Tera Smith told her sister she was going out for a jog, and never came home.  Her family would soon learn that Tera had a big secret.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Tera Smith, please contact Shasta County Sheriff's Office at 530-245-6025.  If you are facing having a missing loved one, please see our online resource center at www.MissingPersonTips.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.

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A scorned woman seeks revenge, but when her initial murder fails, the plan to cover her tracks takes the life of an innocent bystander.

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

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.

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WARNING - This episode contains elements of child endangerment and sexual abuse, as well as public commentary from several decades ago which contain homophobic language.  As always, we’ve limited the details to only convey what’s necessary to understand this important story, however listener discretion is strongly advised.

Can a preplanned homicide truly be justifiable?  What if it was to avenge the abuse of your child?

Jody's book can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Gary-Jody-Plauch%C3%A9-Story/dp/1948903210

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 Washington Post, TheMirror.com, TheAdvocate.com, AllThatsInteresting.com, Legacy.com, Medium.com, LGBpsychology.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.

Asia Cowell was finally going to stand up for herself and others, but someone didn't want her talking.

If you have any information that can help law enforcement continue processing Asia’s original case against Desean Corum, please call the Norfolk Virginia Police Department at (757) 664-7000. 

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, or you can follow and message me on X @LordanArts

Thank you Heavy.com, Iheart.com, wavy.com, 13newsnow.com, wtkr.com, msn.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.

A young boy goes missing while on his way to a local 7 Eleven.  Then four years later a girl goes missing after visiting the same store, and investigators wonder if there's a child predator in their small community.

TIPS: 800-843-5678

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.

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Bryan Vladek Hasel was struggling to find his place in the world.  Was developing relationships in the homeless community, and his recent fascination with religion a possible escape plan for him?

If you have information, please call it into 407-254-7000 AND email his family at [email protected]

Please show your support at their vigil for Vladek on 11/16/2024 in person or online.  You can learn more at https://www.facebook.com/groups/findvladek

You can stay up to date with the case using the links found here:
https://linktr.ee/findvladekhasel

Interested in AdvocacyCon?  Learn more here: https://www.advocacycon.com/

This episode was written by Candace Allison with help from Bethany Hasel, 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.  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.

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Death defying acts, messages from the afterlife, a connection to Sherlock Holmes and a possible murder?  This isn't your typical Halloween story, but Harry Houdini was not a typical man.

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.

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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 [email protected]. 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.

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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.

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.

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