Jack “Murf the Surf” Murphy, who grew up in Carlsbad and was behind one of the biggest jewel heists in U.S. history, and also gained membership in a surfing hall of fame and served time for murder, has died in Florida. He was 83.
Murphy’s death earlier this week was confirmed by John Hughes, director of the Florida Surf Museum in Cocoa Beach, Florida, who has been in touch with Murphy’s friends and family members. A longtime friend, fellow surfer Bill Yerkes, also confirmed his death … More
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