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Case Description
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On October 6, 2017, Michael Eugene Benedict Sr., a 70-year-old resident of Murphy, Oregon, lost his life to gun violence. This tragic event occurred in the context of a broader investigation involving arson and murder in Josephine County.
The investigation into Michael Benedict's death led to the identification of a suspect. Troy Miles Dawson was named as the individual suspected of being involved in Benedict's murder. The specifics of Dawson's involvement and the circumstances surroundin ...Read More
The investigation into Michael Benedict's death led to the identification of a suspect. Troy Miles Dawson was named as the individual suspected of being involved in Benedict's murder. The specifics of Dawson's involvement and the circumstances surroundin ...Read More
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Michael Benedict
Male
White / Caucasian
Grants Pass
OR
2017-10-06
70
Michael
Benedict
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been following the developments in Michael Benedict’s case and something that I find especi... ...Read More
06/14/2024
06/14/2024
Hi everyone,
I've been following the Michael Benedict case, and one aspect that really stands out... ...Read More
02/22/2024
I've been following the Michael Benedict case, and one aspect that really stands out... ...Read More
02/22/2024
Has anyone else been following the tragic case of Michael Benedict's murder in Murphy, Oregon back i... ...Read More
07/11/2023
07/11/2023
