Broadway's My Beat: The Ruth Nelson Murder Case (EP5073)

Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Ruth Nelson, a woman found stabbed to death on the very day she was released from prison after serving thirty years. As Clover searches for answers, he discovers that Ruth’s past may hold the key to her death. The investigation takes another turn when Louise Downey, the woman who helped Ruth find a place to live, is also found dead. Clover must uncover the connection between the two women and the secrets someone is determined to keep hidden.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1952

Originated in Hollywood

Cast:

• Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover
  
  
• Charles Calvert as Tattaglia
  
  
• Jack Kruschen as Mugavin
  
  
• Mary Jane Croft as Vicky
  
  
• Jane Novello as Jonathan
  
  
• Irene Tedrow
  
  
• Harry Bartell
  
  
• Paul Frees
  
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