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Broadway's My Beat, from Times Square to Columbus Circle, the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the world. Broadway's My Beat, with Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover. Broadway, it's the neon avenue of beggars, the gleaming alley where you dart and search and revel in the blaze of fury. You sidestep the gutters of night, try to close your heart against the carnival scream that rises high above Broadway, shatters, then prowls through the city. But it's no g…

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Synopsis

In The Laura Burton Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover is summoned to a waterfront hotel where the body of Laura Burton, a wealthy heiress, lies lifeless on the floor, strangled with a half of a bathrobe sash. The scene is grim, and the circumstances are perplexing, as Laura's luxurious lifestyle starkly contrasts with the location of her demise. Clover learns that her husband, Robert Burton, is the main suspect, having registered at the hotel with Laura just the night before.

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Dan Cubberly

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Jack Kruschen

Jerry Hausner

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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.
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BIMB 50-11-03 (052) The Laura Burton Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 52

The Laura Burton Murder Case

Friday, November 3, 1950 · 29:32

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 52

The Laura Burton Murder Case

Friday, November 3, 1950 · 29:32

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of wealthy heiress Laura Burton, found strangled in a waterfront hotel. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving her husband and a second victim.

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