The story of Joshua Maddux’s death stands as one of the most haunting and mysterious cases of modern times. He is often remembered as “the boy in the chimney” — yet the truth behind his death remains buried in darkness.
In 2008, 18-year-old Joshua left his home in Woodland Park, Colorado, telling his family, “I’m going for a walk.” Those were the last words they ever heard from him. Days turned into months, and months into years — but there was no trace of Joshua anywhere.
Then, seven years later — in 2015 — a horrifying discovery was made. The owner of a nearby cabin noticed a terrible smell coming from his chimney. When he investigated, he found the remains of Joshua Maddux. He was wearing only a T-shirt; the rest of his clothes were neatly folded in another room of the cabin.
Despite investigations, authorities could not determine how Joshua had ended up inside the chimney. Did he enter it himself, or was he forced in by someone else? The official ruling declared it an “accidental death.”
Yet, many details — the carefully folded clothes, the strange positioning of his body, and even a chilling Reddit post years later — have led many to believe otherwise. Some suspect that Joshua’s death was not an accident at all, but a carefully concealed murder.
Even today, the truth behind Joshua Maddux’s death remains shrouded in mystery. Why did his final resting place have to be inside that lonely chimney? No one knows for sure.
