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Another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. Today, the Infanticide, the story of a father and his sons, dramatized by Alan Sloan from a story written by Eliezer Lipsky. The Infanticide Catman, do you live on this floor, friend? Just down the end of the hall. Thank you. Yes, sir? Mrs. Catman, Wilfred Catman? Yes, sir. My name is Veely. I spoke to your husband about insurance on the children. Oh, that's my son. Wilfred's my son. My daughter-in-law's gone to work.…

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Synopsis

The episode Infanticide opens with a father, Mr. Catman, facing the unimaginable tragedy of his son Wilford Jr.'s death. The boy, who suffers from asthma, is found lifeless in his bed, prompting immediate suspicion and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his demise.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

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D

Dan Ocko

F

Frank Butler

M

Matt Bollin

Ralph Bell

R

Ruth McDevitt

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