Talking Dateline: Secrets in the Mist
- Jun 18, 2025
- 16:29
- Full Episode
<p>Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy sit down to talk about Keith’s classic episode "Secrets in the Mist.” Nearly 30 years after a young mother by the name of Carol Lubahn went missing from her California home, cold case investigators built a murder case against her husband, Mike, based on a fake Facebook account and his own words to detectives. Keith and Dennis discuss what happened to Mike after he went to prison and play an extra clip from Keith's interview with Mike's son who was torn between wanting to know the truth about what happened to his mother and supporting his father. Plus, Keith discusses why he leans on things during his episodes.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a question for Talking Dateline, send us an audio message on social @datelinenbc or leave us a voicemail at 212-413-5252.</p><p> </p><p>Listen to the full episode “Secrets in the Mist” on Apple: https://apple.co/3SW8NE5</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lw7ftaAxKNqaNOC0lr9YJ?si=dde259a4d2244d20</p><p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
Dennis Murphy and Keith Morrison discuss Carol Lubon's disappearance and her husband's eventual confession in a complex murder case.
Key points
- The Vanishing of Carol Lubon. In 1981, 27-year-old Carol Lubon vanished, leading to a chilling investigation.
- The Killer Revealed. Investigators uncovered that Carol's husband, Mike, was the killer after years of mystery.
- The Role of Social Media. A Facebook post became crucial evidence in proving Carol was dead.
- Incremental Confessions. Mike Lubon’s changing story ultimately led to his conviction.
- Mike's Release from Prison. After years of legal battles, Mike Lubon was resentenced and released from prison.
Episode highlights
- The Vanishing of Carol LubonIn 1981, 27-year-old Carol Lubon vanished, leading to a chilling investigation.“But as years went by without hearing from Carol, those closest to her wondered if something far more sinister had happened.”0:44Jun 18, 2025
- The Killer RevealedInvestigators uncovered that Carol's husband, Mike, was the killer after years of mystery.“It turned out to be none other than Carol's husband, Mike.”0:58Jun 18, 2025
- The Role of Social MediaA Facebook post became crucial evidence in proving Carol was dead.“Nobody did. And that was used as one of the pieces of evidence to prove that she was dead.”2:45Jun 18, 2025
- Incremental ConfessionsMike Lubon’s changing story ultimately led to his conviction.“Detectives have a very finely tuned ear for a story that changes, don't they?”6:50Jun 18, 2025
- Mike's Release from PrisonAfter years of legal battles, Mike Lubon was resentenced and released from prison.“He was able to get him resentenced, which then allowed him to be released from prison.”13:10Jun 18, 2025
