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Michael Murphy

Case from Lexington, KY dated Nov 05, 1907

Victim Details

Michael Murphy

Male

White / Caucasian

Lexington

KY

1907-11-05

49

Michael

Murphy

07/06/2026

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On November 5, 1907, a violent confrontation erupted in Lexington, Kentucky, during a contentious Election Day. Officer Michael Murphy, a 49-year-old White / Caucasian male, was on duty near a polling place situated at the intersection of High Street and South Broadway. The political atmosphere was highly charged as voters cast their ballots for local offices. Tensions peaked when W. R. Campbell, a Republican candidate running for a city council seat, began causing a significant disturbance at t ...
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  • Officer Michael Murphy, Lexington Police Department, Kentucky
  • Officer Michael Murphy - Kentucky EMS Memorial Foundation
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