51: Murf the Surf

Can decades of preaching in prisons wipe out a youth filled with crime? That's what Jack Roland Murphy AKA Murf the Surf tried to do. He was involved in the biggest jewel heist in New York City history, won surfing championships, scaled Miami Beach buildings as a cat burglar, and ultimately landed in prison for two brutal murders. Today we tell the story of his life and crimes and discuss whether Murf's devotion to religion in and after prison can make up for the havoc he wreaked as a young surfer dude. FURTHER READING:Murph the Surf: Breaking Down the Mythology of a KillerJack Roland MurphyJack ‘Murph the Surf’ Murphy, Heist Mastermind, Dies at 83Jack Roland Murphy: Murph the SurfJack Murphy, jewel thief and convicted killer known as ‘Murph the Surf,’ dies at 83How a Band of Surfer Dudes Pulled Off the Biggest Jewel Heist in N.Y. History (Published 2019)How Three Amateur Jewel Thieves Made Off With New York’s Most Precious GemsMurph the Surf - 1975Jewels for the Journey: Murf the Surf: Murphy, Jack RolandFlorida won't restore rights of famed jewel thiefJack Roland Murphy - MurderpediaNora Ephron on Murph the Surf!The 50th Anniversary of New York’s Most Sensational Jewel Heist-----------------------------------------------Like the show? Give us a rating and review!Join our Patreon:PatreonFollow us on social media:FacebookInstagramSquaremileofmurder.com