Indianapolis man arrested in homicide of poker player in Westfield
By Tim Spears
Published on March 29, 2026.
Ronald Dewayne Brown, an Indianapolis man, has been arrested in connection to the murder of 47-year-old James "Matt" Lushin, a real estate investor and accomplished poker player, who was found dead on March 12 at his home in Westfield. Brown was booked in the Hamilton County Jail without bond and formal charges are expected next week. The death is believed to be an isolated incident.
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