Sheriff J. Mart Murphy, Robertson County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

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Sheriff

J. Mart Murphy

Robertson County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Thursday, July 23, 1931

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 44

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/21/1931

Weapon: Shotgun

Suspect: Not available

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Sheriff Mart Murphy was shot and killed by a suspect he was attempting to arrest for bootlegging in Springfield, Tennessee.

When he and a local constable knocked on the door the suspect opened it and shot Sheriff Murphy in the stomach with a shotgun. He succumbed to his wounds two days later.

Sheriff Murphy had served with the Robertson County Sheriff's Office for five years. He was survived by his wife, child, and brother.

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
January 16, 2013

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J. Mart Murphy

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