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The Dark Oak

Just Us Gals Productions

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

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Episode 16: Lizzie Borden - Oaktober Fest Special...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/10/25

Welcome to Oaktober Fest, our annual celebration of spooky season lasting the entire month of October! Lizzie Borden took an ax… Or did she? In this special Oaktober Fest Episode we discuss what you may not have heard about the Lizzie Borden case. Was a Victorian era woman capable of murder? At the time, scientist didn’t think so. We have learned so much in the last 130 years about the evil lengths women can go to…. was Lizzie saved by her moment in time or an innocent victim wrongly accused? Join

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01:00:46

Episode 15: Creepy Bugs That Will Haunt Your Dreams -...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/10/18

Welcome to Oaktober Fest, our annual celebration of spooky season lasting the entire month of October! Is there anything creepier than being surrounded by bugs? We will delve in the wild, wonderful and terrifying world of bugs... bugs that torture us, bugs that disgust us and bugs that flat out scare us. Giant spiders, disgusting bot flies, exotic ants, and deadly caterpillars make this episode everything you love about Halloween. Some insects might sound familiar, and some are so rare that only the

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Episode 14: The Senseless Killing of Yoshihiro...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/10/11

Welcome to Oaktober Fest, our annual celebration of spooky season lasting the entire month of October! This episode highlights the tragic death of Yoshihiro Hattori, a 16-year-old Japanese student on an exchange program to the United States. When "Yoshi" and his friend and fellow student Webb Haymaker knocked on the door of a house where they believed a Halloween Party to be held, they were met with gunfire, killing Yoshi and leaving Webb with a lifetime of emotional scars. After the Yoshi's

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Episode 13: The Werewolf Trials - Oaktober Fest...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/10/04

Welcome to Oaktober Fest, our annual celebration of spooky season lasting the entire month of October! In this episode we cover stories of lycanthropy, the belief that one can transform into a wolf. Before the Salem Witch trials, the Werewolf Trials were paving the way across Europe. Lycanthropy is not a new concept but was originally in the works as early as 2,100 BC. The true werewolf hunt, though, began in earnest in the 15th and 16th centuries. We will cover the historical lives, trials and

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01:23:34

Episode 12: The Dyatlov Pass Incident - What You...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/09/27

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 it nature, man or beast? Could their deaths be attributed to an acute event of were the hikers doomed from the start of their adventure. We follow the breadcrumbs left by the hikers in

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Episode 11: The Dyatlov Pass Incident - What You...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/09/20

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 were they headed? What were their motives? Was someone following them? Should they have even been on the hike from the start? Are there any clues we can gather to help us solve their deaths? We

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Episode 10: Bigfoot - Closer Than Ever

The Dark Oak ·

2023/09/13

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/ Patterson-Gimlin Film 1967 - Patterson Gimlin Film in Full HD 1967 BIGFOOT SASQUATCH - YouTube Sources: Jones, R. (2021b). The Appalachian Bigfoot. Beyond the Fray

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Episode 09: Murder or Suicide: The Mysterious Death...

The Dark Oak ·

2023/09/06

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 Produced by Just Us Gals, Artwork by Justyse Holmes, Music by Ryan Creep

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Episode 08: Serial Murderer Dana Sue Gray

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/30

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 elderly women, violently killed them, then used their credit cards to embark on wild, post-murder spending sprees. Sources: Braidhill, K. (2014). To die for: The Shocking True

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Episode 07: Clueless Criminals - Episode 1

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/25

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, Clown Pants and Fake Breasts Robs Bank with BB Gun, Say Cops. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-dressed-in-wig-clown-pants-and-fake-breasts-robs-bank-with-bb-gun-say-cops/ Daily, & Reporter, B. D. M

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01:23:39

Episode 06: The Lost Panama Hikers

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/23

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 photos, we are left wondering what happened to the Lost Panama Hikers, Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Sources: Braddick, I. (2022, May 15). Chilling photos found on missing

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Episode 05: The Somerton Man

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/16

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. Clues to his identity have left investigators with more questions than answers. Speculation about the man’s identity, the reason for his appearance in Adelaide, and the cause of his untimely death are still

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Episode 04: The Curse of the Hope Diamond

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/09

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 beautifully cut piece of dark magic? Courses, G. (2020). The Curse of The Hope Diamond. Wondrium Daily. https://www.wondriumdaily.com/curse-hope-diamond/ Conradt, S. (2017, October 24). 10 Victims of the Hope

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Episode 01: The Devil’s Teeth Murder of Jeanette DePalma

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/02

When a 16-year-old girl is found dead in a sleepy mountain town, surrounded by strange objects, conjecture and rumors run rampant. Is it witchcraft? A killer covering their tracks? Or do our imaginations sometimes get the best of us. Follow us as we explore the 50-year-old cold case of Jeanette DePalma’s murder. Sources: Pollack, J. P. (2022). Death on the Devil’s Teeth: The Strange Murder That Shocked Suburban New Jersey. Arcadia Publishing. UPDATED: Who Killed Jeannette

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Episode 03: The Disappearance of Sneha Anne Philip

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/02

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). ABC7 New York. https://abc7ny.com/dr-sneha-anne-philip-doctor-missing-on-911-september-11th-episode/12209285/ Elfer, H. (2021, September 11). Sneha Philip: The mystery of the woman who disappeared on

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Episode 02: The Mysterious Death of Tina Watson

The Dark Oak ·

2023/08/02

Imagine looking at your scuba diving vacation photos and seeing the figure of a woman laying lifeless on the bottom of the ocean floor.... When Gabe and Tina Watson go on their scuba diving honeymoon, Tina drowns and only Gabe comes home. Was it a tragic accident or did Gabe drown his wife? Sources: O’Loughlin, T. (2017, July 15). Husband admits killing wife in scuba death on Great Barrier Reef. The

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