Seriously Mysterious - Missing Persons, Unsolved Murders & Historical True Crime — Podcast

The Murder of Betty Shanks 16.06.2026 20min

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 story.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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

MISSING: Jared McColloch - TIPS: 812-882-7660 09.06.2026 24min

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 Podcast, The Charley Project, WFIE 14 News, IllinoisMissing.org , The Knox County Sheriff's Office, The Where Are They Podcast, Missing in America, and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s case.This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

The Murder at Madison Square Garden 02.06.2026 19min

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 iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

The Mad Gasser of Mattoon 26.05.2026 17min

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 (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Nameless No More: Maricela Parga & Shirley Soosay 19.05.2026 19min

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 information contributing to today’s case.This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

MANHUNT: Christopher Wilder - The Beauty Queen Killer 12.05.2026 21min

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 Morning Herald, The Miami News, The Auburn Journal, Ann Arbor News, murderpedia.org, thecinemaholic.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

BURIED ALIVE - The Ransom Plot of Barbara Mackle 05.05.2026 21min

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 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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

The Storyville Slayer of New Orleans 14.04.2026 21min

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 associated press, The Times, The Corpus Christi Caller Times, The Hanford Sentinel, Unsolved Mysteries, CrimeSolversCentral.com, murdermurder.news, The Town Talk, The Howard Stern Show, the Bloody Angola, and Randomness Reloaded YouTube Channels and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Where is Ja’Niyah McMichael? 07.04.2026 19min

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 with me for months. He's trying to get some funding together for his continued efforts (including getting to NamUs for DNA testing). Please consider contributing at his official GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/e972ad71aYouTube Searchlight episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdw8a0rhMVcThank you to the FBI, the City of Gary, NCMEC, The Charley Project, Indiana State Police, ABC7 Chicago, FOX 32 Chicago, CBS News Chicago, WGN-TV, NBC Chicago, People.com, Reddit, the Chicago Tribune, Antonio Rodgers and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s case. This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Who Killed Veronica "Vera" Anderson? 31.03.2026 18min

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 contributing to today’s story.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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

"You're Evil.. and I Still Love You" - Where is BAILEY BLUNT? 24.03.2026 52min

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 reward available. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or visiting thehotline.org for resources and guidance.Thank you KRCRTV, KOBI-5, KDRV, RV Times, NamUs, Texas Equusearch, KymKemp.com, Humboltgov.org, The Sun, websleuths, and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story. This episode was written by John Lordan and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Fall of the Iceman: Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski 17.03.2026 23min

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 youtube channel, paleofuture.com, thecinemaholic.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Gus Lamont : A Trillion Pixels and No Trace? 10.03.2026 21min

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. This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

The Blue Envelope: The Murder of Alistair Wilson 03.03.2026 20min

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/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LThank you Police Scotland, the BBC, The Herald, Evening Gazette, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Record, Sky News, MaciverMedia, Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, Daily Mail, entertainers.co.uk and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story.#AlistairWilson #SeriouslyMysterious #TrueCrime #ColdCase #ScotlandMystery #UnsolvedDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

"He's Back" The Last Phone Call of Kelly Bergh Dove 24.02.2026 22min

"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 information in anonymously on the Harrisonburg CrimeSolvers line at 540-574-5050. Thank you The Daily News Record, WHSV 3, The Charley Project, WVVA.com, the Trace Evidence Podcast, Reddit, Websleuths, The Doe Network, NamUs, The Staunton News Leader, The Newport News Daily Press, NBC News and medium.com for information contributing to today’s story.This episode was written by The Roarikle and John Lordan and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Reopening the Natalie Wood Case 17.02.2026 21min

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 today’s story.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/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Nancy Guthrie - Past the Deadline | SEARCHLIGHT plus Case Updates 10.02.2026 1j 9min

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.Sheriff's Evidence Portal:https://pimasheriff.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/nancy-guthrie?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnF12m1G6ZQVNi6mfEmoOvML5vFR-PgT3UVfQe4O04PGP4wtsf9Y2aF6Td06Y_aem_XWEvo0vJdcJpSBc-kgmgLQHave a loved one go missing? Please check out my tips here:http://www.MissingPersonTips.comHave a case to suggest? Fill out the form here:https://www.brainscratchers.com/suggest-a-caseSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMWXtdwzjeQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz2zziKWBWwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuTwtc9ZwIghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juel_Sr079Mhttps://www.azfamily.com/video/2026/02/02/crime-investigation-underway-after-mother-today-show-host-goes-missing-az/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEnkvOLzaEYhttps://nypost.com/2026/02/04/us-news/nancy-guthrie-neighbor-says-town-is-so-safe-theres-no-need-for-streetlights/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_Guthriehttps://www.boston25news.com/news/local/sheriff-says-we-do-fact-have-crime-scene-search-mom-today-host-savannah-guthrie/6DHJNRS4VRBQFKLFQZPU6PKWSE/?outputType=amphttps://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-02-03/blood-inside-home-nancy-guthrie-today-host-savannah-guthrie-motherhttps://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/2021-interested-seeing-animal-activity-120323318.jpg?quality=75&strip=allhttps://www.kgun9.com/us-news/crime/please-pray-savannah-guthrie-releases-first-statement-since-mom-went-missinghttps://nypost.com/2026/02/04/us-news/nancy-guthrie-neighbor-says-town-is-so-safe-theres-no-need-for-streetlights/https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/03/nancy-guthrie-alleged-ransom-note-bitcoin-millions/https://www.azfamily.com/2026/02/03/authorities-aware-ransom-note-reports-nancy-guthries-disappearance/https://smartasset.com/financial-advisor/wealth-by-generationhttps://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2024_IC3Report.pdfhttps://www.kold.com/2026/02/03/we-gotta-find-her-dna-samples-taken-nancy-guthries-home-belong-her-pcsd-says/https://extratv.com/2026/02/03/savannah-guthrie-s-missing-mom-s-pacemaker-gives-new-clue-into-her-disappearance/https://pagesix.com/2026/02/04/photos/savannah-guthries-sister-annie-brother-in-law-seen-amid-amid-mom-nancys-disappearance/https://ktla.com/morning-news/savannah-guthries-brother-in-law-prime-suspect-in-moms-disappearance-report/https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-tommaso-cioni-journalist-ashley-banfield-claims-nancy-guthries-daughter-annies-husband-may-be-prime-suspect-101770199535610.htmlhttps://www.mercurynews.com/2026/02/04/savannah-guthrie-kidnap/https://www.kvoa.com/news/top-stories/arrest-made-in-connection-with-imposter-ransom-demand-in-nancy-guthrie-investigation-fbi-special-agent/article_fe847ee6-94bb-4d7f-9ce6-f47f481315f2.htmlhttps://wreg.com/news/nation-and-world/ap-us-news/ap-still-no-suspect-in-the-disappearance-of-today-host-savannah-guthries-mother/https://www.12news.com/video/news/nation-world/fbi-address-5-pm-deadline-in-ransom-letter-in-nancy-guthrie-case/75-fc461c6a-50d8-4211-a94f-180461b7c478https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-fbi-50k-reward-1236496133/Do you have any comments, or a case you’d like to suggest? You’ll find a comment form and case submission link at

The Milk Carton Kids - Patrick Warren and David Spencer 03.02.2026 21min

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 information contributing to today’s case. This episode was written by Kira McQueen, edited by John Lordan, and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

The Bible John Murders 27.01.2026 20min

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 WRAITHWORKS - Wraithworks at Amazon https://www.amzn.com/dp/B07HXNCW4L (audiobook narrated by John Lordan) Also avaible on iTunes: https://apple.co/2OFXb8LDo 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026

Back to Gabe's - Where are Jon Dabkowski and Gabe Minarcin? 20.01.2026 17min

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 contributing to today’s story. This episode was written by The Roarikle and John Lordan and 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 related to the investigation. It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed. Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2026