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Synopsis

In The Eight O'Clock Killer, Richard Diamond, a private detective known for his charm and wit, finds himself embroiled in a chilling case when a mysterious caller threatens to commit murder at precisely 8 o'clock. Initially dismissed as a crank call by the police, the situation escalates dramatically when a man named Abraham Weiss is found dead on Broadway at the very hour specified by the caller. The murder, executed with precision, raises immediate concerns about a potential madman on the loose.

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B

Bill Forman

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Arthur Q. Bryan

Dick Powell

E

Edgar Barrier

J

Jaime del Valle

L

Lawrence Dobkin

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Richard_Diamond_Private_Detective_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Richard Diamond 53-06-07 (143) The Eight O'Clock Killer.mp3

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 143

The Eight O'Clock Killer(Repeat of 50-11-22)

Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:26

Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Episode 143

The Eight O'Clock Killer(Repeat of 50-11-22)

Sunday, June 7, 1953 · 29:26

Summary

A madman threatens to kill at 8 o'clock, and Richard Diamond races against time to prevent the murder. The stakes rise as a victim is found dead at the exact hour.

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