Gambling, drugs, debt: Westfield poker player allegedly killed by man who owed him money

Westfield’s first homicide in 7 years linked to unpaid debt, marijuana

Large amount of marijuana found at homes of Westfield murder victim, suspect

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Proseuctors on Monday said the man suspected of killing a Westfield poker player had been paying him for more than a year for marijuana. Westfield Police Chief Shawn Keen said someone called police to the home of James Matthew Lushin on the evening of March 12 after they went to check on him when he didn’t show up for an appointment. They found Lushin dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said it was the first homi…

Gambling, drugs, debt: Westfield poker player allegedly killed by man who owed him money

WESTFIELD, Ind. — On March 12, James “Matt” Lushin was found lying in a pool of blood in his Westfield home. He had multiple gunshot wounds in his back and on the counter were Mason jars of marijuana someone had been packing into pouches. Lushin lived in the 3900 block of Westfield Road. He was [...]