Wednesday, September 12 2012 11:50 PM EDT2012-09-13 03:50:50 GMT
TOLEDO -- Judy Wentzel never got the chance to meet 20-year-old Nick Linke, but feels like she's known him forever. Two people dragged Linke onto her front lawn the night he was shot and she hasn't
Dozens of friends and family members come out Wednesday night to say goodbye to 20-year-old Nick Linke.
A Toledo murder suspect is behind bars after police in Monroe, MI, found him hiding out in an apartment.
Officers were called to an apartment complex in the 2800 block of North Monroe Street early Wednesday morning. Members of the special response team found 22-year-old Tyler Watson.
Watson is accused of murder in the death of Nicholas Linke.
Tonight Linke's mother is telling 13abc about her son and what she thinks really happened.
The victim's mom says after talking with some of the friends who were there Saturday night she believes it was a drunken dare that clearly went tragically wrong.
"I'm just sad it had to be my son," says Vickie Linke.
On Thursday she will bury her youngest son.
20-year-old Nicholas Linke, a graduate of Woodward High School, was found dead in his car Saturday night at the corner of Ontario and Galena in Toledo. Police say he was shot in another location and drove a short distance before crashing.
Vickie Linke says Nicholas was trying to drive himself to the hospital.
"He was a good kid. Anybody will tell you that. He was a little misguided, he was still 20 years old, still trying to find himself," says Vickie LInke.
She believes her son was shot as part of a deadly dare between some friends.
"I guess he went to meet up with some friends and the friends were drunk and high and kind of dared each other to do this," says Vickie Linke.
"They were drunk and betting each other who was going to do what and how far they were going to take it," says Daniel Linke, the victim's older brother.
"You won't pull the trigger, you won't do this," says Vickie Linke.
13abc has not heard back from Toledo police about whether that's the case. Nick's mom says she doesn't know the suspect, 23-year-old Tyler Watson. Monroe County Sheriff's deputies arrested Watson Wednesday morning. Watson remains in the Monroe County Jail Wednesday night. He's expected to be extradited to Ohio soon.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:50:34 GMT
Three suspects are still on the loose after an-early morning home invasion and murder in Waterville Township and investigators say the death of 34-year-old James Safadi was not a random act of violence.
Investigators say the home invasion death of 34-year-old James Safadi in Waterville was not a random act of violence. They believe the local business owner was targeted.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:01:59 GMT
A team that played football for years has reunited to pay tribute to their coach who died from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but
It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but the first without Calabrese, who died just days ago after a battle with ALS.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:57:12 GMT
While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:45:41 GMT
Nearly 100 Antique automobiles were on display Saturday in Archbold at the annual antique car gathering at Sauder Village.Car collectors showcased their vintage vehicles and talked about these unique cars.Vistors
Nearly 100 Antique automobiles were on display Saturday in Archbold at the annual antique car gathering at Sauder Village.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:37:55 GMT
Students at Lourdes University received their diplomas Saturday at a graduation ceremony.Sister Mary Soro-Siak and Owens-Illinois CEO Albert Stroucken received honorary doctoral degrees.Strouken also delivered
Students at Lourdes University received their diplomas Saturday at a graduation ceremony.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:50:34 GMT
Three suspects are still on the loose after an-early morning home invasion and murder in Waterville Township and investigators say the death of 34-year-old James Safadi was not a random act of violence.
Investigators say the home invasion death of 34-year-old James Safadi in Waterville was not a random act of violence. They believe the local business owner was targeted.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:55 AM EDT2013-05-19 12:55:26 GMT
It has been a slow severe weather season up to this point, but this weekend will be the busiest of the season so far. There were more than 20 tornado reports on Saturday and over 200 severe reports totals.
More than 200 severe weather reports and 20 tornadoes were observed in the plains on Saturday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:52:31 GMT
LEXINGTON, Mich. (AP) - Carol Connell remembers well the gift she gave Sara Ylen, a friend seemingly forced to bear too much misery. Ylen, a Michigan mother of two young boys, said she was battling cancer
A Michigan mom who claimed to be battling cancer and a rape survior is being accused of fraud and her community is reeling.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:11:00 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a festival parade. Several people appeared to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately
An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:01:59 GMT
A team that played football for years has reunited to pay tribute to their coach who died from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but
It was the fifth year for the Dave Calabrese Football Blitz, but the first without Calabrese, who died just days ago after a battle with ALS.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:57:12 GMT
While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
While the most intense of the severe weather will be in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley, it is possible that we could see some severe thunderstorms, as early as Monday night, especially west of the Toledo metro area.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:24:10 GMT
A Toledo man is accused of animal cruelty after he hit his pit bull with 2 by 4.Police say Donnie Britton was trying to break up a fight between two dogs by hitting them with a board. Both dogs were injured
A Toledo man is accused of animal cruelty after he hit his pit bull with 2 by 4.
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:54:20 GMT
Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing voice and data issues throughout the day on Saturday in Ohio.Customers in the Sandusky, Akron and Canton areas have seen an increased in dropped calls
Verizon Wireless customers have been experiencing voice and data issues throughout the day on Saturday in Ohio.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:25:59 GMT
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - A wanted man with a criminal history dating back nearly 15 years was identified by police Saturday as the masked home invader involved in the death of a Hofstra University student
A wanted man with a criminal history dating back nearly 15 years was identified by police Saturday as the masked home invader involved in the death of a Hofstra University student early Friday morning.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:52 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:52:10 GMT
DETROIT (AP) - A tiny insect is threatening Michigan's fruit and vegetable crops. The brown marmorated stink bug's presence in Michigan has growers and agriculture experts concerned because there are
A tiny insect is threatening Michigan's fruit and vegetable crops. The brown marmorated stink bug's presence in Michigan has growers and agriculture experts concerned.
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