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The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime

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

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All Episodes

31:46

EP6 - The Disappearance of William “Neil” McCasland

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2026/03/25

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

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19:48

EP5 - The Man Who Erased Himself: The Unsolved...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2026/03/20

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

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24:48

EP4 - Dolly’s Dip: The Matterhorn Death Disney Wants...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2026/03/13

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

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16:56

EP3 - The Boston Tickler: The Man at the Foot of the Bed

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2026/03/10

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

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20:59

EP2 - Talhotblond: A Catfish Horror Story

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2026/03/06

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

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23:48

#1 - Haunted Places: Galster Park (West Covina, CA)

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2026/02/17

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

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6:52

Bedtime Story #31: Creepy Encounters at Joint Forces...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2025/10/27

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

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35:45

S9E5: Colorado Street Bridge | Pasadena, CA

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2025/06/01

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

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42:23

S9E4: Inglewood Horror Stories (Inglewood Park...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2025/05/19

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

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32:18

S9E3 - 9 TRUE Scary Stories: I Have A Ghost Story...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2025/05/07

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

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35:23

S9E2 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Have You Encountered the...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2025/04/17

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

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11:58

The Scarecast Files #19: The Entity From Commerce

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2025/01/03

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

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33:16

The Scarecast Files #18: The Whaley House | San...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/12/30

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

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11:31

The Scarecast Files #17: Gehr Industries | Commerce, CA

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/12/24

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

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8:23

The Scarecast Files #16: Finally caught our house ghost…

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/12/19

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

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39:08

S9E1 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories: Do You Believe In The...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/11/02

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

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23:55

Bedtime Story #30: Camp Nightmare

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/10/19

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

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17:50

The Scarecast Files #15: The Craigslist Killer

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/10/02

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

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12:23

The Scarecast Files #14: The Haunting of UCLA's...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/09/07

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

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5:26

The Scarecast Files #13: Proctor Valley Road | San...

The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime ·

2024/09/05

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

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