A Scary State

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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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Ep.13 Kentucky Derbies and Haunted Wonders 16.06.2021 45:32

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Nora covers the extremely recent case of the Vibes Restaurant and Ultra Lounge Murder. Nora also discusses the increase in gun violence in Louisville in the past four months alone. Then Lauren covers a haunted natural wonder, the Mammoth Cave, as well as the spirits that are still roaming around down there.

Ep.12 Colorado’s Sky High Disappearance and Marriage Numbers 09.06.2021 1:07:19

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren covers the terrifying and mysterious disappearances that have occurred in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Then Nora takes us on a roller coaster ride that is the life of Jill Lonita Billiot. Some of the numbers this week will surprise you.

Ep.11 New Jersey’s Garden State of Devils and Murder 02.06.2021 54:41

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In today’s episode, Nora explores the Pine Barrens and the Jersey Devil. Not to be confused with the Jersey Shore. Then Lauren covers the too close to home murderer Edgar “Eddie” Smith.

Ep.10 North Dakota’s Small Towns with Big Profile Murders 26.05.2021 38:52

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren starts off with the brutal murder of Sophia Eberlein. Even though she was put to rest next to her true love, her spirit is still haunting the Harvey Public Library. Next, Nora takes us to the tiny town of Turtle Creek where a family of eight was slayed, leaving behind their eight month old daughter. A century later, an...

Ep.9 New Mexico’s Lawless History 19.05.2021 55:05

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Today, Nora takes us to the most haunted town in the state of New Mexico, Clayton! From the spirit-filled Herzstein Museum and creepy Eklund Hotel to the insanity of Black Jack Ketchum (and his spirit that remains at the town courthouse today). Then Lauren brings us to the outlaw hub of New Mexico, the St. James Hotel, where bad guys mad...

Ep.8 Michigan: The Great Lakes State Filled With Un-Great Killers 12.05.2021 48:39

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In today’s episode, Lauren takes us throughout the vicious killing spree of Carl Eugene Watts that spread across the state and over state borders. Then Nora tells the story of the murder-suicide that took place in the Judd-White house (now known as the Michigan Bell Telephone Company) in Downtown Grand Rapids.

Ep.7 Georgia: Not Always As Peachy As It Seems 05.05.2021 37:33

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we take to the waters of Georgia. Nora covers the haunted and cursed Lake Lanier, whose history post-lake era has led to countless tragedies for lake-goers. Then Lauren describes one of the most documented Georgia cryptids, the Altamaha-Ha. Despite its name, it’s not a laughing matter.

Ep.6 Nebraska: More Than Just Corn 28.04.2021 56:10

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we take you up north to the surprisingly dark state of Nebraska. Lauren discusses the scary roads and bridges whose haunted pasts may make you rethink your next road trip. Then Nora tells the story of the Bonnie and Clyde of Nebraska and the horrible events that followed.

Ep.5 Ohio: The Midwestern Murder State? 21.04.2021 55:40

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In our first episode recording after our premiere, Nora explores the haunted Franklin Castle and the series of unfortunate events that plagued a family of German immigrants. Nora also discusses the bad luck that lingered for generations in the castle. Lauren then gives us the small town drama of the Circleville Letters and the havoc that...

Ep.4 New York: The Concrete Jungle Where People Go Missing 14.04.2021 54:53

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, Lauren covers mysterious and frightening disappearances in the Adirondacks. Nora then covers the murder of Kristin O’Connell which has remained unsolved for the past 35 years.

Ep.3 Oregon’s Wild West Past 07.04.2021 44:59

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren and Nora explore some creepy places in Oregon. Nora covers the haunted Hot Lake Hotel and discusses the experience of a blogger who visited for a weekend, while Lauren brings us the history and hauntings of the Shanghai Tunnels.

Ep.2 Alabama and Some Southern Un-Hospitality 31.03.2021 54:05

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In our second episode, we travel down south to Alabama. Lauren takes us through the strange and narcissistic life and beliefs of cult leader John Barker and the Barkerites. Then, Nora covers the case of the evil Audrey Marie Hilley, the Inscrutable Black Widow. Strap in, this is going to be a crazy one.

Ep.1 Virginia is for... Killers and Spirits? 31.03.2021 1:04:17

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In our very first episode, Nora covers the gruesome Southside Strangler murders and the monumental DNA science that finally put the killer behind bars. Then, Lauren discusses the sad and scary history of St. Albans Sanatorium and the spirits that never left.