a mystery of a lone man found lost at sea
- Sep 23, 2024
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- Short
Case 297: Bluebelle *** Content warnings: Mass murder, suicide ***
When the crew of an oil tanker discover a man lost at sea on November 13 1961, he tells them a harrowing tale. His name is Captain Julian Harvey, and he’s the sole survivor of a yachting disaster: his wife Mary and the Duperraults, a family of five who had chartered the yacht, were all lost when their boat, the Bluebelle, caught on fire and sank. But several days later, another survivor, 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault, is found… and she has a very different story to tell.
Brief Summary
Captain Julian Harvey and Terry Joe Duperault tell conflicting stories of a 1961 yachting disaster.
Key points
- Captain Julian Harvey's Tale. He recounts a harrowing story of survival after a yachting disaster.
- Terry Joe Dupal's Revelation. An 11-year-old survivor emerges with a contrasting account of the disaster.
