EP14 | Death Dealers

In 2020, Kelsey King’s life was tragically cut short by a silent, invisible killer—fentanyl—that tore through her community in Temecula, California. A bright, hopeful young mother, Kelsey’s death exposed the harsh truth of an epidemic we can no longer ignore. Despite decades of warnings and efforts to fight the growing drug crisis in America, her loss serves as a chilling reminder that no one is safe from the dark forces consuming our world.

Kelsey’s story is tragically intertwined with another: that of Alex Capelouto, a beloved college student whose life was also taken by the same merciless force. As her family began to search for answers, they came to realize their grief was part of a much larger, darker pattern—one that’s spreading unchecked, claiming far more lives than anyone could have anticipated. Determined to make a change, they decided to take action.

These two cases serve as a stark reminder of the epidemic ravaging communities nationwide. In this episode of Sword and Scale TV, we explore the stories of Kelsey King and Alex Capelouto, uncovering the devastating impact of their deaths on their loved ones. Through interviews with family, law enforcement, and officials, we’ll reveal the pursuit of justice and the growing scale of a crisis that can no longer be ignored.

Crew

Host: Mike Boudet (@SwordandScale/@MBoudet)

Creator: Ash Patiño (@AshesToAshTV)

Director: Mark Serao (@Peacemaker_Picture_Society)

Director of Photography: David Patiño (@DavidPatino)

Producer: Dana Serao (@Peacemaker_Picture_Society)

Camera/Audio: Nicholas Goncalves (@NicholasAntonioGoncalves)

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