The Evans Farmer Case - Richard Diamond | 08/23/1950 (Ep061)
Summary
Private detective Richard Diamond investigates the suspicious death of Dr. William Evans, who jumped from his office window after offering Diamond a bribe to cover up the murder of George Farmer. Diamond and Lieutenant Levinson uncover a conspiracy where Farmer’s wife and the lodge owner, Mr. Phillips, forged an insurance policy to kill Farmer for the payout. As the investigation reveals the fraud, the conspirators attempt to silence the witnesses, leading to a final confrontation where the killer is caught and killed.
Topics discussed
Rexall MI31 mouthwash advertisement
Introduction and Dr. Evans' phone call
Reading news about George Farmer's death
Investigating Dr. Evans' fall from window
Interviewing Mrs. Farmer
Connecting Evans to National Mutual Insurance
Visiting Arthur Peterson and reviewing files
Martin Ames' fatal car accident
Ames' death confirmed and case summary
Rexall Milk of Magnesia advertisement
Traveling to Sportsman's Retreat lodge
Interviewing Pop Sloan, the foreman
Observing the lodge and Farmer's cabin
Interviewing owner Mr. Phillips
Questioning Dr. Combs about the broken wrist
Deducing the insurance fraud scheme
Confirming dates and policy details
Confronting Mrs. Farmer with evidence
Phillips' death and Mrs. Farmer's confession
Rexall Aspirin advertisement
Credits and Rexall Stag grooming ad
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