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It's time now for Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons. Ladies and gentlemen, Anason and Kalinos present Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, one of the most famous characters of American fiction and one of radio's most thrilling dramas. Tonight and every Thursday at the same time, the famous old investigator takes him his file and brings to us one of his most celebrated missing persons cases. Tonight's case is entitled, The Case of the Rushville Murder. This program is brought to…

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In The Case of the Rushville Murder, Mr. Keen is drawn into a chilling case when he learns of the murder of Laura, the daughter of Dr. Prentice, a respected psychiatrist. The story begins with a frantic phone call from Dr. Prentice, who warns his daughter to lock the doors and windows as a homicidal patient, Natalie Craven, has escaped from the hospital. Despite his warnings, Laura is tragically killed before the police can intervene.

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons (1272) 1950-01-05 The Case of the Rushville Murder.mp3

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, Episode 1272

The Case of the Rushville Murder

Thursday, January 5, 1950 · 29:47

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, Episode 1272

The Case of the Rushville Murder

Thursday, January 5, 1950 · 29:47

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Mr. Keen investigates a murder linked to a dangerous escaped patient from a mental hospital. The stakes rise as he uncovers the truth behind the tragic death of Dr. Prentice's daughter.

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  • 1950 — In the Sverdlovsk air disaster, all 19 of those on board are killed, including almost the entire national ice hockey team (VVS Moscow) of the Soviet Air Force – 11 players, as well as a team doctor and a masseur.

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