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Nov 4
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The Big Story: The Thirteenth Key (EP483...

Adam Graham|Old Time Radio Detective Host
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Today's Mystery:A Columbus reporter investigates the brutal stabbing death of a woman found at a shooting range

.Original Radio Broadcast: June 4, 1947

Originating from New York

Starring: John Gibson as James Fusco of the Columbus Citizen; James McCallion; Gilbert Mack; Ward Wilson; Horace Braham; Connie Lembke; Janet Fox

Related: Columbus Underground article on the true story behind this week's episode. (NSFW)

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