The Big Story: The Case of the Cautious Killer (EP5012)

Today’s Mystery:Freshly hired cub reporter Ed Neumeier expects to spend his first day covering routine local stories while the veteran reporters chase a sensational double murder. Instead, a chance encounter with a nervous stranger thrusts the inexperienced reporter into the biggest story of his young career. Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1951 Originating from New York Starring Russell Thorson as Ed Neumeier Also featuring Melba Rae, Amzie Strickland, Chet Stratton, William Keene, and Joe Helgeson Based on the reporting of Ed Neumeier of the Humboldt Times Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Glenn, Patreon supporter since March 202 5Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.