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The Scarecast

Michael Crutchfield

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True Crime

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 235

A nighttime story with a happy ending is what we were used to as kids, but as we grow older, we realize the world is not such a happy place after all. MaddMike, a popular horror story narrator that originated on YouTube, started a podcast, The Scarecast, to tackle the real horrific experiences of people all across the world. From crazy encounters meeting people on Craigslist, creepy pizza deliveries in the middle of nowhere, to individuals encountering evil spirits that follow them wherever they go, this podcast doesn’t have many happy endings, but rather, tales that will terrify you and keep you on the edge of your seat. With over a hundred episodes, this podcast will surely take you for a ride.

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The Scarecast Files #15: The Craigslist Killer

Season 8

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 • Duration 17:50

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 Me

Make sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.

https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/

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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 mike@thescarecast.com.

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The Scarecast Files #14: The Haunting of UCLA's Dykstra Hall | Los Angeles, CA

Season 8

Saturday, September 7, 2024 • Duration 12:23

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 Me

Make sure to follow @thescarecast on both TikTok and Instagram for thrilling content.

https://www.instagram.com/thescarecast/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thescarecast?lang=en

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 mike@thescarecast.com.

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The Scarecast Files #11: It's A Small World After All

Season 8

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 • Duration 09:32

Back in 1966, Disneyland debuted their new attraction, It’s A Small World which boasted over 240 animatronics and an unforgettable soundtrack that surely would leave a tune running in your head for a long time. The ride was made for the kids, who would be overloaded with all these cute dolls singing to them as they ride in their little boats in amaze. But for some, these little dolls can become quite creepy. Almost as if the dolls have trapped souls in them, there have been eerie reports that even after the ride is shut down and closed, the dolls can still be heard singing in the dead of night. Have you experienced anything?

Imgr picture of the small figure in the ceiling of It's A Small World inside of Disneyland (purportedly taken in 1999):

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S4E15: 6 Scary Stories - Fake Uber Driver, Shapeshifters, Hidden Hotel Cameras, and Creepy Storage Units

Season 4 · Episode 15

Saturday, May 22, 2021 • Duration 48:45

Stories Used For This Episode:

STORY #1: “Why I'll never park far from my job again” by u/xxmiranda

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/mp709n/why_ill_never_park_far_from_my_job_again/

STORY #2: “My GF saw a "dark copy" of me over video call” by u/Avacyn3301 https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/n1t2un/my_gf_saw_a_dark_copy_of_me_over_video_call/

STORY #3: “Aliens watching over the forest?” by Ishmael H.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AlienAbduction/comments/n8yyi9/aliens_watching_over_the_forest/

STORY #4: “My Uber driver took me to an abandoned building and followed me out of the car” by u/vroshmin

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/n3r37l/my_uber_driver_took_me_to_an_abandoned_building/

STORY #5: “Hidden camera in the hotel I was showering in!” by u/shuddering-shannon

https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/mvdvmf/hidden_camera_in_the_hotel_i_was_showering_in/

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S4E14: 5 Scary Stories - Mr. Jim, Is That You?

Season 4 · Episode 14

Saturday, May 1, 2021 • Duration 41:18

Stories Used For This Episode:

STORY #1: “Mr. Jim” by u/Kristaboo14

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/lx313e/mr_jim/

STORY #2: “Skin walker” by u/hey_mikki96

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/fkw334/skin_walker/

STORY #3: “People following us in the woods - very long post.” by u/Air-Constant

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/kv18q5/people_following_us_in_the_woods_very_long_post/

STORY #4: “My son knows things he shouldn't.” by u/REOW2019

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/gpes6v/my_son_knows_things_he_shouldnt/

STORY #5: “Paramedic Experience” by u/Rowan0301

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/c35a96/paramedic_experience/

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S4E13: 3 Scary Stories - What Was In The Pie?

Season 4 · Episode 13

Friday, April 9, 2021 • Duration 28:10

Stories Used For This Episode:

Story 1: "Butterfly effect: How German engineering saved me from being murdered" by u/cecilmckinley

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/k9c5w6/butterfly_effect_how_german_engineering_saved_me/

Story 2: “What was in the pie?” by u/RascallyGhost

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/kycbis/what_was_in_the_pie/

Story 3: “Woke up to a stalker standing in my backyard” by u/Worried_Possession43

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/ktv0qj/woke_up_to_stalker_standing_in_my_backyard/

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S4E12: 5 Scary Stories - Did You Order Pizza?

Season 4 · Episode 12

Saturday, March 27, 2021 • Duration 52:34

Stories Used For This Episode:

Story 1: "What would have happened had I stopped my car?" by u/Princess_Siren

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/kv7vnk/what_would_have_happened_had_i_stopped_my_car/

Story 2: Call-In Story - Strange Visitor At The Campsite

Story 3: “Met 3 ghosts/aliens/demons/things while hiking up Mt Shasta in Shasta, California” by u/JoshAldanaMusic417

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/gync92/met_3_ghostsaliensdemonsthings_while_hiking_up_mt/

Story 4: Call-In Story - Strange Girl's Laugh

Story 5: “I (a pizza guy) intercepted a kidnapping during a delivery” by u/enoughpizzanow

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/hzw60w/i_a_pizza_guy_intercepted_a_kidnapping_during_a/

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MUSIC CREDITS:

- CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

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S4E11: 5 Scary Stories - Strange 911 Calls, Ouija Boards, Cult in the Woods, Skinwalkers, and Serial Killers

Season 4 · Episode 11

Friday, March 19, 2021 • Duration 40:54

Stories Used For This Episode:

Story 1: Fan Submission - Strange 911 Calls

Story 2: Call-In Story - Ouija Boards

Story 3: “Encountered a Cult? Not going camping alone AGAIN” by u/ricey125

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/e9e0nq/encountered_a_cult_not_going_camping_alone_again/

Story 4: Call-In Story - Possible Skinwalker

Story 5: “Something’s off with the new guy” by u/goddamm_liter_cola

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/epx5fx/somethings_off_with_the_new_guy/

Article on the Arrest of Calvin Lee Brinkley

https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/133582/

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MUSIC CREDITS:

- CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

- Ares -

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S4E10: 3 Scary Stories - Dogs See Ghosts, Haunted By Three Ghosts, And The Strange Boy In The Woods

Season 4 · Episode 10

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 • Duration 23:40

Stories Used For This Episode:

Story 1: “Pretty sure my dog and I both saw a ghost” by Snickerpants

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/k2sk0g/pretty_sure_my_dog_and_i_both_saw_a_ghost/

Story 2: "”Because He is standing right behind you”… Haunting in my house with some evidence to support it" by LoveImperfectly

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/jsvktz/because_he_is_standing_right_behind_youhaunting/

Picture Evidence of Mary’s Obituary

https://imgur.com/gallery/IFK6qWc#Us1UEvp

Story 3: “ Boy in the woods” by eijtn

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/k86roz/boy_in_the_woods/

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MUSIC CREDITS:

- CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

- Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio -

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S4E9: 5 Scary Stories - Creepy Co-Workers, Stranger Danger, Hauntings, And Unexplained Sightings

Season 4 · Episode 9

Friday, March 5, 2021 • Duration 32:32

Stories Used For This Episode

Story 1: “My Old Co-Worker Knew WAY Too Much About Me” by helpcreepylandlady

https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/jzt279/my_old_coworker_knew_way_too_much_about_me/

Story 2: “My Neighbor’s Mother” by Anonymous Caller

Story 3: “Guy Fakes His Car Being Broke Down” by babycake818

https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/jod81j/guy_fakes_his_car_being_broke_down/

Story 4: “The Night Visitor” by Anonymous Caller

Story 5: “I saw something on my way home from work that scared me half to death” by OGCeeg

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/hl0kcq/i_saw_something_on_my_way_home_from_work_that/

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MUSIC CREDITS:

- CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

- Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio -

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