The Shrieking Prisoner Murder Case (Pt. 1)

It's time now for Mr. Keene, Tracer of Lost Persons, presenting Mr. Keene, Tracer of Lost Persons, in a new Mr. Keene series, in which the kindly old investigator will bring you his most celebrated cases, on Mondays through Fridays at this same time.

Tonight's case is entitled, The Shreeking Prisoner Murder Case. Our scene opens in a large old-fashioned home situated in a lonely section of New York City. It is night, and a young man is entering the darkened house.

He gropes his way through one of the rooms, unaware that he is moving towards sudden death. It's so dark in here. I wonder if I can find a light switch. Which, Ad Martha, and Amy, are you at home?

They're not here. The house is completely empty. What's that? Where is that screaming coming from? Oh, where's that door? It's so dark I can't see a thing. I can't, what, are they gonna be? Put it down, do you hear?

No, don't shoot, no! This is the office of Mr. Keem, the private investigator. It is, ma'am. I miss partner Mike Clancy. My name is Mrs. Jane Travers. I must see Mr. Keene at once. It's a matter of life and death.

But, oh, here's Mr. Keene now, coming out of his private office. Mr. Keene. You wish to see me. I'm Mrs. Jane Travers. Something horrible has happened. I've come to you hoping you can help me. I've heard so much about you, Mr. Keene. People say you're not only a noted tracer of lost persons, but you're also famous for solving murder cases.

of my cases do involve murders. Oh, then, Mr. Keena, I'm hoping you'll help me. I'm so shocked and confused. I don't know which way to turn. Well, please sit down and try to contourpose yourself, Mrs. Travis.