Malice
- Mar 3, 2026
- 1:22:19
- Full Episode
<p>Officials rule Jake Embert’s death a suicide. Then his family hires a private investigator, who uncovers troubling details that suggest not everything is as it seems. Blayne Alexander reports.</p> <p>In Dateline’s “After the Verdict” series, Blayne sits down Jake’s daughter Rachel to discuss how her family is doing in the wake of the sentencing of Jake’s killer, and how their experience has inspired her to advocate for Embert’s Law, which would raise the qualifications required to become a coroner in Georgia. “After the Verdict” is available exclusively to Dateline Premium subscribers: <a href="https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-malice" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-malice</a></p> <p>Lester Holt goes behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’ </p> <p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/4l9THbs" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://apple.co/4l9THbs</a></p> <p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dXOw3GJtnpXOY0XcSBtuG" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dXOw3GJtnpXOY0XcSBtuG</a></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
Jake Embert's death, initially ruled a suicide, is investigated as a potential murder by his wife Susan, leading to her conviction.
Key points
- Thin Investigation. The police investigation into Jake's death was shockingly brief and incomplete.
- Staged Crime Scene. Lee Wilson discovers evidence suggesting Jake's death was staged, not a suicide.
- Rachel's Discovery. Rachel uncovers Facebook messages revealing Susan's deception about her pregnancy.
- Susan's Denial. Susan Embert insists she had nothing to do with Jake's death during a phone call.
- Financial Troubles. Susan claims Jake had financial issues before their marriage, contradicting family beliefs.
- Susan's 911 Call. Susan called 911 after the gun went off, claiming her husband shot himself.
Episode highlights
- Thin InvestigationThe police investigation into Jake's death was shockingly brief and incomplete.“The entire investigation took less than an hour.”24:08Mar 3, 2026
- Staged Crime SceneLee Wilson discovers evidence suggesting Jake's death was staged, not a suicide.“If the scene was staged, that meant Jake hadn't killed himself.”31:14Mar 3, 2026
- Rachel's DiscoveryRachel uncovers Facebook messages revealing Susan's deception about her pregnancy.“I was floored.”35:15Mar 3, 2026
- Susan's DenialSusan Embert insists she had nothing to do with Jake's death during a phone call.“No, I did not.”38:49Mar 3, 2026
- Financial TroublesSusan claims Jake had financial issues before their marriage, contradicting family beliefs.“He said he used his money unwisely.”46:31Mar 3, 2026
- Susan's 911 CallSusan called 911 after the gun went off, claiming her husband shot himself.“My husband just shot himself.”49:05Mar 3, 2026
- Arrested for MurderSusan was arrested on charges of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault.“Georgia wants you. I said, for what? And they said, homicide.”51:19Mar 3, 2026
- Trial DelaysSusan's trial faced numerous delays, lasting over four years before it finally began.“Oh gosh, so long, yes. Four and a half years.”53:35Mar 3, 2026
