The Grief Counselor Who Stole Everything But Your Soul

The Grief Counselor Who Stole Everything But Your Soul Imagine finding a child's backpack hanging nine feet off the ground in a remote scrub pine stand, containing adult clothes, cash, and a notebook, but no child. This discovery was linked to Dean Cole, a man who had been voluntarily missing for nearly a year after walking away from his life in Clarksburg, Tennessee. What kind of cult or group could draw in a methodical man like Dean, make him abandon everything, and then leave him with almost nothing? In this episode, we explore the story of Dean Cole, a man whose life was meticulously ordered until his wife's illness and death shattered his routine. We delve into how a grief counselor named Ralph Andrews, with a unique skill for connecting with the grieving, offered Dean a place to set down his "weight" at a community called Clearwater Fellowship. Person: Dean Cole Age: 44 Location: Clarksburg, Tennessee Event: Disappearance from home Group: Clearwater Fellowship - A child's backpack was found nine feet off the ground in western Vance County, Tennessee. - The backpack contained a spiral notebook, adult women's clothing, and forty-seven dollars in cash. - Dean Cole was an underwriter at Harmon and Pryce Insurance for sixteen years. - His wife, Paula Cole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 41 and died after fourteen months. - Dean transferred the deed to his house to Clearwater Fellowship Holdings before disappearing. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].