The Man Who Hated Women - Richard Diamond | 04/12/1950 (Ep049)
Summary
Richard Diamond investigates a series of motiveless murders that have put his friend, Lieutenant Walt, under intense pressure from the police commissioner. After discovering that the victims were killed within a specific geographic circle, Diamond and Walt track a suspect to a bowling alley. Diamond follows the killer in a car trunk to a remote location, where he intervenes to save the latest victim from being attacked with a knife. The episode concludes with a comedic scene at home where Diamond’s wife, Helen, attempts to relax by knitting and singing.
Topics discussed
Cold open: Richard Diamond discovers a body
Office banter: Helen's knitting and Walt's call
Walt requests help with a high-pressure case
Arrival at the 5th Precinct and banter with Otis
Walt explains the pressure from the Commissioner
New murder report and decision to investigate
Crime scene: Examining the third victim
Reviewing case files and lack of leads
Diamond's map circle trick and Walt's reaction
Phone call from the Commissioner
Analyzing the geographic pattern of murders
Ordering a sweep of night spots in the circle
Investigating bars and finding no witnesses
Interviewing the bartender at the bowling alley
Setting up surveillance for the suspect
Observing the suspect pick up a woman
Diamond hides in the suspect's car trunk
Following the suspect to a remote location
Confrontation and rescue of the victim
Return home and phone call from Walt
Comedy segment: Spinning wheel and singing
Credits and upcoming program announcements
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