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Meet 'Murph the Surf': A legendary folk hero and con man with a gnarly past

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True Crime, Missing, Mystery, Boston, Society & Culture

4.73.6K Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2022

⏱️ ? minutes

Summary

In 1964, Jack Murphy, or "Murph the Surf," pulled off the biggest jewel heist in New York City history only to be caught 48 hours later.

Amory Sivertson traces the enigmatic life of this folk hero and examines why men like him continue to be idolized.

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