Peter Van Sant

I got to interview Michael Oakes before the world heard of his story because he told that for the first time in court. And I had interviewed him prior to that to get in all of this detail that we have. You can't fit it in. Even when you do a two hour, 48 hours, we just have so much more to explore.

I got to interview Michael Oakes before the world heard of his story because he told that for the first time in court. And I had interviewed him prior to that to get in all of this detail that we have. You can't fit it in. Even when you do a two hour, 48 hours, we just have so much more to explore.

So to have all that material, to have a podcast now where we have six parts is a dream, a journalistic dream for me.

So to have all that material, to have a podcast now where we have six parts is a dream, a journalistic dream for me.

It's Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, in Anacortes, Washington. a small town on Fidalgo Island, 80 miles north of Seattle. The early morning chill still hangs in the air as Stephanie Poor begins her commute to work. Her usual routine was to start her day at her boss Mark's home-based business. Stephanie is leaving a voice message for Mark as she approaches the residence.

It's Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, in Anacortes, Washington. a small town on Fidalgo Island, 80 miles north of Seattle. The early morning chill still hangs in the air as Stephanie Poor begins her commute to work. Her usual routine was to start her day at her boss Mark's home-based business. Stephanie is leaving a voice message for Mark as she approaches the residence.

As she nears, she spots a figure loading something into the hatch of a white station wagon parked in the driveway. She quickly identifies the trademark coat and brown hat. And even from a distance, she can tell it looks like Mark. He appears rushed, hurriedly climbing into the car, glancing around before hastily driving down the path.

As she nears, she spots a figure loading something into the hatch of a white station wagon parked in the driveway. She quickly identifies the trademark coat and brown hat. And even from a distance, she can tell it looks like Mark. He appears rushed, hurriedly climbing into the car, glancing around before hastily driving down the path.

As Stephanie parks her car in the driveway, her eyes are drawn to the fresh tire marks and small spots of blood on the gravel, hinting at recent chaos. She makes her way up to the house, where she's hit with the unmistakable odor of bleach lingering in the air. When she enters the home, she can see three big dark red spots on the floor.

As Stephanie parks her car in the driveway, her eyes are drawn to the fresh tire marks and small spots of blood on the gravel, hinting at recent chaos. She makes her way up to the house, where she's hit with the unmistakable odor of bleach lingering in the air. When she enters the home, she can see three big dark red spots on the floor.

Confused and unsettled, Stephanie's mind races, trying to make sense of the strange sights and smells around her. Then she remembers that Mark's dog, Dingo, has been recovering from a recent surgery. had there been some kind of complication. Stephanie grabs for her phone, hoping to reach Mark and confirm that everything is all right. But there's no answer.

Confused and unsettled, Stephanie's mind races, trying to make sense of the strange sights and smells around her. Then she remembers that Mark's dog, Dingo, has been recovering from a recent surgery. had there been some kind of complication. Stephanie grabs for her phone, hoping to reach Mark and confirm that everything is all right. But there's no answer.

The End

The End

From Tenderfoot TV in Atlanta, this is Up and Vanish Weekly with Payne Lindsey and Maggie Freeling.

From Tenderfoot TV in Atlanta, this is Up and Vanish Weekly with Payne Lindsey and Maggie Freeling.

According to Michael Oakes, once he became involved with Linda, Mark's harassing behavior shifted towards him. He claims that over time, Mark began threatening him, and he began to fear for his family's safety. Michael said that eventually Mark contacted him and asked him to meet at his house on the morning of October 28, 2009. Mark was expecting Michael to bring Mark and Linda's wedding photos.

According to Michael Oakes, once he became involved with Linda, Mark's harassing behavior shifted towards him. He claims that over time, Mark began threatening him, and he began to fear for his family's safety. Michael said that eventually Mark contacted him and asked him to meet at his house on the morning of October 28, 2009. Mark was expecting Michael to bring Mark and Linda's wedding photos.

Even though Michael didn't have the photos, he felt he could reason with Mark and convince him to let things go. According to Michael's accounts of events, around 2.30 AM that Wednesday morning, he left Linda's home in Winthrop, Washington, roughly four hours from Anacortes. Around 5.30 AM, Michael stopped at a Walmart in Anacortes.

Even though Michael didn't have the photos, he felt he could reason with Mark and convince him to let things go. According to Michael's accounts of events, around 2.30 AM that Wednesday morning, he left Linda's home in Winthrop, Washington, roughly four hours from Anacortes. Around 5.30 AM, Michael stopped at a Walmart in Anacortes.