The Empty Man
2020
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Jul 25, 2023 · When police officers in Corvallis, Oregon, began investigating Brooke Wilberger’s disappearance on May 24, 2004, Joel Patrick Courtney was not even on their radar. In fact, Joel would never have been connected to the crime if he had not tried to abduct another female just a few months later.
On November 30, 2004, a University of New Mexico foreign exchange student who was beaten and raped before escaping identified Joel Patrick Courtney as her attacker. On September 12, 2007, Courtney pleaded guilty to the attack.
Sep 21, 2009 · Sept. 21, 2009 -- Brooke Wilberger 's mother today said she was grateful to Joel Courtney, the man who pleaded guilty to murdering the Brigham Young University student, for finally telling authorities where to find the young woman's remains.
Jun 28, 2023 · Courtney, a 38-year-old married father of three, was arrested for criminal sexual penetration, kidnapping and aggravated battery for the incident in New Mexico, but authorities suspected he could be involved in other crimes.
Sep 21, 2009 · On Monday, authorities in her home state of Oregon announced where her remains have been found. They say part of a plea deal, 43-year-old Joel Patrick Courtney admitted admitted killing...
Sep 21, 2009 · The remains of Brigham Young University student Brooke Wilberger were found Monday after the lead suspect in her murder, Joel Patrick Courtney, accepted a plea deal.
Sep 22, 2009 · Defendant Joel Courtney, 43, avoided a possible death sentence by pleading guilty Monday to aggravated murder after revealing the location of Wilberger's remains.
Sep 21, 2009 · Joel Patrick Courtney faced a possible death sentence when he went to trial next February in Benton County for aggravated murder in Wilberger's death.
Aug 15, 2005 · A Benton County grand jury in Corvallis, Ore., has charged Courtney with Wilberger’s kidnapping, rape and murder.
Sep 24, 2009 · Defendant Joel Courtney avoided a possible death sentence by pleading guilty to aggravated murder and revealing the location of Wilberger's remains, Haroldson said.
