Dark Florida

31: The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg - What Happened in Apartment 603? In this chilling and heartbreaking episode of Dark Florida, host Brooke Moreland takes a deep dive into one of the most baffling and controversial cases of the last decade. The mysterious death of Ellen Rae Greenberg.Ellen was a beloved 27-year-old schoolteacher living in Philadelphia, newly engaged, planning her wedding, and adored by her students, family, and friends. But in January 2011, she was found dead in her apartment with twenty stab wounds, including several to the back of her neck. And yet, her death was ruled a suicide.From the moment first responders arrived at the scene, questions began to surface. Why were key witnesses never interviewed? Why was a search warrant issued after people had already entered the apartment and removed evidence? And why did the medical examiner change the ruling from homicide to suicide after meeting with police and the district attorney’s office?Over the years, Ellen’s parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have fought tirelessly to uncover the truth. Their heartbreaking pursuit of justice has exposed troubling inconsistencies, shifting narratives, and questionable handling of evidence. Despite the mounting forensic doubts and expert testimony, the official cause of death was once again reaffirmed as suicide in 2025. Reigniting public outrage and renewing calls for transparency and accountability.In this episode, Brooke unpacks the timeline, the crime scene, and the ever-growing list of unanswered questions surrounding Ellen’s death. She explores the theories that have emerged, the shocking developments that continue to unfold, and the haunting reality of how a case like this could remain unresolved for so long.This is not just a story about mystery. It’s a story about power, process, and persistence. About a family’s unrelenting search for justice and the disturbing gaps that still remain in the official story.🎧 Turn down the lights, settle in, and listen closely. The details of Ellen Greenberg’s case will stay with you long after the episode ends.💀 Connect with Dark Florida:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkfloridapodcast🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darkflorida411📩Email: darkfloridapodcast@gmail.com☕Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida

🎙️ Episode 29: In the Shadow of Big Red Eye: Bigfoot with Mike FamilantThe Florida woods hold secrets, and tonight we’re venturing straight into them. On this episode of Dark Florida, I, Brooke Moreland, sit down with full-time Bigfoot researcher and investigator Mike Familant.Mike’s story begins right here in the Sunshine State, where a strange encounter in 2011 changed the course of his life forever. Since then, he has dedicated himself to uncovering the truth about Bigfoot through countless expeditions, late-night investigations, and hours of analyzing mysterious evidence. He’s the producer and lead investigator behind the long-running docuseries In the Shadow of Big Red Eye, which documents his raw, unscripted adventures into Bigfoot territory. He’s also the creator of Squatchables, a series that helps new researchers learn how to take their very first steps into the field.In this conversation, Mike shares his journey from that first eerie encounter in Florida to years of chasing Bigfoot across the Eastern United States. We talk about what it’s like to live the life of a squatcher—what really goes on during a night in the field, and the moments that have left him convinced that Bigfoot is out there. He also opens up about the challenges of being both a researcher and a storyteller, balancing skepticism with passion, and what it takes to keep going after more than a decade of searching. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just curious about the unknown, this episode will make you look twice at the shadows between the trees. 👣🌲🔗 Connect with Mike FamilantMike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shadowofredeye Mike’s Website: https://www.youtube.com/@shadowofredeye🌌 Connect with Dark FloridaInstagram: instagram.com/darkfloridapodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@darkflorida411Email: darkfloridapodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida📅 Upcoming Live EventsI’ve got a busy fall ahead with some incredible events, and I’d love for you to join me! From Bigfoot to the paranormal and everything in between, I’ll be sharing stories, research, and strange encounters across Florida:➡️ September 20 – A Day of Florida High Strangeness, Ocklawaha, FL ➡️ October 11 – Moonlit Legends Cryptids Expo, Homeland, FL ➡️ October 18 – Charlie’s Beyond Belief Expo, Tropical Lodge #56, Fort Myers, FLCome say hi, share your own experiences, and let’s step into the unknown together. 👻🕯️✨✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who loves spooky stories and strange encounters. Every little bit helps keep the lantern lit as we explore Florida’s darkest mysteries together.

Episode 27: Bigfoot, Thunderbirds, Airship Mysteries, and High Strangeness in the Uwharrie Mountains with Michael Kirkpatrick Step into the shadows with me as I sit down with researcher and experiencer Michael Kirkpatrick, also known as MK Ultra, for a chilling journey into the strange world of the Uwharrie Mountains. We uncover the high strangeness tied to this region and the chilling legends that refuse to fade.Our conversation begins with the latest Small Town Monsters documentary, Bigfoot: The Monster of Morris Mountain, now streaming on YouTube. The film follows investigators Jessi and Joe Doyle of Hellbent Holler, along with local researcher Michael Kirkpatrick, as they trace the footsteps of a hiker who may have crossed paths with Bigfoot himself. But the story doesn’t stop with Sasquatch. The deeper you go, the stranger it gets.Michael shares his own incredible encounters, from a jaw-dropping sighting of a Thunderbird to a UFO encounter that defies explanation. We peel back the layers of anomalous phenomena, possible portals, and otherworldly activity that seem to bleed into the fabric of the Uwharrie. Along the way, we dig into the mystery of the NIMZY Air Club, the strange saga of airship sightings, and the unsettling connections between Missing 411 cases and Thunderbird legends. This episode is for those who dare to look into the dark corners of reality and wonder if all of these mysteries are part of the same tangled web. 🕸️📸Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast💌Email: darkfloridapodcast@gmail.com☕Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida🎬YouTube: youtube.com/@darkflorida411

🎙️ EPISODE 25: Appalachian Whispers, Bigfoot, Hat Man & Shadow People with Natalie Smearman of Relic Films 👣👻In this episode of Dark Florida, I’m joined by Natalie Smearman of Relic Films—a storyteller, investigator, and someone who’s had experiences that will send chills down your spine.Natalie shares her journey growing up in the heart of West Virginia, surrounded by Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, and the legends passed down through generations. From a young age, she was no stranger to the unknown. In fact, she started seeing spirits as early as three years old. That early connection to the other side laid the foundation for a life deeply intertwined with the supernatural.Our conversation travels through the shadowy woods of the Everglades and the Ocala National Forest, where Natalie had class B Bigfoot encounters that left lasting impressions. But Bigfoot is just the beginning. We also talk about her spine-tingling experience with the Hat Man—a dark figure known in paranormal lore for making terrifying appearances during sleep paralysis episodes—and mysterious orbs that have followed her along the way.Natalie opens up about her involvement with Relic Films and their upcoming documentary The Vanished, a project that aims to shine a light on the people and mysteries the world tries to forget. Her work and experiences are not only powerful, but deeply inspiring—especially for women navigating the world of fringe research.To wrap things up, we talk about what it means to step out of your comfort zone and follow your calling, no matter how strange or wild it may seem. Natalie leaves us with a message of encouragement and strength: you can do anything you put your mind to—and sometimes, walking into the unknown is exactly where you’re meant to be.💬 Ready to believe? Tune in now.Rate, review & share if this one gave you chills... or hope. 🌙📬 Got a story or want to be a guest? Email me: darkfloridapodcast@gmail.com📲 Follow on IG: @darkfloridapodcast☕Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida🎬Follow on YouTube: Dark Florida - YouTube🎧 Subscribe & listen wherever you get your podcasts.

EPISODE 23: Ghosts, Graveyards, Cryptids & Bigfoot Conspiracies with Jason Tapp of Spooky Charlotte 👻In this episode of Dark Florida, I sit down with Jason Tapp, the man behind Spooky Charlotte. To explore the eerie intersections of haunted history, conservation, and cryptid folklore.Jason shares his work restoring old cemeteries and preserving forgotten pieces of Charlotte’s past, but the conversation quickly takes a turn into the paranormal. He makes some bold claims about the infamous Patterson-Gimlin footage. The legendary Bigfoot video filmed at Bluff Creek. According to Jason, the whole event may have been staged… and he believes the Bigfoot costume was created by none other than Charlotte’s own showman, Phillip Morris. Even more chilling? He says he got that information directly from Phillip Morris’s ghost. 👀We also dive into the legend of Normie, the creature said to haunt the waters of Lake Norman. With a serpent-like body and the head of a horse, this cryptid may have ties to the Catawba tribe and the region’s deeper spiritual history. 🐉And if that wasn’t enough, we also talk about a terrifying shapeshifter lurking in the shadows of Charlotte—a hybrid creature with the body of a panther and the wings and head of an owl. 🦉Ghosts, conspiracies, cryptids, and forgotten graves—we cover it all in this one.Follow Dark Florida for more strange stories and haunted encounters:📸 Instagram: instagram.com/darkfloridapodcast📧 Got a story or want to be a guest? Email: darkfloridapodcast@gmail.com☕ Support the show at: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida📺 Watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darkflorida411Links to Spooky CLT:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookyclt/🕯️ Disclaimer: The claims and views shared in this episode are the personal opinions of the guest. I encourage open discussion, but please keep all comments and conversations respectful. We welcome curiosity and critical thinking—just keep it kind. 💬✨

21: Strange News Roundup - Bigfoot, UFO's, Deception, and Antarctica Welcome back to another episode of Dark Florida but today, we’re taking things beyond the borders of the Sunshine State and diving into some truly bizarre and fascinating strange news from across the globe 🌍✨ This episode is absolutely packed, so get cozy, grab your favorite spooky beverage, and settle in.First up, we’re heading north to Michigan, where a brand-new Bigfoot sighting has made waves in the cryptid community 👣🌲 This isn’t your typical blurry photo or vague rumor, this one comes from a credible witness with details that are hard to ignore. Could this be the real deal? Is Bigfoot on the move? You know I couldn’t resist breaking it down and digging into the facts.Then we’re shifting gears into full-on conspiracy mode, because some serious accusations are swirling around the Pentagon and their use of UFOs as a decades-long distraction tactic 🛸🕵️‍♀️ What have they been hiding? And why now are we seeing more leaks, more whistleblowers, and more attention on what’s flying in our skies?Speaking of strange things in the sky, I’ll also be talking about a newly leaked video of a disc-shaped UFO that’s unlike anything we've seen before. This thing is sleek, eerie, and surrounded by a swirl of questions. Is it alien? Is it tech we’re not supposed to know about? Or something even stranger?And just when you think we’ve reached peak weirdness, we head south, way south, to Antarctica, where scientists are picking up mysterious electromagnetic pulses deep beneath the ice 🧊📡 Some are calling it natural. Others? Not so much. With ancient secrets buried under miles of frozen earth, it begs the question... what’s really going on down there?I had so much fun covering these stories, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and theories! Shoot me an email at darkfloridapodcast@gmail.com or leave a comment under the episode post on Instagram to join the discussion. Let’s get weird together 🖤✨📸Follow along on Instagram at @darkfloridapodcast☕Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida🎬Subscribe to the YouTube channel at youtube.com/darkflorida411Thanks for tuning in and supporting Dark Florida! Where we explore the eerie, the unexplained, and everything in between 🌲👣🛸

19: The Language of the Forest: Bigfoot Signs, Sightings and the Paranormal with Rick RelesThis week on Dark Florida, I’m joined by someone I’ve had the honor of squatching with in the field—Rick Reles, BFRO investigator, author, musician, and lifelong seeker of the unknown 👣🌲Rick shares the story of the roadside Bigfoot encounter that started it all, his experiences leading expeditions, and what he’s learned from years of boots-on-the-ground research. We also dive into the fascinating (and often misunderstood) world of stick structures—could they be more than just random wood formations? Are they signs? Markers? Warnings? 🌀🌿We also touch on the big question... does Bigfoot ever cross over into the paranormal?You’ll also hear about Rick’s awesome book Field Guide to Bigfoot Stick Structures 📖 (now in its 4th edition!), his music project Just Rick 🎶, and the merch he's creating with IKNOWSQUATCH.Whether you're a seasoned researcher or Bigfoot-curious, this episode will have you looking at the woods a little differently...✨ Links & Ways to Support the Show:📸 Follow on Instagram: @darkfloridapodcast 📬 Email your stories or guest inquiries: darkfloridapodcast@gmail.com ☕ Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/darkflorida 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/darkflorida411💬 If you’ve seen something strange or unexplainable, I want to hear from you! And if you loved this episode, share it, leave a review, and tag a friend who needs to know the truth about what’s lurking in the woods…🖤 Until next time, keep your eyes on the trees... Stay curious and stay strange