Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, December 8, 1963
Add to My HeroesJohn David Murphree
Warden John Murphree was shot and killed by a man who was illegally hunting ducks in Jasper County.
The warden was stationed in Beaumont and is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsMy Dad, WD Lawler, always felt guilty for encouraging JD to pursue the game warden position. He was a fine man and my Dad thought his law enforcement abilities were not being fully utilized in his previous position so encouraged him to try for the better position.
Martha Lawler Dunham
November 24, 2018
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