Body Of Missing Christian County Woman Found In Nortonville

Police say no foul play is suspected in Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette's death

Mar. 26, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Authorities have located the body of 39-year-old Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette, a Christian County woman who was reported missing on January 11th. Her body was found on a property in Nortonville, Kentucky on Wednesday afternoon by the property owner, who called law enforcement. Police say no foul play is suspected in her death, but the investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

The discovery of Forgette's body brings closure to her family and community after a months-long search. While no foul play is suspected, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death remain under investigation.

The details

Forgette was last seen in the early morning hours of January 11th in the area of Hopkinsville Road in Nortonville. Her body was found on a property in the 400 block of South Hopkinsville Street in Nortonville at 2:40 pm on Wednesday by the property owner, who then contacted authorities.

  • Forgette was last seen on January 11th, 2026.
  • Her body was found on March 26th, 2026.

The players

Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette

A 39-year-old woman from Christian County, Kentucky who was reported missing on January 11th.

Kentucky State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating Forgette's death.

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The takeaway

While the discovery of Forgette's body is tragic, the lack of suspected foul play provides some relief to her family and community. The ongoing investigation will aim to determine the exact circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.