Michael Aquino was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, specializing in psychological warfare and is recognized for his article, "From Psy Op to Mind War: The Psychology of Victory." Additionally, he was a high profile occultist and professed satanist, who started the Temple of Set, a western esoteric religion based on the practice of Setianism. He's been arguably recognized by several individuals as the greatest black magician of his generation. Aquino's sordid reputation was derived from allegations of pedophilia and mind control. This controversial figure passed away on September 1, 2019 from suicide.