Dateline Detroit: Secrets of a Small Town -- new revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain’s mysterious death

In this Local 4 special report you’ll see the new revelations in JoAnn Matouk Romain’s mysterious death that some firmly believe was murder.

Defender Karen Drew unravels the case and reveals never-before-seen documents.

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Case background

The family of JoAnn Matouk Romain says it will never give up on finding out what happened to her.

On the night of Jan. 12, 2010, Grosse Pointe Farms police reported Matouk Romain, then 55, walked out of her evening prayer service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, continued walking across the street right into Lake St. Clair and killed herself.

However, not everyone agrees with that finding.

“I firmly believe it was a murder,” said crime reporter Scott Burnstein.

Burnstein, an investigative reporter who typically covers mob hits, said the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain captured his curiosity. Matouk Romain’s daughters, Kellie and Michelle Romain, do not believe their mother committed suicide -- they believe something more sinister happened.

“She walked in on something, she heard something she shouldn’t have known,” Michelle Romain said.

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JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:

• Part 1: Secrets of a Small Town
• Part 2: Missing When You Are Not Reported Missing
• Part 3: ‘If anything ever happens to me ... '
• Part 4: Questionable Police Practices
• Part 5: Very Disturbing and Unresolved

Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk Romain

Resources:

• Facebook: Justice for JoAnn Matouk Romain
• Instagram: Justice for JoAnn
• Contact Local 4 Defender Karen Drew: kdrew@wdiv.com