#9 The Shadow in the Attic: Denver's Spider Man Mystery

In this episode, we delve into one of Denver’s most unsettling true crime stories—the chilling tale of Theodore Coneys, known as the “Denver Spider Man.” It’s 1941, and the city is caught between the lingering shadows of the Great Depression and the looming uncertainty of World War II. But on West Moncrieff Place, a quieter and more sinister drama is unfolding. When 73-year-old Philip Peters is found brutally murdered in his own home, the investigation leads to a discovery that shocks the entire city: an intruder hiding in the attic, living secretly within the walls. Who was Theodore Coneys, and what drove him to hide in the shadows? Join us as we uncover the eerie details of this forgotten chapter in Denver’s history—a story of desperation, isolation, and the darkness that can hide just out of sight.