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Richard Winer

1925 – 2016

American writer

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Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 91). Richard Winer was an American writer, known for Bermuda Triangle.

Richard Winer (May 14, 1925 – October 11, 2016) was an American author of books dealing mainly with alleged mysteries and the paranormal.

Career Bermuda Triangle Winer is best known for his work on the Bermuda Triangle: The Devil's Triangle (1974, Bantam Books), The Devil's Triangle 2 (Bantam Books 1975), and From The Devil's Triangle to The Devil's Jaw (Bantam Books 1977). He also completed a TV film documentary on the Devil's Triangle, narrated by Vincent Price and released in 1974.

Winer claimed that there were "mysterious" things going on in the Bermuda Triangle but denied any paranormal involvement. He stated that "all the answers lie in human error, mechanical malfunction, freak weather or magnetic anomalies."

Ghosts Winer was a ghost hunter. He wrote several books about ghosts and haunted houses. His book Haunted Houses (1979) was co-authored with Nancy Osborn.

Publications The Devil's Triangle (1974) The Devil's Triangle 2 (1976) From the Devil's Triangle to the Devil's Jaw (1977) Haunted Houses (1979) [with Nancy Osborn] More Haunted Houses (1981) [with Nancy Osborn Ishmael] Houses of Horror (1983) Ghost Ships (2000)

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Bermuda Triangle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Winer?

American writer (1925–2016)

When was Richard Winer born?

Richard Winer was born on 14 May 1925.

When did Richard Winer die?

Richard Winer died on 11 October 2016.

What was Richard Winer's occupation?

Richard Winer was a writer.

What was Richard Winer known for?

Richard Winer was known for Bermuda Triangle.

What nationality was Richard Winer?

Richard Winer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Winer

· Wikidata: Q7330038

· DBpedia: Richard Winer

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