The Big Story: The Loneliest Man on Earth

from The Big Story|Old Time Radio Mysteries · host Adam Graham

Today's Mystery:Reporter Ray Sprigle undertakes an effort to free a man who claims to have been wrongfully convicted of murder at the plea of his ex-wife.Original Radio Broadcast: October 12, 1949Originating from New YorkStarring: Bill Smith as Ray Sprigle; Barbara Weeks; George Petrie; Joshua Shelley; Eric Dressler; Humphrey Davis; Jim BolesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ronda, Patreon supporter since October 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

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