Originally Aired: May 15, 1948
Suspense #296, "Deadline at Dawn," brings together two desperate strangers racing against time to solve a murder before sunrise. Quinn Williams and Brickie Coleman find themselves standing over a dead man's body in a quiet apartment, knowing they must find the real killer or face incrimination themselves. As the night wears on, they frantically search for clues, following leads through empty streets and dark hallways. A mysterious woman, a stolen check, and borrowed matches all become crucial pieces of a deadly puzzle. The pair discovers connections to money, family secrets, and hidden safes as they try to untangle the truth.
With dawn fast approaching as their deadline, Quinn and Brickie must work together despite being virtual strangers. The investigation leads them through a maze of suspicious characters and cryptic evidence, including notes passed in secret and money hidden in mattresses. The dead man on the floor holds secrets that someone was willing to kill for, and the two amateur detectives must piece together what happened before the police arrive and suspicion falls on them. Every passing minute brings them closer to daybreak and potential disaster if they cannot uncover the murderer's identity in time.
