Secrets of a Small Town - the JoAnn Matouk case, 14 years later

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GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – It has been 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.

JoAnn Matouk Romain was last seen on Jan. 12, 2010, at a prayer service at the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her car, with her purse, and wallet were found in the church parking lot.

Investigators said they followed footprints in the snow from the lot to Lake St. Clair. They searched the waters, but did not find her. Then, in March of that year, her body was found by fishermen in a channel of the Detroit River.

Police said they believed she killed herself by walking into Lake St. Clair. Her family believes she was murdered.

Watch Karen Drew’s live special on the case in the video player above.


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