A Scary State

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in the land of corn in the Cornhusker State, Nebraska! Our special guest this week is another one of Kenzie’s fabulous coworkers, Nicole! In this episode, Kenzie shares the details of a cold case that was solved through advances in technology. Investigators thought they would never catch 61 year old Carroll Bonnet’s murderer until...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed down south to the Palmetto State, South Carolina! Our lovely Lauren joins us today along with a *little* special guest! This week, Kenzie shares the haunted stories of The Third-Eye Man who lurks in the tunnels under the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Only a few have seen him, and the university sealed up many of...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head to the Hoosier State, Indiana, with one of Kenzie’s coworkers, Amelia! Kenzie dives into the chilling story of the LaSalle Street Murders, a case that took place in 1971 and where three young men were found brutally killed inside a home in Indianapolis. The crime quickly spiraled into decades of unanswered questions, s...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This is a very special week because it is the 5 year anniversary of the podcast starting! It has been an amazing 5 years and we look forward to 5 more! In sticking with the theme of “anniversary,” Kenzie talks about the Oklahoma City Bombing, which is one of America’s deadliest domestic terrorist attacks. Listen to find out why the bombe...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week’s special guest is a long-time listener of the show and has graced us with her presence on a past episode. Allie is our beautiful guest host and we explore the spooky stories from a national park in the Buckeye State, Ohio! Kenzie discusses the strange paranormal activity that lingered in an abandoned town that is now a part of...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! As we head to The Magnolia State we are blessed with another episode featuring Lauren! This week, Kenzie talks about the illicit activities of the Dixie Mafia. The name was given to an unorganized group of criminals that resemble the Mafia, but lack the organizational skills. Their “every man for themselves” attitude is what inevitably l...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are headed to the Prairie State, Illinois! In this episode, Kenzie’s sister joins her as the guest host! Kenzie talks about the strange Stickney House in Bull Valley. This house was specifically built with spirits in mind and creating an optimal space to communicate with the dearly departed. Even converting it into a police...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! SURPRISE! Our wonderful cohost Lauren returns for a *very* special episode. We are celebrating Lauren’s birthday (again) during this 4th round of states! For the birthday special, Kenzie decides to cover stories about topics that fascinate Lauren the most! Kenzie starts off with the spooky tales from the Bass Strait Triangle in Australia...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head to the west coast where Kenzie’s friend Ben joins us to discuss all things scary in the Golden State, California! Kenzie discusses the complicated relationship people have with doctors, modern medicine, and the quack science in our society. First, she’ll tell you about Dr. Ruth Drown who claimed to have created a machi...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! On this week’s episode, we welcome one of Kenzie’s best friends, Lindsay, as we travel to the Show-Me State, Missouri! Kenzie shares the strange and unsettling story of the prominent Swope family, whose household was rocked by a series of sudden deaths in a very short period of time. The family’s trusted in-house doctor insisted the deat...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Kenzie’s dad joins the show today as we head north to explore the Bay State, Massachusetts! Kenzie shares the eerie stories out of the esteemed Boston University. Multiple buildings on campus are said to be riddled with ghosts who haunt the halls and many unexplained paranormal happenings. One building's infamy comes from it being t...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This is the first week without our fabulous Lauren as we head towards the bitter cold of the Last Frontier State, Alaska. Kenzie’s cousin, Emily, joins her to discuss the brutal crimes of maybe-kinda-sorta serial killer, Brian Steven Smith. Police believe they have all the evidence and answers they need, but little did they know that Mr....

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we travel to our close neighbor, The Old Line State, Maryland! First, Lauren shares the horrific crimes of Charles William Davis and what led to his eventual capture. Next, Kenzie talks about the dark and spooky Baltimore County Almshouse that was used to house societies “undesirables.” The Almshouse has a sordid history and p...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are headed to the deserts of the Grand Canyon State - Arizona! First, Kenzie shares the tumultuous story of the disappearance and murder of DiAnne Keidel. It takes an act of bravery 30 years later that helps solve the case. Next, Lauren shared the disappearance of Klaus Martens and June Marajune Walker. The couple went on a...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head to the pacific northwest to the Beaver state - Oregon! Lauren starts us off with the creepy legend of the Bandage Man. After an unfortunate accident, the Bandage Man has haunted the roads of Oregon leaving behind his bloody bandages. Next, Kenzie shares the eerie stories that come from the Wolf Creek Inn and Tavern in...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy New Year, everyone! This week, Kenzie dives into the horrifying crimes of Johann Jack Unterweger, one of Austria’s most infamous serial killers—who was shockingly released from prison after already committing murder. Then, Lauren lightens things up (slightly) by sharing some of the wild, reckless, and downright stupid crimes people...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates, and Happy Thursday to everyone who does not! This week, we have a festive spooky special to close out this holiday season! First, Lauren tells us about the horrific murders of Anthony Michalowski and Michael Hickmott in the late 80s/early 90s. Then, Kenzie shares the horrendous crimes of Bruce...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we head to the Centennial State - Colorado to discuss some strange and spooky places! First, Kenzie talks about the bizarre sightings and occurrences from people living or visiting the San Luis Valley. People have reported feelings of unease, being watched, and possible extraterrestrial encounters. Next, Lauren takes us through...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we are down in the Lone Star state - Texas! First, Lauren takes us on a terrifying tour of the Yorktown Memorial Hospital where ghosts seem to be lurking in every room and in every corner. Then, Kenzie covers the infamous, unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders committed by whom the media dubbed “The Phantom.” Join us as we uncov...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming and heading to the Garden State — New Jersey! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legends surrounding Shades of Death Road, where countless travelers claim to have witnessed ghosts, strange mists, and unexplained phenomena. It’s definitely a “road less traveled” for a reason. Then, Lauren...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we have another spooky special celebrating our fabulous cohost, Kenzie! The theme of this episode is all about the numbers and/or the month of November. Lauren starts it off with eerie tales of plane crashes that happened to fall on November 24th. Then Kenzie shares the mysterious story of the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Killer. A se...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re serving up a deliciously spooky special in honor of Thanksgiving being right around the corner. First, Kenzie dishes out quick tales of balloon disasters from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—including the worst mishap, which left one woman in a month-long coma. Then, Lauren brings the heat with the chilling case of Gi...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re headed to the Keystone State — Pennsylvania! We share two vastly different stories that have the same eerie question: are they fact or fiction? First, Lauren dives into the chilling case of Miranda Barbour, a young woman whose shocking confession blurs the line between truth and tall tale. Then, Kenzie unravels the legend of the Sq...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Green Mountain State — Vermont! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legend of Slipperyskin , a mysterious creature that’s tormented hunters and terrified locals for generations. Is it a man? A beast? Or something even stranger lurking in the woods? Then, Lauren unearths the chilling story of the Woodstock V...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re wrapping up our last Spooky Special of the year—and this one’s all about castles! First, Lauren takes us to the Czech Republic to explore the eerie Houska Castle. Beyond the spirits said to haunt its ancient halls, legend has it that hidden deep beneath the chapel lies a gateway to hell itself. Then, Kenzie heads to Ireland to unco...