About a week after two teens from Westland went missing, their families are now planning funerals. Meanwhile, the two men charged with stealing from their car failed their polygraph tests when questioned about the crimes and what happened to the teens.
"The main thing was I had a feeling and just needed to get him home, and I wouldn't rest until he was home, so it was kind of a relief that he's coming home," said Mike Bobbish.
The parents of Jake Kudla and Jourdan Bobbish spoke out for the first time Monday. Their families searched for the missing teens for nearly a week and then the unthinkable happened. Their bodies were found shot to death execution style in a field on Detroit's east side.
Autopsies revealed Jake was shot multiple times and Jourdan sustained a bullet to the back of the head.
"You're supposed to die before your kids, right? I don't know what to say. I don't know what it is I feel or what I'm supposed to do," said Ziggy Kudla, Jake's father.
"Fell apart and we cried all day," Bobbish said. "They crossed the path of a monster, that's all I can say."
As we first told you, Jake's uncle, who was the last person to see them, admitted to police he gave them drugs that night. Since then, Richard Baxter, who records show is on probation after serving time for possessing and distributing drugs, has been questioned several times by police. Detectives believe Jake and Jourdan were looking to buy drugs after visiting Baxter and then met up with the wrong people.
The question is whether Casey Green and Larry Anderson are connected? Both were charged after they were allegedly caught with Jake's car. They're accused of stripping the stereo equipment and wiping it down with bleach. They have not been charged with murder, but a source has told us both Anderson and Greene have failed their polygraph tests when questioned about the crimes.
Meanwhile, there is undescribable pain for the parents of the teens, who are proudly wearing arm bands in memory of their children made by members of the community, who continue to offer their support. They don't want Jake and Jourdan to be remembered for how they died, but rather who they were.
"He touched so many lives in his life, and sometimes you only get them for 18 years, but it was a wonderful 18 years, and I'm thankful for those 18 years," said Bobbish.
We're told that plans for Jake's funeral have not been finalized, but Jourdan's funeral is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday at Ward Presbyterian Church in Northville.
The Bobbish family has also set up a memorial fund. Anyone can donate at any Fifth-Third Bank location. They want to make it a scholarship fund or donate to a charity in Jourdan's memory.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:02:29 GMT
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:26:44 GMT
Less than 24 hours after a judge bounced Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan from the ballot saying he didn't meet the City Charter's residency requirements, a negative political ad hit the air.
Less than 24 hours after a judge bounced Detroit mayoral candidate Mike Duggan from the ballot saying he didn't meet the City Charter's residency requirements and around the same time Duggan vowed to appeal, a negative political ad hit the air.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-12 12:49:07 GMT
This could be a game changer for Detroit's mayoral election. Mike Duggan was yanked from the ballot after a judge said he was not a registered voter in the city for a year before he filed his nominating petitions
This could be a game changer for Detroit's mayoral election. Mike Duggan, who was considered a front runner, was yanked from the ballot after a judge said he was not a registered voter in the city for a year before he filed his nominating petitions. He fell just 14 days short.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:38 AM EDT2013-06-11 14:38:08 GMT
It was late last week after the last day of school when parents received an unexpected letter in their email that reads more like more soap opera than something from a school district.
It was late last week after the last day of school when parents received an unexpected letter in their email that reads more like more soap opera than something from a school district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
