The Denver Spiderman : Theodore Coneys
Summary
This episode details the 1941 murder of Philip Peters in Denver, Colorado, by Theodore Coneys, a homeless man who had been secretly living in Peters’ attic for months. After Peters discovered Coneys, he was bludgeoned to death, leading to a cold case until strange noises prompted police surveillance. Detectives eventually found the emaciated killer hiding in the closet, who confessed and received a life sentence, spending his remaining years as a prison librarian.
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The locked room mystery of Philip Peters
Theodore Coneys' history and relationship with Philip
Theodore squats in the attic and kills Philip
The investigation and Helen's haunted house experience
Police stakeout and discovery of Theodore in the walls
Theodore's prison life and podcast outro
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