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Dark fantasy. A delicate case of murder. A two a.m. I say Winston will your wife be down shortly. Yes. Or a promise to special seance from his Keaton here to yes and I can hardly wait. I've always been so curious about things like this but I've never attended a seance before. I assure you Miss Keaton you'll find it most fascinating. I've been watching a lot of practice for almost five years. She makes more progress with every sitting. It's absolutely astounding what she can…

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Synopsis

In A Delicate Case of Murder, we are introduced to Laura Winstead, a medium with the remarkable ability to communicate with spirits. Her husband, Harvey Winstead, is less than supportive of her talents, expressing skepticism and disdain for her work. As the couple prepares for a seance at their home, Harvey's frustration becomes palpable, and he reveals his intention to divorce Laura. She, however, is determined to keep their marriage intact, stating, "Not while I'm alive!"

Host

T

Tom Paxton

Cast›

B

Ben Morris

E

Eleanor Naylor Caughron

F

Fred Wayne

G

Georgiana Cook

M

Muir Hite

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Dark_Fantasy_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).

Dark Fantasy 42-02-20 (14) A Delicate Case of Murder.mp3

Dark Fantasy, Episode 14

A Delicate Case of Murder

Friday, February 20, 1942 · 25:20

Dark Fantasy, Episode 14

A Delicate Case of Murder

Friday, February 20, 1942 · 25:20

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A medium faces a dire situation when her husband reveals her secrets and demands a divorce, leading to a tense seance that may hold the key to their future.

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  • 1942 — World War II: Lieutenant Edward O'Hare becomes America's first World War II flying ace.
  • 1942 — World War II: Nearly 250 Japanese warplanes attack the northern Australian city of Darwin, killing 243 people.
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