Oct 7, 2025 · 19:27
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,…
Sep 30, 2025 · 17:53
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,…
Sep 23, 2025 · 18:28
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…
Sep 16, 2025 · 20:17
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…
Sep 9, 2025 · 19:57
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…
Sep 2, 2025 · 20:00
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…
Aug 26, 2025 · 18:12
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…
Aug 19, 2025 · 20:34
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.…
Aug 12, 2025 · 19:43
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…
Aug 5, 2025 · 22:53
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…
Jul 29, 2025 · 18:17
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,…
Jul 22, 2025 · 24:24
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…
Jul 15, 2025 · 20:13
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.…
Jul 8, 2025 · 18:29
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?…
Jun 24, 2025 · 19:15
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…
Jun 17, 2025 · 18:41
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…
Jun 10, 2025 · 19:44
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…
Jun 3, 2025 · 18:52
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…
May 27, 2025 · 19:59
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…
May 20, 2025 · 18:48
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…
May 13, 2025 · 19:09
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:…
May 6, 2025 · 18:02
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…
Apr 29, 2025 · 19:28
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…
Apr 22, 2025 · 19:54
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…
Apr 15, 2025 · 19:21
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…
Apr 8, 2025 · 19:10
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,…
Apr 1, 2025 · 18:03
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…
Mar 18, 2025 · 18:58
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…
Mar 11, 2025 · 23:44
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…
Mar 4, 2025 · 20:08
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…
Feb 25, 2025 · 19:44
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…
Feb 18, 2025 · 19:52
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…
Feb 11, 2025 · 18:55
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…
Feb 4, 2025 · 20:14
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…
Jan 28, 2025 · 20:21
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…
Jan 21, 2025 · 18:07
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,…
Jan 14, 2025 · 17:30
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?…
Jan 7, 2025 · 19:41
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…
Dec 17, 2024 · 16:27
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…
Dec 10, 2024 · 20:08
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…
Dec 3, 2024 · 19:27
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…
Nov 19, 2024 · 17:44
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…
Nov 12, 2024 · 19:38
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…
Nov 5, 2024 · 19:29
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…
Oct 29, 2024 · 21:59
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…
Oct 22, 2024 · 20:11
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…
Oct 15, 2024 · 19:12
This story contains discussion about child harm, and graphic descriptions of a homicide. Omaima Nelson's life took her from the lands of Egypt to the West Coast of the United…
Oct 8, 2024 · 19:24
A murder in the mid 1980's leads to arrests and convictions, but when new evidence dismisses those convictions, investigators wonder if THREE cases are connected. TIPS:…
Oct 1, 2024 · 21:36
Asha has been missing for over 20 years, but recent moves by law enforcement could be signaling that justice is arriving. Who is named in the recent search warrants, and what do…
Sep 24, 2024 · 23:18
His charisma and power were on the verge of taking the world by storm, but days before his starring US film debut, Bruce Lee died. The reason for that death has divided opinions…
Sep 17, 2024 · 19:21
When Jane Prichard was killed, a witness came forward with information, but soon investigators were wondering if that witness was actually their culprit. If you have any…
Sep 10, 2024 · 21:11
Why has the story of Sneha Philip's disappearance on 9/11 turned into a never ending social conversation? Could it be a way for all Americans to continue to process our feelings…
Sep 3, 2024 · 19:54
Karyn Kupcinet wanted to take Hollywood by storm, but Hollywood took her life. Was it one of her industry friends, a downstairs neighbor or someone else? Written by Frederick…
Aug 27, 2024 · 20:11
Ella Saylor had run away before, and last time the teenager wound up with two adult men who were providing her with drugs and alcohol. Can we bring her back home to her family…
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