James Edward Murphy III

Murdered

On July 27, 2024, 27-year-old James Edward Murphy III was fatally shot in Albany, Georgia. The incident occurred at the Knights Inn Hotel, where Murphy and his girlfriend had arranged a meeting through an online escort service. According to police reports, the meeting was a setup for an attempted robbery, during which Murphy was shot and killed.

Following the incident, Albany police identified and arrested two suspects in connection with Murphy's death. The case highlighted the dangers ...Read More

Albany Herald: Meet-up through internet 'backdoor' page turns deadly, results in fourth shooting fatality in July

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