Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons
The Case of the Woman Who Wasn't Needed
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Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons follows the work of a private investigator who helps people search for missing loved ones. With his young assistant, Mike Clancy, Mr. Keen takes on cases that begin with uncertainty and personal distress, then pursues the clues that may explain a disappearance.
The program is a serialized radio mystery, built around investigations and the people caught up in them. Each case brings Mr. Keen into contact with worried relatives, possible witnesses, and circumstances that call for careful questioning and patient detective work. The title points to one such mystery: “The Case of the Woman Who Wasn't Needed.”
Its appeal lies in the blend of human concern and old-fashioned detective suspense. Rather than centering on a hard-boiled action hero, the series presents Mr. Keen as a steady, reassuring investigator, with Clancy alongside him as they work toward answers. The result is a measured, character-led mystery suited to listeners who enjoy classic radio crime stories.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.