Podcast: The Dark Oak

Episode 88: The Disappearance of Logan Schiendelman

Logan Schiendelman, a popular and charismatic high school football player, vanished without a trace in May 2016 at the age of 19. Born in 1996 in Tumwater, Washington, Logan was raised by his white grandmother, Ginnie Gebo, after his mixed-race mother, Hannah, pursued art school. Logan never knew his Saudi Arabian father, which later contributed…

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Episode 87: The Mysterious Death of Federal Prosecutor Jonathan Luna

In the late-night hours of December 5, 2003, Jonathan Luna, an Assistant United States Attorney, left the Baltimore courthouse and drove northeast on Interstate 95. After spending the next several hours on a seemingly impromptu multi-state road trip, Jonathan was found dead, having been stabbed thirty-six times with his own pocketknife before he drowned in a creek next to his partially submerged car.  With…

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Episode 86: The Frog Boys of South Korea

On March 26, 1991, a public holiday in South Korea, five boys from Daegu—aged 9 to 13—went missing while searching for salamander eggs near Mount Waryong. After missing their taekwondo lesson, their parents initially searched for them but eventually reported them missing. Unfortunately, police initially dismissed the boys as runaways. Media attention about the lost boys…

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Episode 85: What Happened to Olivia Lone Bear?

Please, welcome our special guest, Coffee and Cases! Make sure you give them a follow and a five-star review! linktr.ee/coffeeandcases When Olivia Lone Bear went missing on October 24, 2017, her family was thrust into a search that would span years, uncovering a series of perplexing details that would leave them without answers. This episode…

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Episode 84: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Barraza

On the morning of January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Liz Barraza cheerfully set up a garage sale in the driveway of the Tomball, Texas home she shared with her husband Sergio and their beloved dachshund, Diesel. The fun loving, vivacious Liz was excited to make a little extra cash to use on her upcoming 5th wedding…

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Episode 83: Where is Paola Miranda Rosa?

Paola Miranda Rosa, 31, vanished from Wekiva Springs State Park on December 18, 2021. Last seen on a video created by an unnamed eyewitness, her car was found in the park despite initial denials by a ranger. The investigation by Osceola County Sheriff’s Office was criticized for being inadequate, suggesting suicide or alligator attack with…

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Episode 82: The Bloody Benders

The Bloody Benders were a family of serial killers active in Labette County, Kansas, from 1871 to 1873. Consisting of John Bender Sr., his wife Elvira (or Almira), their son John Jr., and daughter Kate, they operated a small inn and general store on the Osage Trail, which was frequented by travelers. The family would…

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Episode 81: The Karen Read Trial – Part 2 of 2

After a night out on January 28, 2022, 46-year-old Boston Police Officer was discovered dead in his friend’s driveway, covered in snow. The already bizarre scene was made more chaotic when John’s girlfriend, Karen Read, was allegedly heard by first responders saying “I hit him! I hit him!”  Almost immediately law enforcement determined that John’s…

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Episode 80: The Karen Read Trial – Part 1 of 2

After a night out on January 28, 2022, 46 year old Boston Police Officer was discovered dead in his friend’s driveway, covered in snow. The already bizarre scene was made more chaotic when John’s girlfriend, Karen Read, was allegedly heard by first responders saying “I hit him! I hit him!”  Almost immediately law enforcement determined…

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New Year, New Binge 2025 – Episode 2 of 2

Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet. New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating, chilling, and downright binge-worthy…

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