Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Shannon ‘Spud’ Murphy

Ms MAXWELL (Northern Victoria) (13:07): I rise today to give a sad members statement in honour of Detective Sergeant Shannon ‘Spud’ Murphy. Spud worked in Melbourne and Benalla as a detective, and his most recent role was within the sexual offences and child abuse investigation team in Wangaratta. Spud was a larrikin, a man who had a sense of humour, and he was a loving husband to his wife, Sarah, and two children. The loss of Spud has once again encouraged me to call on Victoria Police to support those who suffer ill health, and I implore the government to increase investment to allow for ongoing therapeutic facilities to be readily available to those who need them when they need them. Vale, Shannon ‘Spud’ Murphy. May you rest in peace and no longer bear your pain and suffering.