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.

Episoder(204)

Ep.204 Evil Locked In Iowa’s Paranormal Past

Ep.204 Evil Locked In Iowa’s Paranormal Past

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head to Iowa to uncover chilling tales of spirits who may still be serving time. Kenzie explores the eerie history of the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs—an old rotary jail that once held everyone from ax murderers to town drunks, whether they were awaiting trial or sleeping off a rough night. Some believe that some of the jailhouse residents have never left. Then, Lauren recounts the harrowing exorcism of Anna Ec...

14 Mai 1h 47min

Ep.203 Mala Times in New Mexico

Ep.203 Mala Times in New Mexico

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 Riot, the deadliest and most violent prison uprising in U.S. his...

7 Mai 1h 24min

Ep.202 Ghouls, Ghosts, Murder, and Mayhem in Montana

Ep.202 Ghouls, Ghosts, Murder, and Mayhem in Montana

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 halls of the Belton Chalet. Then, Lauren shares some murder and...

30 Apr 1h 11min

Ep.201 Utah’s Ghosts, Graveyards, and the Great Basin Murders

Ep.201 Utah’s Ghosts, Graveyards, and the Great Basin Murders

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 hospital has a long history of paranormal activity that blurs ...

23 Apr 1h 18min

Ep.200 200 Episodes Deep in the Nevada Desert

Ep.200 200 Episodes Deep in the Nevada Desert

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 gripping three-part series on the Great Basin Murders. In part two, ...

16 Apr 1h 28min

Ep.199 Legends and Loss in Wyoming

Ep.199 Legends and Loss in Wyoming

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 that ancient folklore and modern fear intersect in the same haun...

9 Apr 1h 11min

Ep.198 Phantom Footsteps in Oklahoma: Haunted Hotels & Ghostly Crossroads

Ep.198 Phantom Footsteps in Oklahoma: Haunted Hotels & Ghostly Crossroads

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 happened that day, and why do some say her restless spirit stil...

2 Apr 1h 7min

Ep.197 The Many Mysteries of Maine

Ep.197 The Many Mysteries of Maine

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 case that highlights just how important perspective can be whe...

26 Mar 1h 13min