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Detectives on the Air: Classic Radio Sleuths from the Golden Age

Step into the world of shadowy alleys, smoky offices, and cunning criminals with Detectives on the Air—your portal to the greatest detective dramas from the golden age of radio. Join iconic sleuths like Johnny Dollar, Richard Diamond, Philip Marlowe, Philo Vance, and more as they solve thrilling mysteries and navigate the noir landscapes of classic crime. Each episode brings you a timeless tale of intrigue, suspense, and old-time detective work, perfect for fans of vintage radio and true crime. Rediscover these radio legends, and let their gripping stories captivate your imagination once more!

314 episodes

  1. The Leland Case Matter: Memory Lost, Motives Found

    Nov 17, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: August 29, 1951 In The Leland Case Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to New York to look into the mysterious disappearance of wealthy businessman Leland Case. A man with a history of turbulent relationships and immense financial responsibilities, Case vanishes without warning—prompting concerns of foul play, mental breakdown, or worse. As Dollar digs deeper, he encounters Case’s alluring young wife, a controlling lawyer friend, and a sea of conflicting motives. The case takes an unexpected turn when a ransom call suggests kidnapping, but the scheme begins to unravel under scrutiny. A cryptic trail of deception leads to a quiet sanitarium outside White Plains, where a battered, amnesiac man claiming to be “Mr. White” awaits. In a gripping finale, Dollar uncovers the truth about Case’s disappearance, confronting questions of identity, trust, and escape in this psychologically complex episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/detectives-on-the-air--6292344/support.

  2. The Lucky Costa Matter: A Double Life, A Deadly End

    Sep 1, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: August 15, 1951 In The Lucky Costa Matter, Johnny Dollar finds himself reluctantly drawn into a deeply personal case when Louise Costa, the worried wife of a fellow private investigator, calls him with growing fears about her missing husband. Known as “Lucky,” Frank Costa has vanished without a trace after claiming to be working a routine case in San Francisco. But as Dollar digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit involving Lucky’s past—a prison stint, a former wife with dangerous connections, and a current assignment that smells like a setup.What begins as a favor to a friend turns into a manhunt when Lucky is implicated in the murder of ex-con George Myers. Dollar must navigate a volatile mix of loyalty, betrayal, and self-preservation as he confronts a man he once trusted. With the shadowy Hazel Mackey at the center of it all and $200,000 in missing money on the line, this case forces Dollar to choose between justice and friendship—with fatal consequences.A raw and riveting story of trust gone wrong, The Lucky Costa Matter is a tense and tragic chapter in the chronicles of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  3. The Horace Lockhart Matter: A Fatal Crash, A Vanishing Witness

    Sep 1, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: August 1, 1951In The Horace Lockhart Matter, Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Los Angeles to unravel the mystery surrounding the suspicious deaths of Horace and Mrs. Lockhart in a late-night coastal car crash. What appears to be a tragic accident quickly becomes a complex web of legal ambiguity and personal secrets when it’s revealed that the couple died within moments of each other—and $200,000 in insurance money hinges on who perished first.Dollar races to track down a mysterious blonde woman in heavy stage makeup who reported the crash, then vanished without a trace. His search uncovers not just a crucial eyewitness, but also a tangled history involving bigamy, betrayal, and a young dancer on the run from heartbreak and scandal. With two heirs in line for a fortune—each with a different story and motive—the stakes couldn’t be higher.A suspenseful journey through coastal highways, nightclub dressing rooms, and the shadows of Bel Air, this emotionally charged episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar exposes how truth can be as elusive as justice. Become a supporter of this podcast

  4. The Neal Breer Matter: A Heart’s Secret, A Lover’s Plot

    Aug 28, 2025 · 30 min

    In The Neal Breer Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to a quiet town to reexamine the sudden death of 26-year-old Neil Breer, initially ruled a heart attack. At first glance, Breer's passing seems tragically natural—until an anonymous letter suggests otherwise. As Dollar digs deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrecy involving a controlling father, a distant widow, and a former high school sweetheart. Suspicion escalates when Breer’s body is exhumed and reveals traces of a rare poison—bismine. The trail leads to a jilted medical student and a rekindled romance turned deadly. With chilling precision, Dollar unravels a murder born not of hatred, but of heartbreak and desperation. A haunting tale of love gone wrong unfolds in this compelling episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  5. The Fair-Way Matter: A Bomb, a Switch, and a Silent Courier

    Aug 27, 2025 · 30 min

    When a Fair-Way Airlines flight explodes shortly after takeoff near the Springfield–Hartford airport, Johnny Dollar is pulled into a harrowing investigation that claims lives on the ground as well as in the air. The blast—nitroglycerin hidden inside the stewardess’s first-aid kit—points suspicion at a troubled ground crewman obsessed with stewardess Shirley Goodhue. But lie detectors, grief, and thin leads muddy the waters. As Johnny and State Police Captain Lenhart dig deeper, another horror surfaces: stewardess Alice Turner is found murdered. The truth snaps into focus—Alice had been smuggling narcotics for a racket run by Arthur Church and was trying to break free by meeting a federal agent that night. A last-minute shift put Shirley on the flight with Alice’s kit, sealing her fate and everyone else’s. An informant wracked with guilt leads Johnny to Church for the final confrontation, closing a case born of fear, coercion, and a deadly mix-up. Become a supporter of this podcast

  6. The Byron Hayes Matter: Secrets, Lies, and a Fatal Rendezvous

    Aug 25, 2025 · 30 min

    In The Byron Hayes Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar travels to New York to unravel the mysterious murder of Byron Hayes, a respected businessman found dead outside the apartment of a glamorous woman named Rita Cobb. The prime suspect, ex-con Roy Corona, contacts Dollar with a risky lead that implicates a network of wealthy men, all potentially ensnared in blackmail. As Johnny digs deeper, he discovers that Hayes’s death may have been the result of a complex web of betrayal, jealousy, and revenge. With high society reputations on the line and suspects desperate to keep secrets buried, the case reaches a tense climax when the killer emerges—only to be undone by a tragic confession. A tale of obsession, redemption, and the price of pride unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  7. The Alonzo Chapman Matter: A Blonde, A Bar, A Bullet

    Aug 17, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: July 4, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar arrives in Los Angeles, he’s greeted by the shocking news of Alonzo Chapman’s murder—gunned down in an alley after a chance meeting with a blonde named Norma Sayle. What looks like a crime of passion quickly unravels into something far more sinister. Chapman’s estranged, much younger wife is strangely unemotional, and the only witness swears the killer was someone she’d never seen before—maybe. As Dollar digs deeper, another body surfaces, pointing to a case of mistaken identity and a deadly setup involving gangland debt collectors and a paid bait. With red herrings, false leads, and a fatal error, Dollar must untangle the twisted motives behind a murder that was never meant to happen. An explosive Independence Day episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  8. The Hatchet House Theft Matter: A Texas Widow, An English Garden, A Servant’s Confession

    Aug 14, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: June 27, 1951 When a $100,000 jewelry heist shocks the historic Hatchet House estate in the English countryside, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to London. The prime suspect is Marcella Scott, a glamorous Texan widow living far beyond her means, and her smooth-talking American companion Norman King, whose charm conceals a criminal past. But the trail of missing jewels and misleading alibis winds through foggy backstreets and servants’ quarters before ending in a tragic twist. As Dollar uncovers a bitter betrayal and a servant’s broken dream, the truth emerges with a heartbreaking cost. A haunting tale of trust, class, and disillusionment in this transatlantic episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  9. The Malcolm Wish, M.D. Matter: A Disappearance, a Dangerous Age

    Aug 12, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: June 20, 1951 When Dr. Malcolm Wish vanishes after a mysterious late-night call, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to San Francisco to look into the matter. Wish’s wife insists she only wants to know he’s safe, but his daughter hints at hidden truths. Soon, Dollar finds himself shadowed by a skilled blonde-tailed man, and a cryptic lead points to a possible suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge. The trail leads to an apartment with bloody clothing, surgical dressings, and a Nevada newspaper linking the case to a deadly Carson City robbery. As layers of deceit peel away, a wounded criminal, a desperate sister, and a doctor’s dangerous infatuation emerge. In a shocking finale, Wish himself confesses to a triple killing—claiming it was to save a life. Was it cold-blooded murder or tragic justice? A tense web of love, betrayal, and moral ambiguity drives this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

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

    Aug 6, 2025 · 25 min

    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

  11. The George Farmer Matter: Ashes of a Plan, Embers of Deceit

    Jul 31, 2025 · 25 min

    Originally Aired: June 9, 1951 In The George Farmer Matter, Johnny Dollar investigates what appears to be a tragic accident—a man burned to death in a cabin fire during a solo vacation in the Catskills. But when two key witnesses—the insurance doctor and the policy salesman—are murdered, Dollar’s suspicions ignite. As he follows a trail of falsified signatures, a forged identity, and a conveniently timed broken wrist, he uncovers a deadly conspiracy crafted by Farmer’s widow and her lover. The aim: a $100,000 double indemnity payout. In a dramatic confrontation, the truth is exposed and justice prevails in this smoldering tale of greed, betrayal, and calculated murder on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  12. The Soderbury, Maine Matter: A Town’s Silence, A Rifle’s Truth

    Jul 28, 2025 · 23 min

    Originally Aired: June 2, 1951 In The Soderbury, Maine Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar journeys to a quiet New England town after the murder of Gordon Soderberry, a wealthy industrialist and divisive figure. As Dollar untangles the threads of suspicion, he discovers a community gripped by resentment over a wartime factory’s reopening. The clues point to a local man with a tragic past, but as the investigation deepens, Dollar uncovers a twist—Soderberry wasn’t the intended victim. In a gripping finale, a misguided act of revenge reveals that the true target was an outsider threatening a local man’s pride and place in the town. A tale of legacy, misplaced loyalty, and tragic misfires unfolds in this powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  13. The Lillis Bond Matter: A Father’s Regret, A Lover’s Betrayal

    Jul 23, 2025 · 29 min

    Originally Aired: May 26, 1951 In The Lillis Bond Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Chicago to trace the mysterious disappearance of Henry Lillis, a young bank messenger who vanished along with $80,000 in cash. As Dollar digs deeper, he crosses paths with veteran private eye Pat Shade, who’s also working the case on behalf of the bank. What begins as a routine investigation quickly spirals into a tangled web of deceit when Dollar uncovers a secret relationship between Lillis and Lillian Shade—Pat’s troubled daughter with a murky past. Lillis soon resurfaces, injured and remorseful, confessing to a plot orchestrated by Lillian that spiraled out of control. But the case takes a darker turn when Lillian is found dead, and suspicion casts a wide net—including her own father. As the forensic evidence mounts, Dollar unravels a chilling truth: betrayal, desperation, and the ruinous power of love have driven someone to murder. A tragic study in family and trust, this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar explores the fine line between justice and redemption. Become a supporter of this podcast

  14. The Virginia Towne Matter: A Cab Driver’s Loyalty, A Dancer’s Dilemma

    Jul 22, 2025 · 25 min

    Originally Aired: May 5, 1951 In The Virginia Towne Matter, Johnny Dollar is called to New York by Plymouth Insurance to recover a stolen collection of women’s jewelry, allegedly taken by a former showgirl named Virginia Towne. The case, however, quickly tangles into a complicated story of love, revenge, and sacrifice. Roy Underwood, a manipulative theater patron, claims Virginia stole the jewelry, while she insists they were gifts from a past affair. As Johnny investigates, he meets Virginia’s fiercely protective friend, Phil Kelly, a loyal cab driver who tries to shield her from Underwood’s vengeance. Virginia’s desperate attempt to repay the value of a sold bracelet takes a dark turn when Underwood is found murdered. With suspicion pointing in all directions, Johnny must navigate a web of deceit to discover who’s lying—and who’s willing to kill for someone they love. A tale of damaged trust, twisted generosity, and tragic consequences unfolds in this poignant episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  15. The Month-End Raid Matter: Robbery, Revenge, and the Kansas City Sting

    Jul 20, 2025 · 25 min

    Originally Aired: April 28, 1951 A daring $250,000 armored truck robbery after a month-end sale at the Andover department stores sends insurance investigator Johnny Dollar to Kansas City, where violence has already claimed two lives. As Johnny and Lieutenant Arneson sift through a tangled web of suspects and sketchy witnesses, the case quickly becomes personal—a dying driver, a heartbroken widow, and an underworld informer with secrets to sell. When a string of murders rips through the city, all signs point to a betrayal rooted in jealousy and a love affair gone wrong. In a dramatic showdown by the river, Johnny uncovers how a parolee’s desperate bid for redemption collides with his wife’s deadly scheme, triggering a chain reaction of murder and betrayal. As Kansas City’s criminal underworld erupts and police close in, Johnny must untangle the human motives behind a crime that’s more than just a grab for cash. A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful case unfolds in this gripping episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  16. The Willard South Matter: Death at Sea, Secrets on Shore

    Jul 18, 2025 · 25 min

    Originally Aired: April 21, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the Virgin Islands, he expects to unravel the mystery of a missing couple and a deserted boat. Willard South and his wife Georgina have vanished during what was supposed to be a routine evening cruise, leaving behind bloodstains, a bullet hole, and a host of local resentments. As Dollar interviews a cast of suspicious islanders—from Willard’s estranged family to a secretive local guide—he uncovers a web of betrayal and vengeance. The case takes a dark turn when Georgina is found alive, adrift in a skiff, with a harrowing story of murder and robbery. But nothing is quite as it seems. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Dollar exposes a shocking confession that shakes the entire island community. In this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, the line between justice and revenge blurs beneath the tropical sun. Become a supporter of this podcast

  17. The Mickey McQueen Matter: A Cop’s Final Beat, A City’s Deepest Secrets

    Jul 16, 2025 · 25 min

    Originally Aired: April 14, 1951 When beloved Hartford beat cop Mickey McQueen calls Johnny Dollar late at night, his words are heavy with dread: “There’ll be murder before it’s finished.” By morning, Mickey is dead—apparently by suicide, but Dollar suspects foul play. As he investigates, Dollar uncovers the hidden heartbreak of a good man forced off the street after twenty years of service, and the complicated home life Mickey kept from his friends. The trail leads Dollar into a tangled web of ex-cons, Chicago gunmen, and a brewing heist targeting the city’s wholesale jewelers. As secrets unravel, Dollar learns the truth about Mickey’s mysterious wife Thelma, her criminal past, and a desperate plot that threatens to blow Hartford sky high. In a pulse-pounding climax, vengeance and sacrifice collide on the city’s midnight streets. “The Mickey McQueen Matter” is a moving tribute to a loyal policeman, a gritty tale of loyalty, blackmail, and the cost of conscience—classic storytelling from Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/detectives-on-the-air--6292344/support.

  18. The Edward French Matter: Tea, Treachery, and the Shadow of the Jungle

    Jul 15, 2025 · 25 min

    Originally Aired: April 7, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Chicago, he’s tasked with looking into the disappearance of Edward French, an American who vanished while managing a tea plantation in British Malaya. What begins as a standard missing person’s case quickly spirals into a labyrinth of danger, suspicion, and betrayal. Dollar arrives in a land under siege by bandits, where every journey is a risk and every ally might be a foe. On the isolated French estate, Johnny encounters Catherine French, a wife dressed for a cocktail party but living in fear, and Keith Stewart, the charming manager of the neighboring plantation whose secret relationship with Catherine is impossible to ignore. As guerrilla violence rages through the night, Dollar suspects the key to the mystery lies closer to home than anyone admits. In a tense night of gunfire, confessions, and personal reckoning, secrets unravel: a love triangle, a presumed murder, and a shocking revelation that Edward French may not be as dead as everyone believed. In the shadow of the jungle, motives blur and survival is never guaranteed. Join Johnny Dollar for a suspenseful tale of love, jealousy, and the high price of a cup of tea in “The Edward French Matter”—an unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  19. The Jackie Cleaver Matter: Witness on the Run, Truth in the Shadows

    Jul 14, 2025 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: March 31, 1951 When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is hired by a West Coast adjuster to locate Jackie Cleaver, the beneficiary of a $40,000 policy, he quickly discovers she’s more than just hard to find—she’s a woman living in constant fear. What begins as a routine search for a missing claimant unravels into a tense manhunt involving syndicate hitmen, false identities, and a deadly West Coast secret. As Dollar follows a trail through small Connecticut towns and shadowy hotel lobbies, he learns that Jackie was the key witness in a major syndicate trial—and the mob hasn’t forgotten. With violence erupting and an old case coming back to haunt everyone involved, Dollar must navigate lies, double-crosses, and a final deadly confrontation just to get the truth. In this suspenseful episode, the real story behind Jackie Cleaver’s disappearance comes to light: a brave woman forced into hiding by the criminals she helped bring to justice, and a relentless investigator determined to do the right thing—even when the line between ally and enemy blurs. A taut web of suspense, loyalty, and danger—this is one of Johnny Dollar’s most personal cases yet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/detectives-on-the-air--6292344/support.

  20. The Stanley Springs Matter: Smuggling, Silence, and a Deadly Desert Secret

    Jul 12, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 10, 1951 When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the isolated desert town of Stanley Springs, he expects to quietly investigate a suspicious letter accusing the Stanley Springs Company of illegal activity across the Mexican border. What he finds is a company town under tight control, where strangers are viewed with suspicion and secrets are buried deep beneath the dust. With the help of Anne Salazar, a club singer with her own reasons to be afraid, Johnny uncovers a smuggling ring trafficking narcotics hidden in cotton shipments. But as he closes in on the truth, an informant is found dead—his murder staged as suicide—and Johnny himself becomes a prisoner, watched by men who will do anything to keep him silent. In a tense standoff with the company’s ruthless manager, Norman Steger, Johnny risks everything to save Anne and bring the operation to justice. “The Stanley Springs Matter” is a gripping story of corruption, courage, and the high price of telling the truth in a town where the law serves those in power—and no one leaves without permission. Become a supporter of this podcast

  21. The Celia Woodstock Matter: Lies, Love, and a Vanishing Bride

    Jul 11, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: March 3, 1951 When Celia Woodstock vanishes without a trace, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is drawn into a maze of deception, jealousy, and hidden pasts. Captain Lyle Woodstock, her much older and adventurous husband, insists there’s no trouble—despite hiring both a private detective and Dollar to find his missing wife. As Johnny follows the trail from an icy estate on Long Island Sound to the bustling streets of Bridgeport, he uncovers cryptic phone calls, secret bank withdrawals, and a mysterious name: Sprague. The investigation quickly spirals into violence when Johnny is ambushed in the Woodstock home, leaving Celia gravely wounded and her husband dead. As the police and Johnny race to untangle the web, the truth emerges: Celia is a bigamist, still married to the dangerous Emil Sprague, who has hunted her down for money and revenge. In a gripping climax, Johnny and the police corner Sprague in a desperate standoff, while Celia, fighting for her life, confesses the tragic secrets that doomed her new happiness. A tale of double lives, blackmail, and a past that refuses to stay buried—this is one of the most suspenseful cases in the Johnny Dollar files. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/detectives-on-the-air--6292344/support.

  22. The Jarvis Wilder Matter: A Ranch, a Rifle, and a Widow’s Secret

    Jul 9, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: February 24, 1951 When Johnny Dollar arrives in Farmington, New Mexico to investigate the killing of rancher Jarvis Wilder, the case seems cut and dried—his widow, Alma Wilder, has confessed. But something doesn’t sit right with the seasoned insurance investigator. As he probes deeper into the case and the sinister Wilder family dynamics, Dollar begins to suspect Alma may be covering for someone—or something—far more dangerous. With the victim’s twin brother issuing threats, a loyal ranch hand withholding the truth, and Alma herself seemingly at peace behind bars, the real story behind the fatal shooting begins to unravel. Meticulous forensic work and sharp questioning lead to a shocking revelation: the shot that killed Jarvis was not fired by the woman in custody. As the truth emerges, Dollar must navigate a tangle of cruelty, fear, and twisted loyalty in this haunting tale of control and desperation in the Old West. A dark and emotionally powerful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  23. The David Rockey Matter: A Sailor’s Fortune, a Murder in the Shadows

    Jul 8, 2025 · 30 min

    Originally Aired: January 20, 1951 In The David Rockey Matter, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched to the remote Nicaraguan port of San Juan del Sur to locate seaman David Rockey, the unexpected heir to a million-and-a-half dollar estate left by his adoptive father, Titus Morgan. But when Johnny arrives, he discovers Rockey jailed and charged with murder—accused of stabbing a local foreman during a drunken night that Rockey claims he can’t remember. With a corrupt and hostile police force, elusive witnesses, and conflicting accounts, Johnny fights to uncover the truth. As he pieces together a hazy night of rum and rage, a crucial clue—a hidden knife with a single set of fingerprints—brings a tragic clarity. Caught between a new life of unimaginable wealth and a grim past mistake, Rockey’s fate hangs in the balance. A gripping tale of memory, guilt, and the high cost of justice unfolds in this unforgettable episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  24. The Port-O-Call Matter: Robbery, Ruses, and a Cabby’s Secret

    Jul 7, 2025 · 31 min

    Originally Aired: January 13, 1951 When three San Francisco branches of the Port-O-Call Loan Company are robbed in a coordinated morning spree, insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is dispatched by Great Eastern Insurance to track down the culprits behind the $47,000 theft. As he delves into the case, Johnny discovers that witnesses recall a mysterious figure with a falsetto voice and stage makeup, and that no getaway cars were seen—hinting at a clever escape plan. The trail leads him to a missing cab driver, Joe Geyer, whose distraught wife insists on his innocence. As more bodies begin to surface—including that of Geyer and another cabbie—Johnny uncovers a carefully planned operation orchestrated by a trio of ex-cons and a handful of desperate locals. In a thrilling final confrontation during a fierce San Francisco storm, Johnny and the police close in on the gang, but not without loss. A gritty tale of loyalty, desperation, and justice unfolds in this suspenseful episode of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Become a supporter of this podcast

  25. The Leland Blackburn Matter: Secrets Behind Southern Grace

    Jul 6, 2025 · 28 min

    Originally Aired: December 16, 1950 When Johnny Dollar is dispatched to Charleston to investigate the murder of fellow insurance investigator Gene Reimer, he uncovers a deeper web of deceit tied to an old Southern family. Gene had been looking into the brutal bludgeoning of Leland Blackburn, a respected broker with hidden secrets. As Johnny delves into the genteel world of the Blackburns, he faces hostility, suppressed truths, and a trail of narcotics that links both killings. Reimer’s widow, Barbara, becomes a suspect, her past with Johnny complicating the case further. But a surprising confession from Mrs. Blackburn and a daring solo showdown bring the true culprits—drug peddlers manipulating the Blackburn family—into the light. This gripping tale weaves together pride, addiction, and betrayal in a case only Johnny Dollar could untangle. Become a supporter of this podcast