Mr. District Attorney

The Case of Murder for Love

English · Mystery & Thriller, Radio

Mr. District Attorney is a crime and courtroom drama centered on an unnamed district attorney, a determined public servant who works to bring criminals to justice. With the help of his trusted investigator Harrington and secretary Miss Miller, he pursues cases from the first clues through the legal proceedings that follow.

The program combines detective work with the pressures and arguments of the courtroom. Episodes typically follow the district attorney and his colleagues as they investigate a crime, question suspects, and assemble evidence, with the case ultimately tested in court. The title “The Case of Murder for Love” points to a story framed around a murder and its motive.

Its appeal lies in the blend of mystery and legal drama: clues and testimony gradually clarify what happened, while the district attorney’s sense of duty gives the proceedings a steady moral center. The result is a classic radio crime series for listeners who enjoy investigations that lead not only to a solution, but also to a public reckoning.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.