Michigan Radio Anchor Killed In Murder-Attempted Suicide

A Michigan radio host was murdered Friday after he and his household had been savagely attacked of their house by a visitor who then tried to kill himself, this in keeping with native experiences.

WWJ 950 in a single day anchor Jim Matthews was together with his girlfriend and a pair of youngsters of their Detroit-area condominium round midday after they allegedly invited over a person who lives throughout the road. Neighbors had seen the person with Matthews’ girlfriend up to now.

What occurred subsequent was nonetheless underneath investigation … however Matthew’s girlfriend and his 5-year-old daughter made it out of the condominium alive and flagged down somebody driving by. His girlfriend had been stabbed a number of occasions and his daughter was injured as nicely.

After the driving force referred to as 911, Chesterfield Township officers responded to the house and needed to power their method inside, discovering Matthews useless. His 10-year-old boy was found certain and overwhelmed inside a closet.

What’s extra … police went to the basement the place they encountered the suspect — who was overdosing on heroin after sustaining self-inflicted wounds.

Matthews’ girlfriend and son had been listed in crucial situation on the hospital. His daughter was in secure situation.

The suspect was given Narcan to save lots of his life. He, too, was hospitalized in secure situation.

As for Matthews, WWJ Newsradio 950 issued an announcement … “There have been many tears shed in our newsroom today and Jim will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

Authorities didn’t launch a motive and had been weighing prison costs.