Originally Aired: May 2, 1946
In Suspense #191, “Crime Without Passion,” New York criminal attorney Lou Hendricks thinks he’s killed his showgirl mistress in a violent quarrel—so he constructs a meticulous alibi, complete with planted “evidence” and timed sightings, to beat a murder rap. But when a hot-headed rival confronts him later that night, Hendricks fires a shot as the floor show begins…and sees the “victim” alive onstage. He’s crafted a flawless defense—only for a crime he hasn’t committed—while leaving himself utterly exposed for the one he just has. A razor-edged study in hubris, legal mind games, and a killer twist.  ￼
Cast:
Joseph Cotten (as Lou Hendricks)  ￼
Tags:
Suspense, thriller, legalthriller, courtroom, alibi, twistending, JosephCotten, BenHecht, WilliamSpier, RomaWines, noir, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, CBS, jealousy, crime, nightclub, fatalflaw

Originally Aired: May 2, 1946 In Suspense #191, “Crime Without Passion,” New York criminal attorney Lou Hendricks thinks he’s killed his showgirl mistress in a violent quarrel—so he constructs a meticulous alibi, complete with planted “evidence” and timed sightings, to beat a murder rap. But when a hot-headed rival confronts him later that night, Hendricks fires a shot as the floor show begins…and sees the “victim” alive onstage. He’s crafted a flawless defense—only for a crime he hasn’t committed—while leaving himself utterly exposed for the one he just has. A razor-edged study in hubris, legal mind games, and a killer twist. ￼ Cast: Joseph Cotten (as Lou Hendricks) ￼ Tags: Suspense, thriller, legalthriller, courtroom, alibi, twistending, JosephCotten, BenHecht, WilliamSpier, RomaWines, noir, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, CBS, jealousy, crime, nightclub, fatalflaw

Originally Aired: May 2, 1946
In Suspense #191, “Crime Without Passion,” New York criminal attorney Lou Hendricks thinks he’s killed his showgirl mistress in a violent quarrel—so he constructs a meticulous alibi, complete with planted “evidence” and timed sightings, to beat a murder rap. But when a hot-headed rival confronts him later that night, Hendricks fires a shot as the floor show begins…and sees the “victim” alive onstage. He’s crafted a flawless defense—only for a crime he hasn’t committed—while leaving himself utterly exposed for the one he just has. A razor-edged study in hubris, legal mind games, and a killer twist. &nbsp;￼
Cast:
Joseph Cotten (as Lou Hendricks) &nbsp;￼
Tags:
Suspense, thriller, legalthriller, courtroom, alibi, twistending, JosephCotten, BenHecht, WilliamSpier, RomaWines, noir, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, classicdrama, CBS, jealousy, crime, nightclub, fatalflaw

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