Kate Murphy was a strong independent woman. She learned discipline in the sands of Afghanistan. She went from the battleground as a marine to the streets of Boston, first as a street cop and then as a homicide detective. Her skills were recognized early and she made lieutenant, by hard work and a dedicated spirit.
She was a mentor for those who were her subordinates and an example for those she was responsible to. She learned to search for answers not always available and would never stop until she found those who were guilty. In addition to fighting crime she was also raising a teenage daughter and that may be an even harder job than being a detective.
She was an avid jogger and when the department discovered she had a stalker, they sent out a a squad car when she jogged, not for her protection but to protect the stalker from HER.
