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.
A Scary State
Ep.186 Vermont’s Curses, Crimes, and Questions
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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 mystery. But that’s not all—Kenzie journeys into Vermont’s darker side with the recently resolved 1971 murder of Rita Curran. A young and vibrant woman with her whole life ahead of her, Rita’s case remains a haunting reminder of evil lurking in unexpected places. Join us as we unravel the threads of a cursed lineage and delve into the lingering questions surrounding a life taken too soon. Who—or what—is to blame? Don’t miss this gripping exploration of Vermont’s enigmatic past. P.S. - We apologize to all of New England for our lack of geography knowledge...
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Nonprofit organizations that specialize in solving cold cases through DNA testing and genetic genealogy:
- DNA Doe Project - https://dnadoeproject.org/
- Cold Case Coalition - https://coldcasehelp.com/
- DNA Justice Foundation - https://www.dnajustice.org/
- Season of Justice - https://seasonofjustice.org/
- Sherry Black Foundation - https://sherryblackfoundation.org/igg/
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Works cited!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing
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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!