In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, we investigate the heartbreaking double homicide that has shaken Arkansas and the hiking community nationwide. On July 26, 2025, Clinton and Cristen Brink were brutally murdered while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park—a place known for peace and natural beauty, now marked by violence and fear.

We dive deep into:

The latest updates from Arkansas State Police and the FBI-led manhunt for a still-unidentified suspect.

The composite sketch and vehicle description released to the public.

How the Brinks died protecting their daughters, who miraculously survived the attack.

The timeline of events, the 6-hour delay in public alerting, and the investigative challenges posed by rural terrain and limited cell service.

A chilling pattern of trail and park-related murders across North America, from the Appalachian Trail to remote campsites in Oregon and Canada.

How we can balance our love for the outdoors with realistic safety strategies.

This episode is a powerful reminder that wilderness crimes are not just urban legends—they’re happening now, in places we trust. With true crime insight, emotional storytelling, and expert analysis, we bring you the full scope of this ongoing tragedy and the broader implications for hikers, families, and nature lovers.

From Texas pastures to Nevada ranches, horses are turning up shot, mutilated, and poisoned—and the killers are still at large. Chester Moore investigates this chilling, underreported crime wave and what it means for ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts.

In this gripping episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore uncovers a chilling and ongoing mystery across Texas and beyond: horses being found shot, mutilated, or poisoned in a string of brutal, unexplained attacks.

From Kendall, Waller, Bexar, and Smith Counties in Texas to ranches near Las Vegas, Nevada, horses are being executed in pastures, dumped in brush, or tied up and shot at point-blank range. Authorities have few leads—and the killers remain free.

This episode examines:

Whether these killings are tied to the illegal horse meat trade, ritualistic activity, or thrill killers

Exclusive insights from Higher Calling Wildlife’s investigative reports

Why the pattern may represent one of the most underreported animal cruelty crime waves in the U.S.

If you’re a rancher, horse owner, or outdoor enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into a crime wave spreading fear and silence across rural communities.

Jaws terrified moviegoers and changed how we see the ocean—but the fear didn’t end on screen. Chester Moore explores the real shark attacks, behind-the-scenes chaos, and decades of shark persecution sparked by Spielberg’s masterpiece.

Beneath the surface of Hollywood’s most iconic ocean thriller lies a deeper, darker truth. In this chilling episode of Dark Outdoors, we journey into the murky waters behind the making of Jaws—a film that forever altered public perception of the sea and its apex predator.

But the terror didn’t stay confined to the screen. We dive into:

Real-life great white shark attacks that fueled lasting fear

How Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece triggered decades of shark persecution, misinformation, and ecological imbalance

Behind-the-scenes stories of chaos, mechanical monsters, and production nightmares

The cultural fallout that left both sharks and oceans misunderstood

From blood-soaked beaches to the legacy of misunderstood killers, this is the untold story of fear, fiction, and fallout.

From Murder Mountain to grow ops, Chester Moore reveals chilling encounters in the wild—traffickers, killers, attack dogs, and survival stories that prove the outdoors can turn deadly without warning.

Encountering an illegal grow or trafficking operation is one of the most dangerous threats in the great outdoors—and in this shocking episode of Dark Outdoors, we share terrifying real-life accounts.

You’ll hear stories of:

A savage trained killer dog unleashed on a hiker who stumbled onto a grow site

The infamous “Murder Mountain” and its deadly legacy, made famous by the Netflix series

A serial killer who turned himself in carrying a human breast in a bag

A hunter held at gunpoint on a deer lease after crossing the wrong path

A special defense and safety segment with Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County, Florida

These chilling accounts expose the hidden dangers lurking where crime and wilderness collide—and why every outdoor enthusiast should take precautions.

Chester Moore unravels a bizarre case that begins with a man posing as a woman to poach deer in a city park—and spirals into a shadowy world of wildlife trafficking, exotic animal cloning, and black-market “Frankensheep.”

In this unusual episode of Dark Outdoors, we uncover one of the strangest wildlife crime stories ever told. It begins with a man posing as a woman to gain illegal access to a city park—and its vulnerable deer population.

But what starts as a bizarre poaching scheme quickly spirals into something far darker:

A hidden web of wildlife trafficking and exotic animal cloning

Shocking connections to the black-market trade of Marco Polo sheep

The creation of “Frankensheep hybrids” for high-stakes deals in the underground animal trade

Join us as we follow the trail from urban deer blinds to the global black market, exposing a story where greed, cloning, and poaching collide in the darkest corners of the outdoors.

In a never-before-heard interview, the late Jerrie Dean shares chilling insights into unsolved disappearances, cold cases, and rural murders hidden in the Texas wilderness.

n this special lost episode of Dark Outdoors, we reveal a rare interview with Jerrie Dean, founder of the Missing Texas 40 Project, recorded before her passing.

Jerrie shares haunting perspectives on:

Unsolved disappearances and suspicious deaths across Texas

The disturbing case of a body found in a barrel

A brutal murder deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas

The broader mystery of rural crime and missing persons in America’s wilderness

This gripping conversation not only shines a light on forgotten victims but also honors the tireless work of a woman dedicated to uncovering the truth.

Dark Outdoors® is proud to continue Jerrie’s mission, with support from Texas Fish & Game, bringing awareness to missing people in every episode.

From vehicle ambushes to campsite assaults, Chester Moore and special guest Jeff Stewart reveal real-world survival strategies for anyone who ventures deep into the backcountry.

In this intense episode of Dark Outdoors, host Chester Moore dives into life-or-death survival tactics for those who may find themselves attacked in vehicles, campsites, or other remote locations. Whether you’re off-roading miles from cell service or camping in the deep backcountry, knowing how to respond could be the difference between survival and tragedy.

Joining Chester is Jeff Stewart—renowned author, gunsmith, and seasoned outdoorsman—who shares decades of tactical knowledge and backwoods expertise. Together, they cover:

How to survive vehicle ambush scenarios

Proven defensive tactics and practical gear recommendations

How to mentally prepare for the unthinkable in remote areas

This episode is a must-listen for overlanders, hunters, campers, and rural residents who spend serious time off-grid.

And don’t miss our “Missing in the Wild” segment at the end of the show—brought to you by Texas Fish & Game—spotlighting unresolved wilderness disappearances that demand attention.

Four people were killed and one injured in a wave of shark attacks along the New Jersey coast in 1916. While history blamed a great white, modern experts suggest a far more adaptable—and dangerous—suspect: the bull shark.

In July 1916, a series of shark attacks along the New Jersey shore left four dead and one injured, sparking nationwide panic and later inspiring the iconic film Jaws. While a great white shark was captured and blamed, modern science points to another predator: the bull shark.

Renowned for its ability to thrive in both saltwater and freshwater—and its aggressive behavior—the bull shark may have been the true culprit behind the 1916 Jersey Shore shark attacks.

In this episode of Dark Outdoors, we:

Revisit the chilling events of 1916 and their cultural impact

Examine evidence that challenges the “great white” narrative

Explore the bull shark’s unique adaptability and hunting behavior

Speak with a Texas shark expert about population trends

Reveal a promising, simple shark deterrent that could protect both people and sharks in the future

Whether you’re fascinated by true crime, marine biology, or ocean predators, this episode dives deep into one of the most infamous—and misunderstood—shark attack stories in history.

From hooded figures around midnight fires to chilling satanic ceremonies, Chester Moore exposes real encounters with the occult in the wilderness—and the terrifying dangers they pose.

In this unsettling episode of Dark Outdoors, we confront the occult in the great outdoors through first-hand accounts of bizarre and terrifying rituals.

You’ll hear:

A border patrol agent who stumbled upon hooded figures gathered around a ritual fire in an area infamous for satanic activity

A security guard who witnessed a dark outdoor ceremony firsthand

Three boys who came face-to-face with a disturbing ritual deep in the woods

These stories uncover the hidden world of satanic groups, sacrificial sites, and secret occult practices that can turn a night in the wild into a nightmare.

Special thanks to Chris James of the Strange Things with Chris James podcast for contributing one of these chilling accounts.

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Feral Apes in the American South

In this eerie episode of Dark Outdoors, Chester Moore investigates decades of strange, unnerving encounters in the American South—not with native wildlife, but with creatures resembling feral apes and wild primates.

Firsthand accounts include:

A woman who saw an orangutan-looking creature on her porch in a swampy homestead

A hunter who encountered a troop of baboons deep in the wilderness

A hairy hand reaching into a deer blind under cover of night

Some researchers suggest these sightings may stem from escaped or released primates dating back to the mid-20th century, when exotic pet ownership and roadside zoos were more common. Over time, populations may have adapted, creating secretive breeding groups in remote, unmonitored regions.

Wildlife journalists and field investigators have documented anomalous hair samples, chilling vocalizations, and ambush-like behaviors that align more with great apes than with any known North American species.

Join us as we explore the legends, theories, and eyewitness encounters that suggest something wild—and very real—may still be lurking just beyond the campfire’s glow.