Dangerous Assignment: Find Anthony Targu

About this episode

Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of racketeer Anthony Targu and the disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg.

Today's Mystery:Steve travels to Montreal to investigate the supposed death of notorious racketeer Anthony Targu and the mysterious disappearance of Dr. Franklin Dorberg, a well-known plastic surgeon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 1, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Frees; Vivi Janiss; Ben Wright; Peter Leeds; William Conrad Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Jeff, Patreon Supporter Since December 2015 Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

People in this episode

Host: Adam Graham

Guests: Brian Donlevy, Herb Butterfield, Paul Frees, Vivi Janiss, Ben Wright, Peter Leeds, William Conrad

Topics covered

• mystery
• investigation
• racketeering
• disappearance
• Cold War

Keywords

• mystery
• investigation
• Anthony Targu
• Dr. Franklin Dorberg
• racketeer
• Cold War
• radio drama

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