Talk:Murphy Pendleton

Is it just me...
Or if Murphy was henry townshend this game would be very hyped...

Personally.. I'd love to see henry in the next game, A harden badass that gets arrested and escapes into silent hill. Man of a few words and more action. More grizzled and muscular, cynical... awesome

Personally I'd rather see Heather (Outside the surprise ending) reintroduced or Cybil, Especially Cybil because other then Shattered Memories i have really seen mention of her in any of the previous games.

An old 52
http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/07/22/comic-con-silent-hill-downpour-wicked-old-beast?objectid=69283

it would seem he knows about cars should it go in the triviaTHE10of13 05:29, July 24, 2011 (UTC)

Murphy isn't David Hayter
Devin Shatsky (a producer) has said that David isn't voicing him.

TGL: Can you clear up some confusion for us? The internet has it that David Hayter (aka Solid Snake) will be voicing Murphy. Is there any truth to this?

Devin: No truth to it, just a rumour.

^this is said in an interview here: http://thegamingliberty.com/index.php/2011/07/26/tgl-interview-producer-devin-shatsky-talks-silent-hill-downpour/

Revenge?
(speculation and ramblings ahead!)

While it can be assumed that Murphy was sentenced to prison for murder, does anybody else think he committed murder out of revenge? It's interesting to note that the last bit of his prisoner serial code refers to the California penal code about the murder of a child, it's unlikely (and not to mention way too easy) to think that that's all there is to it. Perhaps he killed someone who killed a child? What strikes me is that Murphy doesn't seem like the cold-blooded killer type of demeanor, but then again if Silent Hill effects you in a way you know you're f'd up somehow... A woman says to Murphy, "Revenge is a long treacherous road, isn't it Mr. Pendleton?" in a way as if he's familiar with it. In one of the concept art of Murphy, phrases such as: "he has to pay", "not forgotten", "alone now", "no turning back", "__ is like (sin?)", and "don't be a hero" are written on the prison wall behind him. Perhaps small, subtle references about getting back at someone? While there isn't a lot to go about now, it's still an interesting thought that I thought I should share regardless how absurd lol --Saila Wei 15:26, October 8, 2011 (UTC)

I completely agree. From what we have seen of Murphy this far, he seems more of a laid-back person and not prone to violence. This is emphasized in very obvious ways- he is not a bad-ass tank, despite him being in prison, he tries to save J.P from suicide, when he thought the moustached inmate was killing a woman, he stopped him and many other ways. I dont think he is the type to just kill for no reason. And revenge would definately be an angle that fits his persona XXkamoXx 04:44, October 30, 2011 (UTC) 3:43, October 30, 2011

You hearin' voice's boy?
That "mysterious" voice is Murphy himself talking, not some random being. Please, before you make an edit, check your source. XXkamoXx 00:47, November 14, 2011 (UTC)

Something I found interesting
In the 'Reversal' ending, Murphy still has his scar. I found that interesting, as this meant that the scar was, in no way, related to his crime life. Sweekun 00:51, March 23, 2012 (UTC)

Ummm... you're half right. In reality it's just them not changing the character model because they're lazy, which because this is silent hill fans will look too deep and pretend to "understand" things in whatever way they want. When in reality that ending is nothing more than a joke ending.Ares5566 03:59, March 31, 2012 (UTC)

It's not even them being lazy. It's a scar that's meant to be there so he resembles a character from a TV show or something. I read it recently. Persephone325 00:08, April 10, 2012 (UTC)

More Background Knowledge?
If you read the Nun's unlockable bio it is implied that Murphy was raised in an orphanage similar to St. Maria's as it says that he never understood why they left their families behind to become nuns and that they were trained teachers and healers. Is it worth noting? HeatherMorris6806 01:04, April 13, 2012 (UTC)

Hydrophobic?
I can understand why Hydrophobia would be a strong connection in this game, and why Murphy would have it, but is it ever mentioned or shown? There are a number of times I've seen Murhey wade through water without so much as a panic-breath. I reckon the devs intended for him to be hydrophobic, but removed it, as I don't think it's ever demonstrated in the game. Mechanoise 20:48, May 16, 2012 (UTC)

I would agree. If he is hydrophobic, he would probably have a much stronger reaction to the water world in Silent Hill, and he would have explicitly made a statement about it. Otherwise, his hydrophobia is very subtle/ vague.User:Carousel123 3:12 pm May 16, 2012

In this interview Tomm Hullet confirms he is not aquaphobic, which is the correct term for a fear of water. Mechanoise 23:32, May 16, 2012 (UTC)

Does Murphy's claim to Sater that he would never hurt any children necessarily make the Execution ending non-canon? It could just be a case of unreliable narrator. Arkimedes 23:58, June 21, 2012 (UTC)

Jacket
hey is Murphy wearing that Old Coat that Homer ask you to find during his sidequest? in the profile pic i mean they look similar.Mister 83 (talk) 04:39, August 1, 2012 (UTC)

Trent Reznor?
From what I've heard, Murphy's physical appearance could be based on NIN's singer Trent Reznor. Is this true? Obviously the resemblance is awesome, but has anyone from Konami or Vatra confirmed this? --Lady ligeia (talk) 18:17, September 22, 2012 (UTC)

Well, he look's more like a person from a soap-opera. Todd Manning..... User:IAmMclovin117 22:27, November 27, 2012 (UTC)

Prison Uniform Number
A while back there was something here that talked of the prison number on the back of the uniform he wears towards the end of the game. It linked it to the real-life situations, and I actually thought it was an interesting Easter Egg. It's not here anymore, and I checked all other pages relating to Downpour and Murphy. Why was it deleted? It was actually very interesting Trivia, I thought. :/ WhiteClaudia (talk) 00:49, December 15, 2012 (UTC)


 * "The first part of Murphy's prison number, "RS" are the initials of Ryall State Corrections Facility. The second part of his number, "273A" is the same as California's 273A penal code, which pertains to the murder and assault of children. But this may just be coincidence."


 * I deleted it since I doubt it's related to it. The series is set in New England, not California. Canonically, Murphy was put it in jail because he stole a car. It's probably just a coincidence, and even then, it's not really that notable. — Alex Shepherd   ツ  01:16, December 15, 2012 (UTC)


 * Probably because of this... spoilers ahead. Thus tbh... it probably is a valid trivia note



Mr Hazard (talk) 01:20, December 15, 2012 (UTC)

Relationship with Carol
The article states that Murphy had marriage counseling with Carol after Charlie's death, as well as that she left him only after he was arrested. However, I do not recall any of this being mentioned in the game. The only reference to the end of their marriage is Carol's note that she blames Murphy for Napier killing Charlie, which sounds a lot like something she would have written within a very short time period after the murder, particularly given the vehemence with which the note was written. Can anyone point me to the evidence that they tried marriage counseling, or that she left Murphy after his incarceration, and not before?  AlessaGillespie  Talk   Contributions  23:50, August 11, 2013 (UTC)