Secrets in the Mist
- Jun 17, 2025
- 44:10
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, Carol Lubahn, a beautiful young mother of two, suddenly vanishes. Not long after, her husband reports some strange activity at their house. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 22, 2013.
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Brief Summary
Carol Lubon vanished in 1981; her husband was later convicted of her murder, but the case remains unresolved.
Key points
- A Young Mother is Missing. A young mother goes missing in a case that has gone cold, leaving her family searching for answers.
- Detectives Turn to Facebook. To solve the case, detectives turn to Facebook, a tool that could help find Carol.
- Mysterious Phone Calls. Family receives mysterious phone calls on special days, adding to the mystery of Carol's disappearance.
- Detective's Obsession. Detective Walt Delcine becomes obsessed with the cold case of Carol Lubon, determined to find the truth.
- The Long Arm of Facebook. Detectives use Facebook to connect with Carol's friends and family, hoping to find new leads.
- Mike Lubon Arrested. 30 years after Carol Lubon vanished, Mike was arrested for her murder.
Episode highlights
- Detectives Turn to FacebookTo solve the case, detectives turn to Facebook, a tool that could help find Carol.“Why don't you establish a Facebook account?”0:27Jun 17, 2025
- Mysterious Phone CallsFamily receives mysterious phone calls on special days, adding to the mystery of Carol's disappearance.“We'd get the calls on special days, her birthday, my birthday.”7:24Jun 17, 2025
- Detective's ObsessionDetective Walt Delcine becomes obsessed with the cold case of Carol Lubon, determined to find the truth.“Walt Delcine had become a little obsessed.”14:24Jun 17, 2025
- The Long Arm of FacebookDetectives use Facebook to connect with Carol's friends and family, hoping to find new leads.“Why don't you establish a Facebook account for Carol?”22:28Jun 17, 2025
- Mike Lubon Arrested30 years after Carol Lubon vanished, Mike was arrested for her murder.24:30Jun 17, 2025
- Trial TensionsMike's son, Mike Jr., struggles with his father's guilt during the trial.29:31Jun 17, 2025
- Shocking ConfessionMike reveals the truth about Carol's death after decades of silence.38:20Jun 17, 2025
- Conviction ReducedProsecutor John Lewin files a motion to reduce Mike's conviction to voluntary manslaughter.42:56Jun 17, 2025
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