Danger with Grainger: The Invented Husband (EP4851)

Summary

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Danger with Grainger: The Invented Husband

Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Host: Adam Graham
Episode: EP4851 – “The Invented Husband”
Original Air Date: Nov 24, 2025
Featured Drama: “Danger with Grainger” (from 1956/1957)
Summary Prepared By: Podcast Summarizer AI

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Overview

In this episode, host Adam Graham introduces another mystery from the Golden Age of Radio, featuring the series “Danger with Grainger.” The story “The Invented Husband” centers on a convoluted murder case involving mistaken identity, a fabricated marriage, and a large sum of missing money. Private detective Steve Granger is enlisted by a desperate young couple to clear them of murder charges after an ill-conceived scheme backfires, landing them at the top of the police suspect list.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. The Setup: A Scheme Gone Wrong

[02:55–05:47]

• Virginia Morse and Mark Phillips approach Steve Granger for help.
• Their plan: Virginia, not actually married, is brought in by Mark as his mother’s new secretary. To appease his suspicious mother (who thinks any woman interested must be after Mark's inheritance), they invent a husband for Virginia.
• Complication: When an unidentified body turns up in the river, they identify it as Virginia’s imaginary spouse to further their ruse.
• The situation spirals when the police reveal the man wasn’t drowned; he was murdered.

Quote — Mark Phillips:
“We need your help. We want to be cleared from a murder charge.” ([05:15])

2. Granger Digs In: Connecting the Dots

[07:15–13:00]

• Granger consults his police contact, Lt. Jake Rankin, who confirms the dead man (Copy) had a criminal record and was from Chicago.
• Granger taps underworld contacts and learns the murder is tied to a $60,000 heist involving two crooks: Copy and Roy Decker.

Notable banter:

• Lt. Rankin ribs Granger, acknowledging their history but instructs him not to get in the way:
  “Now, Granger, I’m not going to raise my voice... but talk fast. What do you want to know?” ([07:44])

3. Rough Interrogations & Narrow Escapes

[14:30–21:00]

• Granger tracks down Decker at the Fleming Hotel but gets bludgeoned and locked in a closet for his trouble.
• He’s rescued by underworld informant McCray, who confirms the $60,000 is at the heart of the case; Decker is after Virginia, believing she knows where the money is.

Notable Exchange:
“Don’t argue with danger.” – Decker, as he roughs up Granger ([17:30])

4. False Leads and Real Wives

[22:00–26:30]

• Lt. Rankin believes he has the case wrapped up, holding Virginia and Mark on suspicion, based on a waiter’s overheard conversation.
• Granger points out the real Mrs. Copy (the murdered man’s actual wife) has just arrived from Chicago—suggesting a possible frame-up.

Quote:
“One day...I’ll bat a baseball over your skull just to turn the other truth, my friend.” – Lt. Rankin to Granger, exasperated by the detective’s hunches. ([25:13])

5. Turning Point: The Real Killer’s Motive

[26:40–28:40]

• Granger observes the real Mrs. Copy acting suspiciously, retrieving a hidden bundle of cash from her hotel room—revealing the $60,000 loot.
• Mrs. Copy confronts Granger at gunpoint and confesses; she planned to kill Granger to cover her involvement.

Quote — Granger:
“I’ve always had a theory that no dame can shoot straight.” ([28:15])

• After a tense moment, Granger is able to disarm her. Police arrive and take her into custody.

6. Resolution: Justice and a Happy Ending

[28:40–31:30]

• Mrs. Copy is arrested; ballistics are expected to tie her to both murders.
• Virginia Morse and Mark Phillips are cleared, free to marry with Mark’s mother’s blessing.

Closing Jokes:
“You gonna wear a monkey suit? …After all, you don’t look your best when formally dressed.”
“When in a tux, I look deluxe.” – Granger and Rankin, celebrating with light-hearted banter. ([31:18])

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Host Commentary & Listener Feedback

Host Insights — Adam Graham

[32:30–34:56]

• Adam reflects on the “cheesiness” found in the show’s conclusion, noting that even by 1950s standards, the one-liners in “Danger with Grainger” are especially tongue-in-cheek—sometimes to the point of being over the top.
• He critiques the plot’s convenience—wondering why any sensible criminal would hide stolen cash in a hotel room rather than a more secure location.
• Mentions the period adverts (especially for the Air Force), which offer a window into the era’s mindset and recruitment tactics.

Quote — Adam Graham:
“It was also nice to hear some ads from the era… Even military recruitment ads capture a bit of the times…” ([33:04])

• Listener “panic.66” on Spotify mentions: “Horrible pun indeed.” Adam agrees, noting the show’s penchant for cheesy dialogue but finds it mostly charming.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |------------------------------|------------------| | Setup & Introduction | 02:55–05:47 | | Granger Investigates | 07:15–13:00 | | Encounter with Decker | 14:30–21:00 | | The Real Wife Emerges | 22:00–26:30 | | Climax/Showdown | 26:40–28:40 | | Resolution & Wrap-Up | 28:40–31:30 | | Host Commentary | 32:30–34:56 |

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Notable Quotes

• “This is Steve Granger, private detective, with a story about a girl who invented her husband for herself and then found she was accused of his murder.” – Granger ([03:36])
• “You kids don’t believe in making my job easy, do you?” – Granger to Virginia and Mark ([05:59])
• “Don’t argue with danger.” – Decker ([17:30])
• “I’ve always had a theory that no dame can shoot straight.” – Granger ([28:15])
• “When in a tux, I look deluxe.” – Granger ([31:30])
• Host Adam: “Cheesiness, even by standards of the era…” ([33:12])

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Conclusion

This episode is a quintessential example of old-school radio detective drama—full of unlikely schemes, snappy dialogue, and colorful characters. “The Invented Husband” weaves mistaken identities and criminal intrigue into a rapid-fire caper solved by Granger’s tenacity and a bit of luck. The story ends with justice served, a couple cleared to marry, and the hero cracking wise to the finish. Adam Graham’s commentary adds context, humor, and a touch of present-day nostalgia, rounding out an episode that’s equally entertaining for mystery fans new and old.

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Transcript

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Welcome to the Great detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Danger with Granger. But first I want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the show on a one time basis. Support.greatdetectives.net or become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.greatdetectives.net now from 1956 or 1957, here is the invented husband.

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Ginger. Where's grazia?

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Mark, I'm sorry.

[C]

That's all right, darling. There's nothing to worry about.

[F]

I can't do it, Mark. I can't. You've got to.

[C]

Virginia, honey, put yourself together. There's someone coming. How do you do, folks? Phillips. Yeah, and this is Mrs. Coffin. I'm Lieutenant Rankin of Homicide. Step this way, please. This is it.

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[C]

But it has to be done. Is this the body of your husband?

[F]

Yes.

[C]

You're positive? Thank you. It's all right, dear. We can go now. One moment, please. There's something you'll have to know about your husband, Mrs. Copy. He was not drowned. Your husband was murdered. And Mrs. Copy, I think you and I should have a little talk. This is Steve Granger, private detective with a story about a girl who invented her husband for herself and then found she was accused of his murder. In just a moment I'll take you back to one of my most interesting cases.

[F]

I went to Hawaii last year. This year I think I tried the Caribbean. I'm going to break it up. Any week in New England. No week in Canada. Two weeks in California. You know what? With 30 days I can fly to Europe. I have time for England. France, Spain, Germany, the Scandinavian country.

[C]

Sound like the chatter of idle millionaires? No, they're hard working girls. Members of America's most important jet set. The United States air force. The 30 day paid vacations they get each year. Let them visit the exciting places they've always dreamed about. Of course, vacation time is only one of the many advantages of a career in Air Force Blue, for instance. Women in the Air Force receive exactly the same pay and privileges as men of similar rankings. Find out about opportunities for high school and college graduates. See your Air Force recruiter. This is Granger. It isn't often that a private eye sees much of the better side of human nature. Like love, warmth and affection. But I saw it all right. And the young couple have faced me across my office desk. Mark Phillips was a tall, well tanned, good looking young guy. The girl, Virginia Morse, was much on the beautiful side. Her hand rested in his. He was doing his best to look protective and confident as he told me. Mr. Granger, we need your help. We want to be clear from a murder charge. Well, if you're innocent, you got yourself a boy.

[F]

We are innocent, Mr. Granger, I swear.

[C]

I suppose you take it from the beginning. Well, first of all, I better explain that Virginia and I are in love. We want to get married. Perfectly natural springtime attitude. But the trouble is that my father died recently and I'm the only child. When I mentioned marriage to my mother, she. She went into quite a tantrum. Never had the idea that any girl I wanted to marry would only be marrying me for my money. That is money which I'll inherit from mother, right? So Virginia and I put our heads together and worked out a plan.

[F]

It seemed quite a good one at the time.

[C]

You see, my mother wanted to engage a secretary. She asked me to make the arrangement. So I thought it was a perfect opportunity to get Mother to New Virginia by having her take the job.

[F]

Yeah. The only thing was that Max. Mother insisted on a married. Mother didn't have a husband.

[C]

We invented a husband for us. Your middle name must be Addison. How did work? Splendidly. Mother liked Virginia immediately. Even made her mock like it was too bad I couldn't find a girl like her to marry. Only Virginia had a husband. Yeah. He had to do something about the mythical husband. And it looked like a chance for. Right into our lapse. He decided to kill her husband. What? You invented a husband and then you decide to kill him? I know it sounds crazy, but it looks so simple. There was an item in the paper about the body of an unidentified man being pulled out of the East River. They said he'd been drowned.

[F]

Did not work it out that we should go down to the wood and identify this man as my husband.

[C]

He's getting crazier by the minute when.

[F]

He gets down there. And his tenant, young things took us to see the body. And they told us the man hadn't been drowned. He'd been murdered.

[C]

Died of bullet wounds.

[F]

And they said you.

[C]

You get the idea. Instead of being number one and two in the wedding parade, you found yourselves number one and two on the FE suspect list. They released us on our own recognizance and we came straight to you. You've got to clear a stranger. I don't care what it costs. Well, I guess this is one time where my middle name is stupid. And I'd like you to try and keep it out of the newspapers and keep my mother from finding out. You kids don't believe in making my job easy, do you? Okay. It just so happens I know Lieutenant Rankin pretty well. I'll go down to Homicide and talk to him. Hello there, Jake. How's the terror of the evil deer this fine day? Wipe the milk off your chaps, gum shoe. Or is it canary feathers? What sends you to invade my privacy, Isaac? O Pow. Now, Granger, today I am in a good humor. There isn't a thing you can say to ruffle me or. Wait a minute. Yes, lieutenant. Ms. Canby. No, let me get a grip on my desk. Then. Tell me, have you been retained by a young fella named Mark Phillips? No other old pal. Great. Great. Now, Granger, I'm not going to raise my voice. I shall not let this get me down, but talk fast. What do you want to know? The dead man. What'd you get on me? The boy's got a couple of prints. His name was Copy. Had a record. Where's your son? Chicago. Chicago? Yeah. Are you going out there? Uhuh. That's my lick. Always bad. There was no need of my taking a trip to the Windy City. Because just downtown lived a man who had more connections than in Chicago than a hotel switch boy Cal Hendricks. Well, well. The star of the private isolation. How are you, Stevie? Cal, how you feeling? The election spring is winding its way through my veins. Fly. I want to talk about Chicago. A guy named Copy who was fished out of the East River. A racket man. Copy, I've got something for you. A man named Hughes McCrae blew into town the other day. He's in Chicago. Knows everything. Will he tell everything? For a slight consideration, he will babble like a babe. Mr. McCray's hangout was a certain Broadway eatery. And since it was around one in the afternoon, it didn't take any great deduction to figure he might be there. He was McCray. Yeah. Thanks. Steve Granger. Cal Hendricks suggested I see you. Good. Oh, nice. Have some tomato juice. Good for you. Got vitamin A in it. What's your. What you see in the dark. Okay. Pardon me. Too bad you don't like it. Yeah, yeah, too bad. Now what do you want? Some information. Your dull colored green. Take a look. That's clean enough. A guy named Coffee was pushed out of his river. Somebody shot him. Too bad. But then Lily with the back to what? Swiping Athens from the corner. Greek. It was in with Roy Decker. The two of them stuck up a messenger and got away with 60 grand. Nice work. If he can get it. The messenger got him soaking. They had to cool him so he was hot under the shop. Somebody else did a messenger. Works for a gambling syndication. So Copy winds up dead. What about Becker? He's in town of f. Staying at the family. Help. Well, thanks so much. That's all I need. I need something too. Oh yes. Christ. This? Yeah. This will take care of the first three races at Jamaica. This was the Fleming Hotel on the midterm side street. It was just like the thousand other flea bags. Clerk gave me back his room number and asked me if I'd like to be announced. I declined the pleasure. What do you want? You decker? Yeah. When I opened my good eye, I was reclining on the floor of Becca's room. I saw the blackjack here swinging from his hand. I Knew what had happened to me. The gun on the desk wasn't for decoration either. It's right quiet, sir. Ain't no one to hurt. Hello? I'm calling for Steve Green. The detective. Yeah, he wants to see you right away. No, he told me to pick you up. He's on the corner of 64th and 5th Avenue, south corner, in 10 minutes. Nice of you. The right time to try his name. Screaming that was Virginia Moore. I gotta have a little sec with it. He claims to be Luke Copy's wife. You must know what happened to something Copy heisted from me. But it be 60 grand sick. It be. Thanks for coming around, Dempsey. It saved me a lot of work. Oh, don't mention it. Or the Northside wasn't married to Copy. And I know that's cool. I met his little wife as shy. Get up. I like it down here. Okay, don't argue with danger. I must cut it too. I'll continue with this interesting story in a minute. The Grand Canyon national park was created by the US Congress in 1919. Sightseeing in Arizona, A visit to the World Fair. Travel and excitement. Things that most young women just dream about. But travel is a part of the Air Force way of life. An added bonus for the women in the Air Force. Air force women enjoy 30 day paid vacations each year, just like the men in the Air Force. In addition, they do meaningful work, important work for themselves and their country. High school graduates qualify for the wac. College graduates are eligible for officer training schools. Registered nurses and dietitians can receive direct commission. If you're interested in travel, training, excitement and a satisfying career, see your local Air Force recruiter. I was lying on the floor, but that didn't stop a guy like Dexter, who'd never heard of the idea that you don't hit a man when he's down. He batted me around the ears with a blackjack again and I went to sleep. When I came to, it was dark. When I tried to get up, I found out why it locked me in his hotel room closet. I was trying to figure out how to get up when I heard. Lindsay, you in there? Yeah. Yeah. Who's that? Never mind. Wait a minute. Wow. Lindsay McCray. Thanks. Don't mention it. How'd you happen to shop here? I left you in the restaurant. I know Decker better than you. I figured he'd pull something, so I fell at the earlier when he came through the lobby. And you Didn't I turn up? Hey, what time is it? Quarter after one. You've been called for just five minutes. At least five minutes. I still got time to stop him. I picked up the phone and asked for the police department agent. When they answered, I asked for Lt. Rankin. I was holding my breath as I heard the buzz on the line at the other end. Franken, this is Granger. Do me a favor right away, will you, Jake? What? Get on the radio. Call a car near 61st and 5th Avenue. Virginia Morse will be waiting to be picked up by a guy named Decker. Grab them both. Huh? Stop worrying about Virginia Morse. She's safe. Yeah, she's sitting in my office right this minute. Mark Phillips is with her. Why? Because I had him picked up. They're being held on suspicion of murder. That's ridiculous and you know it. Goodbye. Becca's after some danger if she knows where the 60 grand is, huh? Yeah, very funny for Clay. How much do you know? Jabby told me. Who knows except me. Those McCray sauntered out of the room and out of the hotel, leaving me standing there with a set of lumps on my head that made it look like a malformed cantaloupe. I washed up as much as possible then headed for Lt. Rankin's office. Get out of here, will you? Where's the senior Morse and that Phillips boy? Gone. What? I hadn't opened my mouth to ask a single question when a whole battery of lawyers with a whole battery of rich moved in on me. Better keep an eye on it, girl. Look, Granger, why don't you go back to your office? You can probably go out and serve a few summons. You can pick up a few skip tracing jobs. Because we've got something very different on Virginia Morse and Mark Philip White. We've got ourselves a witness to the murder. He's await at the pompeiiian room in the Uptown Hotel. What about him? He hated them. During lunch the other day, you overheard them discussing how they were going to get rid of her husband Jake. That's only circumstantial evidence. Anyway, you had to say it was all part of their plan to get the boy's mother to agree to his marrying Virginia. Yeah, When Phillips noticed the way to opening in, he got tough and threatened him. What about that, ah, kid stuff. He probably couldn't resist the temptation to act it up. Anyway, in spite of all that copy had a wife in Chicago. Maybe he likes him in tears. Just a minute, Franklin. What From Chicago? Feeling about it. Where'd you staying? Western Hotel. Okay, I'll get over there and I'll be done. Lieutenant. Don't tell Me? Let me prove to you that I'm a detective. Will get you a call to say that Copy's real wife just got in from Chicago and is cleaning the body. And that she's staying at the Westmore. Stranger. One day, when I've had enough of this job and will be only too anxious to get kicked up the police, I know to personally bat a baseball over your skull just to turn the other truth, my friend. Let me give you a little tip. There's a man in town named Decker, lives at the Fleming Hotel. He stopped in the case in some way. Why don't you bring him in for questioning? Danger. Quit throwing herrings in my way. I think you'd find out something. Look, you run your business your way. Let me run mine my ways. This was the lobby of the Fleming Hotel. Again, as I walked through, I looked around carefully. Sitting in an understuffed leather chair was a man I'd never seen before. A man who seemed very interested in what I was doing. This was the third floor of the same hotel, the floor where Decca's room was located. Also. This was the time I took no chances. My gun was in operating position. The usually careful Decker had left the door unlocked. This time I moved towards the closet, wondering if he had someone else incarcerated. When I stumbled. And what I stumbled over was Mr. Roy Decker. A very dead Mr. Decker. Roy Decker was lying on his back, heartless eyes glazed towards the ceiling. In spite of the fact that he was no great loss to the world. I wasn't happy. Because every time I stumble over a step, it usually means I'm stuck with more strife. In just a moment, I'll bring you the climax of the case. Do solemnly swear. Do solemnly swear. That I will bear true faith and allegiance. That I will bear true faith and a region to the United States of America. To the United States of America. That I will serve them honestly and faithfully. The oath of enlistment Joining the United States Air Force. With the amazing technological achievements being made today, the Air Force requires personnel of the highest caliber, bright and ambitious young men and women from all walks of life, from all parts of the country. If you're in high school now, it's not too soon to think about the future. Your own and your country. And one way to face it with confidence is by joining the US Air Force. America's aerospace team careers are offered in such challenging fields as electronics, mechanics, administration and many other areas. Or if you're going on to college, consider earning an officer's commission through Air Force ROTC For Complete information. See your Air Force recruiter. When a private investigator runs into a murdered man, the smart thing to do is contact the cops and wait as I did. Not just because I believe in helping the law, but also because I believe in keeping my license. It didn't take long for Lt. Jake Rankin to show up. No room beating around the head. Yeah, stranger. How much do you know about this man? He's from Chicago. He and Luke Copy were mixed up in a holdup on the murder. Think he got Copy? I don't know. Go through him, will you? I'd like to know what you find. Carries a blackjack gun. Will fold. Got a few hundred here. You know a driver's license? There's another clock speak in the U.S. two days ago. Yes. Cancel plane ticket. The turnpot hasn't been used. This makes it begin to look like the Phillips boy told the truth. I'm not so sure. Be sure you have those lab men left this place, Jake. You might come up with something. Ranger, I told you. Once I know how to handle my department. I nod goodbye to the police officer. Left the Fleming Hotel, walked up Broadway towards the Westmore Hotel. At the desk, I was told Mrs. Copy occupied room 917. As I turned, I noticed something. The same man who'd eyed me in the lobby of the Fleming was repeating his performance here. I decided this was not the best time to call on Mrs. Copy. Moved up Broadway towards Columbus Circle, the man close behind me. Suddenly I stopped, looked in the window. I admire the new compatible he head. Sadly, as soon as he did, I moved inside the building. Like something in a car. Yeah. Beautiful blonde and 10 gallons of gas. But I haven't time right now. Sorry. I walked straight through the stairs and outer door at the back, effectively losing the guy on my tail. Then I headed back to a spot opposite the Westmore Hotel. I waited and five minutes later the man showed up. Went into the lobby. A few seconds later he came back out again and beat it back towards Columbus Circle. This was my chance to get to room 917 on the talk I wanted with Mrs. Copy. What do you want? You Mrs. Copy. Luke copy's widow. Who are you? What do you want inside.

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Who are you punching?

[C]

No man named Becker. Why? He was your dead husband's pal. So what? He's up in his room at the Plenty Hotel. Somebody worked him over with a blackjack. You're a police officer? The laboratory men from downtown are there by this time. That's the place of the thing, Prince. I should find plenty. From what I saw why come up here and tell me that? Just in case you wondered what happened to Beth. What do you mean by that crack? Nothing, Nothing.

[F]

What are you looking at?

[C]

Oh, nothing. Nothing. Pardon me. Why not? Well. Yeah, I know. I see. No, in a little while.

[F]

Yeah?

[C]

Belong Mrs. Copy. Just a minute. Where are you going? I'll see you later. Mrs. Copy. Come back here. I want to talk to you.

[F]

Come back here, I said. Help, please.

[C]

I drew it down the hotel lobby while curious guests got their heads out of various doors and gave me frightened double O's. Finally, I made it to the telephone. Luckily, my man was in his office. Jake, this is Granger. I got something for you. Now what? Come up to the Westmore Hotel. You've been bothering me as Copy. Listen, will you? I'm gonna get a room, ask for the number and get here as fast as those pudgy legs of yours will take you. I lead it over to the desk, told the clerk what I wanted, showed him some numbered lettuce and got it. The room was on a C and just opposite me was number 917. I called Mark Phillips and waited for his votes. Granger, what's the idea of asking us to come here? I want you and Ms. Morris to look at someone, that's all. Who? Why did he come over the window? Stand behind the curtains.

[F]

All right, Mr. Grimsey. Whom do you want us to look at?

[C]

I look into the room straight across the court. See that woman packing her bag?

[F]

Yes.

[C]

What about it? Ever see it before? Not me.

[F]

I haven't either.

[C]

You sure?

[F]

Of course.

[C]

Has this got something to do with new Copy? Greens, both of you go down to the lobby and wait for me. The Morse girl and Phillips left while I stood behind the window curtain watching Mrs. Copy. Suddenly she moved over to one corner of the room and bent over. By standing on the radiator, I could make out what she was doing. Something important enough to send me around to her room in double times.

[F]

Yeah. That's how you came back, eh? Grandson?

[C]

You've got me, mate. Was that what the guy told you? The one who called you on the phone when I was here before?

[F]

Maybe. Why did you come back?

[C]

You know your husband pretty well, didn't he?

[F]

I've heard of.

[C]

They've been married for years. Whatever happened to 60,000? He and Decker got out of the messenger holdup. Why?

[F]

I see.

[C]

Okay. Granger Reach. Well? Well. Literal shadow. D's gone. Right. I figured this and it happened. I've got turn around, Granger. Why? Thanks. Nice. If you meant to give it to me in the back. Me shooting. This is copy face. Keep your hands your arrow, Granger fiend. I told him to get rid of the gun. That's the one that killed your husband. Then shut up. You know you were here in New York when your husband was killed. I saw the airplane ticket book on the desk. You made two trips. I thought that's what you started when you were smoking.

[F]

Too bad.

[C]

I know something else too. I saw you take a bundle of money from in back of the baseboard over there. Yes or no? Since you get me to turn around.

[F]

Keep your hands up.

[C]

That must be the 60,000. No, Mrs. Coffee. You got it when the dead man on the floor shot shot and killed your husband.

[F]

You've been a little too smart and a lot too slippy, Granger.

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Welcome back. Give Granger credit for getting under Jake's skin. Beyond that, he's helped in this case by the laid criminal keeping everything close at hand. I would not keep a hot $60,000 in a hotel room. There are so many ways that could be discovered. Even without Granger coming along. It'd be far smarter to have had the hired killer drop it off at a locker where it'd be secure and where no one would know to look for it. But not quite as convenient for plot. It was also nice to hear some ads from the E. Even military recruitment ads capture a bit of the times and you get to hear how service in the Air Force was being pitched particularly to women. Listener comments and feedback now. And we go to Spotify, where panic. 66 Comments Regarding the episode A Marriage Minded Girl. Horrible pun indeed. Yeah, I will say the one thing that Danger with Granger can do is be a bit cheesy at the end and even cheesy by the standards of the era, as we heard tonight. And I'm not saying that there wasn't a little bit of cheesiness occasionally at the end of 1950s detective shows, but something like the comment at the end of tonight's episode. Yeah, that's a bit over the top for the era, but it's one of the few flaws of the series beyond the sound quality, which is based on the copies we have. Alright, well, now it's time to thank our Patreon Supporter of the day. And I want to go ahead and thank Ronnie Patreon supporter Since May of 2021, currently supporting the Pawn Podcast at the psalmist level of $4 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support, Ronnie. And that will do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And if you're enjoying the podcast on YouTube, like the video, subscribe to the channel and mark the notification bell. All those great things that help YouTube channels to grow. We'll be back next Monday with another episode of Danger with Granger. But join us back here tomorrow for.

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The Big Story where it happened so quickly.

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Mr. Beaufet. One minute we were alone, Nick was playing our song to me, and the next thing I knew, he.

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He was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 14 year old murder of a man named Frank Dando. You were supposed to have stopped him as he ran out of a grocery store he was supposed to have robbed, right?

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Yes. And Nick wasn't even in Cleveland then.

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Were you married to him at that time?

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No.

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But how do you know he wasn't in Cleveland?

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He told me he wasn't.

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And you just take his word for it?

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Of course.

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You love him that much?

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I know him that well.

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There's only one thing to do. All the evidence is old stuff buried for 14 years. We've got to dig it up now. I'm willing to try. Are you?

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You mean you'll help me?

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Well, I don't know if you call it help exactly. I'm not completely convinced of your husband's innocence, but the only way to find out is to look into the facts.

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Thank you for being honest, Mr. Beaufay. What do we do first?

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Our first step is the police records. Suppose I meet you tomorrow morning. We'll start looking.

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All right.

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I hope you'll be with us then. In the meantime, send your comments to box Thirteenreatetectives.net Follow us on Twitter radiodetectives. Check us out on Instagram instagram.com/great Detectives from Boise, Idaho, this is your host, Adam Graham, signing off.

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