Comal County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1981
Add to My HeroesElvis Murphy
Investigator Ed Murphy was killed in a helicopter crash while assisting in the search of burglary suspects.
The helicopter crashed when it struck power lines over FM 2673 one mile north of Startzville. The pilot survived the crash but Investigator Murphy suffered fatal injuries.
Investigator Murphy was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Comal County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsInvestigator Murphy,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Comal County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
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