The Cui Bono Matter Ep 1

Originally Aired: February 13, 1956 Johnny Dollar #326, "The Cui Bono Matter Ep 1," Johnny Dollar heads to Green Pass, Virginia, to investigate a suspicious death that looks almost too convenient to be an accident. Dan Parker, the county attorney, was shot dead by his stepdaughter Lou Ann Parker, who claims she mistook him for a prowler when he returned unexpectedly from a business trip. The problem is, Lou Ann stands to benefit from a $100,000 double indemnity insurance policy. As Don Hancock at Surety Mutual puts it: Cui bono? Who benefits? Upon arriving in the quiet hill town, Johnny encounters a wall of resistance from the locals. From taxi driver Jake Digley to Sheriff Jim Peterson, everyone seems protective of Lou Ann, describing her as beloved by the entire community and devoted to her stepfather. The details raise questions: Dan Parker walked three miles home at midnight without notifying anyone, Lou Ann fired two perfect shots in complete darkness hitting him in the heart, and the coroner is ready to rule it an unavoidable accident. As Johnny begins digging into the case, Jake Digley warns him to "dig easy" or face trouble from the tight-knit community. Become a supporter of this podcast