The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

The Big Story: Puritan Morality and Violent Death (EP4987)

June 2, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today's Mystery: Reporter Albert Prince investigates the strange death of a respected Hartford meteorologist whose apparent chloroform overdose hides a deeply troubled private life. As Prince digs deeper into the scientist’s bizarre occult interests and fractured marriage, he begins to suspect the quiet widow may know far more than she first admits.Original Radio Broadcast: October 18, 1950Originating in New YorkFeaturing Bob Dryden as Albert Prince.Also featuring Agnes Young, Amsie Strickland, Walter Greaza, and Luis Van Rooten.Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ian, Patreon supporter since August 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at InstagramBecome one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

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