Richard Diamond: The Louis Spence Case
Summary
Richard Diamond investigates a hostage crisis when Lewis Spence, a paranoid ex-convict, holds a police lieutenant at gunpoint with a rigged bomb. Diamond consults a psychiatrist who reveals Spence’s delusion of artistic genius, prompting Diamond to play Ravel’s *Bolero* to soothe the suspect. Using the music to distract Spence, Diamond deduces the bomb’s mechanical flaw and jams his hand into the device to disarm it, saving the precinct.
Topics discussed
Intro and SolvedMystery.com promotion
Cold open: Spence's threat and escape
Diamond and Shamus banter at the office
Sergeant Otis explains the hostage situation
Diamond is sent to negotiate with Spence
Diamond confronts Spence in the precinct
Diamond seeks help from Dr. Thacker
Psychiatrist advises on Spence's profile
Diamond calls Dr. Carroll for details
Diamond buys a phonograph and record
Diamond sets up the music trap
Diamond returns to Spence and plays music
Diamond jams the bomb mechanism
Aftermath and credits
Outro and upcoming NBC shows
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