Day: February 24, 2026

The Big Story: The Jigsaw Crime

Today’s Mystery:

A legendary Arkansas reporter investigates the murder of an unidentified man.

Original Radio Broadcast: January 26, 1949

Originating from New York

Starring: Martin Wolfson as Joe Wirges; Art Carney; Larry Haines; Art Carney; Martin O’Day; Joyce Gordon; Joe DeSantis

Encyclopedia of Arkansas entry on Joseph Wirges.

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