Richard Diamond: The Jerome J. Jerome Case
Summary
In this 1949 episode of Richard Diamond, private detective Dick Powell investigates a corpse found in a sealed museum room by the eccentric millionaire Jerome J. Jerome. Diamond and Lieutenant Levinson uncover that the victim, a secretary, was strangled by her employer, Patrick Mahaffey, who had been embezzling from the Osterham estate. The twist reveals Jerome is actually the missing heir, who hired Diamond to solve the murder while hiding his identity. The episode features comedic banter and a musical number, concluding with the criminal’s arrest.
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Show Intro and Episode Announcement
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Richard Diamond Reads Personal Ads
Jerome J. Jerome Visits the Office
Diamond Discusses Jerome with Helen
Phone Call from Lieutenant Levinson
Confrontation at the Police Station
Investigation at Osterham Place Museum
Jerome Returns and Police Update
Interview with Attorney Patrick Mahaffey
Confrontation with Mahaffey at His Home
Reveal of Jerome's True Identity
Closing Song and Credits
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Host Commentary and Listener Feedback
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