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*WARNING* Some listeners may find the details of this case disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The tragic story the of familicide of Shannan, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts by husband and father, Chris Watts. The home on Saratoga Trail in Frederick, CO sits empty and abandon today. Here we walk through the events that led to the murders.

John Henry "Doc" Holliday was a dentist and a whiskey drinking, gun-slinging, gambler. The stories about him are what legends of the Wild West are made of. This week we'll hear about the history of Doc Holliday and the time he famously spent with Wyatt Earp out in the Wild West. Listen as we explore his life, his travels, and his death at the young age of 36.

Did you know that Cheesman Park was originally a cemetary? Did you know there was still an estimated 2K to 3K bodies still buried underground? Do you know how it got its name? Join me this week to learn of some shady dealings, immoral actions and restless spirits in one of most haunted spots in Colorado, Cheesman Park.

Tommyknockers have been in Colorado mines since the beginning of the gold rush. Tommyknockers are described as small, grizzly creatures that live underground. The deeper you go into the mine, the greater the chance you wake one. Their name comes from the sounds the little creatures make. They're believed to knock on the mine walls as a warning. Some believe they cause shaft cave-ins, others believe the knocks lead them to richness and good luck. However, legend states that if you see a Tommyknocker, death will be knocking on your door. Some believe Tommyknockers are still present in Colorado mines today. Would you dare enter the mine at your own risk?

Colorado was founded in 1876, but its history doesn't start or stop there. Join me every other week for Cold Chills in Colorado. A podcast that explores myths, mysteries and murder, both old and new. From the mountains, to the Mile High City and beyond. Join me every other Wednesday for Cold Chills in Colorado... Where the Wild West is far from dead.