Goth rocker Peter Murphy arrested for methamphetamine

By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM)
3/19/2013
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Murphy most famous for work with group Bauhaus, song 'Bela Lugosi's Dead'

In his work with the Goth-rock band Bauhaus, lead singer pewter Murphy would croon about various dark, troubling subjects. Ghosts, goblins, the dark recesses of the imagination were all grist for Murphy's mill. His band is probably best known for the death disco classic, "Bela Lugosi's Dead." It seems that Murphy had a few dark, troubling personal issues as well. He's been arrested for methamphetamine possession after a police chase in Los Angeles.

singer Pete Murphy is probably best known for the death disco classic, 'Bela Lugosi's Dead.' It seems that Murphy had a few dark, troubling personal issues as well. He's been arrested for methamphetamine possession after a police chase in Los Angeles.

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LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic online) - The British singer reportedly rear-ended a Mercedes in Glendale, California, injuring the driver this past weekend. Murphy then fled to Los Angeles, according to local newspaper reports.

An eyewitness and concerned citizen in a pickup truck reportedly followed Murphy's Subaru from the scene, blocking him on his way into the city until police arrived.

"He was afraid [Murphy] would kill someone with his driving," authorities told the newspaper.

Murphy appeared confused and disoriented, but denied drinking any alcohol that day. The police then found a bag of what appeared to be methamphetamine in the back of the patrol car where he had been detained. Again, Murphy denied that it belonged to him, while officers said that they believed he was actually trying to discard the bag in the car.

Murphy has since been arrested for suspicion of causing injuries while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, felony hit-and-run and possessing methamphetamines. Officers set bail at half a million dollars over concerns that Murphy, who is from England and lives in Turkey, could be a flight risk.

Murphy has an upcoming tour, which kicks off next month in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Bauhaus. "Peter Murphy Celebrates 35 Years of Bauhaus" is scheduled to hit nearly 50 cities in North American and Europe through July. It's not yet known if this incident will affect his tour.

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Keywords: Peter Murphy, Bauhaus, Goth, car accident, methamphetamine, arrest

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George Ronald Adkisson
2 months ago
The article about Murphy, without the results of a blood test, and hearing a portion of his personal account of the whole event, reminds me what thousands in Los Angeles , Riverside and other counties across the uS found themselves living through. The news media in places like Palm Springs have even reported what many people in California are hearing ... an externally induced psychosis.
That simple ... the effectual from an real external source.
A mixture of electromagnetic waves or sound waves, hits the ear and cranium to produce the symptoms of high altitude sickness and voices or noise in a brain that does not have two communication centers or play a symphony in g major with a whole orchestra. The ears naturally have all the necessary parts to cause dementia...and the unfamiliar locale adds to Murphy's state.
The Los Angeles Sherrif's Department and Police Department definitely were issued electromagnetic weapons (non-lethal) and protective clothing at least by 2004. Helicopters, PSYOP type aircraft, etc. were available a long before 2004 or even 2001 and given by the Pentagon for testing, etc... to the Los Angeles police force and others.
Drugs turn up often in the uS...and the LA police department, in particular has employed less than legal tactics to obtain an arrest historically.
The amount of bail appears distant from what a similar majority are given...when it seems sending him back to England could save everyone and the court the expense and also allow international law to take hold. England should have been immediately notified...since he is their citizen.His Visa canceled.
Living life has taught me something about the Judicial Branch of government in the uS...the ones executing secret executive orders can not get my approval ... they do not need my approval.
Good reason to attend church.
I hope the best for Murphy ... seeing how old he is, just adds to my compassion. Hard to change into something not human.Humans naturally react to their surroundings...especially financially.

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