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May 2023
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Dangerous Assignment: Solve Your Own Mur...

Adam Graham Radio Detective Podcasts
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Today's Mystery: Steve goes to a South American country to find out who killed a man with papers identifying him as Steve Mitchell.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 10, 1951

Originated in Hollywood

Stars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Wally Maher

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