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...speaking from London. The Black Museum, a repository of death. Here in the grimstone structure on the Thames, which houses Scotland Yard, is a warehouse of homicide, where everyday objects, a crumpled newspaper, a tin can of lighter fluid, a small radio, all are touched by murder. A mandolin string. Familiar objects. I'm told, Inspector, that mandolins are mighty popular with young folk these days. Popular? Yes, they are. I'm rather happy to say their popularity is confin…

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Synopsis

In The Mandolin String, we are introduced to Louise Evans, a young woman whose life appears idyllic but is soon revealed to be fraught with darkness. The story begins in the somber setting of the Black Museum, where everyday objects are linked to horrific crimes. Among these is a simple mandolin string, which serves as a poignant reminder of Louise's past and the tragic events that unfold around her.

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The Black Museum, Episode 25

The Mandolin String

Tuesday, June 17, 1952 · 29:51

The Black Museum, Episode 25

The Mandolin String

Tuesday, June 17, 1952 · 29:51

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In The Mandolin String, a seemingly innocent object from the past becomes a key piece of evidence in a murder investigation. The story unfolds around Louise Evans, whose life takes a dark turn after the deaths of her husbands.

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  • 1952 — Guatemala passes Decree 900, ordering the redistribution of uncultivated land.

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