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
222 episodes
Ep.222 Rhode Island’s Wealth and Wreckage
This week, we’re diving into two stories of wealth, mystery, and maritime hauntings! First, Kenzie takes us into the scandalous life of Doris Duke, once called “the richest girl in the world.” From her turbulent personal relationships to the my...
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Episode 222
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Ep.221 Idaho: Wild in the Wild
This week, we’re venturing deep into the wild wilderness of the Gem State—Idaho! Lauren kicks things off with a chilling mix of eerie tales, beginning with the mysterious “Zone of Death” in Yellowstone, where unusual laws spark unsettling possi...
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Episode 221
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Ep.220 Michigan’s Ghosts, Lies, and Hidden Truths
Things aren’t always what they seem in the Great Lakes State—Michigan! First, Kenzie takes us to the idyllic Mackinac Island, a vacation hotspot known for its charm and beauty. But beneath the picturesque exterior lies a chilling truth: the isl...
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Episode 220
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Ep.219 Georgia’s Curses and Convictions
This week, we’re heading down to the Peach State—Georgia! Lauren kicks things off with the mysterious story of a Pillar in Augusta, Georgia, a structure shrouded in legend and said to carry a deadly curse that lingers to this day. Then, Kenzie ...
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Episode 219
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Ep.218 North Carolina’s Haunted and Homicidal History
This week, we’re heading to our close neighbor, the Tar Heel State! Kenzie dives into the chilling story of Barbara and Russ Stager. On the surface, they seemed like the picture-perfect couple, but when one of them ends up shot in the back of t...
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Episode 218
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Ep.217 Deadly Love and Haunted Nights in Delaware
This week, we’re heading to the First State—Delaware! Lauren begins with the tragic tale of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and her husband, John Preston Dunning, a story that proves some choices come with devastating consequences. Then, Kenzie takes us...
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Episode 217
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Ep.216 Kansas’s Cold Cases & Creepy Faces
This week, we’re heading out west to the Sunflower State—Kansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the state’s oldest cold case: the murder of Mary Robin Walter. For 44 years, this case remained unsolved—until advances in technology and modern inves...
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Episode 216
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Ep.215 From Cryptids to Catastrophes: Connecticut's Creepy Past
This week, we’re heading up north to the Constitution State—Connecticut! Lauren kicks things off with a look at two of the state’s eeriest cryptids: the mysterious Faceless People and the elusive Melonheads. The Faceless People are exactly what...
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Episode 215
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Ep.214 Phantoms of the Plantation and the Haunted Hall of Justice in Louisiana
This week, we're heading deep into the heart of the Bayou State—Louisiana! Kenzie starts us off with the chilling legend of the Myrtles Plantation, often hailed as one of the most haunted houses in America. From phantom footsteps and mysterious...
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Episode 214
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Ep.213 Murder, Mystery, and the Minnesota Spirits
This week, we’re heading to the Land of 10,000 Lakes—Minnesota! Lauren kicks things off with the haunting history of the Palmer House Hotel. Built on the site of a former hotel that burned to the ground, the Palmer House has become a hotspot fo...
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Episode 213
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Ep.212 Boggy Creek and Bloodshed: Arkansas’s Darkest Secrets
This week, we’re heading into the mysterious woods of Arkansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the legendary Fouke Monster—an elusive creature said to roam the swamps and forests near the town of Fouke. Then, Lauren dives into the unsettling true...
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Episode 212
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Ep.211 Fireworks, Felonies, and Fatal Lies on the Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day, USA! This week, we dive into the chaos and crime that often unfold during July 4th festivities. We kick things off with some of the ridiculous (and illegal) predicaments people tend to find themselves in while celebratin...
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Episode 211
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Ep.210 Furnace Fires and Fatal Rides in Alabama
This week, we head to the Heart of Dixie—Alabama! Kenzie begins with the heartbreaking story of Vicki DeBlieux, a kind-hearted woman whose life was tragically cut short after a trip to visit family. What started as a journey home ended in a sen...
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Episode 210
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Ep.209 Hawaii’s Demigods and Disappearances
This week, we’re headed to the tropical paradise of Hawaii—but not for the sunshine and surf. Lauren dives into the legends of terrifying Hawaiian monsters and deities, including the powerful shapeshifting Mo‘o, the pig-man demigod Kamapua‘a, a...
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Episode 209
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Ep.208 Buried Secrets of the Bluegrass State
This week, we’re heading to the beautiful Bluegrass State—Kentucky! Kenzie kicks things off with a chilling reminder of one of humanity’s oldest fears: being buried alive. In the 18th and 19th centuries, this wasn’t just a nightmare—it was a ve...
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Episode 208
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Ep.207 Pirates, Monsters, and Legends: New Hampshire’s Haunted Lore
This week, we’re heading to the rugged wilds of the Granite State — New Hampshire! Lauren kicks things off with the eerie legend of the Woods Devils, elusive, Bigfoot-like creatures said to haunt the dense forests of the North Country. Then, Ke...
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Episode 207
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Ep.206 From Cold Case to Closure: South Dakota’s Darkest Stories
This week, we’re heading to South Dakota to cover two chilling cases. First, we look at the brutal 1995 murder of Mary K. Ross, a young mother whose life was taken in a horrifying murder-for-hire plot. Then, we revisit the decades-old mystery o...
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Episode 206
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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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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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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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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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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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