Dark Outdoors

In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, we investigate the heartbreaking double homicide that has shaken Arkansas and the hiking community nationwide. On July 26, 2025, Clinton and Cristen Brink were brutally murdered while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park—a place known for peace and natural beauty, now marked by violence and fear. We dive deep into: The latest up...

From Texas pastures to Nevada ranches, horses are turning up shot, mutilated, and poisoned—and the killers are still at large. Chester Moore investigates this chilling, underreported crime wave and what it means for ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts. In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore uncovers a chilling and ongoing mystery across Texas and beyond: horses being found shot...

Jaws terrified moviegoers and changed how we see the ocean—but the fear didn’t end on screen. Chester Moore explores the real shark attacks, behind-the-scenes chaos, and decades of shark persecution sparked by Spielberg’s masterpiece. Beneath the surface of Hollywood’s most iconic ocean thriller lies a deeper, darker truth. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors, we journey into the murky water...

From Murder Mountain to grow ops, Chester Moore reveals chilling encounters in the wild—traffickers, killers, attack dogs, and survival stories that prove the outdoors can turn deadly without warning. Encountering an illegal grow or trafficking operation is one of the most dangerous threats in the great outdoors—and in this shocking episode of Dark Outdoors, we share terrifying real-life accounts....

Chester Moore unravels a bizarre case that begins with a man posing as a woman to poach deer in a city park—and spirals into a shadowy world of wildlife trafficking, exotic animal cloning, and black-market “Frankensheep.” In this unusual episode of Dark Outdoors, we uncover one of the strangest wildlife crime stories ever told. It begins with a man posing as a woman to gain illegal access to a cit...

In a never-before-heard interview, the late Jerrie Dean shares chilling insights into unsolved disappearances, cold cases, and rural murders hidden in the Texas wilderness. n this special lost episode of Dark Outdoors, we reveal a rare interview with Jerrie Dean, founder of the Missing Texas 40 Project, recorded before her passing. Jerrie shares haunting perspectives on: Unsolved disappearances an...

From vehicle ambushes to campsite assaults, Chester Moore and special guest Jeff Stewart reveal real-world survival strategies for anyone who ventures deep into the backcountry. In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore dives into life-or-death survival tactics for those who may find themselves attacked in vehicles, campsites, or other remote locations. Whether you’re off-roadin...

Four people were killed and one injured in a wave of shark attacks along the New Jersey coast in 1916. While history blamed a great white, modern experts suggest a far more adaptable—and dangerous—suspect: the bull shark. In July 1916, a series of shark attacks along the New Jersey shore left four dead and one injured, sparking nationwide panic and later inspiring the iconic film Jaws. While a gre...

From hooded figures around midnight fires to chilling satanic ceremonies, Chester Moore exposes real encounters with the occult in the wilderness—and the terrifying dangers they pose. In this unsettling episode of Dark Outdoors, we confront the occult in the great outdoors through first-hand accounts of bizarre and terrifying rituals. You’ll hear: A border patrol agent who stumbled upon hooded fig...

Feral Apes in the American SouthcFrom an orangutan-like creature on a swamp porch to baboon sightings in the woods, Dark Outdoors uncovers chilling reports of wild primates lurking across Texas, Florida, and beyond. In this eerie episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore investigates decades of strange, unnerving encounters in the American South—not with native wildlife, but with creatures resemblin...

From missing hunters to eerie swamp dolls, Chester Moore and author Lyle Blackburn explore chilling tales of disappearances, dark rituals, and even serial killers hidden in America’s swamps. In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore is joined by renowned author and storyteller Lyle Blackburn, discussing his book Sinister Swamps and the unsettling mysteries that haunt these wild,...

Surviving a Grizzly Attack in Wyoming. In this special uncut episode, Ben Verheul recounts his terrifying, hour-long survival story of being mauled by a grizzly deep in the Wyoming wilderness. In this unforgettable episode of Dark Outdoors®, Ben Verheul shares the full, uncut story of his harrowing grizzly bear attack in the remote Wyoming backcountry. You’ll hear: How he endured and survived a br...

From crocodile massacres to tiger attacks, Chester Moore and author R.C. Bramhall uncover terrifying true stories of soldiers facing deadly wildlife in battlefields around the world. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors®, Chester Moore sits down with R.C. Bramhall, author of Haunted War Tales: True Military Encounters with the Bizarre, Paranormal and Unexplained, to discuss the deadly wildlif...

Dark Outdoors® investigates shocking reports of huge drones over Sabine Lake and deep inside Louisiana, and explores new tools to track these mysterious machines. In this exclusive episode of Dark Outdoors®, Chester Moore delivers a detailed report on massive drone sightings across the Texas–Louisiana region. Highlights include: A huge drone over Sabine Lake on the Texas–Louisiana border A report...

From the East Coast to the Gulf Coast, mysterious drones are appearing—and in some cases, stalking people. Homeland Security claims they have no answers. Dark Outdoors® investigates. In this special edition of Dark Outdoors®, Chester Moore dives into the unsettling wave of strange drone sightings reported across the United States. Key details include: Unexplained drones spotted along the East and...

Author Lyle Blackburn joins Chester Moore to unravel the eerie true story of the Lake Worth Monster—also known as the Greer Island Goatman—in this chilling Halloween edition of Dark Outdoors®. In our special annual Halloween cryptozoology episode, host Chester Moore sits down with acclaimed author and researcher Lyle Blackburn to discuss his latest book, The Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of t...

From fatal animal attacks to chilling disappearances, Chester Moore and author Randi Minetor explore the most haunting cases from her seven-book series on death in national parks. In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore speaks with best-selling author Randi Minetor about the shocking and often tragic stories she’s uncovered in her seven-book series on death in America’s national p...

From Trinity Bay to the Big Thicket, Chester Moore uncovers chilling reports of “wild men,” primitive tribes, and mysterious off-grid people living in the shadows of modern Texas. In this wild and unsettling episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore digs into a forgotten book that chronicles bizarre encounters with alleged primitive tribes in the Trinity Bay area near Galveston and Houston duri...

Are the mysterious drownings in Austin the work of the so-called Rainey Street Ripper, a group of predators, or part of the global Smiley Face Killers phenomenon? Dark Outdoors® investigates. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore digs into the growing mystery surrounding deaths on Ladybird Lake in Austin, where some believe a serial killer dubbed the “Rainey Street Ripper” is at...

In this Dark Outdoors® mini-episode, we break down the official reports of a rare multiple-victim shark attack at South Padre Island—and what’s really going on in Gulf waters. Join Chester Moore for a special mini-episode of Dark Outdoors® as we cover the recent shark attack at South Padre Island, which officials confirm involved multiple victims. In this urgent episode, we cover: What is currentl...

In this Dark Outdoors® short, Chester Moore revisits the chilling reign of serial killer Dean Corll—through the eyes of a young boy who once saw him dumping a body. On this Dark Outdoors® short episode, host Chester Moore recounts the disturbing story of a young boy who witnessed Dean Corll—the infamous “Candyman” serial killer—dumping a body. We also share forgotten details of Corll’s reign of te...

In this Dark Outdoors® short, Chester Moore recalls a chilling encounter with a shack in the woods—and a man in overalls wearing a paper sack on his head. In another Dark Outdoors® Short, creator and host Chester Moore shares his own unnerving story of stumbling across a creepy shack in the woods and seeing a man in overalls with a paper sack covering his head. Adding to the mystery, we also hear...

Yes, they’ve happened before—and experts warn they could happen again. In this Dark Outdoors® mini-episode, Chester Moore even uncovers the story of an 800-foot tsunami. Did you know the Gulf of Mexico has experienced tsunamis? In this Dark Outdoors® Short, host Chester Moore explores surprising history, science, and warnings about these rare but devastating events. This episode covers: Historical...

Chester Moore revisits the Zodiac’s chilling Lake Berryessa attack, explores outdoor self-defense against predators, and reveals his controversial pick for the killer’s true identity. In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore examines one of the Zodiac Killer’s most infamous crimes: the Lake Berryessa attack, where the predator stalked unsuspecting victims in the outdoors. This...

Chester Moore reveals the shocking results of his nine-year investigation into teens poaching dolphins, eagles, and even endangered Key deer—and what can be done to stop it. In this special investigative episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore shares the findings of his nine-year investigation into what he has dubbed the “teen poaching crisis.” This disturbing trend includes: Teens who shot...