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 &amp; Game, bringing awareness to missing people in every episode.

Poacher Poses As Woman To Kill City Deer & A Look At lllegal Wildlife Cloning

Dark Outdoors® is a multiple award-winning podcast that investigates terrifying encounters, unsolved mysteries, crime, and dangerous wildlife.
Hosted by award-winning wildlife journalist and conservation communicator Chester Moore, each episode investigates the darker side of the outdoors through gripping storytelling, expert interviews, and firsthand reporting.
From serial killers in remote forests and missing persons cases to poaching, wildlife trafficking, deadly animal attacks, cryptids, and emerging wildlife threats like screwworm, Dark Outdoors uncovers the stories most outdoor enthusiasts never hear.
Whether the danger comes from nature, criminals, or the unexplained, one truth remains: the outdoors has a dark side.