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Matthew Charles Murphy

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Matthew Charles Murphy

Birth
Iowa, USA
Death
1 Dec 1974 (aged 33)
Alice, Jim Wells County, Texas, USA
Burial
George West, Live Oak County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Murphy
Matthew
Jan 13 1941
Dec 1 1974

Diana
Aug 18 1942

Mrd Oct 15 1960


Patrolman Matthew Murphy was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle at West Main Street and U.S. Highway 281. Several minutes after the initial stop another officer found Patrolman Murphy suffering from four .22 caliber gunshot wounds.

He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The case remains unsolved.

Patrolman Murphy had served with the agency for 11 years and is survived by his wife and two children.
Murphy
Matthew
Jan 13 1941
Dec 1 1974

Diana
Aug 18 1942

Mrd Oct 15 1960


Patrolman Matthew Murphy was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle at West Main Street and U.S. Highway 281. Several minutes after the initial stop another officer found Patrolman Murphy suffering from four .22 caliber gunshot wounds.

He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

The case remains unsolved.

Patrolman Murphy had served with the agency for 11 years and is survived by his wife and two children.

Gravesite Details

Stone is covered in mineral deposits due to heavy use of sprinklers, as are all stones in this cemetery.



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