The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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): mike@thescarecast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 mike@thescarecast.comIf you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 mike@thescarecast.comIf you enjoy this episode, please rate and review on your podcast player, and share to friends!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 mike@thescarecast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 mike@thescarecast.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy