The Insanely Bizarre Murder Mystery of Joshua Maddux

His body was found inside Chuck Murphy's chimney

Shenbaga Lakshmi
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Joshua Maddux: The teenager found dead inside a chimney seven years later
Joshua Maddux (Open Use)

Joshua Maddux was a multi-talented teenager from Colorado Springs, USA. People remember him as the sweet kid with a friendly smile and a friendlier heart.

Joshua was super-talented. He was an excellent singer, musician, and an incredible human being with a good sense of humor. He was also good in school and had extraordinary plans for his future.

Now, Joshua was a free spirit and adventurous soul. He loved spending time in nature and found himself connected to his surroundings. He yearned to go on a big adventure involving many mountains and nature.

His life seemed busy and fun, and none imagined the 17-year-old to end up in a deep dark hole.

The Sudden Change in Life

Joshua was extremely close with his brother, Zachary. The two were partners in crime, always up to some mischief and fun.

Unfortunately, in 2006, Zachary committed suicide, leaving a profound mark on Joshua. The fact that Joshua didn't know his brother was battling depression was something he never entirely overcame.

While he became more of an introvert after that incident, he did his best to lead a life filled with…

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Shenbaga Lakshmi
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Software engineer chasing cultural stories. 4x Top Writer. Best life tip: Text your friends back! Contact: shenbawrites@gmail.com