Bringing Brooke Home
- Dec 10, 2020
- 1:24:03
- Full Episode
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<p>In this Dateline classic, 19-year-old Brooke Wilberger returns home to Oregon for summer break from college. While cleaning apartments in Corvallis she vanishes, leaving behind her flip flops. Kate Snow reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 4, 2011.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Brooke Wilberger's abduction led to a lengthy investigation, revealing Joel Courtney as the suspect who ultimately confessed and was sentenced to life in prison.
Key points
- A College Student Vanishes. Brooke Wilberger disappears while working at an apartment complex.
- The Search Begins. A community rallies together to search for Brooke after her disappearance.
- A Disturbing Discovery. Investigators find a checklist that suggests a planned crime.
- Sung Koo Kim Cleared. Authorities officially cleared Sung Koo Kim after months of investigation.
- Dara Finks Saves a Life. A waitress rescues a kidnapped woman, showcasing incredible bravery.
- Joel Courtney's Arrest. Police capture Joel Courtney, a suspect in a New Mexico kidnapping case.
Episode highlights
- A College Student VanishesBrooke Wilberger disappears while working at an apartment complex.“A college student vanishes.”0:27Dec 10, 2020
- The Search BeginsA community rallies together to search for Brooke after her disappearance.“By golly, come hell or high water, we are going to find her.”11:50Dec 10, 2020
- A Disturbing DiscoveryInvestigators find a checklist that suggests a planned crime.“Either someone is planning a very heinous mutilation, sexual assault, crime, and murder, or it's a fantasy.”15:38Dec 10, 2020
- Sung Koo Kim ClearedAuthorities officially cleared Sung Koo Kim after months of investigation.“It took months, but authorities officially cleared Kim.”24:35Dec 10, 2020
- Dara Finks Saves a LifeA waitress rescues a kidnapped woman, showcasing incredible bravery.“I told her, get in the car, lock the door, that I wouldn't let anybody hurt her.”30:21Dec 10, 2020
- Joel Courtney's ArrestPolice capture Joel Courtney, a suspect in a New Mexico kidnapping case.“Caught was Joel Patrick Courtney, soon identified by his victim and booked into jail.”36:16Dec 10, 2020
- A Father's TransformationFrom a loving dad to a suspect, Joel Courtney's life takes a dark turn.“But now, at age 38, this seemingly loving father was facing the trial of his life.”47:21Dec 10, 2020
- The Shocking DNA DiscoveryA breakthrough in the case reveals both Joel and Brooke's DNA in the van.“They said, we found Joel Courtney's DNA in the van.”59:44Dec 10, 2020
Tension
85/ 100High tension
