SAM R MURPHEE
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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 25-W: 23
Department: Young County, Texas, S.O.
End of Watch: January 1, 1882
Cause: SHOT
Age: 27
Years of Service:
Description: Deputy Murphee was giving the prisoners breakfast when he was attacked by three brothers who were incarcerated at the jail. Deputy Murphee was shot and died at the scene. His assailants escaped but were apprehended and shot by a citizen posse.
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