The Dark Oak

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Attention all shiver-seekers! The Dark Oak is a weekly thrill and chill inducing mystery podcast. Every Wednesday, Stefanie and Cynthia will present to you a true tale of the supernatural, the macabre, historical crimes, cryptids, the unexplained and the downright spooky. To help ease your fears, we also include The Branch of Hope Foundation, which connects you to the human side of our cases by giving back to non-profit organizations related to the first episode of the month. If you enjoy guilt free listening and your interest falls somewhere between Bigfoot and Jack the Ripper, The Dark Oak has you covered. Throw in some real time reactions including gasps and laughs and you’ve got the perfect podcast. So grab your coffee, sweet tea or tall glass of wine and settle in for your shadowy adventure. The Dark Oak is waiting!

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Episodes

Episode 29: The Lost Colony of Roanoke

The origins of one of America’s oldest unsolved mysteries can be traced to August 1587, when a group of about 115 English settlers arrived on Roanoke Island, off the coast of what is now North Carolina. Later that year, it was decided that John White, governor of the new colony, would sail back to England in order to gather a fresh load of supplies. But just as he arrived, a major naval war broke out between England and Spain, and Queen Elizabeth I called on every available ship to confront the ...

Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 31

Episode 28: The Brown Family Disappearance

When a Florida family went missing in 1985, local authorities were at a complete loss with absolutely no leads. Nearly 6 weeks after James and Carolyn Brown and their three children were last heard from, the family was reported missing. Strange phone calls, a dead hamster and a wall that was freshly painted in an effort to cover blood stains, left more questions than answers. After being recognized in Georgia several weeks later, James Brown confessed to killing his wife and children and disposi...

Jan 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 30

Episode 27: The Mysterious Survival Story of Casey Hathaway

After three days in the unforgiving wilderness, three-year-old Casey Hathaway was miraculously found unharmed. He said a bear saved him from harm. Is it possible? We will explore his story as well as five additional stories of children mysteriously surviving in the wilderness including that of Alice Rachel Peck and Ida Mae Curtis. We conclude by exploring the Kickapoo Tribe cryptid tale of The Great Bear Man. The Branch of Hope: The Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Foundation (WORF) is a 501(c)(3...

Jan 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 29

Episode 26: Elizabeth Short AKA The Black Dahlia

We delve in to the most brutal, baffling, sensationalized, and shocking murders in American history. We will cover the life of Elizabeth short as well as details of the murder and several key suspects that may represent the faces of evil. Sources: The Murder of the Black Dahlia: The Ultimate Cold Case Crime magazine. (n.d.). https://crimemagazine.com/murder-black-dahlia-ultimate-cold-case Hodel, S. (2019, October 2). Black Dahlia crime scene Photos: New Investigation-Hard Evidence and Forensics ...

Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 28

Episode 25: The Sodder Family’s Christmas Tragedy

When a tragic house fire destroys the Sodder Family home in the early hours of Christmas Day, 1945, it is believed 5 missing children perished in the flames. As details unfold over the next days, weeks and months, the Sodder parents begin to question whether their children were in the house on the night of the fire. For decades, a large billboard has stood over Fayette County asking for information on the missing children. The offer of a reward brought in never before reported sightings, bizarre...

Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 27

Episode 24: The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart

On the morning of July 2, 1937, Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off from Lae, New Guinea, on one of the last legs in their historic attempt to circumnavigate the globe. They never made it. What became of the two adventurers? Lost at sea? Crash landed on a deserted island? Captured by the Japanese? We will explore all the options. Branch of Hope: The Branch of Hope Fund Recipient for this episode is Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarships presented by the Ninety-Nines ninety-nine...

Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26

Episode 23: The Disappearance and Murder of Laci and Conner Peterson - Re-examined

The disappearance and murder of Laci and Conner Peterson has been in and out of news and media headlines for over twenty years. In this episode we compare Scott's version of events to the State's, along with the corresponding evidence in an effort to find the truth. We discuss Scott's recent appeal where he alleges there is new evidence that a burglary across the street from the Peterson home occurred on the same day that Laci went missing. Potential eyewitness sightings are explored and expert ...

Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 25

Episode 22: The Unsolved Murder of Alonzo Brooks

When 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks went missing after attending a party in rural Kansas, his family set out to find their loving, laid back son. After weeks' long searches, authorities came to the conclusion that he must have decided to make the long walk home while intoxicated and shoeless. Sadly, nearly a month after he went missing, Alonzo's body was found in a creek near the last place he was seen. Theories ranged from Alonzo being the victim of a hate crime, to having flirted with the wrong wom...

Nov 29, 2023•48 min•Ep. 24

Episode 21: The History of the Famous Bell Witch

The 1800s haunting of the Bell Farm made history books. A family of 9 suffered from mysterious noises, sleepless nights, whispers, voices and disembodied laughter. One victim of the Bell Witch even became the first person in US history to die from supernatural causes. We will fill you in on all the details. Sources: Ingram, M. V. (1894). An authenticated history of the famous Bell witch: The Wonder of the 19th Century and Unexplained Phenomenon of the Christian Era . . . Join The Dark Oak discus...

Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 23

Episode 20: The Unsolved Murder of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley

Who killed Athalia Ponsell Lindsley? The logical suspect was a man who had previously threatened her life. A man, that, conveniently, borrowed a machete from the county and never returned it. A man that had been called out by name by the only eyewitness to the murder. A man who lived in the house with a blood trail leading from the crime scene to its front door. Was this simply circumstantial evidence? You tell us. Sources: Randall, E. (2016). Murder in St. Augustine: The mysterious death of Ath...

Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 22

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