Body of Missing Christian County Woman Found in Nortonville

Police say autopsy showed no signs of assault or foul play in Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette's death.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:32am

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Kentucky State Police have released more details about the case of Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette, a 39-year-old Christian County woman who was reported missing on January 11th and found deceased on private property in Nortonville on March 25th. While the exact address has not been released, police say the autopsy did not show any signs of assault or foul play, and they are still awaiting toxicology results as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

The discovery of Forgette's body has raised concerns in the Nortonville community, with some questioning the details released by police. However, authorities maintain that no signs of violence have been found, suggesting this may have been an isolated incident rather than a broader public safety threat.

The details

Police say Forgette was found on private property in the 400 block of South Hopkinsville Street in Nortonville, though they have not released the exact address. The autopsy did not reveal any signs of assault or foul play, though toxicology results are still pending. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Forgette's death.

  • Forgette was reported missing on January 11th.
  • Her body was found on March 25th.

The players

Emerald 'Emmy' Raeann Forgette

A 39-year-old woman from Christian County, Kentucky who was reported missing on January 11th and found deceased on March 25th.

Kentucky State Police

The law enforcement agency investigating Forgette's death, which they say showed no signs of assault or foul play based on the autopsy.

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What they’re saying

“We have never released the exact address, it has always been just within the 400 block.”

— Kentucky State Police

What’s next

Police say the investigation into Forgette's death is ongoing as they await the toxicology report.

The takeaway

While the discovery of Forgette's body has raised concerns in the Nortonville community, the lack of evidence of foul play suggests this may have been an isolated incident. However, the investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding her death.