Originally Aired: November 15, 1945
 
In Suspense #167, “Murder Off Key,” Frederick Carlson arrives in New York to stay at a friend’s apartment, only to be tormented by the nightly shrieks of a delusional would-be soprano, Violet Pondecker. But when Violet is found strangled and her jewels stolen, Carlson becomes the prime suspect—trapped by circumstantial evidence, a vanished dog, and a cunning detective with a soft voice. As Carlson fights to clear his name, he discovers that his host Morley has orchestrated a perfect frame-up, using even Violet’s dreadful “Roses of Picardy” scales as a weapon. A tense urban thriller where every note tightens the noose.
 
Cast:
Zachary Scott
 
Tags:
Suspense, thriller, ZacharyScott, oldtimeradio, NewYork, frameup, murdermystery, femmevoice, 1940sradio, deception, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast

Originally Aired: November 15, 1945 In Suspense #167, “Murder Off Key,” Frederick Carlson arrives in New York to stay at a friend’s apartment, only to be tormented by the nightly shrieks of a delusional would-be soprano, Violet Pondecker. But when Violet is found strangled and her jewels stolen, Carlson becomes the prime suspect—trapped by circumstantial evidence, a vanished dog, and a cunning detective with a soft voice. As Carlson fights to clear his name, he discovers that his host Morley has orchestrated a perfect frame-up, using even Violet’s dreadful “Roses of Picardy” scales as a weapon. A tense urban thriller where every note tightens the noose. Cast: Zachary Scott Tags: Suspense, thriller, ZacharyScott, oldtimeradio, NewYork, frameup, murdermystery, femmevoice, 1940sradio, deception, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast

Originally Aired: November 15, 1945
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In Suspense #167, “Murder Off Key,” Frederick Carlson arrives in New York to stay at a friend’s apartment, only to be tormented by the nightly shrieks of a delusional would-be soprano, Violet Pondecker. But when Violet is found strangled and her jewels stolen, Carlson becomes the prime suspect—trapped by circumstantial evidence, a vanished dog, and a cunning detective with a soft voice. As Carlson fights to clear his name, he discovers that his host Morley has orchestrated a perfect frame-up, using even Violet’s dreadful “Roses of Picardy” scales as a weapon. A tense urban thriller where every note tightens the noose.
&nbsp;
Cast:
Zachary Scott
&nbsp;
Tags:
Suspense, thriller, ZacharyScott, oldtimeradio, NewYork, frameup, murdermystery, femmevoice, 1940sradio, deception, classicdrama, noir, suspensepodcast

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