The Unsolved Mysteries episode "Lady in the Lake" documents the 2010 disappearance and bizarre death of JoAnn Romain, but doesn't reveal if she died by suicide or a murder — likely leading most audiences curious regarding any updates in the case since the Netflix episode was filmed. The case theories involve a familial dispute and several potential suspects, while the evidence itself implies that Romain was the victim of a kidnapping and subsequent murder. Directed by Skye Borgman, "Lady in the Lake" released in October 2020 as part of Unsolved Mysteries Volume 2 on Netflix.
Unsolved Mysteries establishes the facts about Romain's disappearance before delving into various murder theories. On January 12, 2010, Romain attended a prayer service at St. Paul Catholic Church in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. Around 7:15 p.m., Romain exited the chapel and returned to her Lexus in the parking lot, according to witnesses. At this point, it's unclear what happened next, though investigators believe that the 55-year-old walked into Lake St. Clair and committed suicide. Seventy days after the initial disappearance, Romain's body was discovered 35 miles away near Boblo Island in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. In Unsolved Mysteries, forensic pathologist Jeffrey Jentzen states that he was unable to determine the manner of death.
The latter half of "Lady in the Lake" focuses on theories about Romain's fate. Unsolved Mysteries reveals that there's no physical evidence to support the theory that the deceased left the church and submerged herself in the nearby body of water, and the episode also reveals that Romain expressed concerns about her safety before disappearing. In fact, private investigator William Randall discovered that Romain called a security company just one week before she presumably took her own life. In Unsolved Mysteries, Kelly and Michelle Romain refute the notion that their deeply-religious mother would've committed suicide. Private investigator Scott Lewis also wonders why Romain would've filled up her vehicle with gasoline if she planned to kill herself shortly after. Unsolved Mysteries ends with Michelle Romain discussing possible suspects, including her uncle John Matouk and cousin Tim Matouk (both of whom were found to be credible by private investigators).
There haven't been any major developments about Romain's disappearance and death since the release of Unsolved Mysteries Volume 2 on Netflix. As for potential murder theories, Michelle named Tim Matouk as her top suspect, primarily because she heard her mother argue with him during a phone conversation before her disappearance. According to Michelle, JoAnn also stated that if anything bad should happen to her, then her daughter should "look to Tim." Another popular theory is that John Matouk's business associates killed his sister JoAnn, presumably as payback for unpaid debts. John speaks candidly in Unsolved Mysteries, but also exudes nervous energy that won't go unnoticed by Netflix streamers, especially those whom criticized Rob Endres for his on-camera demeanor in the episode "13 Minutes."
As Unsolved Mysteries reveals, Michelle Romain and her family sued the city of Gross Pointe Farms for a conspiracy to cover up JoAnn's murder, however the lawsuit was later dismissed. In the coming weeks and months, Netflix viewers may focus on evidence that didn't make the final cut, including Michelle's 2020 revelation on The Deep Dark Truth podcast that she was the legal owner of her mother's Lexus, yet a police officer seemed to link the license plate to JoAnn on the evening of her disappearance. The implication? A cover-up.
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