The Region - News from Jan. 4, 1987

The search for two men who murdered the operator of a Santa Ana topless bar continued, but Buena Park police reported no major developments in their investigation. Police were still looking for the stolen Mercedes-Benz belonging to the victim, Ex-convict James Lee Casino, according to a police spokeswoman. Late Thursday, Casino, 48, whose real name was James Lee Stockwell, was shot in the head by two intruders. Before killing him, the men insisted that Casino point out the location of car keys and other valuables in his Buena Park home, according to police. Before shooting Casino, the men tied up Casino’s girlfriend, Shelly Faciones, 22. Shaken, but not hurt, Faciones freed herself and called police.