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William Murphy

Case from Louisville, KY dated Nov 19, 1909

Victim Details

William Murphy

Male

White / Caucasian

Louisville

KY

1909-11-19

30

William

Murphy

07/15/2026

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White / Caucasian male William Murphy, aged 30, was a dedicated Patrolman with the Louisville Police Department in Kentucky when his life was abruptly taken on November 19, 1909. Having served on the force for six years, Murphy was off-duty on that fateful Friday but remained committed to his role as a peacekeeper. He was in the vicinity of 19th Street and Baird Street when the sudden sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of the neighborhood. Compelled by his sense of duty, he immediately moved t ...
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