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In The Amelia Ramirez Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover receives a call about a murder in Spanish Harlem, a neighborhood where the shadows of death linger. Emilio Ramirez has been found dead, knifed in a storefront that serves as a place of worship for the local community. As Clover arrives at the scene, he is met with the somber sight of mourners kneeling in prayer, their grief palpable. Among them is Johnny Parada, a detective familiar with the barrio, who offers to assist Clover in the investigation.

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Herb Butterfield

Lou Merrill

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Tony Barrett

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Broadway_Is_My_Beat_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Cast and sponsor data from RadioGold Index (J. David Goldin / UMKC Libraries).
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

BIMB 50-07-17 (043) The Amelia Ramirez Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 43

The Amelia Ramirez Murder Case

Monday, July 17, 1950 · 29:50

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 43

The Amelia Ramirez Murder Case

Monday, July 17, 1950 · 29:50

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Emilio Ramirez in Spanish Harlem, where the community keeps secrets about death and loyalty. As he delves deeper, he faces the complexities of trust and betrayal in a tight-knit neighborhood.

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