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True Crime Classics

True Crime Classics

OTR.FM Network 78 Episodes Mar 27, 2026

True Crime Classics revives the golden age of radio by presenting gripping crime episodes from vintage shows like Crime Classics, Barry Craig, Philip Marlowe, Broadway Is My Beat, Box 13, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar. Each weekly episode transports listeners to the mid-20th century with masterfully narrated historic cases and legendary detectives. The series is designed for true crime enthusiasts and old-time radio lovers alike, offering an authentic and nostalgic listening experience. From suspenseful mysteries to iconic sleuthing, the podcast brings timeless crime storytelling back to life.

Episodes

Mr X
Mr X Mar 27, 2026 1851 Originally Aired: July 16, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #13, "Mr X," a mysterious patient with no memory or identification lies recovering in a hospital, while author Paula Maitland finds herself tormented by persistent anonymous telephone calls. The caller's voice, strange and unsettling, repeatedly asks about her overdue second novel, driving the successful writer to distr
Poisoned Air
Poisoned Air Mar 26, 2026 1829 Originally Aired: July 9, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #12, "Poisoned Air," Doctor Morelle and his secretary Miss Frayle are invited by Professor Hugo Russell to witness a demonstration of his new poisonous gas, designed to kill insect pests. The professor also mentions his upcoming wedding to his secretary, Miss Bella Goodwin, though his legendary absent-mindedness raises q
The Gambler
The Gambler Mar 25, 2026 1839 Originally Aired: July 2, 1957 In A Case For Doctor Morelle #11, "The Gambler," the famous detective and his secretary Miss Frayle are drawn into a puzzling case when they stumble upon a ringing telephone box during an evening walk. Answering the call, they hear the frantic voice of Mrs. Ludlow summoning a doctor to her Chelsea home, convinced something terrible has happened t
The Wedding Dress
The Wedding Dress Mar 24, 2026 1825 Originally Aired: June 25, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #10, "The Wedding Dress," young Audrey Templeton is plagued by mysterious nightmares and unexplained disturbances in the days leading up to her wedding. Her aunt, Mrs. Lambert, seeks Doctor Morelle's help after someone repeatedly enters Audrey's bedroom at night, and the frightened bride-to-be becomes convinced that som
The Black Ruby
The Black Ruby Mar 23, 2026 1798 Originally Aired: June 18, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #9, "The Black Ruby," Mr. Hampton seeks Dr. Morelle's help after surviving a harrowing plane crash over the Indian Ocean. Hampton recently purchased a legendary Burmese ruby known as the Black Ruby in Bombay, despite warnings from the jeweler who authenticated it. Now safely back in London, Hampton faces a new crisis: h
Act Of Violence
Act Of Violence Mar 22, 2026 1856 Originally Aired: June 11, 1957 In A Case For Doctor Morelle #8, "Act Of Violence," Doctor Morelle and his secretary Miss Frayle travel to the Essex countryside to visit Professor Stenberg. On their way, they stop at a garage for directions and encounter a young man who seems strangely disturbed by the doctor's presence. Miss Frayle notices the man's reaction when he hears Doc
The Will
The Will Mar 21, 2026 1863 Originally Aired: June 4, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #7, "The Will," Dr. Morelle receives an urgent call from David Beaumont, who is suffering from a severe asthma attack triggered by roses on his breakfast table. When Beaumont arrives for treatment, the doctor employs an unusual technique involving paper roses and a fake adrenaline injection to demonstrate that his patien
Voice In The Night
Voice In The Night Mar 20, 2026 1855 Originally Aired: May 28, 1957 In A Case For Doctor Morelle #6, "Voice In The Night," an elderly woman named Miss Nicholson arrives at Dr. Morelle's office with a disturbing tale. For the past week, she has been receiving mysterious midnight phone calls from a man warning her that someone is after her money and plans to murder her. Despite reporting the threats to the police,
The Blackmailer
The Blackmailer Mar 19, 2026 1849 Originally Aired: May 21, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #5, "The Blackmailer," Sir Clifford and Lady Forbes desperately seek Doctor Morelle's help when their daughter Cynthia attempts suicide twice by gas and refuses to explain why. The young woman recently returned from London, where she was supposedly in the company of Count Raymond Alvaro, a distinguished older Spaniard to
The Sleepwalker
The Sleepwalker Mar 18, 2026 1924 Originally Aired: May 14, 1957 In A Case For Doctor Morelle #4, "The Sleepwalker," the brilliant but acerbic Dr. Morelle investigates a disturbing case involving Richard Wilson, a young man plagued by terrifying nightmares in which he attempts to murder his mother with a stiletto. When Richard's mother is found dead in circumstances suggesting a burglary gone wrong, the troubl
Threat To Kill
Threat To Kill Mar 17, 2026 1912 Originally Aired: May 7, 1957 A Case For Doctor Morelle #3, "Threat To Kill," Film star Helen Desmond receives a chilling anonymous letter threatening her life, supposedly from the jealous wife of an obsessed fan. When the police dismiss it as a publicity stunt, studio chief Mr. Digby calls in the formidable Doctor Morelle to investigate. The case grows more complicated when i
Confession Of Guilt
Confession Of Guilt Mar 16, 2026 1806 Originally Aired: April 30, 1957 In A Case For Doctor Morelle #2, "Confession Of Guilt," a shocking murder case draws the famous psychiatrist into a web of deception and remorse. Paula Webb arrives at Dr. Morelle's office confessing that she shot Max Powers, a wealthy fashion magnate found dead in his Park Lane office. She claims Powers, her married lover, promised to leave hi

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