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.

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A Scary State

Ep.256 D.C’s Darkest Roads

May 20, 2026 • A Scary State

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Guess who’s back? Our fabulous Lauren rejoins us this week — and she brought her own story with her. This marks the first episode where we’re finally back to business as usual. First, Lauren dives into the chilling unsolved case of the Phantom Freeway Killer, an unknown predator who targeted young girls before leaving their bodies along highways throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Then, Kenzie shares the horrifying story of Catherine Fuller, a woman who was brutally attacked on her way home from the store. Although multiple people were convicted for her murder, many believe the case is far more complicated than it seems — and that justice may have been dangerously misguided. Join us as we explore the dark side of our nation’s capital in this disturbing episode filled with unsolved questions, controversy, and fear lurking just beneath the surface.

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing

Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!