Roger E. Murdock

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 Eugene Murdock
Born	(1909-07-27)July 27, 1909
Died	July 2, 1995(1995-07-02) (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 Murdock was a member of Liberal Arts Masonic Lodge, #677 of Los Angeles, CA.

References

• LA Times obituary

Police appointments
Preceded by Thomas Reddin	Chief of LAPD 1969	Succeeded by Edward M. Davis