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David Murdock Missing Person Case

Last seen in Knoxville, Pennsylvania on Aug 09, 2024

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On a tragic day in August 2024, 65-year-old David Murdock, a resident of Knoxville, Pennsylvania, was swept away by severe floodwaters. The rising waters were a result of Tropical Storm Debbie, which caused Troups Creek, a body of water bordering his property in Deerfield Township, to overflow. In a final act of selflessness, Mr. Murdock had ventured out into the dangerous conditions to rescue a dog that had become trapped by the rapidly rising water. It was during this heroic attempt that the p ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 09, 2024

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  • Tioga County, Pa. man tried to rescue dog, missing since flood
  • Search continues for missing Knoxville man | News - Tioga Publishing
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    Victim Details

    Aug 27, 2024

    Aug 30, 2024

    David

    Murdock

    65

    65

    72 inches

    200 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Aug 09, 2024

    Knoxville

    Pennsylvania

    Tioga County

    16928

    No

    151978

    Pennsylvania State Police

    Mansfield

    Pennsylvania

    Tioga County

    16933

    1745 Valley Road, Pennsylvania

    5706622151

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.psp.pa.gov/troop%20directory/Pages/Troop-F.aspx

    PA2024-1033203

    2024-08-10

    Pennsylvania State Police

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    Yes

    06/25/2026


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    Has anyone else heard about the tribute they’re planning for David Murdock at the Knoxville Commun... ...Read More
    11/23/2024

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