Dark Outdoors

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Dark Outdoors® explores true crime, unsolved mysteries, and deadly encounters in the wild. 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.

  1. 3D AGO

    Sea Snakes In the Gulf of Mexico?

    In this episode of Dark Outdoors, I look into reports of sea snakes—like highly venomous banded sea kraits—being spotted in the Gulf, far outside their natural range. After going through the available records and research, one thing is clear: there are no verified reports of true sea snakes in the Gulf of Mexico. But sightings still happen. This episode focuses on the research I’ve done into those claims, why they keep coming up, and what might actually be behind them.

    11 min

  2. APR 30

    Real-Life Zombies Walking Among Us In the Dark Outdoors

    There are stories from places like Haiti about people who were buried… and then seen again—walking through fields, along tree lines, and out on empty roads. Not dead. But not fully there. In this episode of Dark Outdoors, we take a look at the real idea of zombification—where it comes from, the documented case of Clairvius Narcisse, and how similar encounters are still happening today. From rural Haiti to modern America, there are reports of individuals found wandering in strange, disconnected states—moving without awareness, not responding, and behaving in ways that feel deeply unsettling in the moment. Whether it’s culture, chemistry, or something we don’t fully understand, the image remains the same. A person in the distance… walking… and something about them just isn’t right. If you spend enough time out in the woods, on backroads, or far from everything familiar… you might understand why these stories never really go away.

    12 min

  3. JAN 27

    Ted Bundy and the Outdoors: Surviving Modern Day Predators

    In this Dark Outdoors mini episode, we step into the shadowy intersection of wilderness and human predators. Joined by Stephen G. Michaud, co-author of The Only Living Witness and Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer, we examine how Ted Bundy and other killers exploited false injuries, manufactured helplessness, and social trust to lure victims—and why those same tactics become even more dangerous in the woods. Away from crowds and witnesses, trails and campsites offer predators distance, silence, and plausible deniability. This episode explores killer psychology, deception in outdoor spaces, and how moments meant for solitude can turn threatening without warning. Dark, eerie, and rooted in real conversations with a killer, this Dark Outdoors mini episode will change how you think about helping strangers—and what might be watching from just off the trail.

    7 min

  4. JAN 20

    11 Skulls: The Terrifying Case of Serial Killer Israel Keyes

    In this chilling episode of Far Dark Outdoors, we dive deep into the disturbing true crime case of Israel Keyes, one of the most calculating and methodical serial killers in modern American history. Known for his meticulous planning, hidden “kill kits,” and ability to blend into everyday life, Keyes exploited remote wilderness areas, highways, and outdoor recreation spaces to commit his crimes—and to evade law enforcement for years. This episode explores how Israel Keyes used the outdoors as both a hunting ground and a hiding place, targeting victims across multiple states while leaving almost no forensic evidence behind. We break down his background, psychology, travel patterns, and the role that isolation, camping culture, and remote landscapes played in his crimes. From national parks to quiet roadside stops, no place felt truly safe. Listeners will learn about Keyes’ methods, his eventual capture, and the haunting confessions that followed—confessions that revealed how many questions still remain unanswered. This episode is a must-listen for fans of true crime podcasts, serial killer documentaries, unsolved mysteries, and dark outdoor survival stories. Topics covered: Israel Keyes’ kill kits and long-term planning How wilderness and remote locations enabled his crimes Psychological profile and behavioral patterns If you’re fascinated by true crime, serial killers, missing persons cases, and the dark side of the outdoors, this episode of Far Dark Outdoors will stay with you long after the final moment.

    6 min

  5. JAN 18

    Strange Tales of Ghost Ships

    Ghost ships are not myths. They are real vessels—found drifting without crews, washed ashore on remote coastlines, or discovered floating silently in open water with no clear explanation of how they got there. This begins a five episode run of mini-episodes before the next big season of deep dives into outdoors dangers and mysteries. In this episode of Dark Outdoors, we explore the true stories behind ghost ships, abandoned boats, and mysterious vessels encountered by fishermen, sailors, and coast guards around the world. From derelict trawlers that appear without distress calls, to modern ships found intact but empty, these maritime mysteries reveal how quickly the ocean can erase human presence. We dive into real-world cases of abandoned ships at sea, theories behind missing crews, and the unsettling reality of encountering a silent vessel offshore—no lights, no radio response, and no signs of life. We also examine how weather, piracy, smuggling routes, and human error contribute to the growing number of ghost ships discovered each year. Dark Outdoors blends outdoor storytelling, maritime history, and atmospheric documentary-style narration to explore the darker side of life on the water—where isolation, silence, and vast distances turn ordinary vessels into something deeply unsettling. If you’re fascinated by ghost ships, maritime mysteries, abandoned vessels, or unexplained encounters at sea, this episode explores why some boats are never meant to be found—and why others drift until someone stumbles across them by accident.

    7 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    The Horror and Science of Chupacabra

    For decades, people across Texas and the Southwest have reported strange hairless creatures attacking livestock — animals many claimed were the legendary Chupacabra. But the real explanation is far stranger, and far more disturbing, than most people realize. Plus, you'll hear about the night he was charged by a "chupacabra". In this Dark Outdoors investigation, Chester Moore breaks down the true wildlife science behind “Chupacabra” sightings and shows how coyotes, foxes, raccoons and even bears suffering from severe mange can transform into nightmarish creatures.

    19 min

  7. 11/22/2025

    The Gilgo Beach Murderer & The New Age of High Tech Serial Killers

    When 24-year-old Shannan Gilbert vanished into the pitch-black marshland of Oak Beach in 2010, no one knew her disappearance would open a corridor of horror stretching miles along Long Island’s desolate barrier islands. While police searched the reeds for one missing woman, cadaver dogs led them to something far worse—multiple bodies hidden in the dunes, placed where the darkness itself seemed to protect the killer. In this episode of Dark Outdoors, we travel deep into the windswept emptiness of Ocean Parkway, the cold marshes, and the shifting sands of Gilgo Beach. We explore how the terrain became the killer’s camouflage and how the man now charged, Rex Heuermann, was once described by a key witness as an “ogre-like” figure stalking the night. Prosecutors say he nurtured a predatory mindset—seeing himself not just as a murderer, but as a hunter. From Shannan’s haunting 911 call to the cadaver dogs who “heard the dead,” from the eerie witness descriptions to the final unraveling of a man who believed the wilderness would hide him forever, this is the story of a landscape that concealed unspeakable secrets… until the darkness turned on the predator himself. The wild can hide many things. But not forever.

    21 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Wild Men: The Search for Lost Tribes & Feral Humans with Lyle Blackburn

    Author and researcher Lyle Blackburn joins the program again and we give a detailed behind the scenes look at the new documentary Wild Men: The Search for Feral Humans & Lost Tribes that details reports of primitve people in East Texas in areas of the Trinity Triangle. This is our second show on this topic but now with fresh reports and new insight. Watch the new documentary and subscribe to Chester Moore's YouTube channel here.

    31 min
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Dark Outdoors® explores true crime, unsolved mysteries, and deadly encounters in the wild. 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.

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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