Rupert Furneaux
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29 June 1908
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| Born | Rupert Kenneth Furneaux 29 June 1908 |
| Died | 1981 (aged 72–73) |
| Occupations | Author, researcher |
Rupert Kenneth Furneaux (29 June 1908 – 1981) was a British writer who wrote many books on mysteries, murder trials and true crime.
Rupert Furneaux was educated at Eastbourne College.[1] He spent seven years investigating the mystery of Oak Island and published his conclusions in 1972.[2] His book on the eruption of Krakatoa received a favourable review from Eric Shipton.[3]
Furneaux researched cases of true crime and his books on criminology were well received by academics.[4][5] His research on Guenther Podola was described as a "fascinating reading and is a valuable addition to the studies of those criminal cases in which important psychiatric problems have been raised."[6]
His great-great-great grandfather was the navigator Tobias Furneaux. In 1960 he authored a biography of Tobias.[7]
Furneaux was a golfer, he had been the County Champion of Sussex.[1]
