Broadway's My Beat: The Ruth Nelson Murder Case (EP5073)
Broadway's My Beat: The Ruth Nelson Murder Case (EP5073)  
Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Published On: Wed Sep 30 2026
Description: Today's Mystery: Detective Danny Clover investigates the murder of Ruth Nelson, a woman found stabbed to death on the very day she was released from prison after serving thirty years. As Clover searches for answers, he discovers that Ruth’s past may hold the key to her death. The investigation takes another turn when Louise Downey, the woman who helped Ruth find a place to live, is also found dead. Clover must uncover the connection between the two women and the secrets someone is determined to keep hidden.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1952Originated in HollywoodCast:Larry Thor as Detective Danny CloverCharles Calvert as TattagliaJack Kruschen as MugavinMary Jane Croft as VickyJane Novello as JonathanIrene TedrowHarry BartellPaul FreesSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jennifer, Patreon supporter since March 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.