Seriously Mysterious

John Lordan

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. read less

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The Seriously Mysterious podcast tells stories of inexplicable disappearances and abnormal occurrences. John Lordan isn't just the host. He's also an ally for victims' families. John has researched hundreds of mysteries and donated thousands of dollars to solving them. He's a YouTube personality who discusses unsolved mysteries on BrainScratch. The host covers resolved crimes on Case Cracked. His show Searchlight helps find answers. John also cohosts the 3 Men and a Mystery and Crime After Crime podcasts.

In shows about missing people, he describes them, lists clues, and shares numbers to call with tips. One podcast episode discusses Mikelle Biggs. She heard the ice cream truck and asked her sister, Kimber, to chase it with her. They couldn't find it. So, Mikelle waited and Kimber went home. When Kimber returned, she found Mikelle's bike on the road. The wheels were spinning at a pace that meant Mikelle had been pedaling fast. Her quarters lay on the ground. Police questioned neighboring sex offenders and Mikelle's father. They charged no one. Two decades later, a diner customer left a dollar with an apparent message from Mikelle. Listeners hear the latest developments.

In another podcast episode, John analyzes Dian Fossey's murder. The renowned primatologist studied and protected Rwandan gorillas. She worked with chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall and wrote Gorillas in the Mist. After a poacher killed a gorilla that Dian named after her uncle, she discussed it on The Tonight Show. Months later, someone murdered the researcher in Africa. Rwandan courts convicted a fellow researcher without a trial. Many believed it wasn't him. Police arrested another suspect who allegedly committed suicide in prison. The Rwandan genocide destroyed police records, leaving questions unanswered. Was the right killer arrested? Was Dian who she appeared to be? The show reveals distressing claims of racism and torture made by her former employees.

John looks for answers, poses theories, and identifies heroes in each Seriously Mysterious case. He approaches mysteries with curiosity but also respect. The host names his contributing sources at the end of each episode. His content is an authoritative resource for those who want answers.

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The Dandelion Killer - Herbert Rowse Armstrong

The Dandelion Killer - Herbert Rowse Armstrong

Arsenic works great as a weedkiller, and that got Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong thinking about his other seemingly unsovlable problems.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/2OFXb8LLIVE EVENT SCHEDULE & PROMO CODES - Come meet me!CrimeCon 2024 - Nashville, TN - May 31 - June 2Save 10% on a standard pass using code LORDANARTShttps://www.crimecon.com/CC24True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival - Denver, CO - July 12-14 Save 15% with code LORDANhttps://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.comCheck out the Hometown History podcast at Hometown History (itshometownhistory.com)This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2024

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The Dandelion Killer - Herbert Rowse Armstrong

The Dandelion Killer - Herbert Rowse Armstrong

Arsenic works great as a weedkiller, and that got Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong thinking about his other seemingly unsovlable problems.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/2OFXb8LLIVE EVENT SCHEDULE & PROMO CODES - Come meet me!CrimeCon 2024 - Nashville, TN - May 31 - June 2Save 10% on a standard pass using code LORDANARTShttps://www.crimecon.com/CC24True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival - Denver, CO - July 12-14 Save 15% with code LORDANhttps://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.comCheck out the Hometown History podcast at Hometown History (itshometownhistory.com)This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2024

Shooting Star - The Tami Leppert Case

Shooting Star - The Tami Leppert Case

Tami Lynn Leppert was a beauty pageant pro and breaking into the world of acting, but after her most important role, an appearance in Scarface, she disappeared. If you have any information on her case please call the Cocoa Beach police at 321-868-3254.This episode was written by Karen Reep and John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts.LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE & PROMO CODES - Come meet me!CrimeCon 2024 - Nashville, TN - May 31 - June 2Save 10% on a standard pass using code LORDANARTShttps://www.crimecon.com/CC24True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival - Denver, CO - July 12-14 Save 15% with code LORDANhttps://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.comThis is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Highway 82 Cases - Teresa Dean, Shannon Paulk & Shae Ross

The Highway 82 Cases - Teresa Dean, Shannon Paulk & Shae Ross

Three girls disappeared. Two bodies would be found, but people are wondering if one person is responsible for the cases happening around Highway 82.WARNING: Mention of child harm. Please listen at your own discretion.Teresa Melissa Dean was last seen on August 15, 1999, in Macon, Georgia wearing a short-sleeved blue and white striped button-down shirt; orange, pink or rust colored knit pants, clear plastic gel-type sandals, and gold ball earrings. If you have any information please contact the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 945-3357.Shannon Nichole Paulk was last seen on August 16th, 2001, in Prattville, Alabama. She was last seen wearing an orange halter top and jean shorts. She was found dead on October 6th, 2001. If you have any information please contact the Prattville Police at 334-365-2220.Heaven LaShae Ross was last seen on August 19th, 2003 in Northport, Alabama. She was found dead in December 2006. She was last seen wearing a pink Bratz shirt, leggings and was carrying a backpack. If you have any information please contact the Northport Police Department at (205) 339-6600.Thank you, the Charley Project, The Suitcase Detective, 41nbc.com, nbcnews.com, Montgomery adviser.com, WSFA.com, AL.com and Tuscaloosanews.com for information contributing to today’s story. This episode was written by Candace Allison, edited by John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts.

Missing Kit Mora

Missing Kit Mora

WARNING: Themes of transphobia and mentions of child harm. Please listen at your own discretion.Kit Mora was a non-binary teenager trying to figure out their way in life. Based on the promise that things were different, Kit moved in with a close family member but soon found a challenging existence that took them away from their friends, their school and their other family. Soon, no one had any idea where Kit was.If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Kit Mora, contact Detective Bowling at the Omak, Washington police department at 509-826-0383 and refer to case number K224101. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to those responsible for Kit's disappearance, the recovery of Kit's body or Kit's safe return. Please join us in supporting the GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-bring-kit-homeIf you're looking for support related to gender identity:Trevor Project Phone: 1-866-488-7386Text: 678-678Web: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Trans LifelinePhone (US): 877-565-8860Phone (Canada):877-330-6366Web: https://translifeline.org/hotline/This episode was written by Kira McQueen, was edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts.You can follow Kira McQueen's Missing Person's Advocacy at https://www.instagram.com/missinginwa/This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Where is Stephanie Crane?

Where is Stephanie Crane?

9 year old Stephanie Crane was supposed to do the short walk home from a local bowling alley, but was last seen going the wrong direction. What exactly happened on the day she went missing, and why are some people keeping their focus on her mother?If you have any information about what happened to Stephanie Lyn Crane, please contact the Custer County Sheriff's Office at 208-879-2232.This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.

The Vampire in Apartment 15 - Richard Chase

The Vampire in Apartment 15 - Richard Chase

An unbelievable story about a man with inner demons, who unleashes them on lives around him. Who was Richard Trenton Chase and why would he be known as the Vampire of Sacramento?LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE & PROMO CODES - Come meet me!CrimeCon 2024 - Nashville, TN - May 31 - June 2Save 10% on a standard pass using code LORDANARTShttps://www.crimecon.com/CC24True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival - Denver, CO - July 12-14 Save 15% with code LORDANhttps://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.comWritten 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 proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2024

Teleported John Doe - David Glenn Lewis

Teleported John Doe - David Glenn Lewis

A John Doe is killed in a hit and run on a dark country road. The search for his identity will lead detectives across the nation and leave them pondering exactly what happened for years to come.Written by Misty Cate and Christy Arnhart and produced by LordanArts.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Where is Alexis Patterson?

Where is Alexis Patterson?

Seven year old Alexis Patterson was walked to school by her stepfather. He watched as she crossed the street and went in, however she would be marked absent that day and soon an entire community was looking for her.If you have any information please call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7401. You can also call the Milwaukee County Sherriff’s Office at 414-278-4788.Written by Candace Allison and produced by LordanArts.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Murder in Cold Fusion - Eugene Mallove

Murder in Cold Fusion - Eugene Mallove

This episode sponsored by SEEKERS NOTES. Try it today!Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seekers-notes-hidden-objects/id940292587 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytona.seekersnotes.android&gl=USEugene Mallove didn't hold back when it came to his beliefs about cold fusion, a highly debated topic in the scientific community that if real, could decimate the fossil fuels industry. The person that murdered Eugene didn't hold back either.Do you have any insights or even a case you’d like to suggest?LordanArts.comX @LordanArtsWritten by Jennifer Amell, edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts.Thank you Scientific American, Norwich Bullentin, New Energy Times, Coast to Coast AM, Foreign Policy.com, Archive.org and wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Who Killed Sandy Drummond?

Who Killed Sandy Drummond?

This episode sponsored by SEEKERS NOTES. Try it today!Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seekers-notes-hidden-objects/id940292587 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytona.seekersnotes.android&gl=US Sandy Drummond seemed to be keeping something from his family, right up until his murder. Who would target a quiet and caring man, and what was the secret that was "too filthy" to share with his mother?Can you help this case? Contact CrimeStoppers UK at 0800 555 111Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis episode was written by Christy Arnhart, is edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts.

Waiting for Jody Ledkins

Waiting for Jody Ledkins

A rebellious teenager named Jody Ledkins is assumed to have run away by law enforcement, but her mother doesn't think that's the case. Have Jody's friends been keeping a secret for decades?If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the disappearance of Jody Lee Ledkins, please contact the Kansas City Police Department at 816-234-5140.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis episode was written by Gwen Barringer is edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts. You can hear more of Gwen’s work on her podcast A Light for Ericka. Learn more at facebook.com/AlightforEricka

The Basement of #39 : Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen

The Basement of #39 : Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen

A relationship on the verge of destruction pushes one spouse to murder the other.. or did they? A story that sounds too bizarre to be true, this historical case teaches us about the importance and challenges of the evolution of criminal investigative technology.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/2OFXb8LLordanArts 2024

Running On Fumes - The Death of Tom Ogle

Running On Fumes - The Death of Tom Ogle

Tom Ogle thought he found the path to fame and riches, but instead found despair, addiction and death. Was his invention responsible for his demise, or was this the ultimate case of self destruction? If so, who was the guy that shot him months before his death?Do you have any insights or even a case you’d like to suggest?LordanArts.comX @LordanArtsWritten by Jennifer Amell, edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts.Thank you El Paso Times, The Washington Post, the El Paso Community College Library, RexResearch.com, NaturalCarburetors.com, CarFromJapan.com, drugs.com and wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The "New Hope" Jane Doe

The "New Hope" Jane Doe

Giving an unidentified body their name back is a major and important step, but it is ONLY a step on the sometimes very long walk to justice. Who is the New Hope Jane Doe, and will her family ever find justice in her name?Written by Candace Allison and produced by LordanArts.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArts

The End of the Road - The Anna Waters Story

The End of the Road - The Anna Waters Story

A 5 year old playing at home goes missing, and some are wondering if it's due to an older man that was fascinated with her, and believed she was the reincarnation of woman he knew before. Where is Anna Waters?If you have any information about her disappearance, please call the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office at 415-364-1811. Searching for Anna by Michaele Benedict:https://www.amazon.com/Searching-Anna-Michaele-Benedict/dp/1435710177This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.

The Redpath Mansion Murders

The Redpath Mansion Murders

On today's historic case review we dive into a mystery from Canada's past. One that might remind you of a game of Clue or an Agatha Christie novel, but the stakes are much higher.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis episode was written by Christy Arnhart, is edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts.

The Christmas Tree Lady

The Christmas Tree Lady

This episode contains discussion about suicide. Please use discretion and know that if you need help, it is out there. In the US call or text 988.A body is found in a child's cemetary, with a small Christmas Tree, a tape player and two typed notes. The woman claims to have taken her own life and doesn't want an autopsy, but the death investigation continues in an effort to let the family of the Christmas Tree Lady know what happened to their loved one.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis episode was written by Gwen Barringer is edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts. You can hear more of Gwen’s work on her podcast A Light for Ericka. Learn more at facebook.com/AlightforEricka

Where is Elizabeth Ann Miller?

Where is Elizabeth Ann Miller?

A 14 year old girl went out for a run and never came home. Decades later investigators are still considering all options, including a family member that joined law enforcement. Will we ever find Elizabeth Ann Miller or the person responsible for her disappearance?Written by The Certified Roarikle and produced by LordanArts.

The Bradley Sisters

The Bradley Sisters

Every parents nightmare comes true for a young mother, but as the investigation into her missing daughters is worked eyes start to turn in HER direction. Where are the Bradley Sisters and will we ever know the truth?If you have any information regarding Tionda or Diamond Bradley, please contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-745-6007 or the Chicago branch of the FBI at 312-431-1333.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArtsThis episode was written by Gwen Barringer is edited by John Lordan and produced by LordanArts. You can hear more of Gwen’s work on her podcast A Light for Ericka. Learn more at facebook.com/AlightforEricka

LONGing for Justice - The Rawlins Murders

LONGing for Justice - The Rawlins Murders

When two girls go missing at the local fairgrounds, a community becomes concerned. When another little girl goes missing a month later, people begin to wonder if they are being targeted.Written by Candace Allison and produced by LordanArts.Do you have any insights, or even a case you’d like to suggest? Visit LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on Twitter @LordanArts