Jack Roland Murphy (May 26, 1937 – September 12, 2020), known as "Murph the Surf" or "Murf the Surf", was convicted of murder in 1969. He was also involved in the biggest jewel heist in American history, the 1964 burglary of the jewel collection of New York's American Museum of Natural History.[1] Murphy is also known for being a surfing champion, musician, author, and artist.
He was released from prison in 1986. He spent his latter years as an ordained minister, working with inmates in the field of prison ministry.[2]
- ^ "How New York's biggest jewel heist wrapped up at a Palm Beach County phone booth". Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-09-16.
- ^ Burnsed, Brian (28 April 2020). "What to Make of Murph the Surf?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 28 April 2020.