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Payne County -- OSBI special agents have identified a homicide victim from earlier in the week and have made several arrests. Wednesday morning, a man's body was found on fire in rural Payne County near Stillwater. The Payne County Sheriff's Office requested OSBI special agents assist with the case. Thursday, investigators identified that victim as Michael Dwayne Hamilton ( d.o.b 12-9-1978), of Stillwater. Once that identification was made, special agents, Payne County Sheriff's Office investigators, and Stillwater police officers tracked down three Stillwater men responsible for the murder. Greg Guard, Gary Schaffner, and Anthony Endrina (dates of birth not yet available) were taken to the Stillwater Police Department for interviews and then were arrested. From information gathered so far, investigators believe Hamilton was murdered Tuesday at 721 West 10th Street in Stillwater - Guard's home. He was then transported to the rural location for disposal.