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2013 · Lovingston, Virginia
Alexis Murphy
Disappearances & cold cases
Alexis Murphy disappeared in Virginia in 2013 after being recorded at a gas station. Surveillance and physical evidence led to Randy Taylor’s conviction for her murder in 2014. Her remains were recovered years later, bringing an answer about her whereabouts to her family.
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When2013
WhereLovingston, Virginia
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Final Moments — Death of an Influencer
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Julia Kramer · Medium
The Murder of Alexis Murphy
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Final Moments — Death of an Influencer
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Hunting 4 Answers — 7 Years of Uncertainty: Alexis Murphy
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Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast
MURDERED: The Murder Of Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released November 5, 2025. About 41 minutes.
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Court Junkie
Ep 7: The Abduction of Alexis Murphy and the Trial of Randy Taylor
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released October 16, 2016. About 40 minutes.
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Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released May 2, 2022. About 92 minutes.
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Part 1 : Young Influencer Vanishes! - The Heartbreaking Case of Alexis Murphy | True Crime Stories
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released February 2, 2026. About 45 minutes.
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Let's Go To Court!
Boston Massacre & Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released November 10, 2021. About 153 minutes.
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True Crime Couple
Episode 179: The Abduction and Murder of Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released May 19, 2024. About 89 minutes.
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Going West: True Crime
Alexis Murphy // 134
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released August 18, 2021. About 52 minutes.
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Part 2: Young Influencer Vanishes! - The Heartbreaking Case of Alexis Murphy | True Crime Stories
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released February 4, 2026. About 45 minutes.
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Mind Over Murder
Trina Murphy on the Alexis Murphy/Samantha Clarke Cases
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released March 2, 2020. About 53 minutes.
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United States of Murder
Virginia: Christine Banfield, Joseph Ryan, and Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released May 18, 2026. About 68 minutes.
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Route 29 Stalker
The Murder of Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released March 14, 2021. About 20 minutes.
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MURDERED: Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released January 18, 2026. About 42 minutes.
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17-Year-Old Abducted in Broad Daylight: Alexis Murphy
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released February 6, 2026. About 67 minutes.
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Mind Over Murder
Alexis Murphy & Samantha Clarke Cases, Virginia (Part 1 )
Podcast coverage of the Alexis Murphy case. Released February 24, 2020. About 55 minutes.
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The Progress-Index · 2013-08-13 · Page A5
Arrest during the search for Alexis Murphy
Authorities announced an abduction arrest as Alexis Murphy's family and investigators continued searching for her.
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The Progress-Index · 2014-01-07 · Page A5
Grand jury returns murder charges
New indictments escalated the case against Randy Allen Taylor following Alexis Murphy's disappearance.
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News4 at 5 : WRC : August 9, 2013 5:00pm-6:00pm EDT
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News4 at 11 : WRC : August 11, 2013 11:00pm-11:35pm EDT
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Policy review · Virginia · 2015 report
Virginia’s review of missing-person investigations
The Virginia State Crime Commission’s study examined missing-person procedures, consulted families, and compared state laws and police policies. The report identifies Morgan Harrington and Alexis Murphy among the cases named in the study resolutions, and Hannah Graham among the additional cases examined. This entry documents a policy review and its recommendations, not proof that every proposal became law.
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Ty Notts
The Murder of Alexis Murphy | True Crime Documentary
Video from Ty Notts covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 25:18.
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True Crime News
What happened to Alexis Murphy? Virginia teen remains missing
Video from True Crime News covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 23:21.
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Young Influencer Vanishes! - The Heartbreaking Case of Alexis Murphy | True Crime Stories
Video from Kimbyrleigha covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 1:33:07.
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Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast
She Left Home and Never Came Back: The Disappearance And Murder Of Alexis Murphy
Video from Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 30:08.
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Alexis Murphy remains found after seven year search
Video from WSLS 10 covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 2:35.
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10 years after Alexis Murphy murder, investigator provides new insight on the case
Video from WSET ABC 13 covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 9:39.
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ABC 7 News - WJLA
Alexis Murphy case: Randy Taylor indicted on murder charges
Video from ABC 7 News - WJLA covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 2:21.
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Randy Taylor sentenced to 2 life terms in Alexis Murphy slaying
Video from ABC 7 News - WJLA covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 0:24.
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Criminally Obsessed
What Surveillance Video Revealed In The Mysterious Disappearance Of Alexis Murphy
Video from Criminally Obsessed covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 13:52.
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'I was able to forgive Randy Taylor:' Where Alexis Murphy's aunt found closure and forgiveness
Video from WSET ABC 13 covering the Alexis Murphy case. Length: 4:13.
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Discussion: Remains of Alexis Murphy found
Public community discussion connected to Alexis Murphy. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.
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