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The Mystery of the Marie Celeste
Originally Aired: December 27, 1955
Suspense #630, "The Mystery of the Marie Celeste," presents a chilling explanation for one of history's greatest maritime mysteries. Sam Newcomb boards the brigantine Mary Celeste as a stowaway, hiding in the cargo hold for two days before presenting himself to Captain Briggs. Tortured by guilt over killing a young woman named Grace in a fit of jealous rage, Newcomb initially intends to confess his crime. However, when he discovers the captain's wife shares the victim's name and shows him unexpected kindness, he loses his nerve and instead claims he fled…
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