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Let's go inside. Right, boss. Through here, you think? Yes, Mr. Clancy. Well, there she is, boss. Lying on the floor, with a knife in her throat. Yes. Anita Holland was probably sitting in that overturned chair, Mike, when she was attacked. Let's have a look at those teacups on the table. We better not touch them, however. There may be fingerprints on the china. Hmm. Well, it looks as though the lady was reading tea leaves when she was murdered, Mr. Keen. Yes, Mike. I'd say…

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In The Tea Leaf Murder Case, Mr. Keen, a renowned investigator, and his partner Mike Clancy are called to solve the murder of Anita Holland, who is discovered dead in her tea room. The scene is grim, with Anita found lying on the floor, a knife in her throat, and the atmosphere thick with mystery. Keen notes that Anita was likely reading tea leaves when she was attacked, and the presence of tea leaves in the cups suggests a deeper connection to the crime. As they investigate, they uncover peculiar clues, including clothes found in one of the teacups, hinting at the killer's identity.

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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons (1279) 1950-02-23 The Tea Leaf Murder Case (2nd half only).mp3

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, Episode 1279

The Tea Leaf Murder Case (2nd half only)

Thursday, February 23, 1950 · 14:47

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, Episode 1279

The Tea Leaf Murder Case (2nd half only)

Thursday, February 23, 1950 · 14:47

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Mr. Keen investigates the murder of Anita Holland, who was killed while reading tea leaves. As suspicion falls on her husband, new evidence and accusations complicate the case.

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