Still Standing: The Survival of Bridget Kelly

In the dead of night, first-grade teacher Bridget Kelly sat alone in her apartment, preparing for bed—until an intruder forced his way in with a gun. What followed was horror: an abduction, rape, and gunshots in a remote field. But when all odds seemed lost, Bridget chose to keep fighting.In this episode of Chillworthy, we trace the darkest moments of that night in Killeen, Texas—the forced drive at gunpoint, the terror in the backseat, the betrayal of trust, the moments of pleading, and the shocking violence meant to end her life. Yet, her spirit refused to die. Crawling through pain and fear, she made a break for safety, knocking on strangers’ doors in desperation until one answered.How did she survive? What haunted her after the assault? And how did that night change everything she knew about vulnerability and strength?Join us as we unravel the timeline of violence and the aftershocks of resilience—this is Chillworthy exploring survival, trauma, and the quiet resolve that can emerge from heartbreak.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to leave a donation to support the podcast  Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see all links  Find us on socials:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@chillworthypodcastBluesky: @chillworthypodcastSkylight: @chillworthypodcastYoutube: @chillworthypodcastTiktok: @chillworthypodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chillworthy--6229613/support.DISCLAIMER The content presented on Chillworthy, including all episodes, transcripts, social media posts, and associated materials, is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The podcast does not offer legal, medical, psychological, or professional advice of any kind. While the hosts—Brent and Talia—make a good faith effort to ensure that the information shared is based on publicly available sources and is as accurate as possible at the time of recording, Chillworthy does not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any statements made. Listeners should be aware that cases may involve ongoing legal proceedings or developments that evolve over time. The hosts are not licensed attorneys, journalists, law enforcement professionals, or forensic experts. Opinions expressed in the podcast reflect the personal views of the hosts and do not represent factual determinations or official findings. All individuals named or discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any resemblance to real individuals or entities, outside of those explicitly named, is purely coincidental. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by any legal authority, news outlet, or investigative body. By listening to Chillworthy, you acknowledge and accept these terms and agree not to hold the hosts or producers liable for any inaccuracies, misstatements, or interpretations derived from the content.