# The Big Story: Murder and the Frustrated Father (EP4957)

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Podcast: [The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-daily-mystery-dramas-162279)
Published: 2026-04-21T07:00:04+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2009

## Resource

A crime reporter races to cover a sensational murder in Kansas City involving a father driven to violence by jealousy. The investigation follows the frantic search for a killer hiding in plain sight.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A jealous father's refusal to accept his daughter's engagement leads to a fatal domestic tragedy
- Main idea: The narrative follows Sam Melnick, a United Press reporter, as he tracks a manhunt through Kansas City
- Failure mode: The killer's attempt to evade capture fails when he inadvertently reveals his location via a phone call to a relative
- Practical takeaway: The story highlights the high-stakes atmosphere of mid-century crime journalism and police work
- Main idea: The investigation concludes with a tragic confrontation and a self-inflicted wound by the perpetrator

## Topics

Old Time Radio, Crime Drama, Journalism, Kansas City, Murder Mystery, 1950s Radio, Police Investigation

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Introduction: Host Adam Graham introduces the episode and promotes related old-time radio series.
- 3:30 — Domestic Calm: A brief moment of normalcy as Sam Melnick discusses dinner plans with his mother.
- 5:40 — The Secret Engagement: A young couple attempts to navigate a clandestine meeting to avoid a strict father.
- 8:10 — Rising Tension: The father, Albert Norton, confronts the young man, signaling an impending conflict.
- 15:20 — The Breaking News: A murder is reported in Kansas City, prompting Sam Melnick to rush to the police headquarters.
- 20:00 — The Investigation: Police and reporters search for the killer, who is believed to be hiding within the city.
- 25:00 — The Conclusion: The manhunt ends as the killer's identity and fate are revealed through a final telegram.

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