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Murder by the Book: A Writer’s Split Mind and a Killer’s Confession
Originally Aired: July 10, 1947
In Suspense #253, “Murder by the Book,” Gloria Swanson stars as Emily Carlisle, a mystery writer struggling with memory lapses following her husband's drowning. When her psychiatrist, Dr. Winter, is murdered, Emily is asked to cover the sensational case for a national newspaper syndicate. As she investigates, she becomes entangled in a web of confessions, circumstantial evidence, and suppressed truths. But Emily’s headaches and blackout spells hint at something far more disturbing: a dual personality and a hidden killer within. A psychological thriller that…
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