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Deputy Murphee was shot and killed by three inmates at the jail during an escape attempt. Deputy Murphee was shot as he ran down the stairs in the jail. The three inmates, two brothers and a cousin, escaped from the jail but were later shot by a citizen posse.
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Deputy Sheriff Murphee served with the Young County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Graham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Young County Sheriff's Office has lost 7 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Sam is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Sam is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sam is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1882, 1 officer at Young County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1882, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1882, 45 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 143rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1882, 51 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 142nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Sam was 27. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Young County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 44; the middle age was 37.
Sam was 27. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Sam was 27. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Sam was 27. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
January holds 14.3% of these deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 28.6%. Sundays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Young County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 14.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Young County Sheriff's Office has 7 officers remembered here, Sam among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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