A Scary State

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we journey to North Dakota to uncover two stories steeped in mystery and tragedy. First, Lauren explores the eerie ruins of the San Haven State Hospital, once a sprawling institution that housed tuberculosis patients and later, those with mental illnesses. With its abandoned halls shrouded in ghostly tales and local lege...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we decided to share some of A Scary State’s spookiest episodes to help you get into the spooky spirit! Kenzie shares information about old and new episodes that will hopefully inspire you to watch notorious scary movies! She talks about episodes that are just plain creepy and recaps all of our October Spooky Specials over the...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we have a spooky special dedicated to stories that are of particular interest to Lauren! Kenzie’s goal is to tell Lauren something she *doesn’t* know about these specific stories. First, she will cover the history and crimes of Edmund “Ed” Kemper, also known as the Co-ed Killer. Kemper terrorized the Santa Cruz area in the ear...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we get real spooky and discuss our greatest fears! First, Kenzie shares her childhood traumas of being up high and how she discovered her fear of heights. She also shares terrifying stories of people falling to their deaths from exponential heights! Then, Lauren tells us all about elevator horror stories and people who have be...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a spooky special about the dangers of the water! This could be ocean water, lake water, or even bottled water! Lauren starts us off with the heartbreaking tales of Jacob’s Well. This underwater cave is an excellent spot to practice your diving skills, but divers must beware of the dangers o...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week’s episode is a bit different from our usual format. While Lauren is out of town, Kenzie invites her good friend Allie to join her on the show! Instead of focusing on a specific state, Kenzie explores a particular topic: the profiles of serial killers. You’ll learn about current research on the characteristics and motivations of...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we delve into two of Massachusetts' most unnerving legends. First, Kenzie sets sail to uncover the mystery of the cursed carving on the ship Maritana . This intricately carved figurehead of a woman is said to have brought misfortune and tragedy to all who had the carving placed at the bow of their ship. When she was...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Get ready for an episode that blends the supernatural with true crime as we uncover two of Ohio’s most terrifying tales. First, Lauren dives deep into the spooky history of Waynesville, Ohio, a small town with a big reputation for ghostly encounters. Often called the most haunted town in Ohio, Waynesville is teeming with legends of restl...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this chilling episode, we explore two of Colorado's spookiest tales. First, Kenzie delves into the eerie history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a serene spot that hides a dark past. Once a cemetery, the park is said to be haunted by restless spirits whose graves were disturbed during its transformation. Then, Lauren turns our at...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this gripping episode, we delve into two chilling and mysterious cases from Minnesota. First, Lauren explores the terrifying saga of the "Weepy-Voiced Killer," a man who taunted authorities with haunting phone calls after committing brutal murders and attacks in the 1980s. Then, Kenzie shares the baffling case of Deputy Val...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we delve into the dark and chilling histories of two of South Carolina's most notorious women: Lavinia Fisher and Kimberly Renee Poole. Kenzie starts us off with the story of Lavinia Fisher, often claimed to be America's first female serial killer, who terrorized Charleston in the early 19th century. Her grueso...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head out west to Idaho! Lauren delves into the bizarre case of the Buffalo Cave John Doe. On August 26, 1979, a torso was discovered in a cave in Dubois, Idaho, and limbs were found on March 26, 1991. It wasn't until 2019 that the remains were finally identified as the fugitive Joseph Henry Loveless. Kenzie then shares...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're talking about our neighbors to the north, Maryland! Kenzie takes us on an eerie tour of Point Lookout State Park, a site that played an important role in major historical events and is now known for its ghostly apparitions and disembodied voices. Then, Lauren shares the compelling, yet somewhat contradictory, legend...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're in New England, exploring the fascinating state of Connecticut! Lauren delves into the dark history of Fairfield Hills State Hospital, revealing the grim conditions its patients endured. It's no surprise that their spirits are said to still roam the grounds today. Afterwards, Kenzie shares the mysterious tale o...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're in Arkansas! First, Kenzie gives us a two-for-one special with a murder and a haunted opera house. The King's Opera House in Van Buren has been a town staple since 1891, not just for artistic performances. The ghost of Charles Tolson is said to have haunted the theater since his murder in 1903, and only recentl...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in Utah and with some very special guests! Kenzie’s mom was in town visiting, and was our honorary live audience while we recorded this episode! Unfortunately, our mics did not pick up what she said, so it might sound like we are talking to an imaginary person, but we promise, she was there! Later in the episode, our fr...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we dive into the hot and sticky bayous of Louisiana! First, Kenzie shares the story of the corrupt business dealings of brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte and the famous building where they are said to have operated. Now called Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, it is believed to be a hotspot for spiritual activity due to its long h...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy United States Independence Day to all who celebrate! This week, we have a 4th of July themed episode full of fun facts, historical moments, and true crime. Lauren starts us off with dumb people doing dumb things on July 4th. In true American fashion, all her stories are “Florida Man” themed! Next, Kenzie shares some of the heinous...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re in New Hampshire recording our last episode before moving to “Studio 2.0”! Kenzie shares the details of the Exeter Incident of 1965, a well-documented UFO sighting involving multiple witnesses, including local police officers who reported seeing a mysterious, brightly lit object in the night sky. This intriguing encounte...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in hot and sunny Florida! Lauren tells us about Florida's I-4 Dead Zone, a notoriously haunted stretch of highway infamous for its high number of accidents and ghostly sightings. Local legends and eerie events have cemented its reputation as one of the most mysterious and dangerous roads in the state. Then, Kenzie...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We have a unique episode for Montana this week. Lauren and Kenzie cover two stories that happen to take place in the same location. The Old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. Kenzie starts us off with a couple of the prison’s most infamous inmates, Jerry Myles and Lee Smart. These two are responsible for holding over 20 hostage...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in the mountains and foothills of Kentucky this week. Donald Harvey, known as the "Angel of Death" from Kentucky, confessed to causing at least 37 deaths, with some believing there were even more. For 17 years, he worked in hospitals, where his secretive and deadly methods left many unanswered questions. The Blue Fugates...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed to the United States’ largest state by area, Alaska, known as the Last Frontier State. This might go down in history as Kenzie’s favorite episode because she gets to talk about otters the WHOLE time. She shares with us the legend of the Kushtaka, a giant otter-man that comes from Tlingit folklore. Legend says the Kushtaka w...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Lauren is home from her honeymoon, and we ARE in Kansas this week! Lauren starts off by telling us about a mysterious water well. Can’t tell you much more than that because Lauren doesn’t finish the mystery and leaves us on a cliffhanger! After that, she shares about the legends and ghost stories that surround Stull Cemetery. The cemeter...

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are on the east coast in our country’s tiniest state, Rhode Island! Kenzie starts us off with a very sad and gruesome story of Jeffery Mailhot. This story is not for the fate of heart or easily queasy. Luckily, Lauren’s story of Rhode Island legends lifts our spirits! She’ll tell us about sea serpents and a ghoul with duck feet who mi...