A Killing in Las Vegas

Originally Aired: February 25, 1952 Suspense #462, "A Killing in Las Vegas," features Dixie Evans, a dancer who walks into a Las Vegas police station with a terrifying claim: her husband Charlie is trying to kill her. She recounts how the previous night, while waiting for Charlie outside the Oasis Club where she performs, someone attacked her from behind and choked her until she lost consciousness. When she returned to their hotel room, Charlie was calmly waiting in bed, claiming he'd called the club to tell her to take a cab home but the message never reached her. He convinces her the attack was likely a robbery attempt gone wrong, not a murder attempt. Despite her restless night, Dixie begins to believe Charlie's explanation. The next day they spend time together around town, and Charlie suggests she rest while he collects his gambling winnings from the club. But Dixie's unease lingers, and she finds herself reporting to the police that there have been two attempts on her life in twenty-four hours. As she tells her story to the officer, the question remains: is Charlie really trying to murder his wife, or is Dixie's fear getting the better of her?