The Halloween Party
- Oct 28, 2019
- 1:23:52
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, detectives settle in for a long investigation while a Michigan town searches for clues when one of their residents goes missing from a Halloween party. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on October 27, 2017.
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Brief Summary
Chelsea Bruck vanished after a Halloween party; Daniel Clay was later convicted of her murder.
Key points
- Chelsea Bruck Goes Missing. After a night of Halloween fun, Chelsea Bruck vanishes without a trace.
- The Search Begins. As concern grows, friends and family start searching for Chelsea in the rural area.
- A Disturbing Witness Account. A witness recalls seeing Chelsea in distress before she disappeared, raising alarms.
- The Bloody Shirt. Harlan admits to having blood on his shirt, leading to intense questioning by detectives.
- Chelsea's Shoe Found. A woman discovers a shoe that belongs to Chelsea, reigniting fears about her fate.
- Costume Discovery. A young man finds a costume and wig linked to Chelsea, raising suspicions.
Episode highlights
- The Search BeginsAs concern grows, friends and family start searching for Chelsea in the rural area.“This is real. Yeah, this is real. She's missing.”10:22Oct 28, 2019
- A Disturbing Witness AccountA witness recalls seeing Chelsea in distress before she disappeared, raising alarms.“He described her as being tipsy.”19:02Oct 28, 2019
- The Bloody ShirtHarlan admits to having blood on his shirt, leading to intense questioning by detectives.“I'm not saying a big spot. It was like a little dab.”24:21Oct 28, 2019
- Chelsea's Shoe FoundA woman discovers a shoe that belongs to Chelsea, reigniting fears about her fate.“Oh my God, Brian, that's her shoe!”35:51Oct 28, 2019
- Costume DiscoveryA young man finds a costume and wig linked to Chelsea, raising suspicions.“It looked kind of like a plant, like a fake plant.”38:29Oct 28, 2019
- Body DiscoveredA body is found near the construction site, potentially linked to Chelsea's case.“A few minutes later, the property owner called 911.”46:01Oct 28, 2019
- Discovery of Chelsea's BodyA body is found, but identification is uncertain. "We don't know for sure it's Chelsea."“We don't know for sure it's Chelsea.”47:28Oct 28, 2019
- DNA Evidence Shifts InvestigationNew DNA evidence leads to a suspect, Daniel Clay. "DNA doesn't lie."“DNA doesn't lie.”1:01:13Oct 28, 2019
Tension
85/ 100High tension
