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

When 17-year-old Jeremy Jourdain left on Halloween night in 2016, his family expected to see him again soon, but 10 years later the people of Bemidji, Minnesota are still looking for him AND the truth. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/findworm Have information? Please contact the Bemidji Police department at 218-333-9111.  If you need to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers of Minnesot...

Three innocent women were looking for companionship and a stable future in Victorian London.  Instead, they found George Chapman. Thank you The Press and Case Archives, The Old Bailey Trial Records, Casebook.org, murderpedia, our world is beauty.com, jack the ripper.org, the Soil of Crimes and Case of Crime Youtube channels and Wikipedia for information contributing to today’s story. Written by Fr...

Four innocent children were just trying to enjoy childhood in 1970s Michigan, but a series of calculated abductions left an entire community paralyzed by fear, and families wondering how a monster could operate in plain sight. TIPS: 855-642-4847 Thank you CBS News, Detroit Free Press, The Flint Journal, Grand Haven Tribune, Ann Arbor News, The Bay City Times, The Herald-Palladium, the Jackson Citi...

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 st...

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/jaredsarmy Thank you Tammy Reppond, the family’s timeline, the Finding Jared McColloch Facebook page, The Vanished Podcast Episodes 430 and 431, Danelle Hallan, The Method & Madnes...

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 iTun...

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 (audiobo...

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 informat...

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 M...

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 Frederic...

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 Th...

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...

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...

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...

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 yo...

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.  ...

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/B0...

"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 inf...

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...

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....

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 inf...

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 WRAI...

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 contribu...

A woman goes chasing her Hollywood dream and disappears.  Was it her ex-husband, a boyfriend, dark underworld figures, or something else?  Will we ever know the truth of what actually happened to Jean Spangler? Thank you Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Evening Citizen News, The Tribune, Vanity Fair, The San Francisco Examiner, The San Francisco News, The Long Beach Independent, FindAGrave.com,...

A talented writer turned her career and focus towards the underbelly of society.  Was what she found responsible for her disappearance? If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Susan Walsh, please contact the Nutley Police Department at 973-284-4940 or call the New Jersey State Police at 800-709-7090. Thank you sportskeeda.com, ranker.com, northjersey.com, disappearedblog.com, do...