Casey, Crime Photographer
Source of Information
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In “Source of Information,” Casey’s generosity toward Grove Snyder, a veteran journalist at the Morning Express, has worn thin. When Grove’s unfinished memoir is stolen and he is murdered, Casey and Ann investigate what the old reporter may have uncovered. A scrap of paper, a loaded die, and a clue buried in the newspaper’s archives point toward a decades-old crime.
The episode follows Casey as he pieces together the connection between Grove’s reporting and a Prohibition-era gang war. His search leads from the newsroom and police investigation to the city’s past, where old loyalties and buried secrets still have consequences. Ethelbert adds a lighter touch, while Casey’s respect for the rules—and for people who have earned his trust—shapes the investigation.
Part crime mystery and part newspaper drama, the story draws its atmosphere from the working press and the long memories of its reporters. Its trail of clues leads to an unexpected confrontation, giving the episode a mix of suspense, dry humor, and hard-boiled reflection on the past.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.