Creepy crawly alert! This week on Spirits with Crime, yes, bugs are involved.

First up, meet Theodore Coneys, the Denver Spider-Man, a man who literally lived in the shadows… and in the ceiling of his victims’ homes. Then, we swarm over to The Plague of Flies, exploring how swarms of insects have long been tied to demonic forces, curses, and the supernatural.

If you’ve ever been creeped out by a spider crawling across the ceiling—or wondered why flies are the unofficial mascots of doom—this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to leave a comment or review to let me know which story freaked you out the most, or if you’ve got any bug-related legends I should cover next! Cheers!

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