Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Raydon (EP4618)

Summary

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio: Episode Summary

Episode: Mathew Slade, Private Investigator: Find Julie Radon (EP4618)
Release Date: February 4, 2025

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Introduction to the Case

The episode titled "Find Julie Radon" introduces listeners to Matthew Slade, a seasoned private investigator navigating the intricate web of a mysterious disappearance. The story unfolds with Slade receiving a new case from Lynn Hollander, a secretary desperate to locate her missing roommate, Julie Radon.

Notable Quote:
[02:33] Matthew Slade: "Find Julie Radon. In my job, the hours are odd. So are the circumstances and the people I meet. You could even call some of them dangerous."

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Initial Interview with Lynn Hollander

Slade meets with Lynn Hollander, who provides the unsettling news of Julie’s disappearance a week prior. Despite Julie's typically shy and reserved nature, Lynn expresses deep concern, highlighting the unusualness of Julie's vanishing.

Key Details:

• Last Seen: Julie left for work an hour before Lynn and did not return the following week.
• Occupation: Assistant to Mr. Caldwell, a pharmacist at the Marin County Medical Building in Sausalito.
• Possible Leads: Julie’s car was found abandoned, but its condition suggested she might have had assistance in her departure.

Notable Quote:
[05:02] Matthew Slade: "Everything seemed normal that morning?"

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Collaboration with Sergeant Donelli

Slade collaborates with Sergeant Donelli of the local police department. Their discussion reveals that Julie’s car was left in the parking lot, clean and stationary, implying that Julie may not have left on her own. This raises suspicions of foul play.

Notable Quote:
[07:37] Lieutenant Flagg: "You've convinced it was an accident?"
[07:40] Matthew Slade: "Yeah."
[07:55] Lieutenant Flagg: "The insurance company, they're paying off to the tune of $100,000."

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Further Investigation at the Medical Building

Slade visits Mr. Caldwell, Julie’s employer, at the Marin County Medical Building. Caldwell appears cooperative but lacks significant information. However, a conversation about a recent accidental death involving Dr. Gavin’s wife introduces a potential connection.

Key Insights:

• Accidental Death: Dr. Gavin’s wife died in what appears to be a vehicular accident.
• Possible Link: Slade begins to suspect a connection between Julie’s disappearance and the recent death.

Notable Quote:
[09:16] Matthew Slade: "The pieces don't always fall together right away."

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Encounter with Lieutenant Flagg

In a tense exchange, Slade confronts Lieutenant Flagg about the suspicious circumstances surrounding both Julie Radon’s disappearance and Dr. Gavin’s wife’s death. Slade proposes that Mrs. Gavin's body may not be identifiable, hinting at possible foul play involving dental records manipulation.

Notable Quote:
[12:23] Matthew Slade: "You can admit it’s possible."

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Confrontation at Dr. Gavin’s Residence

Slade and Sergeant Donelli visit Dr. Carl Gavin’s home under the guise of an insurance investigation. The encounter takes a dark turn when Ellen Gavin, Dr. Gavin’s wife, reveals her true intentions. It becomes evident that Ellen and Dr. Gavin orchestrated Julie’s disappearance and Mrs. Gavin’s death to commit insurance fraud.

Climactic Moment:
Ellen attempts to eliminate Slade, leading to a struggle that results in both Ellen and Dr. Gavin falling overboard, meeting a grisly end at the hands of the sharks lurking in the bay.

Notable Quote:
[19:00] Matthew Slade: "All right, Dr. Gavin, I'll be more direct. Julie Radon is dead and you killed her."

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Resolution and Reflection

After surviving the harrowing encounter, Slade reflects on the complexity of the case. Despite solving the mystery, he grapples with the emotional toll of not being able to reveal Julie Radon’s fate to Lynn Hollander, as evidence and witnesses are scarce.

Notable Quote:
[21:55] Matthew Slade: "What we would have to tell Lynn Hollander. The fact that we would never find Julie Radon."

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Host’s Commentary

After the dramatized story, Host Adam Graham offers insightful commentary, analyzing the plot’s intricacies and the plausibility of its conclusion. He discusses the realism of the sharks’ involvement in the final act and engages with listener feedback, highlighting the episode's uniqueness and the effectiveness of Slade's investigative approach.

Notable Listener Feedback:

• Emmett from Patreon appreciates the series' depth and uniqueness.
• Sheila on Spotify commends the discovery of rare episodes.
• Betsy and Nate express enjoyment and nostalgia for the old detective radio shows.

Notable Quote:
[23:11] Adam Graham: "Mat Slade's intention was fully engaged here and it paid off."

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Conclusion

"Find Julie Radon" exemplifies the allure of classic detective narratives, blending suspense, character development, and unexpected twists. Matthew Slade's relentless pursuit of the truth amidst deceptive facades offers listeners a captivating journey through mystery and intrigue, staying true to the Golden Age of Radio's rich legacy.

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Transcript

[Adam Graham]

Welcome to the great detectives of Old Time Radio. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Matthew Slade Private Investigator. I do want to encourage you, if you're enjoying the podcast, to follow us using your favorite podcast software. I also want to encourage you to check out our other podcast. And this week I'm highlighting our video theater. It is the video companion to this this podcast serving up public domain TV series and movies. Some of our recent features include the Bulldog Drummin, Movies, Racket Squad, Dangerous Assignment U.S. marshall, and of course we've begun playing the 1950s Dragnet TV series. This series has been available on YouTube and also Apple Podcast for many, many years and you can enjoy that that way. But if you want to watch the videos on Spotify, you now can. You can search for Detective Video Theater. Our full archive is not there yet, but we will be adding episodes from the archive each week. And also starting with our next episode this week we'll begin to post our new episodes as well. So check out our Detective Video Theater. Public Domain Video Theater, now available on Spotify. But now again, guessing as I went into last week, not going to repeat all that. The original air date is likely September 13, 1964. Kind of talked about that last week. And the title is Find Julie Radin.

[Matthew Slade]

From Hollywood. Welcome to Starling Mystery Theater and another.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Episode in the series, Matthew Slade's Private Investigator.

[Matthew Slade]

We invite you to take your seat as Matthew Slade unfolds the story. Find Julie Rating. In my job, the hours are odd. So are the circumstances and the people I meet. You could even call some of them dangerous. My calling card reads, Matthew Slade, Private investigator. It was 11am I was calling on a new client. Her name, Lynn Hollinger, 23, attractive and in need of help. That's all Sergeant Siddon Elliott told me and I was about to find out the rest for myself. Ms. Hollander?

[Lynn Hollander]

Yes?

[Matthew Slade]

I'm Matthew Slade.

[Lynn Hollander]

Oh, yes, please come in. Won't you sit down?

[Matthew Slade]

Thank you. I'm afraid I've a weekend. You?

[Lynn Hollander]

No, no. I've been up for some time. Please forgive the dressing gown. I haven't been feeling well. I've been home from work this past week.

[Matthew Slade]

I hope you're feeling better now.

[Lynn Hollander]

Thank you. I probably should have waited till I was able to come to your office to see you.

[Matthew Slade]

No, not at all. Sergeant Donelli said you needed help.

[Lynn Hollander]

Did he tell you everything?

[Matthew Slade]

Not everything. I'd like to hear it all from you.

[Lynn Hollander]

My roommate, Julie Radin has been missing for about a week now. I Reported it to the police after the second day. And they told me they do everything possible to locate her. Yesterday, Sergeant Denelli said he'd speak to you about helping find Julie. I've called him at least a dozen times this past week. I'm sure he's tired of hearing from me.

[Matthew Slade]

But he understands your concern. That's why he asked me to help you.

[Lynn Hollander]

I'm just a secretary, Mr. Slade. I take home $63 a week. I tried to tell the sergeant that he.

[Matthew Slade]

Well, don't Worry about fees, Ms. Hollander. Sergeant Donelli does me favors. I do the same for him.

[Lynn Hollander]

Why would he want to do me a favor?

[Matthew Slade]

Where friends are concerned, reasons aren't important. But if I were to take a guess, I'd say the good sergeant has a weakness. Or a pretty face.

[Lynn Hollander]

He didn't seem interested in me. He made no pass.

[Matthew Slade]

No, I didn't mean it that way. Sergeant Donelli's married. Happily married, with three kids. Some people are suckers for a quivering puppy with doleful eyes. A pretty face. Turned Sid's feelings to jelly.

[Lynn Hollander]

I see.

[Matthew Slade]

I know the symptoms well. You see, I'm also afflicted by a pretty face.

[Lynn Hollander]

Really? Well, maybe when we get to know each other better, I can do something about it.

[Matthew Slade]

I'll keep that in mind. Now, about Ms. Raven. When did you see her last?

[Lynn Hollander]

It will be a week tomorrow. We were getting ready for work. Julie always left an hour before me.

[Matthew Slade]

Everything seemed normal that morning?

[Lynn Hollander]

Yes.

[Matthew Slade]

She didn't act peculiar or say anything that may have struck you as unusual?

[Lynn Hollander]

No.

[Matthew Slade]

Where does she work?

[Lynn Hollander]

Marin County Medical Building in Sausalito. She's an assistant to Mr. Caldwell, the pharmacist.

[Matthew Slade]

Did you report to work that morning?

[Lynn Hollander]

Yes. I've spoken with Mr. Caldwell. She worked the entire day. Left at her usual time to come home. I guess he was the last to see us.

[Matthew Slade]

Does she drive a car?

[Lynn Hollander]

Yes.

[Matthew Slade]

Could she have left the city to visit relatives?

[Lynn Hollander]

Oh, her parents are dead. She has no close relatives.

[Matthew Slade]

What do you mean, no close relatives?

[Lynn Hollander]

She has a distant cousin in Boston. She hasn't been in touch with him in years.

[Matthew Slade]

How about her other associates?

[Lynn Hollander]

She has a few friends and then I called claim to have seen her in the past week.

[Matthew Slade]

Any boyfriend?

[Lynn Hollander]

A few casual acquaintances. No one's steady. Julie isn't what you call a companionable type. Doesn't care much for going out. She's rather shy. I've been trying to pry her out of her shell. You know, get her to go out and mix more. It just doesn't make sense, Mr. Slade. Julie isn't the type to vanish like this.

[Matthew Slade]

Perhaps the pressures of big city living became too much for her.

[Lynn Hollander]

She wouldn't leave like this. Not without telling me. Without taking her personal thing.

[Matthew Slade]

You may be right. But it's a possibility we have to consider.

[Lynn Hollander]

And what about the other possibility? The one you haven't mentioned?

[Matthew Slade]

Anything is possible, Ms. Hollander. I know you're aware of that, but. Well, there's no reason to believe the worst.

[Lynn Hollander]

Hello? Yes, you have? Oh, I see. Yes, thank you. That was the police. They found Julie's car abandoned.

[Matthew Slade]

I hoped Julie's car would give me a lead to her whereabouts. Sid was in his office when I arrived. Hi, Matt. Hi, Sid. I just came from Lynn Hollander's. Oh, how is she? Well, she's convinced something terrible has happened to her roommate. Let me find her car in the parking lot in the Marin County Medical Building. Mr. Caldwell reported that he's Ms. Radin's employer. Yeah, I know. Lynn told me. So is Lynn already. My, my, you do work fast. No, not really. He's only promised to do something about my affliction. Well, I'll go into it later. Right now I'm interested in what you found with the car. Like your little games? Okay, I can weigh. Stout fellow. Now, about the car. Well, it was clean. Takes us nowhere. She evidently just left it. Well, I'd say it seems as if someone else was involved in her disappearance. What makes you think so? Well, she had to leave the premises somehow. She could have taken a cab or a bus with a car sitting in the parking lot. Was it running order? Yeah, well, possible. Have you talked with Mr. Culver? Only over the phone. There wasn't much more he could tell us. I don't think I'll pay him a visit anyhow.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Step in here, Ms. Pollock. Thank you, Lieutenant.

[Matthew Slade]

Hello, Barney.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

What are you doing here, Slade?

[Matthew Slade]

Discussing a case.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Really? You can wait, mister. Sergeant Donelli said this Mr. Pollock of the Westlake Insurance Company.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Pleased to meet you, Sergeant.

[Matthew Slade]

Mr. Pollock.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Mr. Pollock is investigating the accidental death of Dr. Gavin's wife. You know, the one that went over the embankment at Cabela Point last Monday. Give him whatever he needs.

[Matthew Slade]

Right, Lieutenant. Excuse me, ma'am. See you later. Right. Step this way, Mr. Pollock.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Thank you, Sergeant.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

And thank you, Lieutenant. Glad to help.

[Matthew Slade]

Well, Barney, what's new with you?

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Are you trying to use this office as your own private information center suite?

[Matthew Slade]

Now, wait a minute, Barney, old boy.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Don't give me that. You know how I feel about your private gum shoes. Hanging around the department.

[Matthew Slade]

I'm not hanging around, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Make sure you don't.

[Matthew Slade]

Or can I go now? Or are you going to book me for lawyering?

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Stop trying to be funny, Slade.

[Matthew Slade]

I'll stop trying to be funny if you stop trying to be tough.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

If you're not out of here in 10 seconds, I will book you for loitering.

[Matthew Slade]

All right, I'm going, Lieutenant. Thanks for the warm hospitality. And the next time you're in my neighborhood, drop over. Adios. I wouldn't nominate Lt. Flag for a fellowship award, but he. He's not as tough as he likes to pretend. Someday I've got to ask him if he takes me as seriously as I take him. I paid my toll and crossed over the Golden Gate on my way to Sofolito. Shafts of sunlight filtered through the cables of the bridge as I drove north. I reached Marin county side and turned off Highway 1. Arriving at the medical building a few minutes later. I hope to talk with Mr. Caldwell. Would open a door. He was in the rear of the pharmacy. Mr. Caldwell? Yes.

[Dr. Caldwell]

May I help you?

[Matthew Slade]

My card, Investigator.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, is this about Julie Radin, Mr. Slade?

[Matthew Slade]

Yes.

[Dr. Caldwell]

I'll be glad to help you in any way I can. Poor child. I hope no harm's come to us.

[Matthew Slade]

Is there anything out of the ordinary you can tell me about last Wednesday?

[Dr. Caldwell]

No, nothing I can remember.

[Matthew Slade]

You see her talking to anyone who may have looked suspicious?

[Dr. Caldwell]

No.

[Matthew Slade]

Any phone calls that may have upset her?

[Dr. Caldwell]

I wish I could say yes to help, but there was nothing like that.

[Matthew Slade]

What time did she leave?

[Dr. Caldwell]

It's closing time. 5:30.

[Matthew Slade]

Did see, I walked to her car?

[Dr. Caldwell]

No, we said good night here in the pharmacy. As you can see from this location, it's impossible to see the parking area.

[Matthew Slade]

You phoned the police about her car? Yes.

[Dr. Caldwell]

It had been parked in the same spot for a week.

[Matthew Slade]

Why did you wait so long to report it?

[Dr. Caldwell]

I wasn't sure it was Julie's car. I checked the registration just this morning and then telephoned the police immediately.

[Matthew Slade]

I see. Is there any reason you can think of that would make her leave so suddenly?

[Dr. Caldwell]

I've tried to think of something she may have said or done in the past. Nothing comes.

[Matthew Slade]

Tell me, have you ever been short on any of your stock, Mr. Caldwell?

[Dr. Caldwell]

Stock?

[Matthew Slade]

Yes. I mean drugs?

[Dr. Caldwell]

No. Why do you ask?

[Matthew Slade]

I thought Julie made.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, no, Mr. Slade. Julie's not that kind of girl.

[Matthew Slade]

Believe me, I expected to hear you say that, but I had to ask. Well, there doesn't seem to be any reason.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Excuse me. Hello? Oh, yes, Dr. Emperor with codeine number two. Twelve tablets as directed, Mrs. Warnick. Warnick. Yes, I'll have them ready for us.

[Matthew Slade]

Yes.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Goodbye. Dr. Gavin.

[Matthew Slade]

Dr. Gavin?

[Dr. Caldwell]

Yes, he has an office in this building. Did you know he lost his wife just last week? A terrible accident.

[Matthew Slade]

Yeah, I heard about it.

[Dr. Caldwell]

It seems the cool hand of fate struck twice in the same place. Mrs. Gavin and Julie. Sometimes it's hard to understand these things.

[Matthew Slade]

Well, thank you for your help, Mr. Caldwell.

[Dr. Caldwell]

I wish I could do more.

[Matthew Slade]

The pieces don't always fall together right away. You may have helped. Without realizing it, Caldwell called it the cruel hand of fate. Was it? Mrs. Gavin's death and Julie Radin's disappearance occurring on the same day may have been a tragic coincidence. Before I made up my mind about that, I'd have to find out more about the circumstances surrounding Mrs. Gavin's accidental death. That meant paying another visit to Lieutenant Flagg's Forbidden City. Come in. Mads Flag around? He's with the commissioner. On the carpet, I hope. What brings you back so soon? I've just come from seeing Mr. Caldwell. Did you learn anything? Possibly. Depends on what you can tell me about that accident at Cavallo Point last Wednesday. The one involving a Dr. Gavin's wife? No. Her car missed a curve and plunged over an embankment. It exploded. That's all she wrote. It was an accident. Any witnesses? No. But from the skid marks, it was obvious she was traveling too fast to make the curve. What did that insurance investigator think? Pollock? Yeah. No, he made a thorough investigation. He thought there might be an attempt to defraud his company. It seems Dr. Gavin had a large accidental death policy on his wife. Very interesting. You convinced it was an accident? Yeah. So? The insurance company, they're paying off to the tune of $100,000. You see the body? Yeah. It burned quite badly. How Is it identified? Dr. Gavin was able to identify her? Yes, of course. Don't you see? He could identify her. You'll probably think I'm completely out of my mind, but I. I have a hunch that the woman in that car wasn't Mrs. Gavin. Who, then? Julie Radin. Impossible. Maybe it's a wild hunch, but I know a way I can prove it. Look, get me a court order to have Mrs. Gavin's body exhumed. Now, that is impossible. Why? She was cremated. That's a nice way of getting rid of the evidence, wouldn't you say? A dental records check might have proved me right. I'll give the force a little credit. We did make a dental records Check. It proved conclusively that Mrs. Gavin was the victim. Well, I guess I was. I don't know him. Which you just very neatly thought of. Factor fact. I really thought I was onto something. Any other leads? None. Listen, Matt, I know you're doing this only because I asked you it. Anytime you want to drop it, it's fine with me. Who said anything about dropping?

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, I know.

[Matthew Slade]

You're not getting a fee. Look, I don't mind. Hey, you got something going on with this Hollander girl? Could be. Hey, that reminds me. You were going to tell me about that. Oh, yeah. Well, she promised to do something about my affliction.

[Ellen Gavin]

What affliction?

[Matthew Slade]

The one we both suffer from. We? Yeah, you and me. Didn't you know? We're brothers in malady w. We have no resistance. A pretty face on you. Oh, and she's going to do something about that, huh? Like what? Well, I'm not too sure, but it might be interesting. Sounds wild. Keep me posted, won't you? You'll be the first to know.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Well, well. Don't you have a home, Slade?

[Matthew Slade]

I have a home, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

You'd never know it by the time you spend around here.

[Matthew Slade]

Look, Barney, I'm here on business.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Whose business? Yours or ours?

[Matthew Slade]

Both. And do I have to remind you that in my line of work, it's not unusual?

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Everything about your line of work is unusual.

[Matthew Slade]

Do you gentlemen mind if I step in as a mediator?

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Stay out of this, Sid.

[Matthew Slade]

Look, Blade's got as much right to be here as anyone else, Barney.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Not to interfere in police business for his own personal gain.

[Matthew Slade]

Well, then, let's just say I came here to pay a social call during duty hours. Which ended five minutes ago. Barney, I'm on my own time now.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Okay, so you're on your own time. We don't use the department to entertain private guests, Sergeant.

[Matthew Slade]

Aha. I think we've been asked to leave, Mr. Slade. Yes. After you, Mr. Dennelli.

[Lieutenant Flagg]

Don't get killed, you two.

[Matthew Slade]

No, we wouldn't think of it. Adios, Barney, old boy. We left Lieutenant Flagg boiling with indignation. Fifteen minutes later, I arrived at Lynn Hollander's apartment. I tried to think of something encouraging to tell her without stretching the truth. The truth? That I still had no idea what had become of Julie Radon.

[Lynn Hollander]

Mr. Slade? Come in. Have you found out anything?

[Matthew Slade]

I'm afraid not.

[Lynn Hollander]

Oh, well, I guess we can't expect miracles the first day.

[Matthew Slade]

Keep your chin up and keep smiling. That's right. Now, let me see those pearly whites.

[Ellen Gavin]

How's this?

[Matthew Slade]

Pretty.

[Lynn Hollander]

You can thank my dentist. I just had them cleaned. What is it? Max.

[Matthew Slade]

Of course. How stupid. I should have realized. What? Do you know the name of Julie's? Dennis.

[Lynn Hollander]

No, I don't recall. Wait. She may have a bill for them. She keeps her bills together here. Yes, here. This looks like it.

[Matthew Slade]

Let me see that. Yeah, I thought so.

[Lynn Hollander]

What is it, lad?

[Matthew Slade]

I may be crawling out on a limb again but, well, the coincidence is just too strong.

[Lynn Hollander]

What coincidence?

[Matthew Slade]

Julie's dentist is Dr. Carl Gavin. Lynn's remark about a dentist triggered my hunch machine. I'd been thinking of Dr. Gavin as an MD. His being a dentist could explain why his wife's dental records checked out. They were forgeries. I had to let Sid know. I phoned him at home. That's my theory. Sid, what do you think?

[Sergeant Donelli]

You're reaching again.

[Matthew Slade]

You have to admit it's possible.

[Sergeant Donelli]

I need to put the damper on your mouth. But it doesn't come as any surprise to us for Dr. Gavin of the vent.

[Matthew Slade]

And he couldn't afford the dental record.

[Sergeant Donelli]

Mrs. Gavin wants her husband's patient. We got the record from a Dr. Whiting, not Gavin.

[Matthew Slade]

I see.

[Sergeant Donelli]

Does that convince you?

[Matthew Slade]

No. There's still another possibility.

[Sergeant Donelli]

Don't you ever give up?

[Matthew Slade]

Indulge one more whim of mine? Will you sin? Oh, well. Meet me at Dr. Gavin's home tonight.

[Sergeant Donelli]

What in heaven's name for?

[Matthew Slade]

Will you do it, Sid?

[Sergeant Donelli]

I can't go barking into his house on your wing.

[Matthew Slade]

You can find an excuse. A favor for a favor.

[Sergeant Donelli]

I have a feeling this is going to cost me my back.

[Matthew Slade]

What's his address?

[Sergeant Donelli]

Wait a minute. 783 kovad.

[Matthew Slade]

Well, I'll probably be there before you.

[Sergeant Donelli]

You wait for me outside. We're going together. I don't want any of your wins.

[Danny]

Getting me into trouble.

[Matthew Slade]

I've got a feeling this one will win you a medal.

[Sergeant Donelli]

Or lose you your license.

[Matthew Slade]

It took me 10 minutes to reach Cove Avenue. I knew it would take sid at least 20 minutes. I wanted to be inside before he arrived. Gavin's place was a modest one story beach house in a middle class bayfront community. The speedboat was tied to a pier that extended from the rear of the house out into the bay. A handwritten card was pinned over the doorbell. Out of order. Dr. Gavin?

[Dr. Caldwell]

Yes? Can I help you?

[Matthew Slade]

I'm from the West Lake Insurance Company.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, I was expecting a Mr. Pollock tomorrow.

[Matthew Slade]

I'm sorry if I'm intruding. May I come in?

[Dr. Caldwell]

Yes, since you're here. Well, sit down, Mr. Slade.

[Matthew Slade]

Matthew Slade. Forgive me for not phoning first, but I was only a few blocks away.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, that's all right. Do you know if Pollock is heard from your home office?

[Matthew Slade]

I don't believe he has.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, then there will be a longer delay in getting the money.

[Matthew Slade]

Probably.

[Dr. Caldwell]

You insurance people really hate to pay off claims, don't you?

[Matthew Slade]

Well, not at all, Dr. Gavin. We're in business to take claims.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Well, then why the delay?

[Matthew Slade]

Oh, I'm sure you realize the necessity of investigating accidental death claims. You know, Doctor, there are unscrupulous people who try to defraud insurance companies.

[Dr. Caldwell]

What are you insinuating?

[Matthew Slade]

Understand me. We have no way of knowing who is and who isn't. So we investigate every claim thoroughly.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Very cautious. Now, why are you here?

[Matthew Slade]

I'd like to get some more information.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Well, Look, I've told Mr. Pollock everything. It was my understanding was only waiting for final confirmation.

[Matthew Slade]

Well, that's true. However, we found out something that disturbed us a little. Doctor, perhaps you can acquaint us with the truth.

[Dr. Caldwell]

What are you inferring?

[Matthew Slade]

One of your patients told us that you and Mrs. Gavin were on the verge of separating.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Who told you that?

[Matthew Slade]

I believe her name was Julie Rady. But she's since disappeared. Do you care to make a comment, Doctor?

[Dr. Caldwell]

When did she tell you that?

[Matthew Slade]

Two days ago.

[Dr. Caldwell]

She couldn't.

[Matthew Slade]

She couldn't? Why not?

[Ellen Gavin]

I mean, she.

[Matthew Slade]

Yes?

[Dr. Caldwell]

Just what are you trying to say?

[Matthew Slade]

All right, Dr. Gavin, I'll be more direct. Julie Radon is dead and you killed her.

[Dr. Caldwell]

That's not true.

[Ellen Gavin]

He obviously knows the truth.

[Matthew Slade]

Mrs. Gavin, I've been listening to your conversation. I hope you found it interesting.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Oh, yes, very.

[Ellen Gavin]

However, I'd hate to have to end such a brief relationship with a bullet and this gun. That is before we even know who or what you are.

[Matthew Slade]

I'm Matthew Slade, private investigator, searching for a revolver car.

[Ellen Gavin]

What's your interest in this, Mr. Slade?

[Matthew Slade]

I've been looking for Julie Radon.

[Ellen Gavin]

Your search has ended.

[Matthew Slade]

What are we going to do with him? Ellen?

[Ellen Gavin]

I think we'll take Mr. Slade for a little cruise around the bay. Get the boat ready, Carl. Ellen, do as I say.

[Dr. Caldwell]

All right.

[Ellen Gavin]

Now, please put your car keys on that table, Mr. Slade. It wouldn't do to have your car found in this area.

[Matthew Slade]

You think of everything.

[Ellen Gavin]

Oh, it pays to, Mrs. Slade.

[Matthew Slade]

My only hope. My lucky rabbit's foot is on that chain. What method have you devised this time?

[Ellen Gavin]

Why don't we let that remain a surprise? You mind telling me what they Do?

[Matthew Slade]

Here I was playing a hunch. After your trumped up death and the body being conveniently burned beyond recognition, Accurate identification depended upon a comparison with your dental records. That, coupled with your husband being a dentist and the fact that Julie was one of his patients and had also disappeared, gave me the idea that Julie could have been substituted for you and your name put on her dental record.

[Ellen Gavin]

That's not how it was done.

[Matthew Slade]

Oh, I know. The police exposed part of that theory when they proved the dental records hadn't been tampered with. Then another possibility occurred to me. Why couldn't Dr. Gavin have worked on Julie's teeth, matching them in every detail to your own? Then there would be no need to forge any dental records that could be kept intact just in case anyone decided to check. Isn't that the way it was?

[Ellen Gavin]

There's no harm in your knowing it all now, Mrs. Blade. We've been planning this for three years. Just waiting till we found the right patient. His practice would never make the kind of living I've always dreamed of.

[Matthew Slade]

You tricked Julie into leaving the building with you that night.

[Ellen Gavin]

Carl did. He was a very nice girl. We've succeeded in executing a perfect crime, except for your interference, which will be eliminated.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Everything's ready.

[Ellen Gavin]

And now for our cruise, Mr. Slade.

[Matthew Slade]

We walked out onto the pier, boarded the boat and headed out into the bay. The night was black. The water rushing by the hull had an ominous sound around. Far enough car.

[Ellen Gavin]

This is as good a place as any. End of the line, Mr. Slade.

[Matthew Slade]

I think it's only fair to tell you I'm a pretty fair swimmer.

[Ellen Gavin]

You haven't been reading the papers. There have been numerous reports lately of an overabundance of sharks in this area.

[Matthew Slade]

Never occurred to me I'd wind up as seafood.

[Ellen Gavin]

Your courage is admirable. But I know what you're thinking. But not all sharks are man eaters.

[Matthew Slade]

I'm not too sure about the ones in this bay.

[Ellen Gavin]

Oh, I propose to remove any doubt.

[Dr. Caldwell]

You're going to join, Mr. Slade.

[Ellen Gavin]

My dear, you can't be saved.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Yes, my love. On deadly serious. I may never get another opportunity as perfect as this car.

[Matthew Slade]

You wouldn't.

[Dr. Caldwell]

You've been a millstone around my neck all these years. I agreed to go along with your plan for the insurance money because I knew I could get rid of you once you've been presumed dead. You showed me the way, Ellen. And now, my dear.

[Ellen Gavin]

No, Carl.

[Matthew Slade]

No.

[Dr. Caldwell]

Put down that knife, Ellen. Put it down.

[Ellen Gavin]

Stay back.

[Matthew Slade]

They Both fell overboard. Mrs. Gavin's knife found its Mark in her husband's chest. His shot had ripped to her neck. Yeah, she was right about those sharks. They were on them in an instant, ripping and slashing. In a few seconds, it was over. As I headed the small craft back to shore, I could see Sid standing on the pier. I knew it would be difficult for him to believe the story I had to tell. But that didn't bother me half as much as what I would have to tell Lynn Hollander. The fact that we would never find Julie Radon. This is the United States Armed Forces Radio and Television.

[Adam Graham]

Welcome back. Nice to hear Lt. Flagg again. I wasn't sure he'd make an appearance outside Day of the Phoenix. It's a short program where Mat Sleight really takes a lot of guesses and hunches to get to the solution. Of course, that's not a knock this easily could have been a story ON Yours truly, Johnny$6 or seven years previously. Now, the clues that the dentist was not well along come came down to two things. The first was the out of order sign on the doorbell so he couldn't afford to get it fixed. That and his dwelling was described as a modest one story beach house. Now, this description challenges me as a 21st century person. It's been a long time since a detached San Francisco beach house in a decent neighborhood could be considered modest in price. But in 1964, maybe. And of course, our villains met a gruesome end. Though it's a fair question as to how realistic of an end it was. There were reports, and still are of great white sharks in San Francisco Bay. However, according to the website, it's a conservationist website, Shark stewards. There have been no confirmed shark attacks on humans in San Francisco Bay. Though to be fair, if a person was swimming alone when the shark attacked, who's going to confirm it? The shark? So not certain there's a scientific basis for the ending or that you can kill people, toss them in the ocean and bet on sharks taking care of the cleanup. But at any rate, Matt Slade's intention was fully engaged here and it paid off. Well, now it's time for listener comments and feedback and we start out on Patreon where Emmett writes, I'm quite surprised, but I really like this series. I had no idea this stuff was being done in the mid-60s. Thanks for finding this one. Well, thanks so much, Emmett. Now this one is definitely obscure because it really was the only thing of its kind being done in the United States at the time. Of course, you had other things going on in the UK and South Africa. South Africa. But this is unique, which kind of makes it easy to get forgotten. Then we go to Spotify. Sheila writes, I enjoyed this episode of Matthew Slade. Thank you for finding rare gems for us. Over on YouTube, a listener writes, welcome back. I really like this premise. Follows pretty much every other detective radio show, but they made it their own. Hopefully there are more episodes out there. And then Betsy writes, this was pretty good. I enjoyed it. Well, thank you so much. Appreciate your comments. And then on the listener survey, Nate writes, love listening to old detective radio shows. And he comes from Boise. Thanks so much. And another listener says, so enjoyable. Thanks. Well, now it's time to thank our Patreon supporter of the day. And I want to thank Mimi. Mimi has been one of our patreon supporters since February 2016, currently supporting the podcast at the Shamas level of $4 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support, Mimi. And that will actually do it for today. If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. If you're enjoying the podcast on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and mark the notification bell. All those great things that help YouTube channels to grow. We will be back next Tuesday with another episode of Matthew Slade, but join us back here tomorrow for Broadway's My Beat, where boy and girl in the car.

[Danny]

Danny, It's a long time in the river.

[Florio]

How long?

[Danny]

The engineer says from the amount of rust on the car, two or three days.

[Florio]

Here, help me open the car door for you.

[Danny]

Yeah, Danny. Let river water rust in the.

[Florio]

What would you say?

[Danny]

Bad man. You got muscles, Danny?

[Florio]

Danny, why did you have to call me Florio? Why me?

[Danny]

But this makes it all the more down your alley, Danny. The bullet holes plug neatly in the heart region, one each to each. They weren't not only drowned, were they?

[Florio]

No. L'Oreal. Come here.

[Matthew Slade]

Yeah? Yeah.

[Danny]

Danny. What do you want?

[Florio]

What does this look like to you?

[Danny]

It looks like the front end of the car was smashed. Like it hit something.

[Florio]

Yeah, that's what it looked like to me.

[Danny]

You think that's something? Danny, come around here to the back.

[Matthew Slade]

You see that?

[Danny]

Danny, can you tell me I shouldn't be philosophical?

[Florio]

No. No.

[Danny]

Yeah.

[Matthew Slade]

Yeah.

[Danny]

Danny. A sign. A sign that says just married.

[Adam Graham]

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