Episode 81: When the Party Ends, the Horror Begins

Tonight's episode kicks off with a cosmic touch, thanks to a quick heads-up from our very own Human GPS. I'll be sharing a little snippet about the comet lighting up the sky tonight—just a short detour before we dive into this week's story. Now, I know Michigan isn't exactly the Southwest, but Halloween is closing in, and I couldn't resist bringing you a truly bone-chilling case from the Midwest that fits the spooky season just perfectly. We’re heading to a Halloween party in 2014 where Chelsea Bruck, a fun-loving 22-year-old, donned a homemade Poison Ivy costume for a night of dancing, drinking, and celebrating with friends. But as the festivities drew to a close, Chelsea disappeared into the night, never to be seen again… In this episode, I'll walk you through the haunting details of Chelsea’s final moments, the devastating impact on her family and the local community, and the investigation that ultimately uncovered the identity of her killer. This is a story that reminds us: sometimes, the real horror begins when the party ends. So, grab your cocktail and settle in. It’s time for another night of crime, Halloween haunts, and just a touch of the macabre here on Death X Southwest. HAPPY OCTOBER🎃 Want more DXSW? Get bonus content and more at patreon.com/DeathXSouthwest. Leave us a voicemail: 520-302-5253 Email us: [email protected]  Official DXSW Website: https://www.deathxsouthwest.com  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@DeathXSouthwest  Shop My Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.com/shop/daddyissuespod_?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfdaddyissuespod__XDP0ZBGV0CKWAF5CH2DR If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 Follow DXSW | @deathxsouthwest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathxsouthwest/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deathxsouthwest  Twitter: https://twitter.com/deathxsouthwest  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086743807947  DXSW is: Hosted by Jenna Schneider and Margot Carmichael Executive Produced by Margot Carmichael Produced by Jenna Schneider Audio Edited by Margot Carmichael Music from Soundstripe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices