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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.

198 - UN-Happy Valley - Where is Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain?
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  • 198 - UN-Happy Valley - Where is Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain?

    Nikki's marriage was getting scary, and she was talking about getting out. Now she is missing, but most people doubt that she took off leaving her family behind. Is this a case of domestic violence gone to the extreme?



    If you have seen Nikki or have any information regarding her disappearance please contact the Shasta County Major Crimes Unit at 530-245-6135 or you can email MCU@shastacounty.gov. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, please get help by visiting thehotline.org or calling 800-799-SAFE, that’s 800-799-7233.

    Want to help support our work?  Visit https://www.LordanArts.com today.

    Thank you to A News Cafe, NBC News, KRCTV, The NY Post, Record Searchlight, ABC 20, Shasta Scout, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Wikipedia, the National Commission on Covid 19 and Criminal Justice, Royal.uk, The State of California Department of Justice, and The Shasta County Sheriff's Department 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.

    Tue, 22 Oct 2024
  • 197 - I Am Not A Monster! Omaima Nelson
    This story contains discussion about child harm, and graphic descriptions of a homicide.

    Omaima Nelson's life took her from the lands of Egypt to the West Coast of the United States, and from childhood innocence to a dark and nightmarish downfall.

    Do you have any insights or cases you'd like to suggest?
    You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com, or you can follow and message me on X @LordanArts.

    Thank you LA Times, Investigation Discovery, AllThatsInteresting, web.archive.org, the BBC 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.
    Tue, 15 Oct 2024
  • 196 - Connected Cold Cases? Kelly Morrisey, Theresa Fusco & Jacqueline Martarella

    A murder in the mid 1980's leads to arrests and convictions, but when new evidence dismisses those convictions, investigators wonder if THREE cases are connected.

    TIPS: 516-573-8800

    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 2024

    Tue, 08 Oct 2024
  • 195 - Looking for Asha Degree - NEW INFO and New Hope

    Asha has been missing for over 20 years, but recent moves by law enforcement could be signaling that justice is arriving. Who is named in the recent search warrants, and what do investigators believe happened?

    If you have info that can help, please call the FBI at 704-672-6100.  Asha’s parents are still waiting to bring her home.

    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 2024

    Tue, 01 Oct 2024
  • 194 - The Mystery of Bruce Lee's Death

    His charisma and power were on the verge of taking the world by storm, but days before his starring US film debut, Bruce Lee died.  The reason for that death has divided opinions both for the public and the experts.  What happened in a small apartment in Hong Kong?  Why was an obvious medical emergency mishandled? Is there more to his death than meets the eye?  Who, or what killed Bruce Lee?

    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 2024

    Tue, 24 Sep 2024
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