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William Murphy

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William Murphy

Birth
Death
21 Nov 1909 (aged 26–27)
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Plot
Section Y; Lot 33 S 1/2
Memorial ID
53971851 View Source
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Officer Murphy served with the Louisville Division of Police from 1906 until his death. He was off duty when he heard the sound of gunshots near 19th and Baird Streets. After investigating he found a man had been shot. After locating and confronting the alleged shooter the man then shot Officer Murphy in the head. The subject was arrested but he was acquitted at trial on self-defense claims.

***Another William Murphy (1836-1912), possibly his father, is buried at this location too.***

Officer Murphy served with the Louisville Division of Police from 1906 until his death. He was off duty when he heard the sound of gunshots near 19th and Baird Streets. After investigating he found a man had been shot. After locating and confronting the alleged shooter the man then shot Officer Murphy in the head. The subject was arrested but he was acquitted at trial on self-defense claims.

***Another William Murphy (1836-1912), possibly his father, is buried at this location too.***

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***CAN NOT LOCATE HIS GRAVESTONE***

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  • Created by: G. P.
  • Added: 21 Jun 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 53971851
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53971851/william-murphy: accessed ), memorial page for William Murphy (1882–21 Nov 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 53971851, citing Saint Louis Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by G. P. (contributor 47124408).