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Synopsis

In The William Holland Case, Richard Diamond receives an intriguing case from Arthur Holland, who is desperate to find his missing brother, William. William has been absent for over a month, and his last correspondence came from San Borja, Bolivia, where he mentioned a man named Louis Frober. Arthur, who is wealthy and willing to pay handsomely, urges Diamond to investigate the matter, fearing something terrible has happened to his brother.

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Don Diamond

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Richard Diamond 53-05-31 (142) The William Holland Case.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 142

The William Holland Case

Sunday, May 31, 1953 · 29:31

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 142

The William Holland Case

Sunday, May 31, 1953 · 29:31

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Richard Diamond travels to Bolivia to find the missing William Holland, but instead encounters a dangerous Russian agent involved in a sinister plot.

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