Police: Murder Suspect Sighting in Maplewood Unsubstantiated

Michael C. Murphy, a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman in Franklin County Wednesday night, was reported seen in Maplewood. A relative of his lives in the 3100 block of Edgar Avenue.

officers were searching the relative's house, and others' on the street, as well as a broader area Thursday night and around 9:00.

Maplewood Sgt. Matt Nighbor, on the scene, said reports in the media and on the Internet that Murphy was sighted in Maplewood are unsubstantiated.

He said there was a strong police presence in the area.

"There is no danger to the residents or the citizens of Maplewood," he said.