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And now, another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. Memorial Bridge, written for suspense by William N. Robinson. It is officially called the Blackstone Overpass. But to me, it'll always be the Clara Adams Memorial Bridge, in tender memory of my late, unlemented, and mysteriously departed wife. Clara was not smarter than I was. She was just older and richer. And she never gave me an opportunity to forget it. Is that you, Charlie? Yes, dear. What kept you? I sto…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode Memorial Bridge, Charlie Adams reflects on his tumultuous relationship with his wealthy wife, Clara. After a heated argument, Charlie succumbs to his pent-up resentment and commits the unthinkable act of murder, hiding her body within a concrete pillar of the Blackstone Overpass, which is set to be completed soon.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

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Charlotte Manson

L

Larry Haines

Lawson Zerbe

Ralph Bell

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Robert Dryden

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Roger De Koven

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Suspense 600717 862 Memorial Bridge (64-44) 11718 24m19s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 862

Memorial Bridge

Sunday, July 17, 1960 · 24:19

Suspense, Episode 862

Memorial Bridge

Sunday, July 17, 1960 · 24:19

Summary

A man struggles with his emotions after murdering his wealthy wife and hiding her body in a bridge pillar. As construction progresses, he faces unexpected challenges that threaten to expose his crime.

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