In the gripping episode Fly by Night from the classic radio series Suspense, we are introduced to Mickey Manning, a man ensnared in a web of deceit and desperation. The story unfolds as Manning finds himself accused of the murder of Leo Garvin, a crime he adamantly insists he did not commit. The narrative begins with Manning in a state of extreme fatigue, having been deprived of sleep for an agonizing 72 hours by law enforcement. The relentless pressure from Lieutenant Driscoll and Sergeant Cogan escalates as they attempt to coerce him into signing a confession. Manning's pleas of innocence fall on deaf ears, and the evidence against him appears insurmountable, particularly with a witness named Benuti claiming to have seen him leave Garvin's apartment shortly after the murder. As the interrogation intensifies, Manning's mental state deteriorates; the lack of sleep begins to blur the lines of reality, pushing him to the brink of despair.