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Are You a Detective
Being part of the Baby Boomer Generation often means a love for classic detective stories. We are always looking for a detective who understands our unique tastes and needs. Detectives are tasked with solving mysteries. So we have food detectives, investment detectives, data detectives, environment detectives, health detectives, marketing detectives and of course police detectives and their many stories that have fascinated us over our lifetimes. Our experts in this area of the site touch on detective stories that affect our lives and curiosity.
A successful detective must possess a keen analytical mind, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication skills. These abilities help them piece together puzzles and effectively convey their findings. Police detectives, are employed by government agencies. They focus on criminal cases ranging from thefts to homicides, working under the jurisdiction of their respective legal systems. Private detectives, or private investigators (PIs), work for private citizens or corporations. Unlike their public counterparts, PIs handle a variety of cases like infidelity, missing persons, and corporate fraud without police authority.
So in a sense, we are all detectives as we solve the mysteries in our lives both personal and professional. Our work as we investigate our passion projects may be complex and often misunderstood, but what all of us do whether we are professional detectives or detectives driven by curiosity, is undeniably essential to societal order.
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Today's Mystery: FBI Special Agent Jim Taylor delays his vacation home. to find a Settlement House Santa Claus who disappeared.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1950Starring Stacy Harris as Special Agent Jim Taylor, Jeffrey Silver, Peggy Webber, Roland Winters, Victor RodmanSupport the s…
Today's Mystery: FBI Special Agent Jim Taylor delays his vacation home. to find a Settlement House Santa Claus who disappeared.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1950Starring Stacy Harris as …
Today's Mystery: FBI Special Agent Jim Taylor delays his vacation home. to find a Settlement House Santa Claus who disappeared.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1950Starring Stacy Harris as Special Agent Jim Taylor, Jeffrey Silver, Peggy Webber, Roland Winters, Victor RodmanSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kerry, Patreon Supporter since November 2018Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.gre…
Adam Graham
December 24, 2024 
Today's Mystery: A man who bought a fur coat goes for his girlfriend for Christmas turns to The Falcon when dangerous people want it back.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at p…
Today's Mystery: A man who bought a fur coat goes for his girlfriend for Christmas turns to The Falcon when dangerous people want it back.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1950Originating fr…
Today's Mystery: A man who bought a fur coat goes for his girlfriend for Christmas turns to The Falcon when dangerous people want it back.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Larry Haines; Ralph BellSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon supporter since July 2022Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGiv…
Adam Graham
December 23, 2024 
Dive into the gripping true crime story of Elizabeth Belows, a missing woman and talented detective. Follow the investigation, the search for closure, and the pursuit of justice for her family. Will they find answers? #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #UnsolvedMysteries #ElizabethBelows #JusticeForElizabeth…
Dive into the gripping true crime story of Elizabeth Belows, a missing woman and talented detective. Follow the investigation, the search for closure, and the pursuit of justice for her family. Will t…
Dive into the gripping true crime story of Elizabeth Belows, a missing woman and talented detective. Follow the investigation, the search for closure, and the pursuit of justice for her family. Will they find answers? #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #UnsolvedMysteries #ElizabethBelows #JusticeForElizabeth #ColdCase #Investigation #Podcast #FBI #CrimeDocumentary
Christopher Perry
December 22, 2024 
Today's Mystery: At Christmastime, Johnny has to find a beautiful woman, who is the only one who knows the truth behind the murder of a New York club owner, before the killer does.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 19-23, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vir…
Today's Mystery: At Christmastime, Johnny has to find a beautiful woman, who is the only one who knows the truth behind the murder of a New York club owner, before the killer does.Original Radio Broad…
Today's Mystery: At Christmastime, Johnny has to find a beautiful woman, who is the only one who knows the truth behind the murder of a New York club owner, before the killer does.Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 19-23, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Peggy Webber; Don Diamond; Ben Wright; Jack Kruschen; Barney Phillips; Sam Edwards; Ken ChristyWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: De…
Adam Graham
December 22, 2024 
Todays Mystery: At Christmastime, Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to find a missing daughter from Utah.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Sergeant Ed Backstrand, Chi…
Todays Mystery: At Christmastime, Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to find a missing daughter from Utah.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergea…
Todays Mystery: At Christmastime, Joe Friday and Ben Romero try to find a missing daughter from Utah.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 28, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Raymond Burr as Sergeant Ed Backstrand, Chief of Detectives; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Russell, Patreon Supporter since October 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho…
Adam Graham
December 21, 2024 Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in around Christmas to find a "singing mouse" that disappeared from a wealthy man's house ahead of a performance at a children's hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 23, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft…
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in around Christmas to find a "singing mouse" that disappeared from a wealthy man's house ahead of a performance at a children's hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Dat…
Today's Mystery: Johnny is called in around Christmas to find a "singing mouse" that disappeared from a wealthy man's house ahead of a performance at a children's hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 23, 1956Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Mary Jane Croft; Howard McNear; Parley Baer; G. Stanley Jones; Bill James; Lawrence Dobkin; Richard BealsWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Gretchan, Patreon Supp…
Adam Graham
December 20, 2024 
I sit down with Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with over two decades of experience. From serving in one of Chicago’s busiest units to solving complex cases like the murder of Magdalena “Maggie” Idzikowska, Mike shares his incredible journey, the emotional challenge…
I sit down with Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with over two decades of experience. From serving in one of Chicago’s busiest units to solving complex cases like the murd…
I sit down with Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with over two decades of experience. From serving in one of Chicago’s busiest units to solving complex cases like the murder of Magdalena “Maggie” Idzikowska, Mike shares his incredible journey, the emotional challenges of investigating homicides, and the stories behind his valor awards. Now the host of Detective Story with Mike Hammond, he continues to honor victims and their families through his storytelling. Join us as we dive into the intense world of homicide investigations, cold cases, and the pursuit of ju…
Christopher Perry
December 19, 2024 
I sit down with Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with over two decades of experience. From serving in one of Chicago’s busiest units to solving complex cases like the murder of Magdalena “Maggie” Idzikowska, Mike shares his incredible journey, the emotional challenge…
I sit down with Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with over two decades of experience. From serving in one of Chicago’s busiest units to solving complex cases like the murd…
I sit down with Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective with over two decades of experience. From serving in one of Chicago’s busiest units to solving complex cases like the murder of Magdalena “Maggie” Idzikowska, Mike shares his incredible journey, the emotional challenges of investigating homicides, and the stories behind his valor awards. Now the host of Detective Story with Mike Hammond, he continues to honor victims and their families through his storytelling. Join us as we dive into the intense world of homicide investigations, cold cases, and the pursuit of ju…
Christopher Perry
December 19, 2024 
Today's Mystery: When a mystery tries to stage a mock murder in the middle of a crowd in Times Square, the Norths find themselves in a real murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1945Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport th…
Today's Mystery: When a mystery tries to stage a mock murder in the middle of a crowd in Times Square, the Norths find themselves in a real murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1945Origin…
Today's Mystery: When a mystery tries to stage a mock murder in the middle of a crowd in Times Square, the Norths find themselves in a real murder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 17, 1945Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: James, Patreon Supporter since March 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://su…
Adam Graham
December 19, 2024 
Today's Mystery: On Christmas Eve, a recently released convict who's set to play Santa Claus at a Police Athletic League club Christmas party is taken away in a big car by mobsters.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover…
Today's Mystery: On Christmas Eve, a recently released convict who's set to play Santa Claus at a Police Athletic League club Christmas party is taken away in a big car by mobsters.Original Radio Broa…
Today's Mystery: On Christmas Eve, a recently released convict who's set to play Santa Claus at a Police Athletic League club Christmas party is taken away in a big car by mobsters.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 24, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Howard McNear; Gil Stratton; Shepard Menken; Peggy Webber; Hal March; Bert Holland; Estelle DodgeSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Rory, Patreon Supporter since October 2019Support the show on a…
Adam Graham
December 18, 2024 
