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72-year-old man found murdered, GBI investigating
Posted: 05.10.2009 at 9:06 AM
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James “Buster” Statum of Sparks was found dead at a business that he owned

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A 72-year-old Cook County man who owned a game room was found dead Friday night.  GBI agents say the victim was killed but they aren't elaborating on the method of death.

James “Buster” Statum of Sparks owned Buster’s Game Room.   Cook County and Sparks Police were called to the game room where Statum’s body was discovered inside the building by family members.  

The exact cause of death will be determined during an autopsy which is set for Monday at the GBI Crime Lab in Atlanta.  No arrest has been made in the case.

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