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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: A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly …
Today's Mystery: A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Frida…
Today's Mystery: A married couple is found murdered in their room with a dead parrot.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 16, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy HarrisSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Ben, Patreon Supporter since September 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 at http://survey.greatdetectives…
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January 25, 2025 
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York to investigate the murder of an old girlfriend.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vic Perrin; Les Tremayne; Paula Winslowe; Frank Nelson; Byron Kane; Jeanne TatumWhen making your tra…
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York to investigate the murder of an old girlfriend.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; …
Today's Mystery: Johnny goes to New York to investigate the murder of an old girlfriend.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 20, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Vic Perrin; Les Tremayne; Paula Winslowe; Frank Nelson; Byron Kane; Jeanne TatumWhen 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: Todd, Patreon supporter since February 2024.Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-…
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January 24, 2025 
Today's Mystery: Pam and Jerry hear a clarinet being played in the middle of the country near a wrecked car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 9, 1947Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.great…
Today's Mystery: Pam and Jerry hear a clarinet being played in the middle of the country near a wrecked car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 9, 1947Originated from New York CityStarred: Joseph …
Today's Mystery: Pam and Jerry hear a clarinet being played in the middle of the country near a wrecked car.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 9, 1947Originated 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: Russell, Patreon supporter since November 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a c…
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January 23, 2025 
Today's Mystery: An ex-con who just got out of prison is murdered right after speaking to Danny.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino TartagliaSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.great…
Today's Mystery: An ex-con who just got out of prison is murdered right after speaking to Danny.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny…
Today's Mystery: An ex-con who just got out of prison is murdered right after speaking to Danny.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 3, 1950Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino TartagliaSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Kevin, Patreon Supporter since August 2022.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call…
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January 22, 2025 
Today's Mystery: The widow of a man who was shot asks Slade to hide the body.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1964Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin; Joyce Reed; Michael Fox; William O'ConnellAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as …
Today's Mystery: The widow of a man who was shot asks Slade to hide the body.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1964Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman …
Today's Mystery: The widow of a man who was shot asks Slade to hide the body.Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1964Originating in HollywoodStarring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin; Joyce Reed; Michael Fox; William O'ConnellAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http…
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January 21, 2025 
Today's Mystery: A man who is suspected of murdering a former employee who had turned him in for tax invasion hires Waring to find the girlfriend who may have witnessed the crime.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as …
Today's Mystery: A man who is suspected of murdering a former employee who had turned him in for tax invasion hires Waring to find the girlfriend who may have witnessed the crime.Original Radio Broadc…
Today's Mystery: A man who is suspected of murdering a former employee who had turned him in for tax invasion hires Waring to find the girlfriend who may have witnessed the crime.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1952Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Chuck Webster as Sergeant CorbettSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Theresa, Patreon supporter since October 2020.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the list…
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January 20, 2025 
Today's Mystery: An FBI agent (Mark Stevens) goes undercover in the gang of an up-and-coming racketeer (Richard Widmark).Origianl Air Date: January 31, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Mark Stevens as Agent Gene Cordell; Richard Widmark; Lloyd Nolan; John McIntire; Ed Begley; William Johnstone;…
Today's Mystery: An FBI agent (Mark Stevens) goes undercover in the gang of an up-and-coming racketeer (Richard Widmark).Origianl Air Date: January 31, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Mark Steve…
Today's Mystery: An FBI agent (Mark Stevens) goes undercover in the gang of an up-and-coming racketeer (Richard Widmark).Origianl Air Date: January 31, 1949Originating in HollywoodStarring: Mark Stevens as Agent Gene Cordell; Richard Widmark; Lloyd Nolan; John McIntire; Ed Begley; William Johnstone; Jeff Chandler; Cliff Clark; Sam Edwards; Edward Marr; Charlotte Lawrence; Ross Taylor; Paul Dubov; Ed Emerson; Robert Griffin; Harry Lewis; Eleanor Audley; Jay Novello; Edwin Max; Tyler McVeySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Gary, Patreon Supporte…
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January 19, 2025 Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a three-day-old baby who was kidnapped from a local hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport th…
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a three-day-old baby who was kidnapped from a local hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Ja…
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a three-day-old baby who was kidnapped from a local hospital.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1950Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb ButterfieldSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Carlotta, Patreon Supporter since May 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.g…
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January 18, 2025 Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a small town near Butte to investigate the disappearance of a long-term policy holder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; D. J. Thompson; G. Stanley Jones; Frank Nelson; Sam…
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a small town near Butte to investigate the disappearance of a long-term policy holder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarri…
Today's Mystery: Johnny is sent to a small town near Butte to investigate the disappearance of a long-term policy holder.Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 13, 1957Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; D. J. Thompson; G. Stanley Jones; Frank Nelson; Sam Edwards; Will WrightWhen making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporters of the Day: Adriane, Ken, and Rosa, Patreon supporters since January 2020Take the listener survey at h…
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January 17, 2025 Today's Mystery: The Norths' car breaks down and they end up catching ride with a milk wagon, only to be robbed by a man with a gun who breaks all the milk bottles in the wagon.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 15, 1947Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Fr…
Today's Mystery: The Norths' car breaks down and they end up catching ride with a milk wagon, only to be robbed by a man with a gun who breaks all the milk bottles in the wagon.Original Radio Broadcas…
Today's Mystery: The Norths' car breaks down and they end up catching ride with a milk wagon, only to be robbed by a man with a gun who breaks all the milk bottles in the wagon.Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 15, 1947Originating from New York CityStarring: Joseph Curtain as Jerry North, Alice Frost as Pamela NorthSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: April, Patreon supporter since February 2017.Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Ta…
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January 16, 2025 
