Aurora Police Launch 5-Episode Podcast on 2016 Chelsea Yasser Murder to Spur New Tips
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 12
Aurora Police Launch 5-Episode Podcast on 2016 Chelsea Yasser Murder to Spur New Tips
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 12
Summary
Ten years after Chelsea Yasser was killed at 21, Aurora police released the first episode of a five-part podcast aimed at generating leads in the unsolved 2016 murder.
Grainy surveillance video captured a maroon minivan pulling Yasser inside before she was stabbed multiple times, but detectives still cannot identify the vehicle, driver or license plate.
Investigators say the case went cold after months with little evidence, though they are again pursuing DNA work and a roughly 30-minute gap in the timeline.
The series shares more case detail and interviews with Yasser's family as police try to reach new audiences beyond traditional media and prompt someone to identify the suspect.
Aurora's effort reflects a broader U.S. trend of police using podcasts and social media to revive cold cases and crowdsource the final tip needed for an arrest.