The Willard South Matter: Death at Sea, Secrets on Shore
Posted July 18, 2025 · 25 min
About this episode
Originally Aired: April 21, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the Virgin Islands, he expects to unravel the mystery of a missing couple and a deserted boat. Willard South and his wife Georgina have vanished during what was supposed to be a routine evening cruise, leaving behind bloodstains, a bullet hole, and a host of local resentments. As Dollar interviews a cast of suspicious islanders—from Willard’s estranged family to a secretive local guide—he uncovers a web of betrayal and vengeance. The case takes a dark turn when Georgina is found alive, adrift in a skiff, with a harrowing story of murder and robbery. But nothing is quite as it seems. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Dollar exposes a shocking confession that shakes the entire island community. In this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, the line between justice and revenge blurs beneath the tropical sun. Become a supporter of this podcast
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