A Scary State

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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May 7, 2025 84 mins

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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 thing’s for sure—if you see her, it might be your last moment. Then, Kenzie dives into the chilling details of the 1980 New Mexico Prison Rio...

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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 permanent ghostly guest. From missing reading glasses to blood curdling screams, there is no shortage of haunted hijinks roaming the ha...

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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 considered one of the most haunted locations in the state. From ghostly apparitions to aggressive spirits and shadowy figures, this former h...

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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, from its haunting abundance of ghost towns to the lasting effects of atomic bomb testing in the desert. Then, Kenzie continues her grippin...

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April 9, 2025 71 mins

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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, a race of tiny, fierce warrior people said to dwell in the mountains and caves of the region. Lauren explores the possibility tha...

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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. In the early 1900s, a young mother vanished—and when her body was discovered near a creek, the mystery only deepened. What really ha...

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March 26, 2025 73 mins

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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 that seem almost too strange to be real. After that, Kenzie shares the mysterious disappearance and tragic murder of Pearl Bruns—a c...

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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 Death in Greenwich Village, where even known skeptic and former resident Mark Twain reportedly had unexplainable, possibly paranorma...

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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, Lauren takes us on a chilling journey to the St. Augustine Lighthouse—one of the most haunted structures in America. Finally, Ken...

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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 Man (or Wild Men) said to roam the forests of our national parks. Finally, Lauren takes us through the harrowing tale of the Plura ...

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February 26, 2025 79 mins

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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 the show with the mysterious tale of The Bunny Man—a local cryptid whose origins continue to spark debate. Later, Kenzie leads us ...

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February 19, 2025 118 mins

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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 fatally wrong. First, Kenzie covers the murder of Susan Hamilton, whose Valentine's Day ended in tragedy at the hands of her husb...

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February 12, 2025 70 mins

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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 shook the nation: the tragic murders of Joyce Chiang and Chandra Levy. Both young women vanished in eerily similar circumstances, lea...

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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—where people vanish without a trace, leaving behind more questions than answers. Meanwhile, Kenzie takes us inside the haunted mansion of countr...

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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, Lauren takes us on a haunting journey through two of Indiana's most ghostly cemeteries: the infamous 100 Step Cemetery, where each...

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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, and a haunted history create a hotspot for the supernatural. Then, Kenzie ventures to Devil's Gulch, a site steeped in folklore ...

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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 through Elizabeth City. Her tragic death remains shrouded in mystery, leaving behind unanswered questions and whispers of betrayal. Was i...

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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 youn...

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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 criminals. From disturbing fatalities to stolen gerbils and hamsters, she covers the worst and the dumbest of crimes. Then, Lauren shares about two infamous ...

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December 25, 2024 85 mins

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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 talks about saints, werewolves, a creepy half horse half man called the Nuckelavee and a ton of others. She finishes up with a classic...

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