Pete Murphy

Peter Murphy (also known as Real Pete) is a minor character in Sneaky Pete. His identity is taken over by the main protagonist, Marius Josipovic.

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Real Pete shared a prison cell with Marius for approximately 3 years. He was arrested for trying to rob a gun range. During their time in prison, Pete unknowingly gives Marius all the information he needs to adopt his identity after his release. Pete's mother had a falling out with her parents, so Pete has not seen or talked to his grandparents and the rest of the family in over 20 years.

Pete eventually gets tied up with Marius in season two, even going so far as to visit his family during this time. He’s angry when he’s not recognized, but realizes that his mother, Maggie Murphy, is who he wants to be with. He eventually leaves with her after helping to run the con on Luka, and thanks Marius for being a good friend to him.

Pete is a very sweet and emotional guy. His feelings often dampen his train of thought, which can make him seem a bit stupid and irrational at times. Pete isn’t skilled in lying or conning, so is helped by his mother or Marius to go through with the job. Pete enjoys hanging out with his family, though gets jealous easily, which created growing tension in Season 2. He’s very forgiving and always understand someone else’s side of the story, which is what makes him such a pleasant person to be around.

Season 1
Pete shares a prison cell with Marius Josipovic. At the time of Marius release, Peter has two more years before he is even up for parole. (Pilot)

A while after Marius is release from prison, Pete is visited by him and unknowingly feeds him further information about him. (Lieutenant Bernhardt)

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Season 2
Peter's Mother is revealed to have stole $11 million. Pete is contacted in prison by Marius looking for info on Pete's Mother, but Pete informs him that his mother is dead. Marius and Marjorie work together to get Pete released.

Chapman orders a CO to have Pete left behind while collecting garbage on the side of the road.

Episode 3 Man on the Run

Marius reveals that he had the CO leave Pete off the Bus.