Melvin Murphy Murdered in Oakland, California age 51

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Melvin Murphy, a 51-year-old resident of Oakland, was killed on August 24, 2010, in a year that recorded 90 homicides in the city. Murphy's death was part of a broader pattern of violent incidents in Oakland, which consistently faced challenges in reducing crime rates during that period. The homicide count for 2010 highlighted the persistent issues of violence that plagued Oakland, often linked to gang activity and systemic problems affecting certain neighborhoods.

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name

Melvin Murphy

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Oakland

state

CA

Date Found

2010-08-24

Age at Death

51

First Name

Melvin

Last Name

Murphy

Last Updated

10/14/2024

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Melvin Murphy
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