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Synopsis

In The Jacoby Case, Richard Diamond, a charming private detective, finds himself in a precarious situation when he receives a call from his friend, Lieutenant Walt Levinson. Walt's unusual urgency hints at serious trouble brewing in the city. The notorious criminal Leon Jacoby, who had been deported six years prior, is rumored to have returned. With a history of violence and a vendetta against those who testified against him, Jacoby's reappearance sends shockwaves through the police department.

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Richard Diamond 49-11-19 (030) The Jacoby Case.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 30

The Jacoby Case

Saturday, November 19, 1949 · 29:32

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 30

The Jacoby Case

Saturday, November 19, 1949 · 29:32

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Richard Diamond, a private detective, faces trouble when he learns that notorious criminal Leon Jacoby has returned to town after being deported. With bodies piling up and the police on high alert, Diamond must navigate the dangerous underworld to uncover the truth.

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