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In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the c ...
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Halloween Killer Realizes He's Finally Been Caught Years Later
Full Police Interrogations, 911 Calls, and True Crime Investigations - True Crime Podcast 2025
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Halloween Killer Realizes He's Finally Been Caught Years Later
On Halloween night 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck disappeared after attending a costume party in Frenchtown Township, Michigan. She was last seen in a Poison Ivy outfit. Months later, her body was discovered in a wooded area, sparking questions that cut deeper than any costume.
The prime suspect: Daniel Clay, who admitted to giving her a ride and claimed the fatal injuries occurred accidentally during consensual rough sex. But prosecutors pointed to multiple facial fractures and torn costume pieces that contradicted his version of events.
Through DNA evidence, confessions, and forensic analysis, jurors ultimately rejected his defense and found him guilty of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
This episode explores:
The final night: the party, the offer of a ride, and the chilling disappearance
Forensic evidence that dismantled Clay’s accident claim
How DNA from Chelsea’s costume led investigators to him nearly two years later
The emotional toll on family, community, and friends
Broader themes of consent, accountability, and justice
Content Warning: This episode discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and traumatic crime scenes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Chelsea Bruck, Daniel Clay, Halloween murder, Michigan murder case, Poison Ivy costume, DNA forensic evidence, first-degree murder, brutal killing, consent debate, true crime podcast
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On Halloween night 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck disappeared after attending a costume party in Frenchtown Township, Michigan. She was last seen in a Poison Ivy outfit. Months later, her body was discovered in a wooded area, sparking questions that cut deeper than any costume.
The prime suspect: Daniel Clay, who admitted to giving her a ride and claimed the fatal injuries occurred accidentally during consensual rough sex. But prosecutors pointed to multiple facial fractures and torn costume pieces that contradicted his version of events.
Through DNA evidence, confessions, and forensic analysis, jurors ultimately rejected his defense and found him guilty of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
This episode explores:
The final night: the party, the offer of a ride, and the chilling disappearance
Forensic evidence that dismantled Clay’s accident claim
How DNA from Chelsea’s costume led investigators to him nearly two years later
The emotional toll on family, community, and friends
Broader themes of consent, accountability, and justice
Content Warning: This episode discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and traumatic crime scenes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Chelsea Bruck, Daniel Clay, Halloween murder, Michigan murder case, Poison Ivy costume, DNA forensic evidence, first-degree murder, brutal killing, consent debate, true crime podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/full-police-interrogations-911-calls-and-true-crime-investigations-true-crime-podcast-2025--6463449/support.
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