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Radio 59 WROW, first on the dial. And now, another tale well calculated to keep you in... Suspense. Are you a commuter? When you hurry on to that late train in the evening, how do you choose your seat? Do you try to get as far as possible from the big black cigar? Or as near as possible to somebody reading your favorite periodical? Next time, look out. You may be sitting next to the man who murders people. Now before tonight's story of suspense, let's listen to some words of…

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Synopsis

In this gripping episode of Suspense, a young woman boards a commuter train, her mind racing with fear as she contemplates the Roseville Killer, a murderer who has been wreaking havoc in her town. As she settles into her seat, she strikes up a conversation with a man who appears friendly but soon reveals a disturbing interest in murderers. Their dialogue is laced with tension as they discuss the details of the recent murders, and she expresses her dread about the killer potentially lurking nearby.

Host

S

Stuart Metz

Cast›

A

Alan Manson

E

Ethel Huber

George Petrie

Maurice Tarplin

Vivian Smolen

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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 601113 879 The Man Who Murders People (64-44) 14295 29m16s.mp3

Suspense, Episode 879

The Man Who Murders People

Sunday, November 13, 1960 · 29:48

Suspense, Episode 879

The Man Who Murders People

Sunday, November 13, 1960 · 29:48

Summary

A commuter train ride turns into a nightmare as a young woman fears for her life while discussing a string of murders. The stakes rise when she realizes the killer may be closer than she thinks.

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