Death Went Along for the Ride: A Double Life Unmasked

Originally Aired: January 26, 1943   In Suspense #026, “Death Went Along for the Ride,” George Avery finds himself pursued across the country by mysterious figures after agreeing to help a man he barely knows. What begins as a casual encounter turns into a deadly cross-country chase involving shadowy phone calls, a menacing photographer, and a series of near-misses at carnivals, clubs, and hotels. As Avery seeks refuge in Chicago and then New York, he begins to suspect a sinister double is using his identity—and placing a target on his back. When the true purpose of this impersonation is finally revealed, Avery must fight for his life in a final confrontation with a man who has nothing to lose. A suspenseful noir tale of mistaken identity and murderous deception.   Cast: Ralph Bellamy   Tags: Suspense, thriller, noir, mistakenidentity, RalphBellamy, crosscountrychase, oldtimeradio, mystery, 1940sradio, classicdrama, suspensepodcast, impersonation, vintagecrime, gunmen, doublelife, fataldeception