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

John Lordan - Respectful True Crime Content Creator, Advocate and Host

Seriously 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.

  1. Where is Ja’Niyah McMichael?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Where is Ja’Niyah McMichael?

    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/e972ad71a YouTube Searchlight episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdw8a0rhMVc Thank 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

    20 min
  2. Who Killed Veronica "Vera" Anderson?

    31 MAR

    Who Killed Veronica "Vera" Anderson?

    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/2OFXb8L 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

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

    24 MAR

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

    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

    52 min
  4. Fall of the Iceman: Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski

    17 MAR

    Fall of the Iceman: Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski

    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/2OFXb8L 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

    24 min
  5. Gus Lamont : A Trillion Pixels and No Trace?

    10 MAR

    Gus Lamont : A Trillion Pixels and No Trace?

    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

    21 min
  6. The Blue Envelope: The Murder of Alistair Wilson

    3 MAR

    The Blue Envelope: The Murder of Alistair Wilson

    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/2OFXb8L Thank 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 #Unsolved 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

    21 min
  7. "He's Back" The Last Phone Call of Kelly Bergh Dove

    24 FEB

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

    "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

    22 min
  8. Reopening the Natalie Wood Case

    17 FEB

    Reopening the Natalie Wood Case

    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/2OFXb8L 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

    21 min
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Seriously 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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