10. The Suspicious Death of Joann Romain Part 1

One cold January night, a suburban mother disappears after attending church—only to be found dead months later, floating in a river 35 miles away. Authorities called it suicide. Her family says otherwise. What do you think happened?

Welcome back to Red String Theory.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into Joann Matouk Romain’s suspicious disappearance and the tangled web of unanswered questions that still surround her death.

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like mental health struggles and suicide, which may be upsetting to some listeners.

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Source Material:

• Unsolved Mysteries "Lady in the Lake" (TV Episode 2020) V2:E5
• THE ESTATE OF JOANN MATOUK ROMAIN v. CITY OF GROSSE POINTE FARMS Court Document (LINK)
• Civil Court Document (LINK)
• Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Document (LINK)
• No One Knows Podcast, The Murder Coverup of Joann Matouk Romain (WEBSITE)

Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this podcast are my own and are based on the information available to me at the time of recording. While I strive for accuracy, I encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own conclusions.

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