In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. In part 1 of this 2-part series, Stefanie will provide details about the rescue and recovery mission to find the lost hikers as well as theories into their causes of death. Was…

In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. In part 1 of this 2-part series, Stefanie will introduce you to the nine hikers and guide you through the hiker’s last days. Where did they go? Who did they meet? Where…

Things that go bump in the night may be closer than you think. In this episode we will take a hard look at expert opinions, current data and provocative research that combat the hard questions. Is Bigfoot real? And if so, how close are we to finding one?   Report your Bigfoot Sighting – http://www.bfro.net/…

One of the most baffling cases in recent true crime history, the death of Rebecca Zahau fills our minds with more questions than answers. Did Rebecca kill herself due to extreme guilt or was she the victim of a bizarre murder?    Sources: CBS8.com Timesofsandiego.com Kusi.com NBCsandiego.com Heavy.com Azcentral.com Oxygen.com We Would Be Dead Podcast…

Impeccably dressed and put together, Dana Sue Gray spared no expense on herself. Dropping thousands of dollars on a shopping binge or a luxurious day spa was nothing out of the ordinary for Dana-nor for many wealthy women. But Dana wasn’t wealthy-she was an unemployed nurse. She was also a serial murderer, who preyed upon…

We cover a lot of dark material here at The Dark Oak. Join us as we indulge in stories of the most outrageous, the most awkward, the most bizarre, and the absolute most clueless criminals we could find. Enjoy a good laugh with us!   Sources: Atkin, H. (2010, July 26). Man Dressed in Wig,…

When two well-traveled young women seemingly disappear into thin air while on a hike in the jungles of Panama, at first it is assumed they succumbed to the dangerous terrain. Months after their disappearance, a bizarre clue is found and from that moment on the mystery only grows.  From strange phone calls to creepy nighttime…

On the morning of December 1, 1948, the body of a man was discovered lying on his back in the sand, his head and shoulders propped up against the seawall on Somerton Beach, in Adelaide, Australia. The man was smartly dressed in a full suit and polished shoes, but he had no form of identification….

The most iconic gem in history has been enchanting the world for centuries. But the largest blue diamond in the world may also hold a dark side. A curse. Those that have been beguiled by its charm have also opened their world to doom. Is the Hope Diamond a coveted piece of treasure, or a…

When a woman is last seen in New York on September 10, 2001, her friends and family are left wondering if she perished at the World Trade Center or if she met another fate.    Sources: “Missing”: The mystery of Dr. Sneha Anne Philip – the woman who disappeared night before 9/11. (2022, October 24)….