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The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime
by Michael Crutchfield
For almost a decade, The Scarecast—hosted by Michael Crutchfield—has captivated audiences with spine-tingling stories that explore the shadowy depths of real-life horror. Originally launched on YouTube as MaddMike, The Scarecast masterfully narrates true accounts of chilling encounters, from paranormal experiences to unsettling run-ins with strangers. With over a hundred episodes, The Scarecast stands out for its dedication to authentic, listener-submitted tales that leave audiences both unsettled and eager for more. Crutchfield’s storytelling prowess and commitment to sharing genuine scares have made The Scarecast a must-listen for fans of the eerie and unexplained.
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EP30 - James "Murr" Murray: From Impractical Jokers to New Horror Movie "Don’t Move"
In this special episode of the Scarecast Podcast, I’m joined by James “Murr” Murray of Impractical Jokers, who shares the story behind Don’t Move—the new horror film based on the thriller novel he co-wrote with Darren Wearmouth. Set in the Ozark wilderness, the film follows a church retreat that turns deadly after the group enters the wrong part of the forest and finds itself hunted by a terrifying prehistoric arachnid that tracks its victims by vibration. When every step could be their last, the only way to survive may be to not move.We talk about the journey from writing the book to working on the movie, the cast-selection process, and what it takes to bring a creature-driven horror story to the screen. Murr also reflects on the early days of Impractical Jokers, how the group got started, what led him to writing horror, and why comedians can so naturally cross over into the genre.Don’t Move is now playing in theaters nationwide. Visit dontmovemovie.com to find a participating theater, check local showtimes, and get tickets. If it is not playing near you, the film’s official campaign encourages viewers to contact their local theater and request it.Again, thank you, Murr, for taking time.----------Have a paranormal, creepy encounter, unexplained, or true-crime story to share? Submit it for a chance to be featured on The Scarecast—send us a DM on Instagram, email [email protected], or leave your story in the comments below.Sign up for my newsletter at TheScarecast.com to be notified about new content.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes covering true scary stories, ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RedCircle: The Scarecast Podcast📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content: The Scarecast LinksOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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7 Disturbing Disneyland Deaths
In this video, we explore 7 Disturbing Disneyland Deaths that occurred across some of the park’s most recognizable attractions, including the Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disneyland Monorail, PeopleMover, Tom Sawyer Island, America Sings, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Cases:(0:14) 1 - Debbie Gail Stone(3:43) 2 - Thomas Guy Cleveland(5:43) 3 - Mark Maples(7:55) 4 - Regena Dolly Young(10:40) 5 - Gerardo Gonzales(11:59) 6 - Bogden Delaurot(14:26) 7 - Marcelo Torres Some of these incidents led to lawsuits, ride redesigns, stricter safety procedures, and permanent changes at Disneyland. Others became part of dark Disney folklore—stories of cold spots, shadow figures, unexplained voices, and spirits said to remain near the places where these tragedies occurred.Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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5 Killers Caught Years Later
Five criminals who believed they had escaped justice — some for more than 40 years — until preserved DNA, genetic genealogy, discarded items, and their own mistakes finally led investigators to them. From a coffee cup thrown in the trash to a floppy disk that revealed a killer’s identity, these are cold cases that refused to stay buried.Cases:(0:33) 1 – John Arthur GetreuIn 1973, 21-year-old Stanford graduate Leslie Marie Perlov disappears after finishing her shift at a law library in Palo Alto, California. Her car is found abandoned near an old quarry, and three days later, searchers discover her body beneath an oak tree. For 45 years, the case remains unsolved—until investigators use genetic genealogy to identify a possible suspect. Detectives begin watching 74-year-old John Arthur Getreu and recover a coffee cup he throws away after a medical appointment. The DNA on the cup matches evidence preserved from beneath Leslie’s fingernails. Getreu is arrested in 2018 and later connected to another 1974 incident: the killing of Janet Ann Taylor, the daughter of Stanford’s athletic director.(5:11) 2 – Dennis Rader, the BTK KillerFor decades, Dennis Rader terrorizes Wichita, Kansas, under the name BTK. Between 1974 and 1991, he ends the lives of 10 people before seemingly disappearing for 13 years. During that time, he lives an outwardly ordinary life as a husband, father, church council president, Cub Scout leader, and city compliance officer. But in 2004, Rader contacts the media again because he wants attention. When he mails a floppy disk to a television station in 2005, investigators recover deleted information from the disk that points to Christ Lutheran Church and someone named Dennis. Police identify Rader, obtain a familial DNA comparison, and arrest him after more than 30 years.(10:16) 3 – David FullerIn 1987, two young women lives were ended in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England. Wendy Knell, 25, is found unalived in her bedsit in June. Six months later, 20-year-old Caroline Pierce disappears after a night out, and her body is discovered weeks later in a water-filled dyke. The cases become known as the Bedsit M*rders. For more than 30 years, the killer remains unknown—until familial DNA searching points detectives toward David Fuller, a 66-year-old hospital maintenance worker. His DNA confirms he is responsible for both people's lives. But the investigation also exposes a far larger and deeply disturbing pattern involving deceased patients at hospitals where Fuller worked.(13:31) 4 – Joseph James DeAngelo, the Golden State KillerBetween 1976 and 1986, an unknown attacker terrorizes communities across California. For decades, investigators have DNA from multiple crime scenes but no name to attach to it. In 2018, investigative genetic genealogy changes everything. Detectives narrow their search to Joseph James DeAngelo, a former police officer living quietly in Citrus Heights. After collecting DNA from his car door handle and a discarded tissue from his trash, investigators confirm the match. More than 40 years after the attacks began, the Golden State Killer is finally arrested.(18:19) 5 – Eugene GligorIn 2001, 50-year-old Leslie Preer is found unalived inside her home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Investigators recover blood from several rooms and unidentified male DNA from beneath her fingernails, suggesting she fought back against her attacker. But the DNA profile produces no match in law-enforcement databases, and the case goes cold for more than two decades. In 2022, investigators submit preserved evidence for investigative genetic genealogy and uncover a surname connected to an old, overlooked tip: Gligor. In 2024, detectives follow Eugene Teodor Gligor to Washington Dulles International Airport, recover a water bottle he throws away, and test the DNA. It matches evidence from Leslie Preer’s home. Twenty-three years after the crime, Gligor is arrested and later pleads guilty to second-degree.Sign up for my newsletter at https://www.thescarecast.com to be notified of new content!🔔 Subscribe for new episodes covering ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RedCircle: The Scarecast podcast: https://linktr.ee/thescarecast📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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5 Scary Stories: Ghostly Granny, Sleep Paralysis, and Creepy Hotel Owner
Five true scary stories where the paranormal crosses paths with real-world danger. From a dead relative appearing in a hallway to a shadow figure that may be more than sleep paralysis, these encounters leave behind questions that are hard to answer. But the most frightening stories may not involve ghosts at all...A grocery-store worker is pressured to leave the safety of the light and approach a suspicious stranger waiting in the dark. A young woman working far from home accepts a hotel room from her employer—only to discover that the person offering her safety may have had far more sinister intentions.Lock your doors, turn down the lights, and settle in.Because some encounters don’t end when you finally make it home.StoriesDisclosure: All of these stories have been rewritten in the third person for originality purposes. I will link the original post for each story below. If not available, fictional names have been assigned to different characters in the story.Story 1: The Dead Great-Grandmother — Maven’s girlfriend sees an elderly woman in a blue nightgown outside the bathroom, then identifies her in a family photograph the next morning. Original Post by maplecookiesrock (LINK)Story 2: The Sleep Paralysis Shadow — Pedro’s girlfriend believes a dark entity is part of her sleep paralysis, until Pedro begins seeing it too. (LINK)Story 3: Smoke From His Body — Kwaku and his girlfriend watch thick white smoke rise from his foot, form in the air, and vanish without a trace. (LINK)Story 4: The Fake Injury — A truck driver repeatedly tries to lure an 18-year-old grocery-store worker away into the dark. Original post by IcySandwich5397 (LINK)Story 5: The Hotel Owner — A college student on a work-and-travel program accepts a free hotel room from her employer, then wakes in the middle of the night to find a man standing in her room. (LINK)----------Have a paranormal, creepy encounter, unexplained, or true-crime story to share? Submit it for a chance to be featured on The Scarecast—send us a DM on Instagram, email [email protected], or leave your story in the comments below.Sign up for my newsletter at TheScarecast.com to be notified about new content.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes covering true scary stories, ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RedCircle: The Scarecast Podcast📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content: The Scarecast LinksOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP26 - 6 TRUE Horror Stories | Ouija Boards, Haunted Roads & Alien Encounters
Six creepy stories from people who experienced something they still can’t explain: a skeptic’s Ouija board prank followed by a terrifying encounter during sleep paralysis, unseen dogs running through a haunted house in Suffolk, missing time beneath Pasadena’s Colorado Street Bridge, a strange black-robed figure spotted along Pacheco Pass, pyramid-shaped lights and a towering gray alien, and a mysterious stranger who knew far too much about a couple he had never met.After listening, comment which story creeped you out the most—comment on the Spotify episode or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.StoriesStory 1 – A skeptic uses a Ouija board as a party prop, secretly moving the planchette with magnets to create a murder-mystery clue. That same night, they wake up unable to move, hear footsteps pacing beside the bed, and feel something blow directly into their ear.Story 2 – In an old Georgian house in Suffolk, a woman hears what sounds like dogs running through empty rooms despite there being no pets. As the disturbances grow worse, she experiences tugging bedding, objects moved overnight, failing electronics, and a crushing feeling of being watched—until the next tenant independently describes the same room and even more violent activity.Story 3 – During a late-night walk beneath Pasadena’s Colorado Street Bridge, a man loses nearly four hours of time and suddenly cannot remember where he lives. Years later, he returns in broad daylight and finds a freezing cold patch of air in direct summer sunlight, only steps away from the blazing heat.Story 4 – While driving Highway 152 through Pacheco Pass early one morning, a man spots a four-foot-tall figure standing silently on the roadside. It wears what appears to be a black monk-like robe, with impossibly thin white legs beneath it. When he asks a ranger about the figure, the ranger gives him one warning: “Stay away from it.”Story 5 – After seeing three glowing lights descend near a mountain and transform into two bright pyramid-shaped objects hovering above the trees, a woman and her friends have another encounter weeks later. Something watches them from the top of a palm tree—then later taps at her bedroom window and leans down from above the glass, revealing the face of an eight- or nine-foot-tall gray alien.Story 6 – A spontaneous trip to a Honda dealership turns into a deeply unsettling encounter when an older man named Ramses approaches a couple, greets them by name, and begins sharing details about the man’s grandfather and his war history. The stranger asks for nothing, explains nothing, and leaves—yet seems to have been waiting specifically for them to arrive.SourcesStory 1 – Reddit post by mickstrangeStory 2 – Reddit r/Ghoststories post by AromaticBaker2681, “For those who believe in ghosts, what was the exact experience that turned you from a skeptic into a believer?” – LINKStory 3 – Reddit r/LosAngeles post by an anonymous/deleted user, Colorado Street Bridge encounter – LINKStory 4 – Instagram submission by @espositomike206 – LINKStory 5 – Anonymous Facebook submission – LINKStory 6 – Reddit r/Paranormal post by an anonymous/deleted user, “This is an honest to God true story” – LINKDisclosure:The narration is 100% voiced by me. Stories gathered from Reddit and social media have been adapted rather than read verbatim, narrated in third person, and may use fictional names unless a real name was publicly provided. Please visit the original posters’ pages to read their accounts as originally shared.Have a paranormal or true crime story to share? Submit it to be featured on The Scarecast—DM us on Instagram, email [email protected] up for my newsletter at TheScarecast.com to be notified about new content.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes about ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week: The Scarecast Linktree📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content: The Scarecast LinktreeOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP25 - 8 Disneyland Horror Stories
Could Disneyland’s magic take on a darker life after the gates close? This episode explores true chilling accounts and creepy stories from former cast members and park visitors who say they encountered something unexplainable in the shadows of the Happiest Place on Earth.Stories:Story 1: Tomorrowland / Star Trader poltergeist encounter – @prissy.christina (Christina), Instagram commentStory 2: New Orleans Square kitchen apparition – @carlosbozo77 (Carlos), Instagram commentStory 3: Autopia figure and unexplained shove – @latruce (Latruce), Instagram commentStory 4: The Little Mermaid EVP and ashes cleanup – @geedub68 (Pete), Instagram commentStory 5: Mickey and Friends parking-structure encounter – @francescogallego (Frank), Instagram commentStory 6: Real skeletons in Pirates of the Caribbean – @fernando264312 (Fernando), Instagram commentStory 7: Phantom activity in the Big Thunder Ranch restrooms – @9torres.antonio9 (Antonio), Instagram commentStory 8: The little girl in white near Critter Country / “Mary” legend – u/cheekonyourface (Cheryl - Assigned Fictional Name), r/Disneyland thread, “Current/Former Cast Members, What Are Your Ghost Stories?” LINKDisclosure: The narration is 100% voiced by me, a human. I have also repurposed the stories I have gathered (to avoid reading verbatim) to be narrated in third person and have assigned the protagonist's fictional names (unless their real names are provided in the posted story or on the author's profile).Have a paranormal or true crime story to share? Submit it to be featured on The Scarecast — DM me on Instagram @thescarecast, email [email protected] or drop your story in the comments on Spotify.Sign up for my newsletter at https://www.thescarecast.com to be notified of new content!🔔 Subscribe for new episodes covering ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week: https://linktr.ee/thescarecast📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP24 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories | Hide & Go Seek, Neighbor Haunting & A Tinder Date From Hell
In today's episode, I'm telling you five creepy stories including a hide‑and‑seek encounter with something hiding in the dark, a toddler's chilling "visit" from a grandfather she never met, a dead neighbor's TV that won't stay off, a creepy Pacheco Pass sighting from an Amazon driver, and a Tinder date that could have turned into a true crime case.After listening, comment which story creeped you out the most —comment on Spotify episode or through a rating/review on Apple Podcasts.Stories:(0:30) Story 1 - A ten-year-old playing hide-and-seek in the pitch-black reaches into a closet expecting to find his friend, feels a human hand flinch and pull away from his touch, then turns to find both his friends standing behind him the whole time — with the closet completely empty.(7:06) Story 2 – For nearly a year, a toddler laughs and giggles at something unseen above her crib every night, until her father shows her a photo of his late father — a grandfather she never met and had never seen a picture of — and she erupts with joy, shouting "Papa!" over and over like she's greeting someone she already knows.(13:12) Story 3 – A week after his elderly neighbor dies and his apartment is sealed shut, a man starts hearing the dead man's TV blast static through the wall at exactly 2:13 AM every night — and stops the moment he knocks — until a recording reveals a distorted voice buried in the static, saying his name.(19:21) Story 4 – An Amazon driver working the Pacheco Pass late at night spots what looks like a small black ball on the roadside during a storm, watches it roll into his lane and grow into a seven-foot-tall shape, and drives straight through it as it passes through his van like dense, pitch-black mist.(20:47) Story 5 – A Tinder date built on mutual friends and easy chemistry turns unsettling fast when a messy apartment, a weapon on the counter, a disturbing poem, and stories about violent fantasies convince a woman she's in real danger — forcing her to fake calm for hours while secretly waiting for her father to rescue her.Sources:Story 1 – Reddit r/Paranormal, "Scary event during hide and seek" (anonymous) - LINKStory 2 – Reddit r/Paranormal, "What we believe was our daughter's paranormal moment as a toddler" (anonymous) - LINKStory 3 – Reddit r/Paranormal, "My neighbor's TV keeps turning on at night, he's been dead for over a week" / Instagram: oldmanwhispers - LINKStory 4 – Instagram submission by u/stunna_831 Story 5 – Reddit r/LetsNotMeet, "A Tinder date that could have ended badly" (anonymous) - LINKDisclosure: This video uses AI imagery and videos that are blurred (with a mixture of real images/videos) to help illustrate what happens in the stories. Also, the narration is 100% voiced by me, a human (as you can see). I have also repurposed the stories I have gathered from Reddit (to avoid reading verbatim) to be narrated in third person and have assigned the protagonist's fictional names (unless their real names are provided in the posted story). Please refer to the writer's pages if you want to read the story as posted originally.Have a paranormal or true crime story to share? Submit it to be featured on The Scarecast — DM us on Instagram, email [email protected] or drop your story in the comments below.Sign up for my newsletter at https://www.thescarecast.com to be notified of new content!🔔 Subscribe for new episodes covering ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week: https://linktr.ee/thescarecast📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP23 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Ouija Board Sessions, and Strangers on AOL Messenger
In this episode, we're diving into five scary true stories submitted by listeners and pulled straight from Reddit — covering a haunted restaurant, a chilling mimic encounter, a bone-chilling Disneyland night shift, an Ouija board session gone wrong, and a disturbing AOL Instant Messenger story that serves as a serious cautionary tale.Story 1 (0:00) – A restaurant "haunted" joke turns real when a closing shift employee hears footsteps upstairs, finds every door locked, and watches a heavy patio door slam shut on its own — with no one else in the building.Story 2 (5:30) – A family experiences years of eerie mimicry from something copying voices, cat sounds, and family members, until one night in the shower, a figure that looks exactly like her husband appears in the doorway... except he's asleep in bed.Story 3 (11:47) – A Disneyland California Adventure custodian working the Hyperion Theater after hours watches a figure sprint across the upper balcony toward an elevator — only for the doors to open completely empty, with no other way down.Story 4 (16:13) – A group of South Jersey ghost hunters uses a glow-in-the-dark Ouija board in a cemetery, and things escalate fast: a spelled-out warning, dropping temperatures in July, a spinning board with no hands on it, and a crushing weight that convinces one member he needs to leave immediately.Story 5 (26:10) – A true and important cautionary tale from 2002: a girl's AOL Instant Messenger connection with a total stranger nearly leads to an in-person meeting, until a friend's mother steps in just in time.Sources:Story 1 – Reddit u/motherofxmen, r/Ghoststories - LINKStory 2 – Reddit u/ghostgirl324, r/Paranormal - LINKStory 3 – Instagram submission by u/beejayfourtwentyStory 4 – Reddit u/sorryistoleyourbike, r/Paranormal - LINKStory 5 – Reddit r/LetsNotMeet, "AOL was popular when I was 13" (deleted user) - LINKDisclosure: The narration is 100% voiced by me, a human. I have also repurposed the stories I have gathered from Reddit (to avoid reading verbatim) to be narrated in third person and have assigned the protagonist’s fictional names (unless their real names are provided in the posted story). Please refer to the writer’s pages if you want to read the story as posted originally. Have a paranormal or true crime story to share? Submit it to be featured on The Scarecast — DM us on Instagram, email [email protected] or drop your story in the comments below.Sign up for my newsletter at https://www.thescarecast.com to be notified of new content!🔔 Subscribe for new episodes covering ghost stories, cryptids, UFOs/UAPs, unsolved mysteries, and true crime every week.📱 Follow @thescarecast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for daily paranormal content.Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP22 - 12 TRUE Scary Stories: Creepy Roommates, Children Who See Ghosts, and Almost Kidnapped
In this episode, we dive into a chilling collection of true paranormal and real-world horror stories: a phantom little girl who keeps calling 911 from the same house, children who see dead relatives, shadow figures in bedrooms, eerie apartment hauntings, military ghost encounters, and a terrifying close call with a violent roommate who later made the news.Stories and Credits:The Phantom Little Girl Calling 911 From My Address – urbanachiever95, r/LetsNotMeet.To the man who hunted me through Downtown Long Beach: Let’s not meet again – Prior-Emu-5918, r/LetsNotMeet.Has anyone ever had an experience with a child seeing a ghost? – Anonymous commenter, r/Ghosts.What experience did you have that made you believe that ghosts/spirits 100% exist? – MiaWallace1494, r/Paranormal.What’s the most convincing experience that you’ve had? – immee1, r/Paranormal.My dad’s roommate – sunshine123_, r/LetsNotMeet.Has anyone ever had an experience with a child seeing a ghost? – Pitterpatter35, r/Ghosts.Tell me the creepiest thing a child has ever said to you - idontthinkicarekinda, r/ParanormalYou Grab One, I’ll Grab The Other – Complete-Fix1835, r/LetsNotMeet.What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever witnessed? – madddforthewin, r/Paranormal.A creepy Disneyland story – sothrncalguy, Instagram comment @thescarecastHas anyone seen anything creepy on rural roads/highways etc. – Chrysanthemum1926, Reddit comment.Go listen to my last scary story episode, EP21 - 14 TRUE Horror Stories | Paranormal Encounters, Police Officer, and Military!📲 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next uploadAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP21 - 14 TRUE Horror Stories | Paranormal Encounters, Police Officer, and Military
Tonight’s episode dives into some of the darkest and most unsettling encounters shared by soldiers, cops, Disneyland park employees, and everyday people who came face‑to‑face with something they still can’t explain.Stories and Credits:USMC deployment curse story – Anonymous Marine on r/USMC thread “Any Horror Stories/Paranormal Experiences on Deployments?”“A Childhood Encounter I Still Can’t Explain” Posted by u/Brilliant_Bill7305 on r/Ghosts.Uber driver protecting a passenger from a dangerous date – u/travelling-lost comment on r/uberdrivers (“What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever witnessed while driving for Uber?”).Hurricane Harbor security hauntings – u/Alita-Battle-Hacker on r/sixflags (“My paranormal experiences working at Hurricane Harbor in Arizona as a security guard”).Police officer and the missing wife / suicide note case – u/Anglicanweasel on r/AskReddit thread “Cops of reddit, what is the scariest situation you've ever been in?”Basic training child‑spirit story – u/santii_715 on r/scarystories thread “To Military personnel, what is the most terrifying thing you've seen on patrol?”Russian soldier’s WWII battlefield ghosts – u/Russian-Soldier on the same r/scarystories thread “To Military personnel, what is the most terrifying thing you've seen on patrol?”Disneyland Snow White and parking garage hauntings – Instagram user @thefinalqueer, as commented on my Instagtam post (Snow White’s Scary Adventures / “little Timmy” / Matterhorn story).Airbnb little boy and woman in the nightstand – u/Silent-Composer-873 on r/Paranormal thread “What’s the most convincing experience that you’ve had?”Appalachian tall pale humanoid creature – u/ScriabinFanatic on r/Paranormal thread “People who live in Appalachian mountaines, have u ever experienced something crazy?”“Fresh” ghost in a recently vacated apartment – u/fatherbundy on r/Ghosts (“My personal experience with a ‘fresh’ ghost”).Great‑grandfather death / invisible punch story – Jackie, author of Between Failures, posting as u/BetweenFailures on r/Ghosts thread “What Made you Believe in Ghost and why? please tell.”“Charlie, the Army man” – child medium on base housing – u/Kks1013 (K. S. / K. Schaeffer) on r/Paranormal thread “Tell me the creepiest thing a child has ever said to you.”Shadow figure by the bedroom door – u/Thick-Razzmatazz2105 on r/Paranormal thread “What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever witnessed?”Go listen to my last scary story episode, EP19 - 20 TRUE Horror Stories | Haunted Houses, Creepy Things Children Have Said, and Ghostly Encounter!📲 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next uploadAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP20 - 5 Disturbing True Crime Cases That Are Unsolved
Five of the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases... from a man found under bizarre circumstances in Tennessee, to a mysterious woman in an Oslo hotel with no identity, these cases continue to haunt investigators and internet sleuths alike. In this video, we break down chilling true crime stories including Blair Adams, Jennifer Fairgate, the Dempsey family, Rey Rivera, and Buffalo Jim—each filled with unanswered questions, strange evidence, and theories that range from paranoia to possible foul play.If you’re into unsolved mysteries, creepy cases, and real-life horror stories, this is one you won’t forget.CASES COVERED[0:00] Blair Adams (Unsolved – Knoxville, Tennessee, 1996): A Canadian man fled across borders claiming someone was trying to end his life—only to be found deceased, half-naked, with thousands of dollars scattered around his body. No robbery, no clear motive, and a single unidentified hair left behind. What was he running from?[4:40] Jennifer Fairgate / Fergate (Oslo Plaza Hotel Mystery, 1995): A woman checks into a luxury hotel under a false name… and is later found deceased in a locked room with a gun in her hand, which she may not have even fired. No ID, no personal items... Who was she—and what really happened in Room 2805?[9:08] The Dempsey Family (Plant City, Florida, 2026): A horrifying modern-day case involving a mother, her two young children, and their grandmother... three generations. Despite evidence, suspicious behavior, and prior domestic disturbance calls, no arrests have been made. How is this case still unsolved? [11:58] Rey Rivera (Belvedere Hotel, Baltimore, 2006): A filmmaker vanishes after a mysterious phone call—only to be found days later in a locked conference room after falling through a roof. The physics don’t add up... how could he have made that jump... the medical examiner ruled the case “undetermined.” Do you agree? [20:18] Buffalo Jim Barrier (Las Vegas Mystery, 2008): A controversial Vegas figure who claimed he was being threatened said if he were ever targeted, it would be staged. Months later, he’s found deceased in a motel room under bizarre circumstances involving drugs, a missing car, and an unidentified woman. Coincidence—or something more sinister?📲 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next uploadAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP19 - 20 TRUE Horror Stories | Haunted Houses, Creepy Things Children Have Said, and Ghostly Encounters
In this episode, you will hear 20 true scary stories about haunted houses, creepy kids, glitch-in-the-Matrix moments, and ghosts that follow you home. From shadow figures in bedroom doorways to baby cries in empty apartments and a possible alien abduction on a dark highway, these listener-submitted tales will make you question what’s really lurking in the dark.Writing Credits: Ryanb789 (1), fatasswithtwokids (2), RaisinBlazer (4), Far_Cress7984 (5), gothiclg (6), Watersurf (7), kindofthebest (8), gabberchella (10), Confident_Speech_534 / Lenora (11), SystemOfAFoopa (12), Hoobi_Goobi (13), Sleepless-Tarsier / Pancake (14), QuietProtocol (15), shadow_swan234 (16), gr1nd3rzsz (17), SasaReddit31 (18), Warden_Dresden87 (19), and Heavy-Metal-Mommy (20)Video Links:Story #8 - Picture of Debbie Stone's Memorial (Disneyland)https://imgur.com/a/mKHukX0Story #15 - Work Site Referencedhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1lrf3rw/paranormal_activity_at_my_work_this_morning_415am/?share_id=7Io-4S3WwmA06CKA54Ynx&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1Story #18 - The Man At The Doorhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1kyn8lh/the_man_at_the_door/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonGo listen to my last episode, EP18 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Stalkers, and Paranormal Hauntings, for more creepy tales!📲 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next uploadAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP18 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories | Disneyland, Stalkers, and Paranormal Hauntings
In this episode, we explore eight chilling real-life encounters—from three friends overwhelmed by a shared, unexplainable presence on a dark street to a Disneyland ghost story that’s been whispered about for decades. A haunted apartment, eerie late-night sightings, and something violently knocking from the woods blur the line between paranoia and the paranormal. But some of the most terrifying moments aren’t supernatural at all—reminding us that sometimes, the real danger is human.Writing Credits: cheekonyourface (2), quiet-on-set (3), DGWoods-author (5), violettefemme23 (6), No-Zone6137 (7), and RichGeci (8)Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP17 - 3 Disturbing Craigslist Encounters
3 ordinary Craigslist interactions that turned into pure nightmare fuel.In this episode of The Scarecast, we dive into three disturbing real-life cases where a simple online listing led to violence, manipulation, and murder: a clean-cut med student living a double life as “The Craigslist Killer,” a pregnant woman lured to a house by a fake maternity clothes ad, and desperate job seekers drawn into the woods by a fake farmhand listing that was really a trap.You’ll hear about:Philip Markoff, the Boston medical student who used Craigslist adult services ads to target women in hotels.Dynel Lane, who staged a “free baby clothes” meetup that turned into a brutal attack on a pregnant stranger.Richard Beasley, a so-called street preacher who posted fake farm job ads to lure vulnerable men to their deaths.These stories are a chilling reminder that danger can wear any face: a promising doctor, a friendly mom-to-be, or a man of “faith” offering a fresh start.If you’ve ever had a creepy or dangerous experience answering an online ad, I want to hear it. Your story could be featured in a future episode of The Scarecast.Send your story to: [email protected] safe out there… and thank you for listening.Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP16 - The Haunting of Glen Tavern Inn
Every old hotel has a story—but at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, California, those stories may still be walking the halls.In this episode, I take you inside one of the most haunted hotels on the West Coast after personally staying in Room 308—one of the most requested (and feared) rooms in the building. From its origins in 1911 during California’s oil boom, to its rumored Prohibition-era speakeasy, brothel, and violent past, the Glen Tavern Inn has built a reputation that continues to attract paranormal investigators, ghost hunters, and curious guests from around the world.But the real question is… is it actually haunted?We’re diving deep into:The chilling legends behind Rooms 307 and 308The story of “Calvin,” the mysterious spirit said to haunt the third floorThe disturbing lore surrounding “Rose” and the infamous closet in Room 307The tragic story of psychic medium Patrick SmithReports of shadow figures, ghost children, phantom footsteps, and unexplained voicesReal accounts pulled from Reddit, TripAdvisor, HauntedPlaces.org, and social mediaAnd our own terrifying personal experiences during a paranormal investigationIf you’ve ever stayed at the Glen Tavern Inn—or experienced anything paranormal—send your story to: [email protected] or DM @thescarecastOur Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP15 - The World Cup Mistake That Cost Andrés Escobar His Life
Colombian defender Andrés Escobar scored an own goal at the 1994 World Cup. Ten days later, he was shot in a Medellín parking lot. This episode uncovers how cartel money, illegal betting, and national pressure turned one unlucky deflection into a death sentence.Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP14 - The Andrew Dawson Case: He Filmed a Giant… Then Disappeared
A viral TikTok showed what looked like a giant standing on a mountain… and then the man who filmed it vanished. The Andrew Dawson giant case is one of the internet’s most chilling mysteries—and it only gets stranger the deeper you go.In April 2022, Andrew Dawson, a 34-year-old from Campbell River, British Columbia, captured a bizarre figure high on a ridge near Canoe Mountain, not far from the Jasper SkyTram. What started as a single TikTok giant on mountain clip quickly spiraled into a viral TikTok conspiracy involving alleged government encounters, black helicopters, UFO sightings, and claims of being followed. But as millions watched in real time, skeptics began pointing to more grounded explanations—telecommunication towers, helicopter logging, and misidentified structures hidden in plain sight.This case sits at a strange intersection of internet fame, perception, and pressure. Was the “giant on the mountain” ever real, or did viral attention push Andrew into something far more complicated? With discussions of a possible hoax, a government cover up, and the role of mental health and viral fame, the story of Andrew Dawson remains one of the most debated modern internet mysteries.On The Scarecast, we break down paranormal and true crime cases with research, context, and an open mind—separating what we know from what we think we saw.WATCH video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1j5YYNr5Y&t=815s📲 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next uploadAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581All Podcast Destinations: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastpodcastConnect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP13 - Mayk Leão's Viral UFO Encounter... A Hoax?
Could a Brazilian animal rescuer have captured one of the most compelling UFO videos of the decade — or did he just pull off one of the biggest viral hoaxes of 2026?In this episode of The Scarecast, we break down the full story of Mayk Leão, a rural influencer from Campo Largo, Paraná, Brazil, who on May 31, 2026, claims he experienced a terrifying, reality-shattering encounter with a massive disc-shaped craft that hovered over the forest near his property — and then flew silently over his house... but what unravel's in this story, will make you question whether this was all a hoax.But we don't stop there. This case opens the door to Brazil's long and deeply unsettling history of UFO encounters — as I dive into the rabbit hole covering Operação Prato (1977–1978), The Night of the UFOs (1986), and my favorite, The Varginha Incident (1996).WATCH the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e807U6mKiIUAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP12 - The Human Mask Phenomenon
What if the scariest part of modern life isn’t ghosts or demons, but the feeling that the people we see on screen… aren’t really who they appear to be?In this episode of The Scarecast, we dive into what I’m calling “The Human Mask Phenomenon”—a wave of viral moments where the internet becomes convinced someone is literally wearing another person’s face. From a Fox News guest whose shifting neck “seam” sparked mask theories, to Jim Carrey’s altered appearance at the César Awards, to claims that high-ranking politicians are doubles in silicone, we break down how each clip exploded and why so many people refuse to accept the official explanations.We also revisit the infamous airplane meltdown, tracing Tiffany Gomas’ panic on the plane and her later media apology tour, and asking what it is about her story that still doesn’t sit right with so many viewers. Along the way, we unpack how hyper-real masks, deepfakes, live TV glitches, and pure paranoia are blending together into a new kind of modern folklore—where every strange angle, bad shadow, or weird reaction becomes proof that reality itself is wearing a disguise.Referenced Videos:Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward Interview on Fox News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X06b8rITwRE&t=174sJim Carrey > Cesar Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awqTJ1vpjXQJoe Biden Neck Clip: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KxGsWBSYDCwTiffany Gomas Plane Incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWpUt3iU9OMAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581All Podcast Destinations: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastpodcastConnect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP11 - The Mysterious Case of Amy Eskridge: Anti-Gravity, Threats, and Ultraterrestrials
This episode dives into the mysterious life and passing of anti‑gravity researcher Amy Eskridge, a brilliant Huntsville scientist who warned friends that if anyone ever said she took her own life, she "most definitely did not”—weeks before she was found deceased from a supposed "self- inflected gunshot." From alleged directed‑energy “pain ray” attacks and burned hands, to threats, tampered records, and a shadowy “intel bomb” ultimatum from a stranger who knew details from her classified medical records, this episode walks you through her final text messages in chilling detail. We explore her claims about suppressed anti‑gravity breakthroughs, ultraterrestrials and future human timelines, and the powerful defense contractors she believed were willing to harass scientists to de*th to protect multi‑billion‑dollar secrets. Along the way, we connect her story to other suspicious cases like Mark McCandlish, and to wider questions: how far would someone go to keep world‑changing propulsion off the books—and did Amy Eskridge pay the ultimate price for getting too close?Episode Recommendations:EP6 - The Disappearance of William “Neil” McCasland:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Pld3tFGTMH56DIGjotG7CEP7 - 5 Strange Cases Involving Scientists and Defense Employees:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gckqBZeRo9A4dHWiCPvzHAbout The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581All Podcast Destinations: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastpodcastConnect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP10 - 15 Scary Stories from Turnbull Canyon | Whittier, CA
Explore 15 terrifying true scary stories from listeners who survived encounters in the infamous Turnbull Canyon near Whittier, CA. Known for its dark history and urban legends, these paranormal accounts range from mysterious robed figures and ghostly children to phantom cars and humanoid creatures crawling on all fours. Turnbull Canyon is widely considered one of the most haunted places in Southern California. Whether you're looking for ghost stories from Whittier or documented urban legends from the canyon, these listener-submitted encounters will make you think twice before driving those winding roads after dark.Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP9 - The Dark History of Turnbull Canyon | Whittier, CA
Turnbull Canyon looks like a peaceful four‑mile loop in the Puente Hills near Whittier, but generations of locals and investigators see it as a hotspot of tragedy, legend, and paranormal activity. In this episode, we go back centuries to the Tongva homeland, Spanish colonization, and mission‑era violence that left deep scars on the land and fueled claims of restless Indigenous spirits still haunting the canyon.You’ll hear how Mexican secularization, the rise of massive ranchos, and how the canyon got its name. The canyon was named after real estate mogul Robert Turnbull, who mysteriously passed away just after he sold his canyon property to Quaker founders.The episode also explores stranger 20th‑century chapters: inventor William Haight’s towering “Electrodome” weather‑control device built inside the canyon, later wrapped up in rumors of government interest and eerie abandonment after a mysterious final test on New Year’s Eve 1932. From there, we dissect the enduring but unproven tales of a forgotten asylum, the so‑called Gates of Hell, robed cults, and Depression‑era child sacrifices.Unlike many stories around Turnbull, some horrors are fully documented: the 1952 crash of Flight 416 and the modern crime cases of Gloria Gaxiola and Claudia Tecuautzin, both tied to the canyon’s roads and ravines. By the end of the episode, you’ll see how centuries of colonization, bloodshed, financial ruin, bizarre experiments, and verified crimes have all converged to make Turnbull Canyon one of Southern California’s most infamous “cursed” places — and why so many people refuse to drive it at night. In the next episode, we will be covering the personal accounts of people who have ventured into this very canyon, so make sure you subscribe and stay tuned. About The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581All Podcast Destinations: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastpodcastConnect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP8 - 10 Scary Stories from the Colorado Street Bridge | Pasadena, CA
A few weeks ago, I visited the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, California—one of the most haunted locations in Southern California and a place infamous for its long history of incidents and paranormal hauntings. I went there with a couple of friends as part of Joshua Amen’s weekly paranormal scavenger hunt, and being on (and beneath) the bridge immediately brought back all the chilling stories listeners have sent me over the years.In this first volume, I share 10 terrifying encounters tied to the Colorado Street Bridge—stories of shadow figures, “ghost jumpers,” faceless apparitions, demonic roars, and things that stalk you from the darkness under the arches. You’ll also hear a quick rundown of the bridge’s past, from its construction in the early 1910s to the 150+ lives believed to have been lost there, and the hauntings people still report today.Joshua Amen's Paranormal Scavenger Hunt:https://amenparanormalresearch.com/https://www.instagram.com/amen.paranormal.research/About The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581All Podcast Destinations: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastpodcastConnect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP7 - 5 Strange Cases Involving Scientists and Defense Employees
In this episode, we follow a chilling pattern that no official agency has ever laid out in one place: a nine‑month window where scientists, analysts, and officers tied to America’s air and space power either vanished or had their lives ended violently, while the official narratives stayed fragmented and strangely incomplete.We start by going much deeper into the disappearance of rocket‑alloy pioneer Monica Jacinto Reza, whose work on the Mondaloy superalloy helped the U.S. break its dependence on Russian RD‑180 rocket engines, and who walked into the Angeles National Forest on a familiar trail in June 2025 and simply never came back. From the scrubbed “green burial” memorial and missing cell‑phone forensics, to a mysterious hiking companion known only as Subject A.Then we move to New Mexico, where Los Alamos employee and DOE advisory board member Melissa Casias returns home in the middle of the day, only for her family to later find both her personal and government LANL phones apparently wiped back to factory state on the very day she vanishes along Route 518.At Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, we revisit the brutal triple incident involving AFRL project manager Jacob Prichard, finance specialist Jaymee Prichard, and top‑secret‑cleared analyst 1st Lt. Jaime Gustitus — a so‑called “domestic” case that still has no publicly stated motive and is being driven not by local homicide but by Air Force counterintelligence investigators.We also examine the murder of fusion physicist Nuno F.G. Loureiro outside Boston, targeted by a heavily prepared gunman who also carried out a mass shooting at Brown University after years of quiet planning, burner phones, and a pre‑staged storage unit in another state.Finally, we look at the murder of Caltech astrophysicist and NEO Surveyor scientist Carl Grillmair, shot on his rural porch by a man who had already been caught once on the property with an illegal rifle, then inexplicably released under a “dismissed in the interests of justice” gun case only eleven days before the homicide.Across these cases, the same eerie themes keep surfacing: wiped devices at nuclear and space institutions, missing phone data in an era where every step is usually logged, investigations steered by agencies that think in terms of threat surfaces, and a trail of elite technical workers whose deaths are labeled “motive unknown” or treated as isolated anomalies. No one in authority is saying these events are connected — but when you line them up side by side, the pattern that emerges might be too sharp, and too unsettling, to ignore.DISCLOSURE: All information in this episode is based on publicly available sources, open‑source research, and my own analysis. The patterns and connections discussed are speculative and intended for discussion and storytelling purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be interpreted as an accusation of wrongdoing by any individual, agency, or institution, nor as a statement of fact about classified programs or ongoing investigations. Listeners should remember that in many of these cases, official information is limited, and reasonable people can disagree about what the available evidence means.About The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP6 - The Disappearance of William “Neil” McCasland
On February 27, 2026, retired Air Force Major General William “Neil” McCasland walked out of his Albuquerque home and vanished, leaving his phone and glasses behind but taking his gun, wallet, and backpack. Once commander of Wright‑Patterson’s secretive lab and linked to UFO insider Tom DeLonge, McCasland disappeared just days after President Trump ordered the release of UFO and alien files. In this episode, we unravel his classified past, his eerie ties to UFO disclosure, and the leading theories about what really happened to the general who knew too much.About The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581Connect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP5 - The Man Who Erased Himself: The Unsolved Mystery of Peter Bergmann
In June 2009, an unidentified man checked into a small Irish hotel under the name “Peter Bergmann” — a name that belonged to no one — and spent four days methodically erasing every trace of who he really was before his body was found on Rosses Point beach. This episode of The Scarecast dives into the haunting final days of this mystery man: the fake Austrian address, the cash payments, the cut clothing labels, the strange trips through Sligo with a purple plastic bag that always came back empty, and the chilling CCTV footage that shows him moving like he knew exactly where the cameras were and how to avoid them.We’ll walk through the discovery of his body, the baffling autopsy, and the five‑month investigation that scoured DNA databases, fingerprints, and missing persons reports around the world — and still came up with nothing. Was “Peter Bergmann” a terminally ill man staging his own disappearance, a former spy, a criminal with a past too dark to expose, or simply someone who chose to vanish on his own terms? In this deep dive, we follow every known step he took, explore the leading theories, and open the rabbit hole that has kept this case alive for more than a decade.Credit to Hew Morrison for Thumbnail Drawing of Peter Bergmann (also used in video)About The Scarecast:The Scarecast pulls you straight into the dark edges of real life. Hosted by Michael Crutchfield, it blends unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and mysterious passings with immersive sound design and atmospheric storytelling to make every episode feel like a late-night campfire tale you can’t turn off. From haunted locations and eerie listener submissions to cold cases and unexplained disappearances, The Scarecast is made for people who like their stories creepy, cinematic, and just a little too real.Make Sure To Subscribe To My Podcast for more cases and scary stories for your long drives: Spotify (includes video): https://open.spotify.com/show/6imeikutQMImXC4kJfTZuBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scarecast/id1071545581All Podcast Destinations: https://linktr.ee/thescarecastpodcastConnect With Me On Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/Send scary stories or business inquiries to [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP4 - Dolly’s Dip: The Matterhorn Death Disney Wants You to Forget
Disneyland sells itself as the happiest place on Earth—but behind the music and fireworks, there are stories the park will never put on a brochure. In this episode, I take you inside the concrete heart of the Matterhorn Bobsleds to unpack the horrifying and still‑unresolved death of Regena “Dolly” Young, a 47‑year‑old woman who fell from her bobsled in 1984 and was struck and killed by the next oncoming car in a section of track now known as “Dolly’s Dip.” We’ll go back to Disneyland’s first recorded guest fatality on the Matterhorn in 1964, examine how lightly regulated theme park safety was in the 1980s, and break down the three leading theories of how Dolly’s seatbelt mysteriously ended up unfastened. Then we move into the paranormal: after‑hours track walks, cold spots, dead work lights, and cast members who swear they’ve felt Dolly watching them from the darkness inside the mountain.If you’ve ever felt something strange at Disneyland—seen a shadow in an empty queue, heard a voice when no one was there, or had an experience you still can’t explain—send your story to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode.Follow my page @thescarecast on all social media platforms and don't forget to rate and review my podcast!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP3 - The Boston Tickler: The Man at the Foot of the Bed
On a quiet spring night in 2014, Boston College junior Jonny Goldowsky opened his eyes in his Foster Street bedroom and saw a man in a Gator‑style ski mask standing perfectly still in his doorway, watching him breathe in the dark. No threats, no stolen laptops, no smashed windows—just a silent figure who slipped back into the night and left an entire neighborhood wondering how many times he’d done this before.He wasn’t the only one. Within weeks, other BC students on Foster and Kirkwood started waking up to bedroom doors easing open, shadows at the foot of the bed, and in some cases, a stranger’s hand on their feet before he bolted down the stairs and out the front door. Once the stories hit the news, the sightings, the break‑ins, and the whispered rumors converged into a single, chilling name: the Boston Tickler.In this episode of Scarecast, we walk house by house through the 2013–2014 break‑ins around Boston College—unlocked doors on Foster Street, masked intruders in Brighton, and late‑night encounters that police confirmed were very real, even as they publicly downplayed the “tickling” itself. We’ll dig into conflicting suspect descriptions, a summer Peeping Tom who kept returning to the same window, and why some online sleuths now see this case as a possible early warning sign of something far darker.Was the Boston Tickler just a ridiculous urban legend that got away from the facts, or a methodical prowler testing how close he could get to his victims while they slept?If you enjoy this episode of Scarecast, follow, rate, and share the show, and send your own home‑intruder or campus‑legend stories to [email protected]—you might hear them in a future episode.Get in touch with me:Instagram · TikTok · X: @thescarecastYouTube · Facebook: The ScarecastWebsite: www.thescarecast.comEmail (send me your stories): [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP2 - Talhotblond: A Catfish Horror Story
A bored middle‑aged machinist, a beautiful small‑town teenager, and a 22‑year‑old college student cross paths in an online chatroom in 2005—and nothing in their lives will ever be the same. What begins as a harmless lie from Thomas Montgomery, a married father using the screen name “MarineSniper,” quickly pulls him into a secret relationship with “Jessi,” an 18‑year‑old from West Virginia who seems too perfect to be true. When Montgomery’s coworker, Brian Barrett, enters the picture, the flirtation twists into a volatile triangle of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal that spills out of the digital world and into the real one.In this episode of The Scarecast, we unravel the infamous “Talhotblond” case—following the trail of chat logs, love letters, and calculated lies that connect Thomas, Brian, Jessi, and a quiet town in upstate New York. It’s a story about the dangers of reinvention online, how far people will go to protect a fantasy, and the chilling consequences of not knowing who’s really on the other side of the screen.If this episode has you side‑eyeing every DM and dating profile, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast, drop a rating and review, and share it with a friend who loves dark internet stories, true crime, and tales of online obsession. I’m planning more episodes on digital deception and catfishing cases, so if you’ve had your own unnerving online encounter—or know a story that deserves a deep dive—send it my way.Get in touch with me:Instagram · TikTok · X: @thescarecastYouTube · Facebook: The ScarecastWebsite: www.thescarecast.comEmail (send me your stories): [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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EP1 - Haunted Places: Galster Park (West Covina, CA)
Step into the shadows of Galster Wilderness Park—one of Southern California’s most talked‑about haunted locations, hidden in the hills of West Covina and wrapped in decades of urban legends, ghost stories, and first‑hand encounters from locals and listeners alike. In this episode, I’m not just revisiting the park’s eerie reputation—I’m finally taking you deep into the stories that have flooded my inbox and comments for years.After more than a decade of doing this podcast, I’m officially going all‑in full time alongside my social media channels, which means more episodes, more investigations, and a lot more nightmare fuel on a consistent basis—so make sure you’re following and have notifications turned on so you don’t miss what’s coming next. I start by exploring the true history of Galster Wilderness Park—42 acres of donated hillside land meant to be a peaceful nature preserve—and how it somehow became ground zero for chilling tales of missing children, occult activity, and a presence that seems to watch from just beyond the tree line.From there, we break down the infamous “Galster Park Butcher” legend: the story of a shadowy killer in a shack, trails that supposedly lead straight to his hideout, and the rumors of KKK gatherings and dark rituals that have only added fuel to the park’s already sinister reputation—despite the fact that no official records have ever confirmed a serial killer operating there. You’ll hear about the ghost boy said to appear at the south entrance around midnight, his form changing from a terrified child warning you away to an older figure beckoning you inside, along with the unsettling prom‑night encounter from a Reddit user who claims to have seen a boy with no eyes and a mouth full of darkness.We also dig into reports surrounding the park’s water tower and trail crossings, where visitors describe oppressive energy, the feeling of being watched from all directions, and a mid‑30s man said to have died by suicide there—contrasted with the one confirmed death on record: a man found hanging from a tree at the south end of the park in June 2013, ruled an apparent suicide by authorities. From disembodied children’s laughter and invisible swings that move on their own, to unexplained handprints on car windows and rocks thrown from the darkness, paranormal teams and casual visitors alike report signs of an intelligent, reactive haunting that seems to follow people long after they’ve left the park.Then we dive into listener stories you won’t find in any article:A man who appears at the park entrance and somehow follows a car all the way back to Baldwin Park.A towering shadow figure that glides across the road with no visible feet, disappearing into the trees.An afternoon at the playground where a swing starts moving on its own, a lone doll in a white dress mysteriously vanishes, and an empty park suddenly doesn’t feel empty at all.A night where robed figures gather in a circle around a “baby” at the playground, chanting and advancing toward parked cars as dread settles over everyone watching.Plastic bags filled with children’s clothes hanging from a tree, a motionless dog in the lot, and a lingering question: what exactly is happening in those woods after dark?Multiple accounts of unseen kids laughing and playing in an otherwise silent, empty park, and giggles that travel from the playground to the locked bathroom with no living source in sight.If this episode gives you chills, don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast, drop a rating and review, and share it with a friend who loves creepy locations, urban legends, or late‑night drives to haunted parks. I’m planning a part two for Galster Park, so if you’ve had your own experience there—or at any other haunted spot—send your story in. Get in touch with me:Instagram · TikTok · X: @thescarecastYouTube · Facebook: The ScarecastWebsite: www.thescarecast.comEmail (send me your stories): [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Bedtime Story #31: Creepy Encounters at Joint Forces Training Base (Los Alamitos, CA)
Deep within the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, something sinister lurks in the shadows. This chilling episode features a firsthand account from Tales From The Grid Square, a collection dedicated to paranormal experiences from military personnel across the country.Growing up on base, one family discovered that certain buildings held dark secrets—an old theater where phantom audiences appeared in photographs, Building Five where contractors unearthed a forgotten morgue during renovations, and abandoned hangars where a woman in white with hollow black eyes terrorizes night patrols. Military police officers share their terrifying encounters: shadow figures charging down hallways, disembodied screams echoing through empty aircraft hangars, and invisible hands choking a lone officer during his rounds.With decades of military history and countless service members stationed there, the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos has become one of Southern California's most haunted military installations. From the eerie lodging above Fiddler's Green to the demolished Building Five where they discovered human remains, this sprawling base harbors numerous locations known for paranormal activity that even the toughest soldiers refuse to patrol alone.Join us as we explore these spine-tingling military encounters and discover why this training base has earned its reputation as a place where the living and the dead share the same grid square.Special thanks to Tales From The Grid Square for sharing this terrifying collection of military paranormal experiences.Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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S9E5: Colorado Street Bridge | Pasadena, CA
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, including real-life incidents and urban legends. Listener discretion is advised.Step into the chilling shadows of Pasadena’s Colorado Street Bridge—infamously known as “Suicide Bridge”—in this haunting episode of The Scarecast. Mike explores the bridge’s tragic legacy, from its construction in 1913 through decades of sorrow, supernatural encounters, and stories shared by listeners and locals alike.Episode Highlights:Discover the urban legend of a worker entombed in concrete and the real-life 1913 construction accident that claimed a life and may have sparked the bridge’s haunted reputation.Hear the heartbreaking story of Myrtle Ward, who, overwhelmed by despair, jumped from the bridge with her young daughter in 1937. Miraculously, her daughter survived, and this event led to the installation of the first suicide barrier.Listeners and locals report sightings of a sorrowful woman in white, believed to be Myrtle or a jilted bride, and a mysterious man in wire-rimmed glasses who silently wanders the bridge before vanishing. Underneath the bridge, some have heard chilling whispers like “her fault” and “jump.”The episode recounts the 2008 murder-suicide involving Walter Garcia, as well as the 2015 death of actor Sam Sarpong, highlighting the bridge’s ongoing struggle with its tragic reputation despite increased prevention efforts..Several Firsthand Paranormal Encounters (as detailed below) Listeners share spine-tingling experiences: - Feeling unseen hands beneath the bridge - Witnessing vanishing figures and “ghost jumpers” - Hearing unexplained screams and voices - Encounters with shadowy forms and sudden waves of sadness or fearThe episode concludes with a heartfelt reminder about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention, urging anyone struggling to reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate support. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. You are not alone, and help is always available.Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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S9E4: Inglewood Horror Stories (Inglewood Park Cemetery, Airport Park View Hotel, and Centinela Park)
On this episode of The Scarecast, we’re diving deep into the haunted heart of Inglewood, California - a city where the past lingers in the shadows and every landmark seems to have a story to tell. In this episode, we’ll unravel chilling tales from three of Inglewood’s most infamous sites: Inglewood Park Cemetery, the old Airport Park View Hotel (now The Lum Hotel), and Centinela Park, now known as Edward Vincent Jr. Park.Inglewood Park Cemetery is more than just a final resting place for Hollywood legends-it’s a hotspot for ghostly encounters. Listeners have shared stories of vanishing hitchhikers, mysterious figures in mariachi suits, and the laughter of unseen children echoing through the night. But the cemetery isn’t the only place where the supernatural seeps through the city’s surface. The Airport Park View Hotel, now The Lum Hotel, sits on land with a reputation for restless spirits. Across town, Centinela Park-renamed Edward Vincent Jr. Park-holds its own dark secrets. Beyond the ghost stories and eerie feelings, the park was the site of one of Inglewood’s most tragic crimes: the 1937 abduction and murder of three young girls, an event that cast a shadow over the community for generations. Whether you’re a lifelong local or just passing through, Inglewood’s haunted history is impossible to ignore. So turn down the lights, lock your doors, and join us as we explore the true horror stories that make Inglewood one of Southern California’s most haunted cities. This is The Scarecast, Season 9, Episode 4: Inglewood Horror Stories.Read Transcript: https://www.thescarecast.com/s9e4-inglewood-horror-stories-inglewood-park-cemetery-airport-park-view-hotel-and-centinela-park/Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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S9E3 - 9 TRUE Scary Stories: I Have A Ghost Story...
Season 9, Episode 3 of The Scarecast Podcast delivers nine chilling true stories that defy explanation and blur the line between the natural and supernatural. Listeners will hear a haunting account from a caregiver about a resident whose deceased husband’s ghost was seen locked in a basement, a terrifying encounter with a massive, two-legged wolf-like creature in Alaska, and a poltergeist lifting blankets in a quiet mansion. Other stories include a man haunted by a sinister entity during sleep paralysis, an unsettling hiking experience with mysterious watchers in the woods, and a near-abduction by a man who exuded the unmistakable smell of death. The episode also features a haunted Ouija board that brought nightmares and bruises, demonic activity centered around a basement door slamming in the dead of night, and eerie, unexplained knocks and voices experienced by a parent and child. Each story is a raw, firsthand account that will leave you questioning what lurks just beyond our sight. Prepare for a journey into true horror that will haunt your thoughts long after the episode ends-this is The Scarecast, where the scary is real.Stories:1. “A discussion I had with my resident today shook me up” posted by psychcrimehttps://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jvp2lc/a_discussion_i_had_with_my_resident_today_shook/A caregiver recounts a resident with early dementia who tells a detailed, haunting story about her deceased husband’s ghost physically trapped in their basement after his death by suicide.2. “Dogman in Alaska??” posted by Responsible_Beat1947https://www.reddit.com/r/dogman/comments/1jw9qkb/dogman_in_alaska/A man’s father describes a terrifying hunting experience where he encounters a massive, two-legged wolf-like creature that snarls and chases elk before disappearing over a ridge.3. “I work as a caregiver and I saw something creepy” - Anonymous A caregiver witnesses blankets mysteriously lifting off a bed in a quiet mansion during an overnight shift, suggesting poltergeist presence.4. “My dead friend has been haunting me. That la not My friend” posted by Hikori_-https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jwcqd8/my_dead_friend_has_been_haunting_me_that_la_not/A person suffers repeated sleep paralysis episodes where a sinister figure with glowing green eyes resembling a deceased friend appears, causing physical burns and scratches.5. Unsettling Hiking Encounter - AnonymousA couple hiking with their dog meets strange people who suddenly disappear; they feel watched by unseen predators in dense woods known for mysterious disappearances.6. “I think I got into a car with a serial killer” posted by CostRevolutionary395https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/1jj26i1/i_think_i_got_into_a_car_with_a_serial_killer/A young woman recounts getting into a car with a man who drives the wrong way, emits a strong smell of decomposition, and unnerves her until she is safely dropped off.7. Haunted Ouija Board - posted by LaneWKhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jobo3z/comment/mks9j9n/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonA woman’s friend brings home an old Ouija board that causes nightmares, bruises, and the appearance of a rough-furred entity beside her bed until the board is discarded.8. “I have a ghost story” posted by Dank_Tank22https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jkqfm2/i_have_a_ghost_story/A teenager experiences repeated slamming of the basement door and unexplained noises; despite searching, no intruder is found, and the activity escalates.9. “Things happening to me and my 4 year old son” posted by clewlodhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1k0kv0w/things_happening_to_me_and_my_4_year_old_son/A parent and their young son hear intentional, human-like knocks on a bedroom door and a familiar voice when no one is home, leading to fear and confusion.Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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S9E2 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Have You Encountered the Dogman?
After a brief hiatus, The Scarecast returns with a chilling new episode, Season 9 Episode 2, packed with true stories that will keep you up at night. Mike is back from the chaos of busy season in public accounting and ready to deliver a fresh batch of spine-tingling tales for all the loyal listeners who stuck around during the break.This episode features a handpicked collection of the creepiest recent encounters and several creepy pictures/videos posted on the web:Stories:1. I live in the heart of Appalachia and this is easily the most terrifying story of one of my experiences (posted by doobydoopy)https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1jnj5k8/i_live_in_the_heart_of_appalachia_and_this_is/A late-night walk in the woods of southern West Virginia turns into a nightmare when two friends are stalked by an inhuman voice and a blood-curdling scream that defies explanation.2. This photo was taken in 2013, I’m still dumbfounded by it (posted by Outrageous_Flight_77)https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1jq3g8c/this_photo_was_taken_in_2013_im_still_dumbfounded/A woman captures a mysterious face—eerily resembling her late twin sister—in the background of a sepia-toned photo, sparking debate about the afterlife and the possibility of a heartwarming spectral visit.3. Kind of a Spooky Thing That Happened to Me In Gettysburg (posted by 4thdegreeknight)https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g9t4h6/kind_of_a_spooky_thing_that_happened_to_me_in/A family trip to America’s most haunted battlefield leads to a series of unsettling events in a hotel laundry room, leaving one skeptic convinced that the town’s ghostly legends are real.4. This freaked me out (posted by mokihh)https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jmy3s0/this_freaked_me_out/While playing a virtual reality game, a player encounters a cloaked, human-shaped figure that doesn’t belong in the game—or in her home.5. The time I encountered a Dogman in the Oregon woods (posted by Southwestseer)https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jmy5tg/the_time_i_encountered_a_dogman_in_the_oregon/A solo camper’s midnight walk near Lake of the Woods leads to a terrifying face-to-face encounter with a towering, canine-headed cryptid.6. Pizza Hut Panic (posted by rileyvace)https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromThePizzaGuy/comments/4q7zs8/comment/d4re44y/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonAn assistant manager’s late-night shift takes a bizarre turn when a frantic woman bursts in, begging for help, followed by a suspicious black SUV and men in suits who seem straight out of a conspiracy thriller.7. I never used to believe in ghosts/the afterlife… (posted by Master-Serve-4036)https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jfybfr/i_never_used_to_believe_in_ghoststhe_afterlife/After the loss of a beloved sister, a family experiences a series of unexplained phenomena—from flickering lights to stopped clocks and phantom footsteps—offering comfort and a new belief in the afterlife.—--- No commentary between stories this time—just pure, uninterrupted scares. If you enjoy story recaps, let Mike know and they might return in future episodes.Don’t forget to follow @thescarecast on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook for story teasers with visuals. Have your own scary experience? Send it to [email protected]. Connect With Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thescarecast/Website: https://www.thescarecast.com/For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #19: The Entity From Commerce
In this chilling podcast episode, we dive into a terrifying encounter that occurred 20 years ago in Commerce, California. A group of friends, out for a night of harmless fun, stumbled upon something they couldn't explain near a massive Scientology building on Sheila Avenue.Finding a quiet place to park so they can drink and smoke would bring them to this particular parking lot. They parked facing the building, only to spot a shadowy figure at the top of a staircase visible through the glass windows. What happened next defies explanation: the figure bolted down the stairs at an inhuman speed, seemingly floating, before bursting out of the building in pursuit of the panicked friends.The episode details the heart-pounding chase that ensued, with the entity - described as a pale, bald figure in a black suit with no discernible face - sprinting after their car at impossible speeds. The friends fled in terror, eventually finding refuge in one of their backyards.Website Post: https://www.thescarecast.com/the-entity-from-commerce/Follow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastX: https://x.com/thescarecastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescarecastFor any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #18: The Whaley House | San Diego, CA
In this episode, we explore the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the Whaley House, one of America's most notorious haunted locations. We begin with the tragic execution of "Yankee Jim" Robinson on the site where the house would later be built, setting the stage for centuries of supernatural occurrences. The Whaley family's unfortunate legacy is examined, including infant deaths and suicides that have left their mark on the property. We delve into the numerous ghostly encounters reported by visitors and staff over the years, from mysterious footsteps to full-bodied apparitions. The episode also features eerie photographs and videos captured by guests (available to view on thescarecast.com), potentially showing apparitions of former residents and victims. Firsthand accounts of paranormal experiences are shared, including physical sensations like sudden temperature drops and unexplained phenomena such as objects moving on their own. Finally, we discuss the Whaley House's well-established reputation as a paranormal hotspot, acknowledged even by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which has officially listed it as an authentic haunted house.Website Post: https://www.thescarecast.com/the-whal/Follow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastX: https://x.com/thescarecastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescarecastFor any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #17: Gehr Industries | Commerce, CA
In this spine-chilling episode, we delve into the haunted history of the Gehr Industries warehouse in Commerce, CA. From ghostly employees and spectral children to unexplained phenomena, the warehouse teems with paranormal activity that has left workers shaken for years. We explore the building's intriguing past, including its connection to Howard Hughes, and the various apparitions that call it home. But the true shock comes with the revelation of a dark true crime connection: the notorious "Chameleon Killer" Terry Peder Rasmussen once worked within these very walls. This episode weaves together ghost stories, historical intrigue, and a true crime bombshell, creating a tapestry of terror that will leave listeners questioning the boundaries between the supernatural and the all-too-real horrors of human nature.Website Post: https://www.thescarecast.com/gehr-industries-commerce-ca/Watch the summarized video version of this episode:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/reel/DDquE5cxfDv/?locale=ru&hl=am-etFollow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastX: https://x.com/thescarecastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescarecastFor any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #16: Finally caught our house ghost…
In this episode, we explore a family's 15-year journey living alongside an unseen presence in their Victorian home. What began as mysterious footsteps evolved into tangible evidence when a motion-activated camera captured a translucent figure in the upstairs hallway. The story intertwines the family's experiences, their grandmother's antique collection, and the shocking revelation of not one, but two spectral entities in a single photograph.The episode discusses the family's transition from skepticism to belief, the potential connection between inherited antiques and paranormal activity, and the challenges of coexisting with otherworldly residents.Join us as we blur the line between the known and unknown, and ponder the question: How does a family continue living in a home they now know is shared with ghostly inhabitants?Original Post (Posted by Landen10e): https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1emq9q2/finally_caught_our_house_ghost/Read along and view photos mentioned in the episode: https://www.thescarecast.com/finally-caught-our-house-ghost/Watch the summarized video version of this episode:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCGTmMExOk2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast/video/7434776237282708778Follow Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecastX: https://x.com/thescarecastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescarecastFor any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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S9E1 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories: Do You Believe In The Paranormal?
Welcome to S9E1 of the Scarecast, where we kick off our new season with a spine-tingling collection of eight bone-chilling tales guaranteed to give you the creeps. In this episode, we delve into the depths of darkness to bring you a mix of short frights and lingering terrors that will haunt your dreams long after the candles have burned out.Join us as we explore:A chilling case of online impersonation that nearly lured our protagonist into dangerAn unsettling late-night encounter that will make you double-check your locksA midnight pizza run that takes an unexpected turn into urban legend territoryA terrifying wake-up call that blurs the line between nightmare and realityA friendly haunting that challenges our perceptions of the afterlifeA child's inexplicable knowledge that raises questions about reincarnationA nighttime visitor that defies explanation and rational thoughtA skeptic's unexpected encounter with the paranormal that shakes her beliefs to the coreFrom shadowy figures to spectral children, from mysterious noises to unexplained phenomena, this episode has something to unsettle even the bravest of listeners. So lock your doors, check under your bed, and keep the lights on if you dare. Because tonight, on the Scarecast, we're serving up frights like never before.StoriesStory #1: Someone impersonated my sister and invited me to the shadiest part of Los Angeles.An experience by Alba_Michele23https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1fvkwg9/someone_impersonated_my_sister_and_invited_me_to/Story #2: Creeper beats on my door and turns ring camera offAn experience by I_Like_Metal_Musichttps://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1g4oiwh/creeper_beats_on_my_door_and_turns_ring_camera_off/Story #3: Creepy naked guy stole my pizza.An experience by RichGecihttps://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1ft7gfi/creepy_naked_guy_stole_my_pizza/Story #4: Woke up to something screaming at me to “GET OUT”An experience by GhostOnF1R3https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g39lej/woke_up_to_something_screaming_at_me_to_get_out/Story #5: The man who lived in the house before us is still there.An experience by RojoPrincessahttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g49jci/the_man_who_lived_in_the_house_before_us_is_still/Story #6: “You were young and I was old.”An experience by ___norahttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1fsacjm/you_were_young_and_i_was_old/Story #7: My dad crawled out from under my bedAn experience by Suspicious_Orange_71https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1fu3uab/my_dad_crawled_out_from_under_my_bed/Story #8: What did I see?An experience by ExpressionElegant119https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g1ny57/what_did_i_see/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Bedtime Story #30: Camp Nightmare
In the heart of Ukraine's mountains, a summer camp becomes the stage for a series of chilling events that defy explanation. An 18-year-old counselor's first job turns into a nightmare when inexplicable occurrences begin to plague the camp. From mysterious figures in the forest to an unnaturally aggressive snake, the boundary between reality and the supernatural blurs with each passing day.As night falls, the veil between worlds thins, unleashing terrifying phenomena that challenge the very fabric of reality. Locked doors open on their own, faceless figures appear in the darkness, and time itself seems to warp. With each new horror, the young counselors find themselves grappling with forces beyond their understanding, desperately seeking answers in a place where the past refuses to stay buried.The person who experienced this has stated that they want to remain anonymous.Campground Layout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15pl2x_v0kgjbHGsSE9bwebRjyuoWwRW0/view?usp=sharingConnect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #15: The Craigslist Killer
In this chilling episode of The Scarecast, we delve into the disturbing case of Miranda and Elytte Barbour, known as the "Craigslist Killers." In 2013, this newlywed couple, aged 19 and 22, lured 42-year-old Troy LaFerrara to his death through a Craigslist ad offering companionship.We explore how the Barbours orchestrated their gruesome plan, with Miranda picking up LaFerrara while Elytte hid in the backseat. The couple's shocking act of violence - strangling and stabbing their victim over 20 times - sent shockwaves through Pennsylvania.The episode covers the investigation that led to their swift arrest, Miranda's sensational claims of being a serial killer with 22 additional victims, and the skepticism these claims faced from authorities. We'll discuss the couple's traumatic backgrounds, their motives for this "thrill kill," and the legal proceedings that resulted in life sentences for both.Join us as we unravel this tragic tale that serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers lurking in online interactions and the dark depths of human nature. The Barbour case raises unsettling questions about youth, violence, and the blurred lines between truth and attention-seeking in the digital age.Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #14: The Haunting of UCLA's Dykstra Hall | Los Angeles, CA
Step into the eerie world of UCLA's Dykstra Hall, where history and horror intertwine. In this chilling episode, we explore the dark secrets and unexplained phenomena that have plagued this iconic residence hall for decades.From its hopeful beginnings as a symbol of campus growth to its current reputation as one of UCLA's most haunted locations, Dykstra Hall has a story to tell. We'll delve into the tragic events that have occurred within its walls, including two documented suicides and a mysterious disappearance that remains unsolved to this day.Hear firsthand accounts from students and staff who have experienced unexplained screams, self-closing doors, and shadowy figures lurking in the hallways. We'll explore the legend of the third floor, where the spirit of a former student is said to roam, and uncover the truth behind the building's most chilling encounters.But this isn't just a ghost story. We'll also examine the real-life implications of these events, discussing mental health awareness on college campuses and the lasting impact of tragedy on a community.Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #13: Proctor Valley Road | San Diego County, CA
Step into the eerie world of Proctor Valley Road, a remote stretch of asphalt in San Diego County that's become a hotbed of paranormal activity and local legend. In this gripping podcast episode, we delve deep into the mysteries that have made this isolated road infamous among ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike.Episode Highlights:The Proctor Valley Monster: Explore the origins of the area's most famous legend. From Bigfoot-like sightings to bizarre bovine apparitions, we uncover the many faces of this elusive creature.Phantom Hitchhiker: Hear chilling accounts of the spectral woman in white (or is it blue?) who haunts the roadside, disappearing when offered a ride.Haunted Headlights: Feel the terror of drivers pursued by mysterious, driverless lights on this desolate stretch.Evidence or Hoax?: Examine the controversial footprint cast on display at the Bonita Museum. Is it proof of the monster's existence or an elaborate prank?Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this micro episode will take you on a thrilling journey through one of California's most haunted roads.Watch the video summary of this story: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Rppj3PPEw/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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S8E10 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Something Was With Me Last Night
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last released a podcast episode, so I thought it was time to bring back the kind of content you all love. In this episode, I’ve gathered some intriguing stories from Reddit, covering everything from paranormal encounters to creepy ex-boyfriends to strange creatures spotted on the road. Whether or not you believe these tales, they’re all claimed to be real experiences.We’re kicking things off with a story about a man suffering from long COVID. According to a quick Google search, long COVID is a chronic condition that lasts for at least three months and can affect one or more organ systems, either continuously, in relapses, or progressively. The person in this story has been dealing with it for two years. At one point, his health takes a turn for the worse, but then he has a mysterious encounter that he believes triggers a healing phase. Coupled with bizarre lights in the sky and paranormal encounters in his bedroom, this experience leaves him questioning whether his sudden improvement is just a coincidence—or something more.Story #1: Something was with me in my room last night, i asked it to heal me and it did.An experience by Joel Johnson and Iga Ciesielska, who both reside in the village of Cambuskenneth, within the outskirts of the city of Stirling, Scottlandhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1cq7uo1/something_was_with_me_in_my_room_last_night_i/Story #1 Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u9LWYD_ppWqsNcqGkhnoLi3wdFjKOic_?usp=sharingStory #2: High school boyfriend from 15 years ago that ended up in a mental hospital, let’s not meet… again.An experience by stayathomeplantfamhttps://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1d54rqe/high_school_boyfriend_from_15_years_ago_that/Story #3: My dog alerted me to something at my windowAn experience by YaBoiHorseJesushttps://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/159jzsz/my_dog_alerted_me_to_something_at_my_window/Story #4: my friend and i were driving in a pitch black park and saw a poodle walking on 2 legs and it walked offAn experience by foreignforest_https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/16y6qbq/my_friend_and_i_were_driving_in_a_pitch_black/Story #5: Toddler seeing my dead mom?An experience by AdOutrageous9491https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1cbgxg5/toddler_seeing_my_dead_mom/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Bedtime Story #29: Don't Let Your Kids Hide In Clothes Racks
What would you do if your child vanished right before your eyes? And what if they returned with photographs from a place that shouldn’t exist? Join us in our next episode as we unravel the spine-chilling tale of Dee, a five-year-old girl with a newfound passion for photography.Story Credits"Parents, don't let your kids hide in clothes racks." posted by Mar_uhhhhhhttps://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/vxnmwu/parents_dont_let_your_kids_hide_in_clothes_racks/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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TRUE Stories #5: The Creepy Hotel Owner
Imagine moving to a snowy, picturesque town in Colorado, only to find yourself in the midst of a chilling nightmare. In our upcoming episode, we delve into the unsettling experience of a young South American woman who came to the U.S. for adventure, only to find herself working for a sinister hotel owner in Silverthorne.Story Credits"The creepy hotel owner who thought he could" posted by dalmatianmomhttps://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1afua4s/the_creepy_hotel_owner_who_thought_he_could/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Scarecast Files #12: The Disappearance of David Gonzales
In this Scarecast Files episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance and tragic death of 9-year-old David Gonzales. On the morning of July 31st, 2004, during a camping trip at Big Bear Lake, David vanished without a trace while attempting to retrieve a box of cookies from the family truck just 50 yards away from the Big Bear campground. Despite a massive search effort, David's remains was only discovered a year later, raising more questions than answers. Was it a mountain lion attack, a kidnapping, or something more sinister? Join us as we explore the theories, the investigation, and the unanswered questions surrounding this heartbreaking case. Tune in to unravel the mystery and pay tribute to David's memory.Old Chair Photography Lab Location (David's Memorial Accross Street - Unconfirmed): 39185 N Shore Dr, Fawnskin, CA 92333Instagram Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Xs6TjP76x/Instagram Comments Mentioned: @camelia1506 - Just terrible but glad that his remains were found to help parents have closure with their son. Otherwise parents would be still looking for him. Rip little angel.@cesar_chingon_number_1 - I was just a little kid still when this happened. And strangely to this day i think alot about this little boys missing case. A few years ago i took my jeep to big bear and several times after that one day after wheeling i was airing up my tires , i looked over and there he was. His smiling face just as i remembered seeing him on tv. Its a memorial plaque located across the street from old chair photography lab in fawnskin Ca. If you ever go there please be respectful and say a prayer for little David. May he rest in peace. We may never know the truth of what happened to him.@jessneedsaninstaa - ight ?! I have a 9 year old as well and I am so paranoid I won’t let her walk to the mailbox without her holding one of our dogs and me and the other dogs watching from the door!! You never know who is lurking, or who is even living next door or across the street. Always be aware and alert !!!@mikeperrry620 - Kids go outside and play all the time without parents watching. It's ridiculous to blame the mom, the car was only fifty feet away.@noddika - I knew him, he was a twin. His mom used to make dresses for me when I was little. Last time I saw him he was jumping on the bed with his brother while we picked up one of my dresses. It was so terrible when we heard what happened. Be kind in the comments, the family went through a lot. 🤍Sourceshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jun-03-me-bones3-story.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/outdoors/hunting/news/story?id=2075458https://mountainlion.org/2005/06/03/lion-attack-theory-abandoned/https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=124433&page=1https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/2004/08/06/search-goes-on-for-missing/50697700007/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=enSubscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Our Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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TRUE Stories #4: He Will Be Out Soon
Picture this: you're 27, making good money delivering pizzas, and everything seems routine. But what happens when you encounter not one, not two, but three armed robbers? In this episode, our guest recounts the terrifying details of a double delivery that went horribly wrong. From the unsettling moment of arrival to the heart-pounding confrontation with gunmen, to the unexpected acts of kindness from strangers, and the tense aftermath with the police - this story will have you on the edge of your seat.Story Credits"He will be out soon" posted by ManicMaster623https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/ys6q1z/he_will_be_out_soon/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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TRUE Stories #3: I Visited A House From The 1500s
Ever wondered what it's like to walk through history while doing your job? Join us this week as we dive into an unforgettable experience that blends the past and present in the most eerie way possible. In this episode, our host shares a remarkable story from a recent work visit to a house built in the 1500s—the oldest house they've ever inspected.Set in a sunny English suburb, the tale begins with a routine inspection in a seemingly typical, albeit ancient, house. From the bright and welcoming downstairs to the less inviting upstairs, the journey takes an unexpected turn when our host steps into a room that feels anything but ordinary.Story Credits"Quick story from 1500s house I visited this week" posted by SammyMacUKhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1cpc6g3/quick_story_from_1500s_house_i_visited_this_week/Connect With MeMake sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast and stay updated with my latest videos.For any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries, feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] Sponsors:* Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code BEEF at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For almost a decade, The Scarecast—hosted by Michael Crutchfield—has captivated audiences with spine-tingling stories that explore the shadowy depths of real-life horror. Originally launched on YouTube as MaddMike, The Scarecast masterfully narrates true accounts of chilling encounters, from paranormal experiences to unsettling run-ins with strangers. With over a hundred episodes, The Scarecast stands out for its dedication to authentic, listener-submitted tales that leave audiences both unsettled and eager for more. Crutchfield’s storytelling prowess and commitment to sharing genuine scares have made The Scarecast a must-listen for fans of the eerie and unexplained.
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