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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 free listening and your interest falls somewhere between Bigfoot and Jack the Ripper, The Dark Oak has you covered. Throw in some real time reactions including gasps and laughs and you’ve got the perfect podcast. So grab your coffee, sweet tea or tall glass of wine and settle in for your shadowy adventure. The Dark Oak is waiting!Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Biografías y Memorias Crímenes Reales
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  • Episode 136: The Mysterious Deaths of Brittany Murphy & Simon Monjack

    Episode 136: The Mysterious Deaths of Brittany Murphy & Simon Monjack
    Jan 15 2026
    Brittany Murphy, the talented actress known for Clueless, Girl, Interrupted, 8 Mile, and Uptown Girls, died at age 32 on December 20, 2009, in her Hollywood Hills home from accidental pneumonia, severe anemia, and prescription drug intoxication. Five months later, her husband Simon Monjack died in the same house from nearly identical causes. Official investigations ruled both deaths accidental and preventable, with no evidence of foul play, illegal drugs, toxic mold, or poisoning. Despite this, speculation continues around toxic mold, heavy metal poisoning (based on a disputed hair test), Sharon Murphy’s possible role (as Brittany’s devoted mother, sole heir, and close companion to Simon after the death), the home’s eerie history (previous owners Madonna and Britney Spears reported unsettling “haunted” experiences), and even far-fetched links to Sean “P Diddy” Combs. As of 2026, experts maintain the deaths were tragic coincidences due to untreated illness and self-medication, with no credible evidence supporting conspiracy theories.

    This episode supports The Branch of Hope Foundation January 2025 sponsored charity:

    The Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation - A charitable organization established in 2020 by their daughter Alex Krawczyk to honor the memory and continue the philanthropic vision of Barry Sherman, the founder of Apotex, and his wife Honey, following their tragic deaths in 2017. Its primary purpose is to support charitable organizations focused on healthcare equity, human rights, scientific education and research, and Jewish community institutions, thereby furthering the couple's unfinished philanthropic aims. The foundation directs grants to initiatives that improve lives, advance medical care and accessibility (such as donations to hospitals and vision care programs), promote scientific discovery, and strengthen community organizations. By building on the Shermans' long-standing commitment to giving it creates a lasting legacy of impactful philanthropy. Sources:

    Chubb, H., & Krauser, E. (2025, December 20). What Happened to Brittany Murphy's Home After Her Death? Inside the Dark History Behind the Hollywood Hills Mansion. People.com. https://people.com/what-happened-to-brittany-murphy-home-11873759

    Sean Combs: The Reckoning - Netflix. (n.d.). https://www.netflix.com/title/81906780

    Sager, J., & Rudolph, C. (2025, December 20). Brittany Murphy’s death, 16 years later: revisiting her sudden passing and the questions that still linger. People.com. https://people.com/brittany-murphy-death-everything-to-know-11871547

    ABC News. (2010, July 28). Brittany Murphy and husband Simon Monjack died of similar causes. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/murphy-monjack-twin-deaths-mystery-mold-coroner/story?id=11259720

    Tron, G. (2023, December 26). Three persistent rumors circulating since Brittany Murphy’s mysterious death. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/three-rumors-circulating-since-brittany-murphys-death

    Inside the theories surrounding Brittany Murphy’s tragic passing, exactly 16 years on. (n.d.). https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/inside-the-theories-surrounding-brittany-murphys-tragic-passing-exactly-16-years-on/ar-AA1SIJOA

    ABC News. (2010, July 28). Brittany Murphy and husband Simon Monjack died of similar causes. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Wellness/murphy-monjack-twin-deaths-mystery-mold-coroner/story?id=11259720

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  • Episode 135: The Murder of Billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman

    Episode 135: The Murder of Billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman
    Jan 8 2026

    When billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey were found dead in their mansion, bodies staged in a bizarre manner, police initially believed the deaths were the result of a murder/suicide. After pushback from the Sherman family Toronto police came to the conclusion that the couple had been brutally murdered.

    The investigation into their deaths has been extensive but the murders remain unsolved. Despite numerous leads and a $35 million reward offered by their family for information leading to an arrest, no suspects have been charged. Over the years various theories have emerged regarding the motive and potential suspects, ranging from business-related conflicts to family disputes. The couple's wealth and Barry's aggressive business practices may have created enemies, leading to speculation about possible motives for the murders.

    This episode supports The Branch of Hope Foundation January 2025 sponsored charity:

    The Honey & Barry Sherman Legacy Foundation - A charitable organization established in 2020 by their daughter Alex Krawczyk to honor the memory and continue the philanthropic vision of Barry Sherman, the founder of Apotex, and his wife Honey, following their tragic deaths in 2017. Its primary purpose is to support charitable organizations focused on healthcare equity, human rights, scientific education and research, and Jewish community institutions, thereby furthering the couple's unfinished philanthropic aims. The foundation directs grants to initiatives that improve lives, advance medical care and accessibility (such as donations to hospitals and vision care programs), promote scientific discovery, and strengthen community organizations. By building on the Shermans' long-standing commitment to giving—evident in their prior support through entities like the Apotex Foundation—it creates a lasting legacy of impactful philanthropy.

    Sources: Donovan, K. (n.d.). The Billionaire Murders: The Mysterious Deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman. National Geographic Books

    True Crime And Cocktails. (2023, September 12). Episode 141: Barry and Honey Sherman [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKpsVGrL500

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  • Episode 134: Where is Patty Vaughn?

    Episode 134: Where is Patty Vaughn?
    Dec 20 2025
    On Christmas Day 1996, 32-year-old Patty Inez Brightwell Vaughan, a devoted mother of three from La Vernia, Texas, vanished after a tumultuous separation from her allegedly abusive husband, J.R. Vaughan. Amid mounting evidence of domestic strife, Patty had begun a new relationship and planned a fresh start, but that day turned violent: her estranged husband was the last person to see her, claiming she stormed out upset after arguments. Her abandoned minivan was soon discovered with a deliberately deflated tire, freshly cleaned yet stained with her blood, while her home revealed extensive blood spatter, cleanup attempts with bleach, and luminol-reactive drag marks—clear signs of a struggle. Despite intense suspicion on J.R., who quickly filed for divorce, collected life insurance after having her declared dead, and later changed his name and moved away, no body has been found, and circumstantial evidence has prevented charges in this decades-old no-body homicide case, leaving Patty's family still seeking justice and closure. Sources:

    Details - Unsolved homicide. (n.d.). https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/coldCase/Home/Details/284

    Sanchez, Y. V. a. P. (2024, December 24). A family’s heartache: Patty Vaughan’s voice silenced by an unsolved Christmas tragedy. KABB. https://foxsanantonio.com/news/yami-investigates/a-familys-heartache-patty-vaughans-voice-silenced-by-an-unsolved-christmas-tragedy

    Robinwarder. (n.d.). The 1996 Christmas Day Disappearance of Patty Vaughan: Vanishes After an Argument with Her Estranged Husband : r/UnresolvedMysteries. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a5hkyt/the_1996_christmas_day_disappearance_of_patty/

    Family of Patty Vaughan hopes for answers 23 years after she vanished from Texas home on Christmas Day 1996. (2019, December 21). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-patty-vaughan-hopes-answers-23-years-after-she-vanished-n1106151

    Day, J. (2022, February 3). Missing in Texas: The case of Patty Vaughn. Lost Souls of America. https://lostsoulsofamerica.wordpress.com/2021/12/22/missing-in-texas-the-case-of-patty-vaughn/

    Darrah, N. (2021, December 26). Seven mysteries in case of missing mom-of-three Patty Vaughan who disappeared on Christmas 25 years ago. . . The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/news/4341500/christmas-missing-mom-patty-vaughan-disappeared/

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Cynthia and Stefanie have a great dynamic! Really enjoyed their banter. Looking forward to future tales from this duo!

Great new addition to the True Crime lineup!

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I listened to the three new episodes and the hosts are fun and tell the stories well! I listened on my car ride to/from work and made the ride go quickly!

Great new pod!

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