Thirteenth Juror
Theodosia Burr
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Thirteenth Juror is a courtroom radio drama built around the suspense of a criminal trial. The title evokes the role of an unseen extra juror: the listener, invited to weigh the evidence and decide whether the accused is guilty.
Each installment presents a case through dramatic scenes and testimony, bringing conflicting accounts and clues before the court. The episode title, “Theodosia Burr,” points to a historical subject, while the program’s trial-centered format offers a way to consider the story through questions of evidence, judgment, and responsibility.
The result is a focused, theatrical listening experience, shaped by courtroom argument and the uncertainty of deciding what really happened. Its appeal lies in following the case closely and forming a verdict alongside the imagined jury.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.