The Rock-Throwing Murder: Alexa Bartell’s Final Drive

A single rock, hurled from a passing car, turned an ordinary drive home into a fatal ambush. Nineteen-year-old Alexa Bartell was on the phone with a friend when it happened — the last words anyone would hear from her. What started as a reckless thrill for three teenagers ended in an unthinkable tragedy that shattered a family and shocked the entire community.In this episode of Murder U, we trace the devastating final moments of Alexa’s life and the chaotic hours that followed as investigators raced to piece together what happened. From scattered debris on a Colorado highway to a growing list of similar attacks, detectives soon realized this wasn’t an isolated act of violence. It was part of a disturbing spree.We’ll explore the suspects’ twisted motivations, the public outrage that fueled the manhunt, and the courtroom moments that finally brought some measure of justice. Along the way, we examine how a choice made in a matter of seconds can destroy lives forever. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-u--6152042/support.