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Nichole Guertin: WWJ anchor Jim Matthews' girlfriend was found duct-taped in parking lot after his murder

Family friend Arthur Levan Williamson, 55, is accused of killing Jim Matthews, 57, in an attack that also badly injured his son and girlfriend

CHESTERFIELD, MICHIGAN: New details revealed by police stated that Nichole Guertin, 35, the girlfriend of the WWJ 950 overnight anchor Jim Matthews, was discovered bound, duct-taped, and bleeding on Friday, September 23, in a parking lot close to the Chesterfield Township home where she lived with Matthews. 

Police say after being stabbed numerous times, she managed to leave the house with the couple's 5-year-old daughter Rosie and flagged down a passing driver who called 911. Hunter Matthews, Matthews' 10-year-old son, was discovered in a home's closet. It was claimed that he attempted to wrestle the attacker before being struck with a hammer, bound with duct tape, and placed in the closet. According to WXYZ, the youngster underwent brain and ear surgery and is now in serious condition.

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Jim Matthews' 10-year-old son Hunter tried to wrestle the attacker while protecting his father from harm

Matthews' brother Joe Nicolai told WXYZ, "I believe that Hunter was trying to fight off this man that was attacking and trying to kill his father, and that’s how Hunter ended up injured and tied and put into a closet." The five-year-old daughter was also hurt, but she is doing fine right now.

In a GoFundMe page created on Sunday, September 25, the children's aunt Ashley provided information about their condition. Her note read, “I wasn’t going to make a go fund me, but it was recommended. Anything donated is going to these two kids. They have been through so much and I feel like the least I can do is create something that helps them adapt to what comes after this tragedy.” The page has collected over $15k so far.

Meanwhile, according to police, Arthur Levan Williamson, 55, the suspect, was discovered in the home's basement with self-inflicted injuries and an overdose.

Williamson was a frequent visitor to the house and was said to have been acquainted with the victims. According to police, Williamson was given Narcan to revive him, and his condition is stable in the hospital. Although authorities are still unclear what motivated the attack, Williamson has been charged with seven felonies, including first-degree murder. The investigation is still ongoing. Meanwhile, Matthews' devastated coworkers paid tribute to him, calling him ‘one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.’ “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,” the statement from WWJ Newsradio 950 reads.