Jinkies, gang! This week Josh is leading us into the wild, snowy mountains of 1874 Colorado for one of American history’s most chilling survival stories—or is it a tale of cold-blooded murder?

Alfred Packer set out with five prospectors into the San Juan Mountains during one of the worst winters on record. Only Packer walked out alive. When the bodies were discovered months later, the evidence was… unmistakable. But was Packer a desperate man pushed to the edge by starvation, or a calculating killer who saw his companions as a meal ticket?

This is a story where truth is stranger—and darker—than fiction.

Live from CrimeCon Denver! Mystery Inc. takes the stage for a whirlwind of banter, speculation, and a Denver mystery that’s more “what on earth?” than “whodunnit.” Joining Shane, Josh, and Kim is legendary CSI and podcaster Sheryl “Mac” McCollum (Zone 7) — who brings along a baffling local case for the gang to unravel in real time.

Expect laughs, audience participation, and a few surprisingly sharp insights as our “questionable investigative skills” collide with Mac’s decades of forensic expertise. It’s a session that feels less like a lecture and more like a late-night chat with friends about a wonderfully weird story — with a live CrimeCon crowd right there in the mix.

About our guest, Sheryl “Mac” McCollum:

An Emmy-nominated Crime Scene Investigator and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, Sheryl McCollum has worked on some of the nation’s most infamous cases — from the Boston Strangler to Tupac Shakur. She’s appeared on Dateline, Dr. Phil, Nancy Grace, and hosts the award-winning podcast Zone 7. She joins the Mystery Inc. gang live in Denver to share a case that will leave you laughing, scratching your head, and maybe even shouting out your own theories.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• 🎤 Live banter, audience questions, and a packed Denver ballroom
• 🕵️ A quirky mystery that stumped even seasoned investigators
• 👩‍🔬 Forensic insights from CSI legend Sheryl “Mac” McCollum
• 😂 Wild theories and questionable detective work from Shane, Josh & Kim
• ✨ That signature Mystery Inc. blend of spooky, not scary

Listen now and join the fun — it’s not every day you get to solve a mystery a mile high!

Zoinks! The gang hits the Rocky Mountains and things get a little… wild. From a moose making waves in the lake to Josh braving altitude like it’s a boss-level villain, we’ve got tales taller than the peaks themselves. Toss in a candy factory tour, a brush with Molly Brown’s Titanic-sized legacy, and some mischief at CrimeCon Denver, and you’ve got one spooky-sweet adventure. Buckle up—this mystery’s got mountains, moose, and more mayhem than you can shake a candy cane at!