Summary
A woman named Miss Rhodes expresses her deep fear to Warden Graves, believing that Tom Nixon, a man convicted of murdering her mother, has escaped from prison and is now stalking her. She recounts a chilling encounter with a new elevator operator who bears an uncanny resemblance to Nixon, leading her to believe he is out for revenge after ten years of living in fear since his conviction.
Warden Graves attempts to reassure her by revealing that Nixon is actually dead, having passed away in prison. He shows her evidence, including a photograph and personal belongings, to confirm that the man she saw is not Nixon. Despite this, Miss Rhodes struggles to reconcile her fear with the evidence presented, convinced that the resemblance is too strong to ignore.
As the tension escalates, the elevator they are in suddenly gets stuck, plunging them into darkness. In a panic, Miss Rhodes confesses to having framed Nixon for her mother's murder, revealing her guilt and the psychological torment she has endured. The situation takes a twist when the elevator operator, who is not Nixon, hints at knowing her secret, leaving her in a state of terror as she grapples with her past actions.
Show Notes
Suspense was one of the most popular and successful radio series during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1940-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. The plots were mostly engaging crime dramas, science fiction and some horror - usually with a surprise ending.
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