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Matthew Sean Farrell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Matthew Sean Farrell, a 53-year-old local publisher, writer, and connoisseur of the arts, was tragically killed on October 25, 2022, in Charlottesville, VA. Farrell, who had a significant impact on the local arts scene, was found dead from a gunshot wound at his home on Stony Point Road. The incident was reported as a domestic disturbance, and upon arrival, Albemarle County police discovered Farrell's body. His girlfriend, Shawna Marie Natalie Murphy, was arrested at the scene and charged with s ...Read More
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  • Augusta Free Press: Albemarle County: Police ID victim in Tuesday murder, plus additional details at scene
  • The Daily Progress: Albemarle County police arrest woman for murder
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    Victim Details

    Matthew Sean Farrell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Charlottesville

    VA

    2022-10-25

    53

    Matthew

    Sean Farrell

    11/10/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been reflecting a lot on Matthew Sean Farrell's contributions to the Charlottesville arts com... ...Read More
    06/24/2024
    I wanted to talk about the art gallery Matthew Sean Farrell opened a few years ago. It's heartening ... ...Read More
    05/08/2024
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