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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. In the cold of winter, Broadway is seen through a misty chill. And it's that time again. Make the big wish, Palm Beach and the 15-day tour to sunny Cuba. Make the annual excursion to the travel bureau to ask prices. Then step next door again and purchase the steaming canish against the blast…

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In The Helen Selby Murder Case, Detective Danny Clover finds himself amidst the chilling backdrop of Broadway, where the glitz of the city masks the violence lurking beneath. The episode opens with Clover arriving at a West 39th apartment, where the lifeless body of Helen Selby lies, shot and dying. The scene is grim, with a trail of blood leading to her and a moving man, Mr. Barnes, who claims he was simply following an order to move her belongings.

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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 53-01-31 (150) The Helen Selby Murder Case.mp3

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 150

The Helen Selby Murder Case

Saturday, January 31, 1953 · 29:29

Broadway Is My Beat, Episode 150

The Helen Selby Murder Case

Saturday, January 31, 1953 · 29:29

Summary

Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Helen Selby, a young woman found shot in her apartment. As he delves into her life, he uncovers a web of secrets and relationships that complicate the case.

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