Contractors discovered Joshua Vernon Maddux while they were tearing down the abandoned cabin less than a mile from his home in Colorado.

It is believed Josh was trying to squeeze down the chimney when he got stuck.

Coroner Al Born heard how a large piece of furniture was blocking the fire place – leaving Josh unable to escape.

His legs were dislodged from his torso with his knees above his head.

Dad Mike said: ‘I got up one morning and Josh was there, then he just never came home.

‘The next day he still didn’t come home. I called all his friends. Nobody’s seen him. Nobody knows where he is. I didn’t know what to do so I called the police. He went missing on May 8 and I called police May 13, 2008.’

He was reported missing in May 2008.

it didn't say...but i'm assuming Josh was dead.....

Human remains found in an abandoned cabin are those of a Colorado 18-year-old who went missing seven years ago, according to local officials.

Dental records confirmed that the remains were those of Joshua Vernon Maddux, who went missing in 2008, Teller County Coroner Al Born told AP.

Investigators think Maddux was likely trying to squeeze down the chimney when he became stuck, AP reported.

Chuck Murphy, the owner of the cabin, said the cabin was vacant for 10 years, the Colorado Springs Gazette reported.

Murphy said he checked on the property periodically and that "it smelled bad," the Gazette reported.

The body was discovered on Aug. 7, when Murphy and a crew were tearing the cabin down to make way for a new development, the Gazette reported.

Oh my gosh that's sad

important safety tip: don't climb down the inside of a chimney...(for those who think it might be a good idea)

maybe a warning label on chimneys could have prevented this?

Why the heck did he go down a chimney?
Didn't they sell the rotten corps?

Why was he in the chimney ? Was he playing santa ?

my guess - either just exploring the cabin, typical kid crap, or looking to steal something... some of the cabins are empty during parts of the year, and they are known to have rifles stored in them

That explains a lot.
Still sad . Horrible way to die

The missing Hanson brother?


Oom Bop...

lol

how sad rip