An Eye for an Eye: Nick Carter, Master Detective (January 28, 1945)

“An Eye for an Eye” is an episode of Nick Carter, Master Detective, the old-time radio show, first broadcast January 28, 1945. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

Nick Carter arrives in Watertown to pay respects to the family of Tom Fraser, a young policeman killed in the line of duty. Upon arrival at the Fraser home, he discovers the family in turmoil: the mother is in a disturbed mental state, and the son Don is found dead from poisoning. Nick becomes embroiled in a murder investigation where suspicion falls on multiple family members, each with potential motives.

The Fraser family home in Watertown and its surroundings, and the local police station.

Characters: Nick Carter, Patsy, Lieutenant Riley, Sharon Fraser, Dr. Gavin, Mrs. Fraser, Don Fraser, Sheriff Welch

Listen for: Nick Carter's deductive reasoning as he uncovers the truth behind Don Fraser's death and navigates the family's secrets and tensions.

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.