Memorial

Chief Samuel John Murphy

Photo of Chief Samuel John Murphy
End of Watch: Sat, Jan 11th, 1936
Date of Incident: Sat, Jan 11th, 1936
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 8 years
Age: 48

Survivors

His wife, daughter, and two step-daughters

Incident

Chief Samuel Murphy was shot and killed by the brother of a man he had arrested earlier in the day for being drunk in public.

The arrestee's brother kicked in the door of the city jail and shot Chief Murphy in the chest with a rifle, killing him. The man turned himself in the following the day. He was convicted of Chief Murphy's murder and subsequently sentenced to life in prison.

Chief Murphy had served with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two step-daughters.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Weeksbury Police Department Patch
Floyd County Sheriff's Office Patch
The Weeksbury Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Floyd County Sheriff's Office.

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Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Chief Samuel John Murphy.

Chief Samuel John Murphy
Left by Sarah Jacobs on Saturday, January 11th, 2020

You are always going to be a hero, a guardian, it breaks my heart for your family and I wish them all the thoughts in the world however that will not ease their pain. For they have not only lost a hero, but a father, husband, and a best friend. You served your time well, but still so young to leave..may everyone remember the thoughtless job you put your life on the line for because you wanted to protect others and that yells hero to me. Thank you for the service sir, rest easy now.