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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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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 Navajo community…
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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 infamous Headle…
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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 about the st…
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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 the talk of t…
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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 a woman na…
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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 about the …
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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, Kenzie covers…
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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 day. These ca…
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We stay in the Midwest this week because we are talking about Iowa! First, Lauren talks about the unsolved murder of Myrtle Cook. A prominent, and strongly disliked, community figure who was shot while sitting in her living room. Detectives had a harder time eliminating suspects from the list rather than adding them. Next, Kenzie shares some storie…
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This week don’t travel too far and visit the state of Missouri! First, Kenzie talks about the case of Bunchee Nyhuis and how forensics helped investigators solve and close a case that was once deemed unsolvable. Afterwards, Lauren tells us about the haunted Lemp Mansion. Purchased by William J. Lemp as a residence and auxiliary brewery office, Lemp…
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Part of our episode had some technical difficulties this week, but we still have an awesome episode for you! This week, we are in Nebraska and Lauren shares some spooky stories about the strange and unusual. She’ll cover a Devil’s canyon, a bizarre 911 call, and a church explosion that has one to many coincidences. Next, Kenzie shares the horrible …
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We head to the west coast this week and explore the spooky side of California! First, Kenzie takes us up north to the Cascade Mountain Range where you can find the mysterious Mt. Shasta. This mountain continually presents oddities, ranging from ancient lost civilizations to UFO sightings, encounters with Bigfoot, strange creatures, and anomalous in…
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To ring in the New Year, we are talking about two compelling New Year’s Eve crimes. First Lauren talks about the disappearance and possible murder of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. This case is considered solved and closed, but many believe that investigators got the wrong guy. Next, Kenzie shares the story of the Egan murders in Jefferson County, New …
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If you are traveling in New Jersey you better keep your eyes peeled for ghostly creatures by both land and sea. First up, Kenzie talks about a writer who wrote ghost stories about real ghosts along the Jersey Shore, and now it's believed the writer may be a ghost that haunts his own house. Then, Lauren shares with us the haunted tales of the ghosts…
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We have a special winter episode this week with two eerie winter crimes. Lauren takes us back to the winter of 1998 where a Missouri family disappears without a trace. There was no sign of Susan Brouk or her two children, and the Brouks didn’t take their winter coats or snow boots and it was below freezing. After the family is discovered murdered a…
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We are in Mississippi this week and have a wicked episode in store for you! First, Kenzie shares the story of the Ghosts of Mississippi, a tragic tale of the murders of five elderly people in Columbus, Mississippi. Their cases are still unsolved to this day, and have continued to haunt the small town. Next, Lauren brings us witchy legends from arou…
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This week, we take a short trip over to the cheese capital of the world, Wisconsin! First, Lauren shares the story of Laura Law and Mike Tlusty whose love story ends in tragedy when Mike disappears seemingly without a trace. Little do they know, Mike is much closer than they think… Afterwards, Kenzie talks about the haunting of the Tallman family. …
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We hope you’re ready for a second helping of Thanksgiving because this week is our Thanksgiving episode! First, Kenzie talks about the gorey murder of William Nelson at the hands of his new wife, Omaima Nelson. In fact, she was so new that prior to his murder, the two had only been married for 5 weeks and had met only a couple days before deciding …
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This week we are celebrating Kenzie’s birthday! In keeping with the theme, we discuss crimes that occurred on November 24th (Kenzie’s birthday). Lauren goes first with the heartbreaking story of Sabrina Aisenberg. A 5-month-old who disappears from her home in the dead of night and is never seen again. To this day, no one knows for sure what happene…
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In this episode, we are headed west to the “other” Virginia, also known as West Virginia, to share two spooky stories that may make you wonder why this state is described as, “almost heaven.” Kenzie talks about a recent unsolved disappearance that was shared with her through social media with the hope of spreading awareness to a local case. Next, L…
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We start off “season 3” with our country’s most northeastern state, Maine! Mount Katahdin, located in Baxter State Park, is one of Maine’s natural wonders. It is Maine’s highest peak and is the northern end to the Appalachian Trail. It draws in many hikers, some of who are ill prepared for the difficult hike to the trail’s end. Lauren shares with u…
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We are back with our regularly scheduled programming with Connecticut! This week, Kenzie shares all the strange and bizarre structures throughout Boothe Memorial Park. Built by the Boothe brothers over the course of 40 years, the park contains many architectural feats, including a 44-sided Blacksmith Shop, and possibly spirits from the past! Then, …
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We wrap up the spooky season with a creepy, hair-raising, ghostly, eerie, chilling, and all other synonyms for scary, episode. This week, we dive into the shadowy realm of serial killers. Lauren takes us on a tour of ten bars across the United States, which were notorious haunts for infamous serial killers like Ted Bundy and Charles Manson. Each ba…
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Get ready for a spine-chilling journey into the real stories behind your favorite horror films! In this week's episode, Kenzie unravels the bone-chilling tale that inspired the opening scene of Jeepers Creepers (2001). Marie and Ray Thornton were out on a Sunday drive when they spotted a suspicious van parked next to a school and a man who appeared…
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This week's episode is extra special because Lauren gets to talk about a topic she is very passionate about, and her wonderful mother, Donna, also joins us on this episode! Lauren covers the complex and mysterious story of nine hikers who were brutally slain while trekking through the northern region of the Ural Mountains in former Soviet Russia. T…
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This week is the start of the spooky season, which means we have awesome spooky episodes all month long! We kick off the season with an entire episode about cults! Kenzie runs the show and shares almost all there is to know about cults. She starts off with some “fun” facts about cults around the world, then shares the stories of two modern day cult…
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We make it full circle with this Indiana episode because Indiana was the first episode Kenzie appeared in! Lauren tells the head-scratching mystery surrounding Clarence Roberts, who may be the only person ever to die twice. Then, Kenzie shares the disappearance and murder of Jill Behrman, a young woman whose case may have been questionably solved. …
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This week, we head down south to Arkansas! First, Kenzie shares haunted stories from Arkansas Tech University. This school has more than just students roaming around campus. Afterward, Lauren tells of the strange disappearance of Maud Crawford, a pillar of her community, who vanishes one night in 1957 and is never seen again. You’ll never believe w…
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This week, we are in New England and talking about Massachusetts! Lauren shares scary stories from the Hoosac Tunnel. There are more than just trains traveling along this track. Next, Kenzie talks about the Great Plymouth Mail Truck Heist, a 60-year-old mystery with possible ties to the Mafia. This episode is brought to you by adult sleepovers and …
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We head to the Midwest this week and share some bizarre stories from Michigan. First, Kenzie tells the story of the Dexter UFO Incident of 1966. A small town makes national news when some locals start talking about an unexplainable object flying through the sky. Then, Lauren shares stories about the Lake Michigan Triangle and the mysterious disappe…
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This week we are talking about our nation's capital! First, Lauren covers the heinous murders of a wealthy D.C. family that people would later describe as "an act of pure evil." Next, Kenzie talks about a case that is very on brand for D.C.. The Finders are an alleged cult that has a conspiracy theory about supposed ties to the CIA and a possible g…
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This week we are down in the bayous of Louisiana! Lauren and Kenzie attempt to be amateur detectives in this episode. First, Kenzie talks about an unidentified serial killer that may be responsible for killing up to 24 people in New Orleans during the early 1990s. Next, Lauren tells us about the first Black female serial killer, Clementine Barnabet…
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Despite what it sounds like, Lauren and Kenzie have been apart for a whole week and Kenzie is very sad. While Lauren is in North Carolina, we talk about South Carolina. First, Lauren tells us about a couple of haunted churches. The Salem Black River Church and the Old Gunn Church both have some dark spirits lurking about that are said to protect th…
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We are in the great Midwestern state of Iowa, where there are more hogs than people. Kenzie tells some spooky tales from the Farrar Schoolhouse in Maxwell. The school is a paranormal hot spot that is rumored to have portals to the spirit world. Next, Lauren tells us the gruesome story of the Gitchie Manitou murders. The story of four teenage boys w…
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Reunited and it feels so good!! Lauren and Kenzie are FINALLY recording IN PERSON after 4 long weeks apart. We are in Kentucky this week with some bizarre encounters and experiences locals have had with unexplainable creatures. First, Lauren tells us about the Kelly Hopkinsville Encounter where an unsuspecting family gets a visit from a being not o…
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Last week we will be recording long distance and we can’t wait to be reunited! This week, we are in the heartland of Wyoming to tell you about some spooky legends. Kenzie starts us off with stories from Wyoming Frontier Prison. With the prison's dark history, it's not surprising it is considered one of Wyoming's most haunted places. Afterwards, Lau…
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We seem to be figuring out this whole recording long distance thing, but we are excited to be back together in two short weeks! Today we are in Georgia, but there is nothing peachy about this state. Lauren shares the tragic but beautiful, love story of Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom. Sadly these two love birds do not get their happily ever after. …
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We apologize if we sound like news reporters broadcasting from different locations. There is a slight delay, so it may sound like we are interrupting each other a lot, but we are not! This week, we are in North Dakota! First Kenzie shares two important cases involving murdered Indigenous women that sparked new initiatives for change and justice. Ne…
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In this episode, we’ve had a few technical difficulties, so we apologize for any weird changes in our voices throughout the episode. We are in New Hampshire this week, and both of these stories have more questions than answers. First up, Lauren talks about the Bear Brook Murders and Terry Rasmussen, a man with many identities who may have connectio…
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This week, we head to the first state in the United States, Delaware. Kenzie covers the case of Anne Marie Fahey and Tom Capano. This is a classic story of what happens when a rich, white man doesn’t get his way. Then, Lauren discusses the unsolved murder of Jane M. Prichard and the theories surrounding the possible culprit. Delaware, small but mig…
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This week, we are in the Prairie State, otherwise known as Illinois. First up, Lauren tells us about some Illinois cryptids, like the Enfield Horror, the Cole Hollow Road Monster, and a few other honorable mentions. Next, Kenzie shares the story of the Watseka Wonder. It is rumored that this story may be the first documented account of possession i…
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This week, we climb some mountains into Colorado. First, Kenzie talks about the serial con man Scott Lee Kimball and his work as an FBI informant. Later, he would be labeled as a different kind of “serial”. Then, Lauren gets your spidey senses tingling when she tells us about the Denver Spider Man. If you thought this story was about a crime stoppi…
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Today, Lauren and Kenzie are in a New York state of mind. Lauren pulls back the curtain on the Amityville Horror films and tells us the terrifying and true events that inspired the popular horror franchise. Next, Kenzie covers a unique unsolved mystery about the only homicide to occur during the infamous New York City blackout. So bring a flashligh…
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This week, Lauren and Kenzie go to the potato capital of the world, Idaho. First, Kenzie takes a stab at a disappearance..or two with the mysterious cases of Richard “Dick” and Sally Thomas, Jeramy Burt and Ahren Bernard. Then, Lauren covers the murr murr murder of Murr and the Boise Murder House. I da ho? No, you da ho! - - Follow us on Social Med…
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Tonight, Lauren and Kenzie travel to the crooked letter state of Mississippi. First, Lauren tells us the tale of the most haunted house in Mississippi, the McRaven House, and the mayhem that occurs throughout its history. Then, Kenzie brings us the *insane* case of James Billiot, or Machiavelli, or Jesus, or maybe even Attila the Hun, and we try to…
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This week, we are in naughty North Carolina. First up, Kenzie talks about the bitter blood within the Sharp-Newsome family. A story about a prominent southern family filled with juicy secrets and scandals. Next, Lauren brings us the horrid history of one of the most infamous pirates, Blackbeard. You’ll hear about his rise to fame, his tragic demise…
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For their 100th episode, Lauren and Kenzie decide to cover their favorite types of cases…that are 100 years old! First, Lauren tells about the case of the villagers from Hoer Verde, who vanished without a trace. Then, Kenzie regales the 100 year old murder mystery of Dorothy “Dot” King. Happy 100th episode!! - - Follow us on Social Media and find o…
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Rhode Island has got 99 problems, and murder is one! This week, Kenzie talks about the controversial case of Craig Price. Was justice served or manipulated? Then, Lauren covers the strange and mysterious case of Adam and Elena Emery. Buckle up, this *rhode* is twisty! - If you have any information about Adam Emery or about his case please call the …
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Tonight, we bring you the morbid side of Maryland! First, Lauren tells us about the poetically tragic life of Edgar Allan Poe and the old haunts where his spirit frequents. Then, gather around Kenzie’s soapbox as she tells of the rampage of Joe “Joby” Palczynski. This one will really get your heart rate going! - Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233…
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Lauren and Kenzie have finally reunited after over a week apart! You didn’t know that we were apart but we did! And this week, we are bringing you stories from Nebraska! First, Kenzie talks about the Ball Cemetery and its mission to keep out unwelcome visitors. Then, Lauren tells the old timey tale of Stephen Richards, the Nebraska Fiend. We hope y…
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