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. 176 A Scary State’s Spookiest Episodes
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we decided to share some of A Scary State’s spookiest episodes to help you get into the spooky spirit! Kenzie shares information about old and new episodes that will hopefully inspire you to watch notorious scary movies! She talks about episodes that are just plain creepy and r…
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Ep.175 Scary Dudes Doing Scary Things
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we have a spooky special dedicated to stories that are of particular interest to Lauren! Kenzie’s goal is to tell Lauren something she *doesn’t* know about these specific stories. First, she will cover the history and crimes of Edmund “Ed” Kemper, also known as the Co-ed Killer…
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we get real spooky and discuss our greatest fears! First, Kenzie shares her childhood traumas of being up high and how she discovered her fear of heights. She also shares terrifying stories of people falling to their deaths from exponential heights! Then, Lauren tells us all ab…
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Ep.173 The Scary Side to Water
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a spooky special about the dangers of the water! This could be ocean water, lake water, or even bottled water! Lauren starts us off with the heartbreaking tales of Jacob’s Well. This underwater cave is an excellent spot to practice your divi…
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Ep.172 The Profiles of Prolific Serial Killers
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week’s episode is a bit different from our usual format. While Lauren is out of town, Kenzie invites her good friend Allie to join her on the show! Instead of focusing on a specific state, Kenzie explores a particular topic: the profiles of serial killers. You’ll learn about current …
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Ep.171 Massachusetts’ Haunted Past
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we delve into two of Massachusetts' most unnerving legends. First, Kenzie sets sail to uncover the mystery of the cursed carving on the ship Maritana. This intricately carved figurehead of a woman is said to have brought misfortune and tragedy to all who had the carving p…
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Ep.170 The Ghosts and Killers of Ohio
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Get ready for an episode that blends the supernatural with true crime as we uncover two of Ohio’s most terrifying tales. First, Lauren dives deep into the spooky history of Waynesville, Ohio, a small town with a big reputation for ghostly encounters. Often called the most haunted town in …
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Ep.169 Colorado’s Haunting Secrets
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this chilling episode, we explore two of Colorado's spookiest tales. First, Kenzie delves into the eerie history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a serene spot that hides a dark past. Once a cemetery, the park is said to be haunted by restless spirits whose graves were disturbed during its t…
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Ep.168 Minnesota’s Gripping Mysteries
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this gripping episode, we delve into two chilling and mysterious cases from Minnesota. First, Lauren explores the terrifying saga of the "Weepy-Voiced Killer," a man who taunted authorities with haunting phone calls after committing brutal murders and attacks in the 1980s. Then, Kenzie…
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Ep.167 The Infamous Women of South Carolina
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, we delve into the dark and chilling histories of two of South Carolina's most notorious women: Lavinia Fisher and Kimberly Renee Poole. Kenzie starts us off with the story of Lavinia Fisher, often claimed to be America's first female serial killer, who terrorized Charlest…
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Ep.166 The Unexpected and Unsettling in Idaho
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head out west to Idaho! Lauren delves into the bizarre case of the Buffalo Cave John Doe. On August 26, 1979, a torso was discovered in a cave in Dubois, Idaho, and limbs were found on March 26, 1991. It wasn't until 2019 that the remains were finally identified as the fugit…
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Ep.165 Maryland’s History, Mystery, and Chilling Tales
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're talking about our neighbors to the north, Maryland! Kenzie takes us on an eerie tour of Point Lookout State Park, a site that played an important role in major historical events and is now known for its ghostly apparitions and disembodied voices. Then, Lauren shares the c…
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Ep.164 Connecticut's Leathery Legends and Haunted Hospitals
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we're in New England, exploring the fascinating state of Connecticut! Lauren delves into the dark history of Fairfield Hills State Hospital, revealing the grim conditions its patients endured. It's no surprise that their spirits are said to still roam the grounds today. Afterwa…
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Ep.163 A Cave to the Underworld and a Haunted Opera House in Arkansas
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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 si…
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Ep.162 Utah’s Cool Nature and Scary People
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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 pr…
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Ep.161 Louisiana’s Spirits That Light Up The Night
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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 …
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Ep.160 Idiots and Infamous Crimes on the Fourth of July
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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…
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Ep.159 The Unsolved and Unidentified Mysteries of New Hampshire
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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…
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Ep.158 Highways and Skyways in Florida
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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 an…
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Ep.157 Scary Stories from the Old Montana State Prison
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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. The…
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Ep.156 Mysteries in the Mountains of Kentucky
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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 man…
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Ep.155 Alaska’s Wicked Waterways
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Ep.154 Devilish Stairways and Horse Craze in Kansas
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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…
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Ep.153 Sad Stories and Kooky Cryptids in Rhode Island
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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 ab…
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Ep.152 Oklahoma Hexes and Hoaxes
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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 fact…
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Ep.151 The Missing And Kind Of Missing in Georgia
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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 Ju…
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Ep.150 Legendary Legends from Wyoming
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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 p…
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Ep.149 Horrendous History that Haunts Hawaii
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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…
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Ep.148 Texas’ Demonic Bridges and Dedicated Investigators
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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…
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Ep.147 It’s Gaseous and Gruesome in Illinois
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Ep.146 Sad Stories From New Mexico
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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 cov…
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Ep.145 Historic Haunts and Homicides in New York
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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 legend…
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Ep.144 Washington’s Wacky Urban Legends
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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 t…
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Ep.143 Monstrous Marshes and Hypnotized Healers in Virginia
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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…
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Ep.142 Plot Twist! Special Birthday Episode
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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…
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Ep.141 Train Trunks and Tumultuous Families in Arizona
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Ep.140 Crimes and Conspiracies in Pennsylvania
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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, …
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Ep.139 Head Scratching and Heart Pounding Stories from Nevada
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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 …
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Ep.138 Iowa’s Murderers and Mystics
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 …
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Ep.137 Mansions and Miscellaneous Bones in Missouri
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 Will…
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Ep.136 Not Nice People in Nebraska
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 ha…
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Ep.135 Mystical Mountains and Murderous Movie Stars in California
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Ep.134 Creepy Crimes on New Year’s Eve
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 s…
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Ep.133 Roads and Coasts with Ghosts In New Jersey
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Ep.132 Bone-Chilling Winter Crimes
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 …
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Ep.131 Wicked Ghosts of Mississippi
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 th…
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Ep.130 Beware of Sheds and Bunk Beds in Wisconsin
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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… Afterw…
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Ep.129 Gruesome and Gore on Thanksgiving
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 marrie…
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Ep.128 Morbid Mysteries on November 24th
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 neve…
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Ep.127 West Virginia’s Missing and Cursed
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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 …
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