Aurora police are turning to a cold case podcast in hopes of solving the murder of Chelsea Yasser, a 21-year-old Arizona woman who was stabbed to death in a parking lot nearly a decade ago.
The Night of the Murder
On Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 9:59 PM, a caller reported to the Aurora Police that they had found a woman lying in the parking lot of a Burlington Coat Factory in the 1200 block of Abilene Street. That woman was Chelsea Yasser. She had been stabbed multiple times. Yasser was rushed to the hospital, where she later died.
Podcast as an Investigative Tool
Police hope that the podcast, which will detail the case and feature interviews with investigators and family members, will generate new leads. Cold case podcasts have become an increasingly popular tool for law enforcement, often reaching a wide audience and prompting tips that have helped solve other long-unsolved crimes.
Community Involvement
The Aurora Police Department is urging anyone with information about Yasser's death to come forward. Even the smallest detail could be crucial in bringing closure to her family and holding her killer accountable.
