“MARKHEIM” by Robert Louis Stevenson, and More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0268 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Deep Dive
WHY was Jennifer Palmer arrested?
Jennifer Palmer was arrested on suspicion of murdering Alexis Lorne, whose body was found in Jennifer's home. Nick Palmer, Jennifer's husband, claimed he saw Jennifer fleeing the scene after hearing gunshots.
WHY did Nick Palmer frame his wife for murder?
Nick wanted to prevent Jennifer from divorcing him and revoking his power of attorney over her finances. Framing her for murder would keep her from leaving him and allow him to continue controlling her money.
How did Chatterton prove Nick Palmer's testimony was false?
Chatterton used the full moon and a series of cars of different colors to demonstrate that Nick could not have accurately identified Jennifer's car or coat in the moonlight, as he had claimed in his testimony.
What was the significance of the full moon in Nick Palmer's plan?
Nick planned the murder for a night with a full moon, believing it would be bright enough for him to identify Jennifer leaving the scene. This was a key part of his plan to frame her, but it ultimately became his undoing.
What was the outcome of Jennifer Palmer's trial?
After Chatterton exposed Nick's lies, Jennifer was released from prison. She later married Chatterton, and her daughter Sheila continued to receive care at a school for special children.
WHY did Britt Reid, as the Green Hornet, intervene in the streetcar accidents?
Britt suspected that the accidents were being orchestrated by Fisher to sabotage the streetcar company and secure a bus franchise. He aimed to expose Fisher's scheme and bring him to justice.
How did the Green Hornet expose Fisher's scheme?
The Green Hornet forced Fisher, Moran, and Atwell to meet him at the car barns, where they were caught in the act of sabotaging another streetcar. He then obtained a confession from Fisher, ensuring his arrest and the failure of his plan.
What was Markheim's motivation for visiting Zeigler on Christmas Eve?
Markheim initially claimed he wanted to buy a Christmas present for a lady. However, his true purpose was likely related to his past dealings with Zeigler involving stolen goods from his uncle's collection.
What was the visitor's message to Markheim after the murder?
The visitor warned Markheim that the servant girl was returning home soon and would discover the murder. This prompted Markheim to try and steal Zeigler's money before being caught.
What was the ultimate fate of Markheim?
Markheim ultimately confessed to the murder of Zeigler when the maid arrived. The story leaves his final fate ambiguous, but implies he will likely face punishment for his crime.
WHY did Harry Lime go to Central America?
Harry Lime went to Central America hoping to profit from the revolution by making contact with General Valdez, who he believed was being financed by an American gangster.
How did the police captain manipulate Harry Lime?
The police captain, disguised as a Cockney, fed Harry false information about El Zorro, leading Harry to believe he could profit from the situation. This allowed the police to use Harry to locate and capture El Zorro and recover the stolen money.
WHY was the rent at 19 Willow Square so low?
The house had a reputation for being haunted by the ghost of a child who starved to death after his father, a wanted criminal, abandoned him there.
What was Geoffrey's experience with the "ghost" in the house?
Geoffrey saw a lonely, unhappy little boy in the attic and playroom. He wanted to play with him, but the boy was shy and ran away. Jane, the servant, dismissed Geoffrey's claims.
What was the final event that occurred in the house?
As Geoffrey lay dying, he saw two children at the door and said, "I'm coming." He then passed away peacefully, and the crying sounds ceased.
WHY did Mr. Holgate hire Paladin?
Holgate, a murderer, hired Paladin to protect him from being lynched by a mob when he was transported back to Wyoming to stand trial for killing Max Bender's son.
How did Paladin ensure Holgate's safety and uphold the law?
Paladin used dynamite to deter the lynch mob and then apprehended Holgate after he killed his accomplices, Willie and McKee, ensuring Holgate would face trial for all his crimes.
WHY was David Brunzel certain Lorraine was protecting him during the war?
David felt Lorraine's presence beside him and even heard her voice comforting him during intense battles, strengthening his belief that their bond transcended physical distance.
What was the tragic truth about Lorraine's whereabouts during the war?
David's family had written to inform him of Lorraine's death shortly after he went overseas, but he hadn't received the letters. He only learned of her passing after returning home and "reuniting" with her.
What was the cause of Colonel Warburton's apparent madness?
His niece, Ellen, was using a high-pitched whistle, inaudible to most humans, to drive him insane in hopes of inheriting his estate.
How did Sherlock Holmes solve the mystery of Colonel Warburton's madness?
Holmes brought a dog, knowing its sensitive hearing would detect the whistle. When the dog reacted to the whistle Holmes used, he exposed Ellen's scheme.
WHY did Wilbur Kennesaw Smith fail his haunting test?
Wilbur fell asleep on Halloween night, forgetting his assignment to haunt a graveyard, due to his chronic tiredness.
What was Wilbur's punishment for failing his haunting test?
Miss Spook, his teacher, took away Wilbur's sheet, forcing him to walk around in his bones until he could prove he could haunt without falling asleep.
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