Noises in the Night
- Sep 3, 2024
- 40:43
- Full Episode
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A community in Knoxville, TN, is shaken when a popular high school student is found murdered in her bed. Two students who helped police solve the case speak to Andrea Canning.
Andrea Canning and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’: https://swap.fm/l/talkingdatelinenoisesinthenight
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Brief Summary
Emma Walker, a cheerleader, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Riley Gall, who was later convicted of first-degree murder.
Key points
- A Shocking Discovery. Emma was found shot in her bed, leading to a frantic investigation.
- The Mysterious Man in Black. Emma reported a suspicious figure at her door before her tragic death.
- Emma Walker: A Bright Star. Emma Walker, a beloved cheerleader, had dreams of becoming a neonatal nurse.
- The Investigation Unfolds. Detectives uncover evidence that suggests Emma's death was not an accident.
- Riley's Disturbing Behavior. Riley's possessive nature raised concerns among Emma's friends and family.
- Riley's Trust in Friends. Riley confides in his friends, believing they will help him during a dangerous situation.
Episode highlights
- A Shocking DiscoveryEmma was found shot in her bed, leading to a frantic investigation.“So she's been shot?”0:30Sep 3, 2024
- The Mysterious Man in BlackEmma reported a suspicious figure at her door before her tragic death.“She sees a person dressed all in black trying to get in the house.”0:35Sep 3, 2024
- Emma Walker: A Bright StarEmma Walker, a beloved cheerleader, had dreams of becoming a neonatal nurse.“She was the Friday night light who perhaps shone brightest of them all.”1:35Sep 3, 2024
- The Investigation UnfoldsDetectives uncover evidence that suggests Emma's death was not an accident.“There was a hole in the wall next to Emma's bed, a bullet hole.”10:48Sep 3, 2024
- Riley's Disturbing BehaviorRiley's possessive nature raised concerns among Emma's friends and family.“He started to get very kind of controlling of her.”20:04Sep 3, 2024
- Riley's Trust in FriendsRiley confides in his friends, believing they will help him during a dangerous situation.“I'm trusting you guys, like, with my life”24:31Sep 3, 2024
- The Undercover Sting OperationPolice set up a risky operation to catch Riley with the murder weapon.“This potentially could be very dangerous”24:48Sep 3, 2024
- Trial Takes a Shocking TurnRiley's defense admits he fired the gun but claims it was not murder.“Riley was there, did fire the gun, but it was not murder.”34:23Sep 3, 2024
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