Dragnet: The Big Evans (EP4989)
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The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
36 min
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8 chapters
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What is the initial conflict in the case of George Evans?
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Welcome to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Dragnet. But first, I do want to encourage you, if you are... Enjoying this series, please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can support the podcast on a one-time basis by mailing a donation to Adam Graham, P.O. Box 15913. That's P.O. Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715. And you can also become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month. Just go to patreon.greatdetectives.net. But now, from March 6, 1952, here is The Big Evans.
The story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.
You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to personnel division. A resident of your city files a report of assault and battery. His shoulder is dislocated. He's been badly beaten. He claims his assailant was a young police officer. Your job? Investigate.
Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will travel step by step on the side of the law through an actual case transcribed from official police files. From beginning to end, from crime to punishment, Dragnet is the story of your police force in action. It was Tuesday, June 11th. It was mild in Los Angeles. We were working the day watch out of BIA. My partner's Ed Jacobs. The boss is Lieutenant Jesse. My name's Friday. It was 10.23 a.m. when I got to room 83, the squad room.
Joe, you catch up with the lieutenant?
Yeah, in a meeting. He said he'd be out about 11.30. He wants us to handle it for the time being. Oh.
Well, Joe, this is Officer Blanchard. This is my partner, Joe Friday. I'm glad to know you, Friday. I think I've seen you around Central a couple of times. Yeah, sure. How are you? What's this thing all about? Do you mind telling me? You worked yesterday, didn't you? Yeah, that's right. My regular beach, South Central area. Anything out of the ordinary happen while you were on duty? No, not much. Made a couple of pinches, that's about all. Pretty quiet otherwise. Did you make one of those arrests at 7928 Cortland Avenue? Yeah, that's right. A woman, two men, users. All three of them were booked in violation of the State Narcotics Act. Any of the three familiar to you at all, Blanchard?
How do Friday and Jacobs begin their investigation into the officer's actions?
I mean, had you ever seen them before the time you arrested them? No, none of them. I knew the place, though. I've been keeping an eye on it lately. One of those old-fashioned homes converted into a rooming house. Uh-huh. I've been noticing some of the people going in and out of the place. They didn't look too good to me. That's why I say I've been keeping an eye on the house. What's the story on this, anyway? You get a kickback on an arrest I made? Well, we'd like to have your version of it first, Blanchard. Exactly what happened? How'd you come to make the pinch? Well, I was walking my regular beat. I think it was about 3.30 yesterday afternoon. I was going along Cortland, the 7900 block. A woman came out of the front door and hailed me.
Complained about a 507 party in the house a couple doors down the street. That was at number 7928 in the boarding house? Yeah. I checked it out. The party was going on up on the third floor. I went up, found the girl and the two men in the room facing on the street. The girl was fixing a pop for herself when I came in. Two caps of heroin on the table in front of her. What'd you do then? I made a grab for the two caps. One of the guys beat me to it. Got him, ran to the next room and tried to flush him down the drain. He didn't quite make it, though. I got one of the caps before he could get rid of it. What'd you do then, Blanchard? Well, I sat the three of them down, called into the office. I checked the room over while we were waiting, found two more caps of heroin, usually equipment to go with it.
When the radio car showed up, the three of them were taken downtown to a narcotics squad and booked.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the initial conflict in the case of George Evans?
0:05–3:35
2
How do Friday and Jacobs begin their investigation into the officer's actions?
3:35–5:31
3
What evidence do the witnesses provide regarding the assault?
5:31–7:05
4
How does Officer Blanchard defend himself against the accusations?
7:05–9:02
5
What inconsistencies arise in the testimonies of the witnesses?
9:02–11:35
6
How do Friday and Jacobs uncover the truth about Evans' injuries?
11:35–13:07
7
What is the outcome of the investigation into Officer Blanchard?
13:07–14:29
8
What lesson can be learned from the case of George Evans?
14:29–36:19