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
205 episodes
Ep.205 Betrayals and Disappearances in Washington
This week, we're heading to the misty forests and rugged coastline of the Pacific Northwest to explore the eerie and unsettling tales from the state of Washington. Lauren kicks things off with not one, but three chilling disappearance cases tha...
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Episode 205
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1:26:07
Ep.204 Evil Locked In Iowa’s Paranormal Past
This week, we head to Iowa to uncover chilling tales of spirits who may still be serving time. Kenzie explores the eerie history of the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs—an old rotary jail that once held everyone from ax murderers to town dr...
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Episode 204
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1:47:43
Ep.203 Mala Times in New Mexico
This week, we head to the Land of Enchantment—New Mexico! First, Lauren unearths a lesser-known urban legend: La Mala Hora. Depending on who you ask, she appears as either a massive black shadow or a terrifying ghostly woman. But one t...
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Episode 203
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1:24:12
Ep.202 Ghouls, Ghosts, Murder, and Mayhem in Montana
This week, we have the best of both worlds from the Treasure State. First, Kenzie starts us off with a story of ghosts and ghouls haunting the Belton Chalet. The historic hotel is situated in West Glacier, Montana and is known for having a perm...
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Episode 202
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1:11:26
Ep.201 Utah’s Ghosts, Graveyards, and the Great Basin Murders
This week, we venture into the haunting landscapes of Utah for a spine-chilling double feature. First, Lauren explores the dark and eerie past of the Old Tooele Hospital—also known as Asylum 49. What was once a place of healing is now considere...
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Episode 201
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Ep.200 200 Episodes Deep in the Nevada Desert
We Neva-da thought we’d make it to our 200th episode—but here we are! To celebrate this major milestone, we’re diving deep into the dark and mysterious corners of the Silver State. We kick things off with some of Nevada’s eerie history...
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Episode 200
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1:28:42
Ep.199 Legends and Loss in Wyoming
In the vast, windswept wilds of Wyoming, stories echo across time—some whispered in ancient legend, others carried in the cold silence of unsolved crimes. Long before these modern tragedies, the Indigenous Shoshone people spoke of the Nimerigar...
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Episode 199
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1:11:41
Ep.198 Phantom Footsteps in Oklahoma: Haunted Hotels & Ghostly Crossroads
Oklahoma may be known for its wide-open plains and cowboy culture, but it also hides some deeply chilling stories. In this episode, Kenzie heads to a quiet stretch of road near Weatherford to explore the eerie legend of Dead Woman’s Crossing. I...
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Episode 198
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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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1:45:50
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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1:58:31
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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1:00:19
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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1:10:42
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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1:06:23
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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1:25:58
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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