A Scary State
Have you ever wondered what makes your state famous? What about what makes your state infamous? Join Lauren and Kenzie as they take a look into the dark background and creepy origin stories that take place in each state. We will venture into tales of cryptids, ghosts, haunted locations, urban legends, serial killers and much more. We dig deep into what makes your state scary.
Episodes
197 episodes
Ep.197 The Many Mysteries of Maine
This week, we’re heading to the Pine Tree State! We kick things off with some chilling pieces of dark history, including the Kennebunk “Witch Trials” and the Bowdoin College “Medical Murders.” Then, Lauren dives into three eerie urban legends t...
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Episode 197
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Ep.196 The Haunted and The Hunted in New York
Start spreading the news—we’re in New York this week! We begin with some of the city’s dark history, including the devastating Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and the infamous Typhoid Mary. Then, Kenzie dives into the eerie hauntings of the House of D...
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Episode 196
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Ep.195 Florida Frights: Hauntings, History, and Horrors
This week, we're headed to FLOOORIDAAA (cue Taylor Swift)! First, we dive into Florida’s dark past, uncovering the horrors of the Rosewood Massacre, the eerie history of Egmont Key, and the mysteries lurking in the Florida Everglades. Then, Lau...
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Episode 195
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Ep.194 Wild Men and Cave Diving for Lauren’s Birthday
Happy Birthday, Lauren! We’ve got a special episode this week packed with all of Lauren’s favorite topics! First, we dive into some dark history that took place on Lauren’s birthday, March 2nd. Then, Kenzie shares the eerie legends of the Wild ...
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Episode 194
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Ep.193 Virginia’s Cryptids & Curiosities
Join us as we return to our home state of Virginia for the first state-focused episode of Round 4! This time, we explore Virginia’s dark colonial history, diving into chilling witch trials and some unsettling truths about the past. Lauren opens...
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Episode 193
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Ep.192 Love and Loss on Valentine’s Day
Round 4 kicks off with a chilling Valentine’s Day special! This episode delves into the dark origins of the holiday of love and the infamous St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. But that’s not all—we’re bringing you two gruesome tales of love gone fat...
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Episode 192
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Ep.191 Cap It Off With The Capital, DC
This week on A Scary State, Kenzie dives into the chilling history of "Murder Bay"—a once-lawless area of Washington, D.C., where crime and corruption ran rampant in the 19th century. Then, Lauren covers two high-profile cases that sho...
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Episode 191
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Ep.190 Tennessee’s Disappearing Trails and Haunted Tales
Tennessee may be known for its country music and rolling mountains, but beneath the charm lies a chilling history. This week on A Scary State, Lauren delves into the eerie disappearances that have haunted the Great Smoky Mountains—wher...
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Episode 190
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Ep.189 The Haunts of Indiana: Unsolved Mysteries and Restless Spirits
In this chilling episode of A Scary State, Kenzie dives into the mysterious and unsolved case of Garnett Ginn, a young woman from Indiana whose life ended under perplexing and eerie circumstances that still baffle investigators. Meanwhile, Laur...
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Episode 189
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Ep.188 South Dakota’s Haunted Hallows and Grim Gulches
In this episode of A Scary State, Lauren and Kenzie take us to South Dakota to uncover the eerie legends of Sica Hollow and Devil's Gulch. Lauren dives into the chilling mysteries of Sica Hollow, where glowing red water, ghostly voices...
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Episode 188
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Ep.187 Echoes of the Past: The Lost Souls of North Carolina
In this episode, we delve into two chilling mysteries that have haunted North Carolina for over a century. Kenzie begins with the haunting tale of Nell Cropsey, a vibrant young woman whose disappearance and murder in 1901 sent shockwaves throug...
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Episode 187
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Ep.186 Vermont’s Curses, Crimes, and Questions
Vermont’s serene landscape holds dark secrets. In this episode, Lauren explores the chilling legacy of the Hayden Family Curse, a tale steeped in misfortune and tragedy. Generations of despair and eerie happenings have shrouded this family in m...
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Episode 186
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Ep.185 The Greedy, The Dumb, and The Terrible on New Year’s
Happy New Year! What better way to ring in the new year than with a new episode about New Year’s crimes? First up, Kenzie talks about some of the terrible crimes committed on New Year’s Eve, and some of 2024’s dumbest...
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Episode 185
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Ep.184 Christmas Crimes and Cryptids
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! If you don’t, then happy Wednesday! We have a festive spooky special for you this week that centers around…Christmas! Lauren starts us off with Christmas and winter lore from around the world! She tal...
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Episode 184
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Ep.183 Ghosts of Swamps and Swings in Alabama
In this episode, we head deep into Alabama, where two spine-chilling locations have become legendary for their ghostly tales. First, Kenzie visits the infamous Dead Children’s Playground, a seemingly innocent park that turns sinister after dark...
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Episode 183
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Ep.182 Mystical Myths and Murders in Michigan
This week, we head to the midwest state of Michigan! Lauren shares the haunted tales of Hell’s Bridge in Algoma Township in western Michigan. The urban legend says that if you travel to the bridge after midnight, you can hear the laugh of possi...
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Episode 182
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Ep.181 The Ghosts and Guilty of Delaware
Step into the shadows of Delaware’s haunted past in this chilling episode. First, Kenzie explores the Woodburn Mansion, a historic estate that serves as the governor's residence—and a hotspot for paranormal activity. From ghostly figures to une...
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Episode 181
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Ep.180 JonBenét on Kenzie’s BirthdAY
We have a super special episode this week dedicated to Kenzie’s birthday! As a gift, Lauren discusses the details of the infamous JonBenét Ramsey case. A 6 year old little girl went missing in 1996 only to be found in the basement of her family...
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Episode 180
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Ep.179 Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales
Important disclaimer: There are some high-pitched squealing and screaming moments in this episode, and it’s all Lauren’s fault. Not only does she share a spine-chilling Thanksgiving cryptid tale, but she also enlists ChatGPT to craft not...
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Episode 179
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Ep.178 Phantoms and Puzzles: Oregon’s Haunted Past and Mysterious Mutilations
This week, we’re off to Oregon, where strange events and eerie tales await! Kenzie delves into the history and hauntings of Astoria’s Flavel House Museum. This elegant Queen Anne-style mansion has graced the community for over a century—and is ...
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Episode 178
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Ep.177 Whispers from the Past: North Dakota's Darkest Secrets
In this episode, we journey to North Dakota to uncover two stories steeped in mystery and tragedy. First, Lauren explores the eerie ruins of the San Haven State Hospital, once a sprawling institution that housed tuberculosis patients and later,...
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Episode 177
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Ep.176 A Scary State’s Spookiest Episodes
This week, we decided to share some of A Scary State’s spookiest episodes to help you get into the spooky spirit! Kenzie shares information about old and new episodes that will hopefully inspire you to watch notorious scary movies! She talks ab...
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Episode 176
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Ep.175 Scary Dudes Doing Scary Things
This week, we have a spooky special dedicated to stories that are of particular interest to Lauren! Kenzie’s goal is to tell Lauren something she *doesn’t* know about these specific stories. First, she will cover the history and crimes of Edmun...
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Episode 175
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Ep.174 Fears and Phobias
This week, we get real spooky and discuss our greatest fears! First, Kenzie shares her childhood traumas of being up high and how she discovered her fear of heights. She also shares terrifying stories of people falling to their deaths from expo...
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Episode 174
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Ep.173 The Scary Side to Water
Happy Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a spooky special about the dangers of the water! This could be ocean water, lake water, or even bottled water! Lauren starts us off with the heartbreaking tales of Jacob’s Well. This underwater ca...
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Episode 173
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