Richard Diamond: The Henry Baker Case
Summary
In this 1949 episode of Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Dick Powell investigates the apparent suicide of Lillian Baker after she is caught stealing from a department store. Diamond uncovers that her husband, Harry, and secretary, Connie, actually murdered her to inherit her fortune, using a hired thief to steal jewels as a cover. The plot unravels when Diamond discovers the victim’s physical limitations and the gum residue on the stolen gems, leading to the couple's confession.
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Show Intro and Patreon Supporter Thanks
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Richard Diamond: The Bold Look and Harry Baker Case
Harry Baker and Connie Plot to Kill Wife
Diamond Teases Sergeant Walt at the Precinct
Shopping with Helen and Spotting a Shoplifter
Confronting the Store Manager About Mrs. Baker
Jewel Robbery and Interrogating Nat Fox
Report of Mrs. Baker's Suicide
Investigating the Baker Estate and Finding Gum on Jewels
Discovery of Nat Fox's Murder
Returning to the Store for Witness Identification
Confronting Baker and Connie with Evidence
Epilogue: The Bold Look and South Pacific Song
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