Broadway's My Beat: The John Elgin Murder Case (EP5028)

Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover reopens what appeared to be a straightforward suicide after a former bookie claims he witnessed the victim being pushed from a rooftop. When the eyewitness is murdered before he can identify the killer, Clover must untangle a web of jealousy, blackmail, and deception. Original Radio Broadcast: April 5, 1952 Originating from Hollywood Starring Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. Also featuring Charles Calvert as Sgt. Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Detective Muggavan, Louise Lewis as Margaret Elgin, Bill Bouchey as Ray Ford, Charlotte Lawrence, Billy Halop, and Steve Roberts Written by Morton Fine and David Friedkin Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage Support the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Catherine, Patreon supporter since November 2025 Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to:Adam Graham PO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715 Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call: 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectives