The article presents a biography of an American, Julian Harvey. Harvey joined the military at 24, became a pilot, & earned 12 decorations. He was married 4 times, & had 2 sons. He was suspected of killing his second wife to get insurance money, as well as having numerous “accidents” with his boat for insurance. In 1961, he was in financial straits, & chartered his boat to a family with himself as captain. He killed 4 of the 5 family members, & when the 5th was rescued, he committed suicide. VM