The Halloween Party Murder of Chelsea Bruck

In October 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck put on her handmade Poison Ivy costume and headed to a massive Halloween party in rural Michigan. She never made it home. What started as a night of fun among hundreds of costumed guests ended with Chelsea vanishing into the dark — and a six-month search that gripped her community.

In this episode, we unravel the full story: the missteps that left Chelsea stranded, the chilling hours before she disappeared, and the evidence that finally led police to an unlikely suspect nearly two years later. From DNA found on a costume to a confession riddled with lies, this case is one of the most haunting true crime stories to unfold, leaving everyone listening, wishing for an alternative outcome.

Who was Daniel Clay, and what really happened on that cold night in October? Join me as we follow the investigation, the trial, and a mother’s remarkable act of forgiveness in the face of devastating loss.

⚠️ Listener discretion advised: this episode contains graphic testimony and references to sexual violence.

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