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
May 6, 2025 • 18 mins
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 means of proving or disproving anything...
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 means of proving or disproving anything...
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April 29, 2025 • 19 mins
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 News, The Boston Herald, The Boston Gl...
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 News, The Boston Herald, The Boston Gl...
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April 22, 2025 • 19 mins
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, everything2.com, suffolkchurches.co.uk, bibl...
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, suffolkchurches.co.uk, bibl...
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April 15, 2025 • 19 mins
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 theories being discussed. Everyone direct...
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 being discussed. Everyone direct...
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April 8, 2025 • 19 mins
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 intended to act as a means of provin...
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 intended to act as a means of provin...
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April 1, 2025 • 18 mins
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, suffolkchurches.co.uk, biblegatewa...
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, suffolkchurches.co.uk, biblegatewa...
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March 18, 2025 • 18 mins
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/id1516149477
This episode was written by Candace Allison and John Lordan and is...
True North True Crime's episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/true-north-true-crime/id1516149477
This episode was written by Candace Allison and John Lordan and is...
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March 11, 2025 • 23 mins
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?
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This 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 to ...
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This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.
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March 4, 2025 • 20 mins
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.
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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 work? Visit https://www.LordanArt...
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February 25, 2025 • 19 mins
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 text the word BEGIN to 88788.
Learn...
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 text the word BEGIN to 88788.
Learn...
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February 18, 2025 • 19 mins
The families of the victims of Albert DeSalvo, will never forget his true name. He was The Boston Strangler.
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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 other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wr...
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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 other collaboration WRAITHWORKS - Wr...
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February 11, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
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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 crime library.org, unsolved m...
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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 crime library.org, unsolved m...
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February 4, 2025 • 20 mins
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 Oregon area: Find Shane Sprenger | Faceb...
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 Oregon area: Find Shane Sprenger | Faceb...
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January 28, 2025 • 20 mins
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 88788
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Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest?...
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 88788
Learn more about AdvocacyCon here: https://www.advocacycon.com/
Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest?...
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January 21, 2025 • 18 mins
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.
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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.
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January 14, 2025 • 17 mins
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/2OFXb8L
This is not intended to act as a means of ...
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/2OFXb8L
This is not intended to act as a means of ...
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January 7, 2025 • 19 mins
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 send it to me, you’ll find a comment f...
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 send it to me, you’ll find a comment f...
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December 17, 2024 • 16 mins
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 Certified Roarikle and John Lo...
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 Certified Roarikle and John Lo...
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December 10, 2024 • 20 mins
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/2OFXb8L
This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related t...
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/2OFXb8L
This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related t...
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December 3, 2024 • 19 mins
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 the abuse of your child?
Jody's book c...
Can a preplanned homicide truly be justifiable? What if it was to avenge the abuse of your child?
Jody's book c...
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