A Scary State

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  Ep.273 Murder & Maritime Mysteries in Delaware 23.09.2026 59min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Delaware for a story of betrayal on land and a centuries-old mystery beneath the sea. This week, we’re heading to the First State for two dark Delaware stories. First, Kenzie shares the murder of Cynthia “Cindy” Amalfitano, whose disappearance quickly turned into a devastating investigation. Then, Lauren takes us off the Delaware coast with the story of the HMS DeBraak, a centuries-old shipwreck surrounde...
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  Ep.272 The Unsolved & Unsettled in Indiana 16.09.2026 1t 21min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Indiana for two stories that prove some mysteries never really go away. First, Lauren dives into the infamous Burger Chef murders, where four young employees disappeared from an Indianapolis restaurant during a late-night shift and were later found murdered.. Then, Kenzie returns to Fox Hollow Farm, the former home of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister. But this time, we’re focusing on what allegedly...
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  Ep.271 Haunted Halls & Holy Delusions in Colorado 09.09.2026 1t 4min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Colorado for two stories filled with murder, mystery, and some seriously unsettling history. First, Kenzie takes us inside Denver’s historic Lumber Baron Inn, where the beautiful Victorian mansion hides a much darker past. In 1970, when the building had been divided into apartments, Cara Lee Knoche and best friend Marianne Weaver were brutally murdered inside, and more than 50 years later, their killings ...
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  Ep.270 Connecticut’s Pharmaceuticals & Phantoms 02.09.2026 1t 19min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Northeast for some strange and spooky stories from Connecticut! First, Lauren shares an unusual true crime story involving the largest pharmaceutical heist in U.S. history. A multimillion-dollar theft that sounds more like the plot of a Hollywood movie than a real crime. Then, Kenzie takes us out onto the waters of the Long Island Sound to explore the history and paranormal legends surrounding two of ...
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  Ep.269 Your Scary State (Listener's Episode) #2 26.08.2026 28min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Welcome back for our second volume of Listener's stories, where you tell us what is scary in your state! In this episode we have it all! Ghosts, cryptids, murders and so much more! Join us this week as we read what is scary in your state! - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us ...
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  Ep.268 Oh Canada…That’s Scary 19.08.2026 1t 13min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We have a special episode for you this week in honor of our trip to Montreal! Instead of covering stories from the United States, we’re traveling up north to our neighbors in Canada to explore some of the country’s dark history and chilling mysteries. First, Kenzie takes us to Quebec for the murder of 19-year-old Guylaine Potvin in April 2000. A case that would remain unsolved for more than two decades before investigators finally i...
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  Ep.267 Mayhem and Murder in Florida 12.08.2026 56min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Sunshine State! Lauren starts us off with the murder of Jerry Michael Williams and the killer who managed to hide in plain sight for years. Then, Kenzie lightens things up with a much-needed palate cleanser featuring some classic Florida Man stories and all the bizarre chaos that surrounds them. Join us as we explore the murderous, mysterious, and downright ridiculous side of Florida! Follow us on Soc...
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  Ep.266 Castles, Creatures and Cold Cases in South Dakota 05.08.2026 1t 12min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we're heading to South Dakota for an episode filled with murder, mystery, and local legend. First, Kenzie tells the heartbreaking story of Vicki Eagleman, a young woman whose murder shocked her community and left investigators searching for answers. Then, Lauren explores the eerie history of Easton Castle, a mansion surrounded by ghostly tales, before diving into one of South Dakota's most enduring legends—the mysterious c...
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  Ep.265 Minnesota’s Ghost Ships & Greatest Hits 29.07.2026 55min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are headed to Minnesota for two eerie ghost stories. First Lauren shares about the William A. Irving, a cargo ship that became a vessel of ghostly spirits lurking in the corridors. The William A. Irving, a cargo ship that became a vessel for ghostly spirits said to lurk throughout its corridors. Next, Kenzie shares the fascinating history of Minneapolis's iconic First Avenue music venue. First Avenue has shaped the cit...
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  Ep.264 New Hampshire's Deadly Secrets 22.07.2026 1t 26min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we're heading to New Hampshire to examine two murders that revolve around conspiracies and the determination to find the truth. First, Kenzie tells the story of Jack Reid, whose shocking murder was eventually solved after investigators discovered a millionaire with dark secrets. Then, Lauren covers the mysterious killing of William K. Dean, a case that continues to raise questions as investigators search for answers. Join ...
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  Ep.263 Ghost Light & Guilty Secrets in Arkansas 15.07.2026 55min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re heading to Arkansas for two stories that blur the line between true crime and the paranormal. First, Lauren covers the shocking murder of former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins-Smith, a case filled with betrayal, hidden motives, and an investigation that took a dramatic turn when unexpected evidence exposed the killer. Then, Kenzie ventures down the abandoned railroad tracks outside the small town of Gurdon to explore the...
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  Ep.262 The Haunted Hospitality of Nevada 08.07.2026 1t 1min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re headed to Nevada to explore two of the state's most infamous haunted hotels! First, Kenzie takes us inside the legendary El Cortez Hotel and Casino. Built in 1941, it’s one of Las Vegas’s longest-running casinos, and according to countless guests and employees, one of its most haunted. Then, Lauren checks us into the eerie Clown Motel, where hundreds of clowns line the halls and rooms, creating one of the creepiest ...
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  Ep.261 American Traditions & Tragedies 01.07.2026 1t 34min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy 250th Birthday America! For this year’s Fourth of July episode we decided to cover stories we felt were inherently American. Lauren kicks things off with the iconic Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. She shares the history of the competition, its most famous champions, and the scandals that have surrounded the event over the years.Then, Kenzie takes a much darker turn with a story that has become all too familiar in America: a m...
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  Ep.260 New Mexico’s Confessions and Conspiracies 24.06.2026 1t 3min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head southwest to New Mexico! First, Kenzie shares the shocking confession of a man who admitted to murders that had remained unsolved for more than 30 years. Then, Lauren dives into the tragic murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft, and the strange conspiracies that surrounded her death. From long-buried secrets to shocking motives, join us as we uncover the darker side of New Mexico. Follow us on Social Media and find out ...
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  Ep.259 Ghosts, Markets, and Irish Spirits in Washington 17.06.2026 1t

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the Pacific Northwest for a spooky journey through Washington State! In this episode, both of our stories are connected by one iconic Seattle landmark: Pike Place Market. Lauren explores the history and hauntings of Kell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, where ghostly patrons and unexplained encounters have become part of the establishment’s legend. Then, Kenzie takes us through the winding corridors of Pike Place Market, unc...
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  Ep.258 Cold Clues & Ghostly Hooves in Maine 10.06.2026 52min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the tippey-top of the U.S. to share stories from Maine! First, Kenzie talks about the story of Darien Richardson who was tragically shot and later died from her injuries. Despite years of investigation and countless leads, her case remains unsolved more than 15 years later. Next, Lauren talks about the ominous Specter Moose. The Specter Moose is a massive ghostly creature said to appear before tragedy strikes or severe we...
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  Spirits Uncorked: Homegrown Horror: The Starkweather Murders 03.06.2026 37min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Pull up a chair, meet our grandma, and listen to our family lore behind the Starkweather murders that horrified our hometown of Lincoln Nebraska in the 1950s. Before the fear spread across Nebraska, before Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate became household names, there was just a quiet city — our city. In this Spirits Uncorked episode, Elizabeth and Erica trace the shocking 1958 murder spree that paralyzed Lincoln and the surrou...
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  Ep.257 Madness in the Mitten State of Michigan 27.05.2026 1t 5min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re kicking off Round 5 with the Midwest mitten itself, Michigan! Lauren starts us off with the unsolved mystery surrounding the death of a lighthouse keeper. Was it murder, an accident, or something else entirely? With so many unanswered questions, we couldn’t help but come up with a few theories of our own. Then, Kenzie dives into the tragic history and chilling paranormal experiences tied to the infamous Eloise Asylum. Like man...
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  Ep.256 D.C’s Darkest Roads 20.05.2026 1t 10min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Guess who’s back? Our fabulous Lauren rejoins us this week — and she brought her own story with her. This marks the first episode where we’re finally back to business as usual. First, Lauren dives into the chilling unsolved case of the Phantom Freeway Killer, an unknown predator who targeted young girls before leaving their bodies along highways throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Then, Kenzie shares the horrifying story of Cather...
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  Ep.255 Behavioral Profiles in North Dakota 13.05.2026 32min

  Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head to the Peace Garden State—North Dakota! Special guest and longtime supporter of the show, my dad, joins me as we dive into one of the state’s most haunting and heartbreaking unsolved crimes for decades: the Swanson Motel Murders. In 1981, two people were brutally killed inside a motel in Dickinson, leaving behind a mystery that terrified the small town and baffled investigators for years. From the shocking crime s...