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Famed jewel thief, surf champ 'Murf the Surf' dies at 83

by Associated Press
| September 15, 2020 1:03 PM

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jack “Murf the Surf” Murphy, who was behind one of the biggest jewel heists in U.S. history, gained membership in a surfing hall of fame and served time for murder, has died in Florida. He was 83.

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