Austin Murphy: From Sports Illustrated to Local News

Austin Murphy is a general assignment reporter for The Press Democrat, demonstrating a remarkable range in his reporting. His work covers diverse topics, including politics, natural disasters, and even intriguing mysteries – such as a peculiar case involving a deceased feline. He also reported on the groundbreaking work of a Sebastopol grandmother who utilized investigative genetic genealogy to solve previously cold cases.

Murphy’s career path is as varied as his subject matter. Prior to joining The Press Democrat in 2019, he spent five months as a delivery driver for Amazon. this experience followed a distinguished 33-year tenure at Sports illustrated, marking a significant shift in his professional life.