Missing Night Watchman - Richard Diamond | 06/21/1953 (Ep144)
Summary
Richard Diamond investigates the theft of $50,000 in gems and the disappearance of a night watchman at an antique shop. The case escalates when the watchman is found dead and a rare Buddha with ruby eyes is targeted. Diamond uncovers that the shop manager, Quimby, stole the jewels and killed the watchman to cover his tracks. The episode concludes with Quimby's arrest after he attempts to shoot Diamond, while the eccentric collector Lasdown is cleared of suspicion.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and Rexall product advertisements
Richard Diamond and Helen banter in the office
Client Quimby hires Diamond to find missing watchman
Diamond investigates the night watchman's apartment
Confrontation with eccentric collector Philip Lasdown
Diamond visits the 5th Precinct and calls Quimby
Diamond questions Lasdown at his residence
Diamond returns to the shop and landlady's room
Back at the precinct: no leads on the missing man
Ann Delafield cosmetics advertisement
Diamond reviews the case facts
Breakthrough: body found and Lasdown reports a break-in
Police visit Lasdown's home and discuss the Buddha
Discovery of antique gun hidden inside the Buddha
Chase to Quimby's apartment and the confession
Quimby confesses to the murder and theft
Closing banter and song between Diamond and Natalie
Rexall Fungi-Rex athlete's foot advertisement
Credits and final sponsor announcements
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