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And now, tonight's presentation of Radio's outstanding theater of thrills, Suspense. Tonight, we bring you a story of death and eleven roses. We call it The Twelfth Rose. So now, starring Paula Winslow, here is tonight's Suspense play, The Twelfth Rose. Miss Robin? It's the maid, Miss Robin. I got some clean towels for... The place, New York City. The time, 12.15 p.m. Dolores Robbins had been young and pretty. The details of her murder were not. The sprawled position of her…

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Synopsis

In The Twelfth Rose, the story begins with the shocking discovery of Dolores Robbins' body in her apartment, positioned unnaturally and surrounded by eleven roses. The detectives on the case quickly ascertain that the murder was not premeditated, as indicated by the chaotic scene.

Host

Larry Thor

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Don Diamond

F

Fred MacKaye

Herb Ellis

J

Jack Carol

S

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Suspense_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Suspense 560605 653 The Twelfth Rose (128-44) 27811 29m19s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 653

The Twelfth Rose

Tuesday, June 5, 1956 · 29:19

Suspense, Episode 653

The Twelfth Rose

Tuesday, June 5, 1956 · 29:19

Summary

In 'The Twelfth Rose,' a young woman's murder is discovered alongside eleven roses, raising questions about her final moments and the identity of her killer.

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