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The Arthur Boldrick Matter: A Deathbed Confession and a Tangled Web

Posted August 6, 2025 · 25 min

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Originally Aired: June 16, 1951 When Arthur Boldrick is found clinging to life after a backyard shooting, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is brought in to unravel the mystery. At first, Boldrick claims he was attacked by a stranger demanding his car keys—but the story doesn’t add up. With conflicting witness statements and mounting suspicion, Dollar digs deeper, uncovering a bitter love triangle involving Boldrick’s ex-wife and her current husband. As the case twists toward a gripping climax, a deathbed confession forces a shocking reconsideration of guilt and motive. This emotionally charged episode explores themes of loyalty, deception, and sacrifice in the shadow of tragedy. Become a supporter of this podcast

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