Peoria Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, June 23, 1903
Add to My HeroesWilliam F. Murphy
Detective William Murphy was shot and killed as he and another officer were attempting to arrest a coal thief near Eaton Street and Water Street.
The man was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On December 11th, 1903, he was executed by hanging at the Peoria County Jail.
Detective Murphy was survived by his parents and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1903
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 11, 2022
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