The second man accused of beating to death a Kalamazoo antiques…
Antique dealer Robert Medema, seen here in an undated courtesy photo from his family, was killed in a targeted robbery. He was 74. (Aug. 13, 2012)
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'People of interest' in Kzoo man's murder
Bob Medema, 74, found dead Saturday morning
Updated: Tuesday, 14 Aug 2012, 9:09 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 14 Aug 2012, 8:58 PM EDT
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) - Police in Kalamazoo have identified "people of interest" in the death of an area antique dealer.
Bob Medema, 74, was found beaten to death in his Kalamazoo home on Saturday morning. Police say the homicide does not appear to have been random and that Medema was likely targeted.
Tuesday, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Director Jeffrey Hadley confirmed to 24 Hour News that that "people of interest" have been identified.
Medema's family said Monday that the death was "brutal and cruel."
Community members are remembering Medema was an old-school businessman who was always happy to interact with customers at his antique store Emporium.
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Visitation:
Thursday 2-4 p.m, 6-8 p.m. at Langeland Family Funeral Homes , Memorial Chapel, 622 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo
Funeral:
Friday 11 a.m. at Covenant United Reformed Church, 3724 Lovers Lane, Kalamazoo
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