Dark Outdoors
Dark Outdoors® is a true crime and unexplained phenomena podcast uncovering the hidden dangers of the wilderness. From serial killers in remote places and chilling missing persons cases to eerie outdoor mysteries and dangerous wildlife encounters, each episode exposes the stories mainstream media overlooks. Hosted by award-winning wildlife journalist Chester Moore, Dark Outdoors® brings gripping interviews with survivors, investigators, and experts to reveal what really happens when adventure turns into danger.
Episodes
Rock Apes -the Cryptid of the Vietnam War with RC Bramhall
Were U.S. soldiers in Vietnam battling only human enemies—or were they also encountering undiscovered apes in the jungle? Author RC Bramhall joins Dark Outdoors to reveal the terrifying legend of the Rock Apes. Were U.S. soldiers in the Vie…
Delta Force Meets the Wild: Surviving with the Sgt. Major Mike Vining & Donna Ikenberry
Join us on Dark Outdoors® for an unforgettable conversation with Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mike R. Vining—explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) pioneer and Delta Force operative—and his wife, acclaimed wildlife photographer and author Donna I…
The Double Murder At Devil's Den
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 t…
The Horse Serial Killers Return
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 ent…
The Truth About "Jaws", Its Making, Great White Attacks & Shark Persecution
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. Benea…
Murder Mountain, The Hound From Hell & Encountering Growers
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 traffic…
Poacher Poses As Woman To Kill City Deer & A Look At lllegal Wildlife Cloning
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 ep…
Lost Interview - Missing TX 40, A Body In A Barrel & Murder In the Pineywoods
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 inte…
Attacked! Surviving Vehicle, Campsite & Trailhead Attacks
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 d…
The Real Story of "Jaws" and the 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks
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 se…
Dark Occult Encounters -Mystery of the Hooded Ones
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…
Strange Encounters With Feral Primates In The South - Baboons, Monkeys & Orangutans
Feral Apes in the American South From 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…
Sinister Swamps: Missing People, Creepy Dolls & Serial Killers With Lyle Blackburn
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 Ch…
Surviving A Grizzly Attack-Encountering Multiple Grizzlies In One Night!
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®,…
Military Faces Killer Crocodiles & Other Dangerous Wildlife On the Battlefield
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…
New Reports of Huge Drones In TX and LA -Plus A Drone Mapping Project
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 detaile…
Strange Drone Encounters In the Great Outdoors
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 …
The Lake Worth Monster With Lyle Blackburn
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 e…
Terrifying Never Before Told Grizzly Attack Story
Ben Verheul, a hunter from Wyoming, experienced two harrowing encounters with grizzly bears during an elk hunting trip that pushed his survival instincts to the limit. In an interview with Chester Moore on Dark Outdoors, Verheul recounted h…
Death In America's National Parks
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 spe…
Strange Tales Of A Hidden TX Tribe? Strange Survivalists or Feral Humans?
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 C…
More Ladybird Lake Deaths: Return of the Smiley Face Killers?
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, Chest…
Shark Attack At South Padre Island: Multiple Victims?
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® …
The Real Candyman, Lost Boys And Their Bodies At The Texas Beach
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 distu…
The Creepy Shack & The Man With the Paper Sack Mask
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 unnerv…
The Hidden Tsunami Dangers In the Gulf of Mexico
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…
The Zodiac Killer, Self Defense & The Dangers of America's Parks & Suburban Forests
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 …
Deer Massacres and Dolphin Shootings: America's Teen Poaching Crisis
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 Ches…
Border Dangers: What The Mainstream Media Is Not Telling You
A South Texas deer hunt turns terrifying when a father and son encounter what appears to be an organized crime unit in the brush country. Dark Outdoors® investigates the hidden dangers along America’s borderlands. Welcome to Dark Outdoors®,…
Unsolved Outdoors Cases With Kylie Low of Dark Downeast
Chester Moore sits down with Kylie Low, host of the chart-topping podcast Dark Downeast, to unravel baffling cases of murder and mayhem in the great outdoors. On this special edition of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore welcomes Kylie Low,…
Did A Cougar Kill Christopher Whiteley Or Was It Something Or Someone Else?
When a man was found dead in Hood County, TX, officials first blamed a mountain lion—then changed the cause of death to “undetermined.” Some believe a human predator may be the real culprit. When Christopher Whiteley was discovered dead in …
Surviving A Feral Hog Attack
In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors®, Ricky Morgan recounts being mauled by a massive wild hog—while Chester Moore explores the rising threat of feral hog attacks and how to survive them. In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors®, hos…
Terrifying Screams: What Are Those Sounds Terrifying Hunters, Campers and HIkers?
From bloodcurdling cries to chilling growls, Chester Moore investigates the sounds that haunt hunters and hikers—featuring special guest Ron Morehead, the man who recorded the legendary Sierra Sounds. Hunters, hikers, and outdoor lovers acr…
The Legend of Boggy Creek and Creepy Cryptids
Chester Moore talks with cryptid author Lyle Blackburn about the Fouke Monster—and with Pamula Pierce Barcelou, daughter of Legend of Boggy Creek director Charles Pierce, about the restored 4K release. In this special Halloween edition of D…
Attacked By Feral Dogs: Canines Are Maiming and Killing People In The Wild
Chester Moore investigates a surge in feral dog attacks—from a Texas fatality to a Georgia mauling—and speaks with Jerry Mills of Wolf Tejas, who shot his way out of a pack ambush. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Mo…
Park Predators With Investigative Journalist Delia D’Ambra
ChesterPark host Delia D’Ambra to discuss the chilling reality of missing people in America’s parks and forests. In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore talks with the creator of the acclaimed true-crime podcast Park Preda. To…
Sam Houston National Forest: Missing People, The Recently Proven Serial Killer You Didn’t Hear About & High Strangeness
From serial killers to covert operatives, this Dark Outdoors® episode exposes the sinister dangers hiding in one of Texas’s most famous forests. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore probes the dark mysteries of the…
Real Life Southern Comfort, Serial Killer Encounter While Surf Fishing & The Bloody Man In the Woods
From a bloody, bearded stranger in the woods to an attempted abduction and a brush with Ted Bundy’s dark trail, this Dark Outdoors® episode proves the wilderness can be just as terrifying as the movies. The cult classic Southern Comfort ter…
When Hogs Kill: Mind Blowing Research & Accounts of Hog Attacks
In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore interviews Dr. Jack Mayer, one of the world’s leading experts on hog behavior and hog attacks. Bean sproutsunderreported dangers in the outdoors. Topics include: The surprisin…
Texas Cattle Mutilations: What No One Else Will Tell You
Chester Moore and researcher Jeff Stewart dig into the grisly wave of Texas cattle mutilations making national news—and reveal why the real story may not be what most people think. In this wild episode of Dark Outdoors®, host Chester Moore …