The Big Story: The Case of the Cautious Killer (EP5012)

Today’s Mystery:Freshly hired cub reporter Ed Neumeier expects to spend his first day covering routine local stories while the veteran reporters chase a sensational double murder. Instead, a chance encounter with a nervous stranger thrusts the inexperienced reporter into the biggest story of his young career.

Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1951

Originating from New York

Starring Russell Thorson as Ed Neumeier

Also featuring Melba Rae, Amzie Strickland, Chet Stratton, William Keene, and Joe Helgeson

Based on the reporting of Ed Neumeier of the Humboldt Times

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