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The Anchor Harking Glass Corporation brings you Crime Photographer! Hiya, Casey! Hi! Look, here comes Tony! Hiya, Tony! Hiya, Casey! You're going to give us that famous line of yours? Well, I'm here to tell you that tomorrow begins a week dedicated to one of America's most famous institutions, the Boy Scouts of America. They deserve our full support. Right, Ervo Burton, since you've done your good deed for the day, Tony, suppose you proceed. Alright, Casey, I will. Anchor Ha…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Music to Die By, the tranquility of a small apartment building is shattered by the murder of Betty Welch. As the evening unfolds, the sounds of a lively dance band from her apartment contrast sharply with the grim discovery that awaits. Betty is found dead, shot at close range, while her boyfriend, Howard Clinton, lies injured nearby. The situation is further complicated by the presence of Clinton's wife, who is in a nearby apartment, raising immediate questions about motive and opportunity.

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Casey48-02-05223MusicToDieBy.mp3

Casey, Crime Photographer, Episode 223

Music to Die By

Thursday, February 5, 1948 · 29:17

Casey, Crime Photographer, Episode 223

Music to Die By

Thursday, February 5, 1948 · 29:17

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A woman is found murdered in her apartment, and her boyfriend is discovered wounded nearby. Complications arise when the boyfriend's wife is implicated in the crime.

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