Originally Aired: January 3, 1946
In Suspense #174, “The Angel of Death,” John Forsythe (Paul Henreid) believes his intellect makes him untouchable—even as he manipulates fellow prisoners and boasts of his ability to commit the perfect crime. Convicted for the murders of his wife and best friend despite the absence of bodies, Forsythe serves his sentence smugly, conducting chilling psychological experiments behind bars. But upon release, he sets out to finish what he once began—only to discover that fate, vengeance, and madness take forms even he cannot predict. A dark meditation on arrogance, obsession, and justice deferred.
Cast:
Paul Henreid
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Suspense, thriller, psychological, crime, PaulHenreid, angelofdeath, oldtimeradio, mystery, prison, intellect, vengeance, gothic, vintagecrime, 1940sradio, classicdrama, retribution, suspensepodcast

Originally Aired: January 3, 1946 In Suspense #174, “The Angel of Death,” John Forsythe (Paul Henreid) believes his intellect makes him untouchable—even as he manipulates fellow prisoners and boasts of his ability to commit the perfect crime. Convicted for the murders of his wife and best friend despite the absence of bodies, Forsythe serves his sentence smugly, conducting chilling psychological experiments behind bars. But upon release, he sets out to finish what he once began—only to discover that fate, vengeance, and madness take forms even he cannot predict. A dark meditation on arrogance, obsession, and justice deferred. Cast: Paul Henreid Tags: Suspense, thriller, psychological, crime, PaulHenreid, angelofdeath, oldtimeradio, mystery, prison, intellect, vengeance, gothic, vintagecrime, 1940sradio, classicdrama, retribution, suspensepodcast

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