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William E. Murphy

Case from Houston, TX dated Apr 01, 1910

Victim Details

William E. Murphy

Male

White / Caucasian

Houston

TX

1910-04-01

48

William

E. Murphy

07/25/2026

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On April 1, 1910, William E. Murphy, aged 48, was tragically shot and killed in Houston, Texas. Murphy, who served as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Houston Police Department, was ambushed by a former officer named Earl McFarland while dining at the Acme Restaurant on Preston Avenue. Murphy was known for his dedication to his role, having served as a detective and later as Deputy Chief since 1907.

The incident occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m., when McFarland entered the restaurant hol ...
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