The Cuban Jewel Matter: A Jailbreak, a Knife, and a Double-Cross in Havana

Originally Aired: September 19, 1951 In The Cuban Jewel Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar races to Havana to intercept a fugitive and recover $800,000 in stolen jewels before extradition papers are served. His target: William Carnes, a crafty criminal hiding behind bars to avoid an even greater threat on the outside. But when a murderous Cuban accomplice with a fondness for garlic and knives orchestrates a bloody jailbreak, Dollar must chase leads through cantinas, a sultry singer’s apartment, and back-alley hideouts. As the bodies pile up—including a New York cop and Carnes himself—Dollar uncovers the shocking mastermind behind the heist: the very man who hired him. In a sizzling, shadowy adventure full of double-crosses and deadly charm, justice gets served—but not without a price. Another thrilling entry from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.