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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Henderson Matter Ep 5

from Detectives on the Air · host OTR.FM Network

Originally Aired: December 2, 1955Johnny Dollar #275, "The Henderson Matter Ep 5,"Johnny becomes convinced that George Henderson's death was not accidental and that his young widow Pauline lied under oath about her husband drinking the morning he died. When Johnny's supervisor Tim Connors flies in from Hartford, Johnny argues forcefully for denying the insurance claim and even filing a murder complaint, but Connors remains skeptical, demanding more evidence than just the missing bottle. Sheriff Holton joins the investigation, and together they begin uncovering troubling details about Pauline Henderson's background.Their investigation leads them to question servants at the Henderson ranch, who reveal that Pauline made mysterious trips out of town to visit an unnamed man, trips that caused heated arguments between the Hendersons. As Sheriff Holton's team identifies three men who've been seen with Pauline, attention focuses on Noah Baxter, a wealthy local rancher who owns the hotel where Johnny is staying. When Johnny and the sheriff confront Baxter at his ranch, he admits to being friends with both Pauline and George, but denies any improper relationship. The tension builds as they prepare to question Baxter's employees about Pauline's visits.

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