
Today's Mystery: Insurance investigator Johnny Dollar is sent to Boston after a priceless jade statue known as the Mei-Ling Buddha is reportedly spotted for sale in a Paris antique shop—even though it should still be locked inside the home of its late owner. Johnny soon discovers that an impossible theft demands an equally unexpected solution.Original Radio Broadcast: June 28, 1959Originating from HollywoodStarring Bob Bailey as Johnny DollarAlso featuring Virginia Gregg, Paul Dubov, Will Wright, and Boris AplonWritten, produced, and directed by Jack JohnstoneSupport the podcast monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: NoneSupport the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to:Adam GrahamPO Box 15913Boise, ID 83715Take our listener survey at https://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call: 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at https://twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again next time for another adventure with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
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