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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A Scary State

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True Crime

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep.163 A Cave to the Underworld and a Haunted Opera House in Arkansas 24.07.2024

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...

Ep.162 Utah’s Cool Nature and Scary People 17.07.2024

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...

Ep.161 Louisiana’s Spirits That Light Up The Night 10.07.2024

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...

Ep.160 Idiots and Infamous Crimes on the Fourth of July 03.07.2024

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...

Ep.159 The Unsolved and Unidentified Mysteries of New Hampshire 26.06.2024

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...

Ep.158 Highways and Skyways in Florida 19.06.2024

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...

Ep.157 Scary Stories from the Old Montana State Prison 12.06.2024

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...

Ep.156 Mysteries in the Mountains of Kentucky 05.06.2024

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...

Ep.155 Alaska’s Wicked Waterways 29.05.2024

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...

Ep.154 Devilish Stairways and Horse Craze in Kansas 22.05.2024

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...

Ep.153 Sad Stories and Kooky Cryptids in Rhode Island 15.05.2024

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...

Ep.152 Oklahoma Hexes and Hoaxes 08.05.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in OOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plain! Lauren shares the dark and twisted tale associated with the Hex House. Once you hear of the evil that took place, it won’t be surprising that this house ends up haunted. Next, Kenzie shares an urban legend where most facts can’t be confirmed or denied because the people...

Ep.151 The Missing And Kind Of Missing in Georgia 01.05.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed way down yonder to Georgia to share two head scratching mysteries. First, Kenzie shares the lengthy and complicated tale of Benjaman Kyle. The only person to be considered missing, even though authorities knew where he was. Then, Lauren tells us about the disappearance of Justin Gaines. After a night on the town with friend...

Ep.150 Legendary Legends from Wyoming 24.04.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the wide open spaces (cue The Chicks) of Wyoming! Lauren is up first with stories and legends surrounding Devils Tower, the first United States national monument, established in 1906. Long before it became a national monument, the massive structure was (and still is) a sacred place for many Native American Plains tribes. The l...

Ep.149 Horrendous History that Haunts Hawaii 17.04.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Please be advised that this episode discusses sensitive, but important topics around social justice. First, Kenzie tells us about the haunted experiences of people who work or have worked at the Hawaiian Plantation Village. The only time people are allowed to work at night is during their Haunted Plantation attraction around Halloween ti...

Ep.148 Texas’ Demonic Bridges and Dedicated Investigators 10.04.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in the great state of Texas! First up, Lauren shares the spooky tales from the potentially demonic Goatman’s Bridge. Its horrific origin story(s) makes it a hotbed for evil spirits and lost souls. We suggest listening to this portion at a lower volume because Kenzie will be squealing, screaming, and shouting while Laure...

Ep.147 It’s Gaseous and Gruesome in Illinois 03.04.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are in the Windy City! Well…at least the state that the Windy City is located in. First, Kenzie shares a heartbreaking story about the death of baby Heather Lee Sims. Baby Heather is taken from her home in the middle of the night and killed by a stranger…or was it? Next, Lauren lifts our spirits a bit with a bizarre story a...

Ep.146 Sad Stories From New Mexico 27.03.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Another *new* New Mexico episode for you this week! First up, Lauren talks about the sad story of Raffi Kodikian and David Coughlin. These two best friends head out on a cross-country road trip, but only one makes it to the other side. Be warned..this story is *very* sad. Next, Kenzie covers a story about an epidemic that impacts a Navaj...

Ep.145 Historic Haunts and Homicides in New York 20.03.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re in New York City (state) baby!! This week, Kenzie covers a case that relied on forensic science to help catch the killer! It all starts because a homeowner tried to get rid of a 55-gallon, steel drum only to discover its horrific contents. Then, Lauren covers some local urban legends in the Hudson Valley. She’ll talk about the infa...

Ep.144 Washington’s Wacky Urban Legends 13.03.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we are in Washington state and talking about all things urban legends. Lauren covers a series of urban legends starting with the legends of the Maltby Cemetery, then the story of the Lady of the Lake, and finishing off with a tale about a Mysterious Stone that brings good luck to those who interact with it. Next, Kenzie talks a...

Ep.143 Monstrous Marshes and Hypnotized Healers in Virginia 06.03.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in our home state of Virginia this week with two spooky stories for you! First, Kenzie shares the haunted tales that lurk in the Great Dismal Swamp. This desolate bog has centuries of Native legends and ghost stories that are still believed to this day! Then, Lauren talks about the mysterious abilities of Edgar Cayce. He became th...

Ep.142 Plot Twist! Special Birthday Episode 28.02.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we have a special episode to kick off celebrating Lauren’s birthday! Lauren chose the theme for this episode and decided on stories with a plot twist! Aside from all the fun facts about Lauren and March 2nd, we have two stories complete with eye-popping, mind blowing plot twists. The birthday girl is up first with a story about...

Ep.141 Train Trunks and Tumultuous Families in Arizona 21.02.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We travel southwest this week and land in Arizona! Kenzie talks about a case that is sure to make your jaw drop at least three..maybe four times. The Morris’ family secrets are all exposed when mom, Ruby Morris, disappears without a trace, and investigators have to think outside the box in order to solve this crime. Then, Lauren tells us...

Ep.140 Crimes and Conspiracies in Pennsylvania 14.02.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We travel back east to the great state of Pennsylvania! First, Lauren shares the tragic story of 11 year old Shauna Howe. Her savage kidnapping and murder caused her hometown to implement a trick-or-treat ban that wouldn’t be lifted for 15 years. This story contains topics of child rape, assault and murder, so please be advised. Next, Ke...

Ep.139 Head Scratching and Heart Pounding Stories from Nevada 07.02.2024

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed out west this week to Nevada! First up, Kenzie shares the mysterious cases of Jessica Foster, Jodi Brewer, Lindsay Harris, and Misty Marie Saens. These four women went missing from the Las Vegas area in the early 2000s. Three of the four women’s body parts were found off of major highways and one is still missing to this da...

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