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The Howard Caldwell Matter: The Price of Protection

Posted April 30, 2025 · 29 min

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Johnny Dollar heads west to track down Howard Caldwell, a missing young man whose mother insists he’s dead—but the facts tell a much different story. As Johnny investigates, he uncovers a tragic tale of a sheltered youth drawn into the seedy underworld of San Francisco. Facing betrayal, murder, and desperate cover-ups, Johnny must sift through a web of lies spun by those closest to Howard. In the end, Johnny learns that even the best intentions can lead to tragedy when love, class, and survival collide. Tune in for a suspenseful and emotional journey through broken dreams and fatal mistakes. Cast: Edmund O’Brien, Lorene Tuttle, John McIntire, Bob Sweeney, High Averbach, Gene Bates, Jeanette Nolan Become a supporter of this podcast

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