The Big Story: A Dead Certainty (EP4997) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 34 MIN

The Big Story: A Dead Certainty (EP4997)

from The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas · host Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host

Today's Mystery: When a 69-year-old factory worker is found beaten to death in his ransacked bungalow, police quickly focus on a suspicious stranger seen in the neighborhood. But reporter Kenneth McCormick notices a series of small inconsistencies that lead him to question whether the obvious suspect is really the killer.Original Radio Broadcast: November 15, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Bill Smith as Kenneth McCormick.Also featuring Kathleen Cordell, Louis Van Rooten, Bob Dryden, Bill Lipton, and Leon Janney.Based on the reporting of Kenneth McCormick of the Detroit Free Press.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Formula Bruce, Patreon supporter since December 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Today's Mystery: When a 69-year-old factory worker is found beaten to death in his ransacked bungalow, police quickly focus on a suspicious stranger seen in the neighborhood. But reporter Kenneth McCormick notices a series of small inconsistencies that lead him to question whether the obvious suspect is really the killer.Original Radio Broadcast: November 15, 1950Originating in New YorkStarring Bill Smith as Kenneth McCormick.Also featuring Kathleen Cordell, Louis Van Rooten, Bob Dryden, Bill Lipton, and Leon Janney.Based on the reporting of Kenneth McCormick of the Detroit Free Press.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Formula Bruce, Patreon supporter since December 2024.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

NOW PLAYING

The Big Story: A Dead Certainty (EP4997)

0:00 34:31

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas?

This episode is 34 minutes long.

When was this The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas episode published?

This episode was published on June 16, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Today's Mystery: When a 69-year-old factory worker is found beaten to death in his ransacked bungalow, police quickly focus on a suspicious stranger seen in the neighborhood. But reporter Kenneth McCormick notices a series of small inconsistencies...

Can I download this The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!