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Standard of California, on behalf of independent Chevron gas stations and standard stations throughout the west invite you to let George do it. The roundabout murder, another adventure of George Valentine. Personal notice, danger is my stock in trade. If trouble is a noose around your neck and it's getting tighter, you got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details. Dear Mr. Valentine, they say I killed Cleo Dawson and I did kill her, but I didn't murder her. There i…

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Synopsis

In The Roundabout Murder, George Valentine is drawn into a perplexing case when Arnold Kyle reaches out for help. Arnold is accused of murdering Cleo Dawson, a woman he only met two days prior. He insists that while he did give her a bottle of whiskey, he did not intend to kill her. The situation is dire; his own lawyer doesn't believe him, and even his wife has turned away in disbelief. Arnold's plea for help is desperate, and George feels compelled to uncover the truth behind the accusations.

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B

Bud Hiestand

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Bob Bailey

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Let_George_Do_It_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).

LGDI 49-03-07 (130) The Roundabout Murder.mp3

Let George Do It, Episode 130

The Roundabout Murder

Monday, March 7, 1949 · 28:52

Let George Do It, Episode 130

The Roundabout Murder

Monday, March 7, 1949 · 28:52

Summary

George Valentine investigates the case of Arnold Kyle, who is accused of murdering Cleo Dawson, a woman he barely knew. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deception and danger surrounding the mysterious circumstances of her death.

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