Roger E. Murdock
Roger Eugene Murdock | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1909 |
| Died | July 2, 1995 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Southern California (BA, Public Administration); Los Angeles College of Law |
| Alma mater | Los Angeles High School |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Years active | 1932–1969 |
| Known for | Interim LAPD Chief during the Charles Manson murders |
| Predecessor | Thomas Reddin |
| Successor | Edward M. Davis |
| Police career | |
| Department | Los Angeles Police Department |
| Rank | Chief of Police (interim) |
Roger Eugene Murdock (July 27, 1909 – July 2, 1995) served as interim LAPD police chief in 1969 after Thomas Reddin had left to pursue a job in the media industry. He graduated from Los Angeles High School and USC, where he earned a degree with honors in public administration. He also studied criminal law and the rules of evidence at Los Angeles College of Law and taught a course at USC called "Investigation of Major Crimes." Murdock joined the LAPD in 1932. He headed the LAPD during the Charles Manson murders.
Roger Murdock was a member of Liberal Arts Masonic Lodge, #677 of Los Angeles, CA.
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