The Big Story: Hot Lead Catches a Cold Blooded Killer (EP5052)
The Big Story: Hot Lead Catches a Cold Blooded Killer (EP5052)  
Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Published On: Tue Sep 01 2026
Description: Today's Mystery: Miami Herald reporter William Adams joins the investigation after a well-dressed stranger is found shot to death beneath a bridge in the Everglades. With little to identify the victim beyond an old newspaper and a loaded die, Adams begins tracing the dead man’s movements, searching for the clue that can lead authorities to his killer.Original Radio Broadcast: October 8, 1952Originating in New YorkCast:Jim Stevens as William AdamsCameron PrudhommeBill ZuckertJean GillespieRuth YorkE. Sam RaskinMichael O'DayCameron AndrewsSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Deanna, Patreon supporter since December 2024.Thank you to our latest Platinum Patreon supporter: Margie, who has been supporting the show since September 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.