Murders on Maungatapu by Frank Clune.
- Frank Clune
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Tags: crime , History , true crime
"Murders on Maungatapu" by Frank Clune is a historical narrative that recounts the gruesome murders committed by the Burgess gang in 1866. The book focuses on the gang's brutal robbery and killing of five men along the Maungatapu Track near Nelson, New Zealand, during the height of the South Island gold rush. It delves into the gang's criminal history, their motivations, and the subsequent investigation and trial, highlighting the role of Joseph Sullivan, a gang member who turned informant.
