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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 37 MIN

The Big Story: The Man Who Wanted What He Couldn't Have (EP5037)

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

Today's Mystery: Salt Lake City Tribune reporter Cluster M. Nielsen investigates the murder of a young traveler whose final journey ends on a lonely Utah highway. As the evidence begins to conflict, Nielsen races to uncover the truth before an innocent man pays the price.Original Radio Broadcast: November 14, 1951Originating from New YorkCast:Francis DeSales as Cluster M. NielsenCharita BauerMickey O'DayBruce GordonOwen GordonAlan StevensonSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport 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 @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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