{"id":51856,"date":"2026-10-11T00:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T06:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatdetectives.net\/detectives\/?p=51856"},"modified":"2026-10-11T00:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T06:30:35","slug":"charlie-chan-the-landini-murder-case-who-killed-dr-swan-the-missing-key-ep5080e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatdetectives.net\/detectives\/charlie-chan-the-landini-murder-case-who-killed-dr-swan-the-missing-key-ep5080e\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlie Chan: The Landini Murder Case \u2013 Who Killed Dr. Swan? \/ The Missing Key (EP5080e)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2944\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-51856-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/greatdetectives\/s\/www.greatdetectives.net\/otrdetectives\/gd5080e.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/greatdetectives\/s\/www.greatdetectives.net\/otrdetectives\/gd5080e.mp3\">https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/greatdetectives\/s\/www.greatdetectives.net\/otrdetectives\/gd5080e.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/greatdetectives\/s\/www.greatdetectives.net\/otrdetectives\/gd5080e.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/www.greatdetectives.net\/detectives\/?powerpress_pinw=51856-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/greatdetectives\/s\/www.greatdetectives.net\/otrdetectives\/gd5080e.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"gd5080e.mp3\">Download<\/a><\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/otr-detective-the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio\/id335549005?mt=2&amp;ls=1#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatdetectives.net%2Fdetectives%2F%3Fp%3D51856\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_itunes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Apple Podcasts\" rel=\"nofollow\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7GUQWid20SBBSGRyZrPjhq\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_spotify\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Spotify\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spotify<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/otrdetectives\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_amazon\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on Amazon Music\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon Music<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-otr-detective-the-g-29542022\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_iheart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on iHeartRadio\" rel=\"nofollow\">iHeartRadio<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/subscribebyemail.com\/www.greatdetectives.net\/detectives\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_email\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe by Email\" rel=\"nofollow\">Email<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/tunein.com\/radio\/The-Great-Detectives-of-Old-Time-Radio-p329374\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_tunein\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe on TuneIn\" rel=\"nofollow\">TuneIn<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatdetectives.net\/detectives\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatdetectives.net\/detectives\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ed_Begley_1958.jpg\" width=\"279\" height=\"345\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In this episode, we continue our journey through the surviving episodes of Charlie Chan\u2019s Landini Murder Case, a 39-part serialized mystery based on Earl Derr Biggers\u2019 final Charlie Chan novel, <em>The Keeper of the Keys<\/em>. This second omnibus brings together two more chapters from the original serial, continuing Charlie Chan\u2019s investigation into the murders surrounding the guests at Pine View. Part 2 features \u201cWho Killed Dr. Swan?\u201d and \u201cThe Missing Key.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Original Radio Broadcast Date:<\/p>\n<p>Originating in Sydney<\/p>\n<p>Cast<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>William Rees as Charlie Chan<\/li>\n<li>Rodney Jacobs<\/li>\n<li>Don Holt \u2014 Sheriff<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Hugh Beaton<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Miss Beaton<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">John Ryder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Louis Romano<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Ah Sing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Mrs. O\u2019Farrell<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Dr. Swan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Ellen Landini<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Cecile<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.05em;\">Arsene<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Who Killed Dr. Swan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Charlie Chan faces a new murder at Pine View when Dr. Swan, a suspected blackmailer, is found dead in an unoccupied house. With the guests already under suspicion in Ellen Landini\u2019s murder, Chan investigates a conversation overheard on the night of the crime that could change the course of the case. But as questions about alibis and the missing house key emerge, the list of possible suspects grows.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>The Missing Key<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The search for Dr. Swan\u2019s killer leads Charlie Chan to a missing key that may reveal who entered the house on the night of the murder. As Chan questions the household and examines the motives surrounding Landini\u2019s estate, suspicion falls on those who may stand to benefit from her death. Then, during a search near the murder scene, Chan makes a discovery in the snow that could prove crucial to the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Support the show monthly at <a href=\"http:\/\/patreon.greatdetectives.net\/\">https:\/\/patreon.greatdetectives.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patreon Supporter of the Day:<\/p>\n<p>Support the show on a one-time basis at <a href=\"http:\/\/support.greatdetectives.net.\/\">http:\/\/support.greatdetectives.net.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715<\/p>\n<p>Take the listener survey\ufffd<a href=\"http:\/\/survey.greatdetectives.net\/\">http:\/\/survey.greatdetectives.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Give us a call 208-991-4783<\/p>\n<p>Become one of our<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/radiodetectives\"><u>friends on Facebook.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Instagram at <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/greatdetectives\">http:\/\/instagram.com\/greatdetectives<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Twitter<a 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