Crime Classics: The Crime of Bathsheba Spooner

Written by Elliot Lewis

Narrated by Full Cast

The first show of the series, a summer replacement for Suspense. The story of the first woman tried and executed in the United States. The script was used as an audition for the series, recorded December 3, 1952. Thomas Hyland, connoisseur of crime, student of violence and teller of murders tells another true story of crime. Here is Thomas Hyland’s report to you on Crime Of Bathsheba Spooner the first woman to be tried for murder in the United States. Adapted from the original court reports and newspaper accounts by Morton Fine & David Freidkin Same story as the audition show but different announcements as actually broadcast 6 months later.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Nathan and Evan Inc.
• Release date: Jan 7, 2020
• ISBN: 9781666563184

Elliot Lewis

Elliott Lewis was coined "Mr. Radio" for his acting, writing, producing and directing during the Golden Age of Radio. He was proficient in both comedy and drama.