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Another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. Mary Cecilia Rogers was murdered in the vicinity of New York City in the summer of 1842. It was still an unsolved crime in November when the Mystery of Marie Roger was published. The author, Edgar Allan Poe. It paralleled in every essential detail the murder of Mary Rogers. Poe wrote it far from the scene of the atrocity with only the newspaper reports of the day. Nevertheless, the subsequent confession connected with…

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Synopsis

In this gripping episode of Suspense, titled The Mystery of Marie Roget, we are drawn into a chilling murder investigation set in Paris. The story begins with the discovery of a beautiful young woman, Marie Roget, whose lifeless body is found under mysterious circumstances. Detective Dupin is called upon by the prefect of police, who is desperate to solve the case before public outrage escalates.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

Cast›

A

Abby Lewis

E

Ethel Everett

G

Guy Repp

Jackson Beck

Jim Boles

R

Robert Dryden

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Mystery of Marie Roget

  • Dec141953

    Suspense

    The Mystery of Marie Roget

    Dec 14 · Ep 530

  • Feb71960

    Suspense

    The Mystery of Marie Roget

    Feb 7 · Ep 839

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Suspense 600207 839 The Mystery of Marie Roget (128-44) 23582 24m49s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 839

The Mystery of Marie Roget

Sunday, February 7, 1960 · 24:28

Suspense, Episode 839

The Mystery of Marie Roget

Sunday, February 7, 1960 · 24:28

Summary

A beautiful French girl is found murdered, and detective Dupin is called to investigate the case. As he delves into the mystery, he uncovers connections to a similar unsolved crime from New York City.

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