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The Benson Murder Case

(4,554 Sterne; 28 Bewertungen)

New York dilettante Philo Vance decides to assist the police in investigating the death of another man-about-town because he finds the psychological aspects of the crime of interest and feels that they would be beyond the capacities of the police, even those of his friend District Attorney Markham. Vance investigates the circumstances under which the body was found and reconstructs the crime sufficiently to determine that the murderer is five feet, ten and a half inches in height. Together, Vance and Markham investigate Benson’s business associates and romantic interests until Vance manages to pierce the murderer’s alibi for the time of the murder and force a confession. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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Chapters

Philo Vance at Home

24:09

At the Scene of the Crime

22:03

A Lady's Handbag

18:36

The Housekeeper's Story

18:58

Gathering Information

17:15

Vance Offers an Opinion

19:27

Reports and an Interview

24:20

Vance Accepts a Challenge

21:42

The Height of the Murderer

18:06

Eliminating a Suspect

17:20

A Motive and a Threat

19:25

The Owner of a Colt .45

14:18

The Gray Cadillac

15:47

Links in the Chain

13:14

Pfyfe-Personal

19:32

Admissions and Suppressions

21:18

The Forged Check

17:57

A Confession

15:54

Vance Cross-Examines

20:55

A Lady Explains

16:29

Sartorial Revelations

18:12

Vance Outlines a Theory

23:03

Checking an Alibi

21:01

The Arrest

21:48

Vance Explains His Methods

18:15

Bewertungen

Very good well read mystery

(4 Sterne)

I really liked this tale of murder,and.Philo Vance. Philo is hard to like at times and got me upset at him at times while listening. I was pretty sure I knew who murdered Benson early on in the tale, but the clues, and new evidence gave me doubts at times. A very good mystery full of suspects and Philo Vance to help the DA and police get it right. Cathy Barratt does a great job of reading this tale for a very enjoyable time. Thanks to Librivox legamus and a very big thanks to Cathy B for this good tale of murder. Well worth lending a ear to!