A Scary State

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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, uncovering its fascinating past and the spirits said to still linger among the vendors and visitors. Join us as we explore one of Seattle’s most beloved destinations and reveal the eerie secrets hidden within its historic walls.

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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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 weather rolls in. Join us as we explore these spec-tacular Maine mysteries!

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If anyone has information that could help solve the case of Darien Richardson, please call Detective Tully (207-874-8550) or Detective Druan (207-874-8592). To provide information anonymously, call 207-874-8584 and leave a message on the department’s crime tip line. You may also text keyword “PPDME” and a message to 847411 (TIP411). 

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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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 surrounding plains — a story woven into their own family’s history in ways they never imagined.

Join us for our full conversation with our grandmother, Shirley, who lived through those terrifying days and shares her vivid memories of a city gripped by fear.

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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 many psychiatric institutions of its time, Eloise was known for both groundbreaking medical care and horrifying mistreatment — leaving behind an atmosphere of sorrow, dread, and lingering ghost stories within the halls of its last remaining building. Join us as we uncover the dark mysteries hiding within Michigan.

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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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 Catherine Fuller, a woman who was brutally attacked on her way home from the store. Although multiple people were convicted for her murder, many believe the case is far more complicated than it seems — and that justice may have been dangerously misguided. Join us as we explore the dark side of our nation’s capital in this disturbing episode filled with unsolved questions, controversy, and fear lurking just beneath the surface.

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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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 scene to the FBI profile that later helped identify a suspect, we explore the twists, theories, and eventual confession that finally brought answers to a case many feared would never be solved. Join us as we uncover the chilling story of the Swanson Motel Murders and the decades-long search for justice in North Dakota.

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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Welcome back to the show, Kenzie’s fellow educator, Amelia! This week, we are in the Volunteer State, Tennessee! Kenzie gets creative and comes up with her own legend about the old, abandoned Pine Haven School. The legend says that a young boy was killed in the school by his bully, and continues to haunt the building to this day. But what really happened in that school all those years ago? We may never know. Join us as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with two fantastic teachers! 

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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We are in the Mountain State and our close neighbor, West Virginia! This week, Kenzie’s long time friend Amanda joins the podcast to hear about the Greenbriar Ghost. Was it a mother’s intuition, or an apparition who could not rest until justice was served? This is the only murder trial in American history that a ghost's testimony was allowed in court. Join us as we dive into ghostly murder mysteries from West Virginia!

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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We are in the land of corn in the Cornhusker State, Nebraska! Our special guest this week is another one of Kenzie’s fabulous coworkers, Nicole! In this episode, Kenzie shares the details of a cold case that was solved through advances in technology. Investigators thought they would never catch 61 year old Carroll Bonnet’s murderer until a hit in IAFIS 30 years later broke the case wide open. Join us as we explore how technology can help bring justice to cases once thought of as impossible to solve. 

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Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to [email protected]! We can’t wait to read it!

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We are headed down south to the Palmetto State, South Carolina! Our lovely Lauren joins us today along with a *little* special guest! This week, Kenzie shares the haunted stories of The Third-Eye Man who lurks in the tunnels under the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Only a few have seen him, and the university sealed up many of the tunnels, but the legend of The Third-Eye Man lives on through each graduating class. Join us as we take a *look* at the stories that surround this grotesque creature! 

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Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to [email protected]! We can’t wait to read it!

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Works cited!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing 

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Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

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