Originally Aired: May 30, 1946
In Suspense #195, “The Leading Citizen of Pratt County,” a smooth-talking grifter, posing as Professor Alonzo P. Witherspoon, drifts into a dusty Midwestern town after double-crossing his partner. Spinning lies of political connections and geological expertise, he convinces locals that he can restore their lost river—and cashes in on their hopes. But when the scheme collides with the suspicions of an earnest college boy and the pull of an honest family, fate steers his con toward an unexpected legacy. What begins as a swindle for $50,000 evolves into something far grander: a man branded forever as Pratt County’s greatest benefactor, whether he deserves it or not.
Cast: 
Alan Hale
Tags: 
suspense, thriller, conman, swindle, impostor, smalltown, grift, legacy, oldtimeradio, mystery, AlanHale, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, americanmyth, theleadingcitizen, suspensepodcast

Originally Aired: May 30, 1946 In Suspense #195, “The Leading Citizen of Pratt County,” a smooth-talking grifter, posing as Professor Alonzo P. Witherspoon, drifts into a dusty Midwestern town after double-crossing his partner. Spinning lies of political connections and geological expertise, he convinces locals that he can restore their lost river—and cashes in on their hopes. But when the scheme collides with the suspicions of an earnest college boy and the pull of an honest family, fate steers his con toward an unexpected legacy. What begins as a swindle for $50,000 evolves into something far grander: a man branded forever as Pratt County’s greatest benefactor, whether he deserves it or not. Cast: Alan Hale Tags: suspense, thriller, conman, swindle, impostor, smalltown, grift, legacy, oldtimeradio, mystery, AlanHale, 1940sradio, classicdrama, noir, americanmyth, theleadingcitizen, suspensepodcast

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