Forensic Files

The Clearing

Dateline NBC

  • Oct 10, 2023
  • 1:23:10
  • Full Episode
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<p>When three women discover the body of Emily Noble in a wooded area near her home nearly four months after she went missing, investigators must determine if her death was a suicide or homicide. Dennis Murphy reports about the case that rocked a small Ohio town.</p><p>If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for more resources. </p><p> </p><p>Dennis Murphy and Josh Mankiewicz go behind the scenes of the making of this episode in ‘Talking Dateline’:</p><p>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://apple.co/3VxEqW8">https://apple.co/3VxEqW8</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nl11osBGZYnCuX9yDdtLI">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Nl11osBGZYnCuX9yDdtLI</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

Emily Noble's disappearance leads to a murder investigation, focusing on her husband Matt Moore, who is later acquitted of all charges.

Key points

  • Matt's Alibi. Matt claims he waited for Emily to return before reporting her missing.
  • Detective's Gut Feeling. Detective Grubbs feels something is off about Matt's story.
  • Tension in Interrogation. Detectives confront Matt about Emily's disappearance, leading to heated exchanges.
  • Community Searches for Emily Noble. Friends and family organize community searches for Emily, driven by hope and urgency.
  • Discovery of Emily's Remains. After months of searching, Emily's remains are discovered in a wooded area.
  • Matt's Struggles and Guilt. Matt shares his grief and guilt after Emily's remains are found, revealing their complex relationship.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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