Seriously Mysterious
John Lordan has been researching mysteries and crimes for over 5 years on the YouTube show BrainScratch with respectful and deep coverage. Now he's bringing some of his most interesting cases and some fresh ones to his first solo podcast. From unsolved murders to mysterious disappearances and events that can't easily be understood, anything is fair game as long as it's Seriously Mysterious. New episodes released weekly.
Episodes
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 sugg…
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…
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, t…
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 informati…
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 Netwo…
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 LordanArt…
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 informa…
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 …
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 …
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 h…
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, …
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…
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 ht…
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…
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 a…
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 …
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 i…
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’…
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…
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 som…
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: http…
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 c…
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 lis…
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 U…
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 …
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 Count…
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…
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…
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 WR…
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 908-358-30…
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 O…
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:…
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 …
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 N…
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 ep…
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 …
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…
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…
I Am Not A Monster! Omaima Nelson
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 States, and from childhood innocence to a dark and nightmarish dow…
Connected Cold Cases? Kelly Morrisey, Theresa Fusco & Jacqueline Martarella
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: 516-573-8800This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lord…