The Shocking Story of Nichole Cable

The true crime podcast 'TruRed CRIME' presents the chilling case of 15-year-old Nicole Cable, who vanished on Mother's Day, May 12, 2013, in Glenburn, Maine. After accepting a friend request from someone posing as her acquaintance Brian Butterfield on Facebook, Nicole met him at the end of her driveway and disappeared. Her mother, Christine Wiley, discovered her missing the next morning and launched a desperate search, only to be met with bureaucratic delays from local law enforcement. Investigators soon uncovered that the Facebook account was a sophisticated impersonation created by Kyle Duby, a former boyfriend of Nicole’s who had been obsessed with her despite their breakup. Electronic evidence, including IP addresses and cell phone logs, tied the fake account to Kyle’s home and device. Physical evidence—such as a mask, sock, and sneaker—was found near the crime scene, and DNA matched Kyle. After being jailed for a prior motorcycle chase, Kyle confessed to Sarah Mersinger, his girlfriend, that he had killed Nicole during a failed kidnapping attempt, intending to become a hero by finding her. He later confessed in prison notes, which were admitted in court. Despite a defense attempt to frame Sarah as the mastermind, DNA, digital trails, and physical evidence sealed Kyle’s guilt. He was convicted on all counts and sentenced to life without parole. The episode underscores the dangers of online deception, the consequences of unchecked obsession, and the tragic cost of a teenage girl’s trust in a digital stranger.