Seriously Mysterious

John Lordan
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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.

  1. Barry & Honey Sherman

    1D AGO

    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 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, biblegateway.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story. This episode was written by Christy Arnhart, edited by John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts. 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.

    20 min
  2. Who is Chimney Doe?

    APR 15

    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 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 2025

    19 min
  3. Two Girls, One Suspect? Judith Ann Elwell and Brenda Lois White

    APR 8

    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’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 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 2025

    19 min
  4. Murder or Accident? The Case of Rose Harsent

    APR 1

    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 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, biblegateway.com and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story. This episode was written by Christy Arnhart, edited by John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts. 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.

    18 min
  5. Where is Colleen Smith?

    MAR 18

    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 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 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 directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. LordanArts 2025

    19 min
  6. The Secret Life of Audrey Moate

    MAR 11

    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: https://www.advocacycon.com/ 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 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 2025

    24 min
  7. The Unsolved Death of Kevin Graves

    MAR 4

    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 case? 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.LordanArts.com today.   Thank you to The Vanished Podcast, MLive.com, The Detroit Free Press, Fox 17, The Independent, Click on Detroit, WXYZ Detroit, WZZM 13, Wood TV, Wikipedia, The Rest in Peace Kevin Graves Facebook Page, Wikipedia, EDM.com, and the Missing People in America Youtube Channel for information contributing to today’s case.    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.

    20 min
  8. No One Wins - The Jannell Martensen Case

    FEB 25

    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 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 more about AdvocacyCon here: https://www.advocacycon.com/ 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 online.com, KHQ.com, The Murder In The Morning Podcast, KXLY.com, Legacy.com, Spokesman.com, KREM.com, Ground.News, Law and Crime.com, LipStickAlley.com, MEAWW.com, The Hotline.org, Seven Wonders of Washington State.com,  and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story. This episode was written by Christy Arnhart, edited by John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts. 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.

    20 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    John Lordan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright John Lordan
  • Show Website
    Seriously Mysterious

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