Dateline NBC “The Note” January 11 2025 Recap & Preview

This Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM/8:00 PM CT, Dateline NBC presents “The Note”, a chilling investigation into the mysterious disappearance and murder of 15-year-old Megan Nichols. When Megan vanished from her Illinois home in July 2014, her mother found a cryptic note saying she had run away. But a grisly discovery three years later would change everything, uncovering a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal that ultimately pointed to someone Megan knew well—her ex-boyfriend, Brodey Murbarger.

Correspondent Andrea Canning reports on this haunting case, which begins with the seemingly innocuous disappearance of Megan. Megan had been involved in a complicated relationship with Murbarger, and their teenage drama escalated just before her disappearance. As authorities began investigating, they uncovered inconsistencies in Murbarger’s story, and the mystery deepened.

The case took a major turn when an unlikely witness, Kyle Ellis—Murbarger’s best friend and roommate—was approached by FBI agents with disturbing news. They had evidence linking Murbarger to Megan’s disappearance, and they wanted Ellis to confront Murbarger while wearing a wire. The recording that Ellis made would play a critical role in securing a conviction.

As the investigation progressed, authorities discovered Megan’s remains in a shallow grave, and a forensic analysis of Murbarger’s car revealed Megan’s blood. The confrontation between Ellis and Murbarger, recorded secretly, would be pivotal in uncovering the truth.

Dateline follows the emotional journey of a small town grappling with the loss of Megan and the betrayal by someone who was once considered a close friend. With exclusive interviews and detailed accounts from key figures in the case, including Ellis, FBI agents, and law enforcement, “The Note” delves into a tragic story of love, manipulation, and murder.

Don’t miss this powerful Dateline NBC episode, airing Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM/8:00 PM CT.