An Indianapolis man has been detained in connection with the homicide of an international poker player in Westfield.
Ronald Dewayne Brown, Jr. was detained by Westfield Police on an initial accusation of murder. Brown was placed into the Hamilton County Jail on Friday without bond.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Josh Kocher informed News 8 that Brown was detained in connection with the death of 47-year-old James “Matt” Lushin. Formal charges are pending.
Lushin, a real estate investor and excellent poker player, was discovered dead at his Westfield house on March 12. Police have previously stated that the death was believed to be an isolated incident, but they have not provided any other information about the investigation.
“We understand the public wants answers, and we assure you additional information will be provided when appropriate,” Westfield Police Department said in a statement, Friday evening.
Lushin graduated from Kokomo High School and traveled the world to compete in poker tournaments, according to his obituary. On March 20, he was laid to rest at Kokomo’s Mass of Christian Burial.
“Matt served many callings during his life, but none was more important than the parenting and raising of his son Leighton,” his obituary reads. “The testament to a good man is the character of the children he raises. Matt exceeded in fatherhood.”
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