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These Air Jordans are a clue in the murder of Kalamazoo antique dealer Bob Medema (Released Aug. 16, 2012)

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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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Air Jordans clue in killing of Kzoo man

Antique dealer Bob Medema, 74, slain at home

Updated: Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 5:33 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 16 Aug 2012, 12:05 PM EDT

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) - A pair of Air Jordans were abandoned in the area where a Kalamazoo antique dealer was killed, and police believe the shoes are "directly involved in this incident."

Bob Medema, 74, was slain at his home on Oakland Drive. The owner of the Emporium in downtown Kalamazoo was found beaten to death with a blunt object, and police believe he was killed between late Friday and Saturday morning.

Investigators continue to look into the case, and said the Air Jordans are a clue.

If you have any information, you're asked to call the Kalamazoo Public Safety Department or Silent Observer.

There is a reward for information.

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