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Mark Murphy

Death by Force
Case Description
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Mark Murphy, age 47, was killed on November 2, 2014, in St. Louis, Missouri. His death resulted from a shooting that occurred during a year of rising violence in the city. The incident took place in North St. Louis, an area that has experienced a high frequency of violent crimes over the years. Murphy's homicide was part of the troubling trend of violence that plagued St. Louis, contributing to the overall increase in the city's homicide rate in 2014.

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    Victim Details

    Mark Murphy

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    St. Louis

    MO

    2014-11-02

    47

    Mark

    Murphy

    11/23/2025

    1


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the discussion about Mark Murphy's tragic case, and I can't help but think about... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
    Mark Murphy's case is another tragic reminder of the rampant violence we've been grappling with in S... ...Read More
    09/09/2023
    Has anyone else been following Mark Murphy's case closely? It's so frustrating and saddening to see ... ...Read More
    03/29/2023
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