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James Murphy

Case from Dillon, SC dated Apr 25, 2020

Victim Details

James Murphy

Male

Black / African American

Dillon

SC

2020-04-25

26

James

Murphy

06/26/2026

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In the quiet community of Dillon, South Carolina, the life of a young man was tragically cut short. James Murphy, a 26-year-old Black male affectionately known to his loved ones as 'Pooh,' became the victim of a fatal shooting on April 25, 2020. The incident that claimed his life unfolded on Joann Branch Road, sending ripples of shock and grief through the local area.

The Dillon County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the homicide, which led them to a suspect. Authorities a ...
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  • WPDE: Victim identified in deadly Lake View shooting
  • Coroner identifies victim in deadly weekend shooting in Dillon County
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    Can we take a moment to talk about the community's response to James "Pooh" Murphy's tragic passing?... ...Read More
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