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Morbid Outdoors

Morbid Outdoors

The podcast about the times when the "great outdoors" aren"t always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests."The woods are lovely, dark, and deep..." -Robert FrostIf you"ve ever been told you"re weird for liking morbid stuff, you"re our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands.Dark Horizons Media, LLC Hosted on

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31. Southwest Does (American Southwest, USA)

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/03/12

There are thousands of unidentified bodies awaiting for their names to be recovered. Many of these people have been missing from their loved ones for years. Today we will discuss bizarre Jane & John Doe cases from Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. These people still deserve justice and I hope with time and DNA technology advances that they will receive their names back and get the justice they deserve. Just a warning there are some graphic descriptions in this episode. ...

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29:23

30. Mysterious Death in The Smokies (Great Smoky...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/03/05

When an avid outdoors lover mysteriously dies in one of her favorite places, her loved ones and friends are shocked. She had gone out for a hike she’d done many times but this time she didn’t come back. Her cause of death was listed as exposure. She had impacted the outdoors community throughout her life and her death was no different. Sources: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/citizen-times/name/susan-bennett-obituary?id=18037676 https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-...

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29. Haunted Parks: Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/03/03

The nation’s oldest federally protected national park has a dark history. Hot Springs National Park has been home to many murders, mob affiliation, and unsolved deaths. What's spookier than seeing a ghost through the steam from the natural hot springs? Join us today for our 4th installment of Haunted Parks. Today we will be talking about my hometown of Hot Springs National Park. Sources: https://www.hotsprings.org/blog/legends-of-haunt-springs-hot-springs-national-park-arkansas/ htt...

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28. West Mesa Murders (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/02/26

When a woman and her dog discover a human bone on their walk, it was jarring. What happened next was absolutely disturbing: upon further investigation it turns out there were multiple victims buried in this area and there might be a serial killer on the loose. This case/cases are 16 years old and still unsolved. These women and girls deserve justice. A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for ...

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35:47

27. In Cold Blood (Jefferson National Forest, Virginia)

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/02/19

A college couple is gunned down while enjoying an evening under the stars in Jefferson National Forest. The killer left behind DNA but is still unknown to law enforcement these 16 years later. Many questions remain and the most puzzling one might be, “Why was this couple murdered in cold blood?” The investigation includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshal’s Service, and U.S. Attorney’s Office, along with an array of other agencies including the Montgomery County Sheriff...

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41:06

26. The Barrel Murders (Bear Brook State Park, New...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/02/12

When multiple bodies are found in a barrel in a rural area of New Hampshire, everyone is shocked. When it happens again 15 years later, investigators know immediately these victims were connected to the first barrel found. This investigation spanned 34 years and is still ongoing. This case has web sleuths, a serial killer, and was the first case in which genetic genealogy was used to identify a crime suspect, a method which would later be used to solve several high-profile cold cases such as ...

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34:21

25. M Cave Mystery (Desert National Wildlife Refuge,...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/02/05

November 2014 is when an experienced outdoorsman, hiker, and YouTuber goes missing in the Nevada desert. At the time of his disappearance he was heading out into the desert to find an “M” shaped cave that he had found on a previous adventure. He posted on YouTube that this cave had made his body vibrate and he wanted to investigate further. But on this last excursion, he vanished and was never seen again. This is the story of Kenny Veach. If you have any information on this case, you ar...

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24. Haunted Parks: Death Valley National Park,...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/01/29

It got its name after death for a reason. Death Valley National Park has claimed the lives of many since before its conception. Its dark history includes death, hanging someone twice, and ghost towns. Not to mention, it's surrounded by some weird stuff. Many visitors and some historians say that Death Valley still has some visitors still hanging around on the other side. Sources: Wikipedia https://lasvegasaccidentlawyer.law/death-valley-national-park-deaths/#:~:text=Between%202007%20a...

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35:48

23. The Stairway to Heaven (Haʻikū Stairs, Oʻahu,...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/01/22

When a highschool student goes to hike an infamous stairway on the island of Oʻahu, he is never seen again. He posted on his Facebook that he was headed to hike the haiku stairs but he never returned. There are many theories as to what happened and even images that he took circulating the internet. In one of the images, it looks like someone was following him on the trail. Was it a hiking accident or was it something more sinister? It's been almost 10 years and his case is still unsolved.&nbs...

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22. The Missing Poet (Escalante, Utah)

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/01/15

One of Utah’s greatest mysteries is the sudden disappearance of a young adventurer named Everett Ruess. Everett was a poet, painter, and writer. He was a friend to famed photographer Ansel Adams and lived a life full of adventure and wanderlust. In 1934, he disappeared while traveling through a remote area of Utah. His fate remains unknown 90 years later.Tips: Garfield County Sheriff Office 435-676-2678Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escalante,_Utahhttps://www.npr.org/2009/05/09/1039397...

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21. Vanished Into Thin Air (Crater Lake National...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/01/08

When a young boy goes missing while near a lookout at Crater Lake National Park, the search to find him starts immediately and is massive. He seemingly ran over a small hill and then was nowhere to be found. Is his case connected to another missing boy from the same area years before? It’s been decades and both boys are still missing and their cases unsolved.If you have any information regarding the disappearances of these two boys, please contact the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office at (541) ...

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20. Last Run in the Rio Grande (Rio Grande National...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2025/01/01

A group of young men roadtrip from Tennessee out west and arrive at a family member’s dude ranch in southern Colorado. One of the young men, being a competitive runner, open-water swimmer, and obstacle-course racer, goes for a run near the ranch with his friend. Only one of the young men returns from that run and months later, his body is found less than two miles from where he was last seen. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_National_Foresthttps://www.nationalforests.or...

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19. Haunted Parks: Mammoth Cave National Park, Tennessee

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/12/30

Mammoth Cave is the largest known cave system in the world. Artifacts found inside the cave suggest people have been exploring Mammoth for thousands of years, and yet scientists are still discovering new passageways and underground rooms. It has served many purposes over the years including being a saltpeter mine, a tuberculosis clinic, and private theme park. Visitors often report seeing apparitions and hearing things. There’s nothing spookier than being in a huge cave system with lingering ...

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18. The Christmas Tree Lady (Annandale, Virginia)

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/12/25

A woman is found deceased in a cemetery in Virginia in December 1996. Next to her was an 8 inch Christmas tree and a note that read, "Now I lay me down to sleep, soon to drift to the eternal deep. And though I die and shall not wake, sleep sweeter will be than this life I forsake." The second message read, "Deceased by own hand. Valium plus alcohol. Prefer no autopsy. Please order cremation with funds provided. Thank you, Jane Doe."This is the story of the Christmas Tree Lady who went unident...

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17. Missing on Set (Nez Perce-Clearwater National...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/12/19

The Nez-Perce Clearwater National Forest is home to sweeping rivers, high peaks, and old mines. When a young TV producer suddenly vanishes from set while filming for Discovery Channel, no one understands where he could have gone. His bizarre disappearance sparks many questions, most of them unanswered. His case is unsolved and has been cold since October 2018. Could the national forest hold the answers to his whereabouts or was it used in a deadly cover up? And could this TV producer’s disapp...

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16. A Firetower's Secret (William A. Switzer...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/12/11

When a seasoned wildfire spotter fails to check in for her scheduled radio call, her supervisor ventures out to make sure she is okay. When he arrives, she was gone and has never been seen since. How did she disappear from her remote post at Athabasca lookout? It's been 16 years and her case remains unsolved.If you have any information on this case, call Hinton RCMP at 780–865–2455 or Crime Stoppers at 1–800–222–8477.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_A._Switzer_Provincial_Parkhttp...

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15. The Final Hike (Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/12/04

While enjoying a hike to Pinnacle Lake in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, a mother-daughter duo were brutally murdered. Other hikers found their bodies and immediately alerted authorities. Was their killer another hiker on the trail? Was this a random act or were the pair targeted for unknown reasons? Why were these two women shot in the head while trying to enjoy nature on a hike? After 18 years, their case remains unsolved.People with tips are encouraged to call the Snohomish Co...

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14. Haunted Parks: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/11/29

Grand Canyon National Park is a place of beauty and majesty, but is it also home to lost souls still wandering the earth? Roughly 900 people have died within the boundaries since the 1800’s…do some of those souls still linger? Many people say they do. Tune in today to hear about some haunts of Grand Canyon National Park.Introducing our new series: Haunted Parks. We will feature haunted national parks, forests, wildernesses, and recreation areas and tell their spooky histories & ghost stor...

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13. Vanished in Happy Valley (Great Smoky Mountains...

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/11/27

When a man disappears into the forestland that surrounds his home everyone is stunned. He knew Great Smoky Mountains National Park like the back of his hand…so how did he go missing with no trace left behind? Only one clue was left behind: his idle ATV. Two questions remain: Did he stumble upon something he wasn’t supposed to see and where is he now?Tips: Blount County Sheriff's Department 865-273-5001**edit: I mentioned that Matt was Mike's brother, that is incorrect. Matt is one of Mi...

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12. The Double Life (Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming)

Morbid Outdoors ·

2024/11/20

When a man leading a double life is found out, he commits an unspeakable act to cover his secrets. About two weeks ahead of law enforcement, he was able to escape into the wilderness. After 7 years the mystery still remains: where is he? Is he still in the woods living off of the land or has he conned his way into another identity and is living among us? If you know anything about this case or Mike Bullinger’s whereabouts, please contact Idaho Cold Case Tip Line 1-844-846-4040. CAL...

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