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Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Tales of the Texas Rangers – Dead or Alive. ep10, 500909

Posted by By Keith September 30, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Texas Rangers
When a safecracker uses a tragic explosion to fake his death and resume his crime spree, the Texas Rangers uncover the elaborate cover-up and pursue him to a high-stakes lakeside showdown.
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The image is an AI rendition of a vintage-style illustration promoting an episode titled "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Henry J. Unger Matter (ep 58, 500720)." It shows a courtroom scene with a man in a suit raising his right hand as if testifying, while an older man, also in a suit, points assertively at him. A judge’s gavel is visible above, and a covered body lies on a table in the background. Text describes a framed private investigator, a vengeful ex-con, and a desperate bluff in court.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Henry J Unger Matter. ep58, 500720

Posted by By Keith September 29, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
When insurance investigator Johnny Dollar wakes from a drugged stupor next to a murder victim, he discovers a vengeful ex-con has set him up for murder. Facing an uphill battle in court, Johnny must rely on raw nerves and a dangerous bluff to clear his name.
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AI generated vintage-style comic book cover titled "True Detective Mysteries: Horror in a Hospital Ward." On the left, two nurses stand near a covered hospital bed, one with a shocked expression, the other covering her mouth in horror. A body lies under the sheet. In the foreground, a hand holds a torn photo of a dress. To the right, two detectives in trench coats and hats look serious, one shining a flashlight. The episode number "Episode 2, 370325" is shown at the bottom left.

True Detective Mysteries – Horror in a Hospital Ward. ep2, 370325

Posted by By Keith September 25, 2026Posted inDetective and Mystery
When a gunshot victim is found at an Arizona hospital, police follow a headless photograph and forbidden workplace secrets to solve a high-stakes mystery.
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Badges. night sticks, police officers.

21st Precinct – Body Under a Loading Dock

Posted by By Keith September 24, 2026Posted in21st Precinct, Detective and Mystery
When a man found under a loading dock turns out to be a murder victim, Captain Canelli and the detectives of the 21st Precinct untangle a web of life insurance policies, false alibis, and elusive suspects.
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A sepia-toned illustration framed in an ornate oval. It shows a serious man in 1940s attire (images based on AI rendition of Orson Welles from this.) holding a letter, while a gloved hand points at it. The background depicts a cityscape through windows and a large bank vault door. Text at the top reads "THE BLACK MUSEUM - A LETTER ep24, 520612." At the bottom, it says "STARRING ORSON WELLES." The overall style is vintage, evoking a noir or old-time radio drama theme.

Black Museum – A Letter. ep24, 520612

Posted by By Keith September 23, 2026Posted inBlack Museum
When a master forger uses innocent Londoners to cash bogus checks, Scotland Yard must untangle a web of deception and a mysterious letter to catch a killer.
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AI generated promotional poster for "Boston Blackie," episode 16 titled "The Wentworth Diamonds: A Daring Frame-Up." It features two men against a city skyline at dusk. The man in the foreground, wearing a fedora and suit, smokes a cigarette and smiles confidently. The other man, dressed in a trench coat, examines a diamond through a magnifying glass. Several sparkling diamonds appear nearby. The bottom includes the logo for "Retro Radio Podcast." The overall style resembles vintage detective pulp fiction art.

Boston Blackie – The Wentworth Diamonds. ep16, 450425

Posted by By Keith September 22, 2026Posted inBoston Blackie, Detective and Mystery
Framed for a daring diamond heist and the murder of security guards, Boston Blackie must outsmart a ruthless criminal gang and convince Inspector Farraday of his innocence before it's too late.
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Alan Ladd, in the1950s.

Box 13 – daytime nightmare. ep39, 490515

Posted by By tom September 18, 2026Posted inBox 13, Detective and Mystery
Framed for murder and locked in an asylum, Dan breaks free to become a hunted man on a desperate quest to prove his innocence.
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Stylized AI illustration titled "Casey, Crime Photographer." It features a man in a suit holding a camera with a flashbulb. Surrounding him are text elements like "Flash Bulb Detective," "City Beat Hero," "Gunshot," and "Murder Hero," alongside graphics of a light bulb and film negatives. The background resembles old newspaper clippings with headlines about robbery and crime, reinforcing the crime photography theme. The style is vintage and comic-like.

Casey, Crime Photographer – Hideout. 470828

Posted by By Keith September 17, 2026Posted inCasey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery
A bank robbery, an extortionist dive owner, and a gangland murder lead Casey and Ann deep into the city's dark underbelly to set a high-stakes trap for a runaway gangster.
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Antique magnifying glass with handle.

Crime Club – Death On The 710. ep32, 470703

Posted by By Keith September 15, 2026Posted inCrime Club, Detective and Mystery
Poisoned on a train with a fatal dose of atropine, a wealthy socialite leaves behind a trail of bitter enemies. The police and a mystery writer partner up to set a dramatic trap for the killer.
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Dragnet – The Big False Move. ep353, 560522

Posted by By Keith September 9, 2026Posted inDragnet
When a robbery suspect insists on confessing, Joe Friday and Frank Smith notice holes in his story—forcing the detectives to prove their suspect innocent to uncover the real mastermind.
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