Classic Radio for October 12, 2023 - Murders studies by Philo Vance, The Shadow, and Phyl Coe

An Hour of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 75 years ago, The Cover Girl Murder Case. "Sugar Keen," a beautiful photographer's model, has been strangled with a wire.

Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 12, 1941, 82 years ago, The Dragon Tongue Murders. Jerry Post and his sister Barbara are both broke. However, their mother is very wealthy. "The apple of death falls into three equal parts." Mrs. Post's twin brother has a good motive for her murder as well. After the drama: "Conclusive proof that crime does not pay." A New York City gangster named Lyman Pinell finds that out the hard way.

And Phyl Coe Mysteries, originally broadcast October 12, 1937, 86 years ago, The Double X Mystery. There's been a murder in a hospital, and the "Faith" diamond is missing! Phyl Coe knows the prescription to solve the case. Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby star.