Family urges reopening investigation into JoAnn Romain's death

The family of JoAnn Matouk Romain is asking the Michigan Attorney General’s Office to reopen the investigation into her death. JoAnn was last seen on January 12, 2010, after attending a prayer service. Her car and belongings were found in the church parking lot, but her body was later discovered in the Detroit River. Initially, police suspected JoAnn may have walked into Lake St. Clair and drowned. However, her family believes she was murdered. They are now pushing for a fresh look at the case, citing concerns over the way it was handled. The family's attorney has pointed to a forensic investigation of a vehicle that may be linked to JoAnn's disappearance, including efforts to find fingerprints and DNA evidence. JoAnn’s daughter, Michelle, expressed frustration that the police never conducted a thorough investigation. She stated that the family has conducted their own research and discovered inconsistencies in the timeline of events surrounding JoAnn's disappearance. They have formally requested that the Attorney General’s Office take over the case for an unbiased review. The family’s attorney has outlined discrepancies, including the timing of police reports about JoAnn and the registration issues of her vehicle. They also claim that JoAnn's body was found without water in her lungs, contradicting theories of suicide. Despite the case being 15 years old, the family believes that new evidence should compel a re-examination. They argue that the circumstances of her death should not be dismissed and that JoAnn’s case deserves further attention. The family hopes that with a new investigation, justice can be served.