Lem Mcpherson

Murdered
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Lemule Franklin "Lem" McPherson, a 51-year-old African American police officer in Fayetteville, Arkansas, was fatally shot on April 28, 1928. Born on November 28, 1876, in Washington County, Arkansas, he was the son of Nelson and Annaliza J. "Annie" (Trammell) McPherson. Before joining the Fayetteville Police Department, McPherson worked for the Frisco Railroad. He had been married four times and was survived by his wife, Willie May (Wilson) McPherson; a daughter, Ethel; and two sons, Lee Roy Mc ...Read More
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  • Policeman Lem McPherson

    • Victim Details

    Lem Mcpherson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Fayetteville

    AR

    1928-04-28

    48

    Lem

    Mcpherson

    Yes

    12/31/2024

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    I've been thinking about the family's journey since Officer McPherson's tragic death in 1928. It mus... ...Read More
    11/02/2024
    I've been reading through some old newspaper archives and stumbled across an obituary for Officer Le... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
    Reading about Officer Lem McPherson's murder is really unsettling, especially considering the impact... ...Read More
    02/14/2023
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