Forensic Files

Episode 311

Sword and Scale

  • Aug 10, 2025
  • 1:15:55
  • Full Episode
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When 16-year-old Britney Ujlaky vanished from Spring Creek, Nevada, those closest to her were desperate for answers. She was last seen getting into a green truck with a cowboy nobody could seem to find. As the search intensified, one detail changed everything—her digital footprint hadn’t disappeared like she thought it would. The truth was there all along, buried in the one place no one expected.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

Brief Summary

Brittany Uleke, 16, went missing in Spring Creek, Nevada, leading to a tragic murder investigation involving her friend Bryce Dickey.

Key points

  • The Disappearance of Brittany Uleke. On March 8, 2020, 16-year-old Brittany Uleke went missing after being dropped off by a friend.
  • Brittany's Body Found. Brittany's partially clothed body was discovered in the desert, raising immediate concerns.
  • A Body Found. Two men discovered what they believed to be a body, leading to a grim turn in the investigation.
  • The Grieving Parent's Nightmare. A scam call claiming Brittany was kidnapped adds to the parent's anguish.
  • Bryce's Interrogation. Bryce faces intense questioning as detectives uncover discrepancies in his story.
  • The Shocking DNA Evidence. Detectives confront Bryce with DNA evidence linking him to Brittany's death.

Episode highlights

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