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<img alt='cover image' title='In the Name of the Law'
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src='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'>
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<ul>
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<li>Crime</li>
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</ul>
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<label>In the Name of the Law</label>
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<aside>
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<span>12 episodes</span>
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<span>Aired 1936</span>
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</aside>
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</section>
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<div class='detail'>
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<ol><li class='episode' title='The Robbery'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00001.mp3'>
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<label>The Robbery</label>
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<aside>
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<span>25mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-05-31</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Who Killed Francis'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00002.mp3'>
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<label>Who Killed Francis</label>
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<aside>
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<span>26mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-06-07</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='I Dreamed Mother Was Po'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00003.mp3'>
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<label>I Dreamed Mother Was Po</label>
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<aside>
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<span>26mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-06-14</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Red Ryan's Prison Break'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00004.mp3'>
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<label>Red Ryan's Prison Break</label>
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<aside>
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<span>26mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-06-21</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='July Fourth Picnic'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00005.mp3'>
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<label>July Fourth Picnic</label>
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<aside>
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<span>26mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-06-28</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Phantom Gang'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00006.mp3'>
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<label>Phantom Gang</label>
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<aside>
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<span>26mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-07-05</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Bumped off Hubby'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00007.mp3'>
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<label>Bumped off Hubby</label>
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<aside>
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<span>25mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-07-12</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Narcotics in the Trunk'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00008.mp3'>
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<label>Narcotics in the Trunk</label>
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<aside>
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<span>25mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-07-19</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='Nothing Ever Happens in'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00009.mp3'>
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<label>Nothing Ever Happens in</label>
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<aside>
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<span>24mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-07-26</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='I Didn't Do Nothing'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00010.mp3'>
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<label>I Didn't Do Nothing</label>
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<aside>
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<span>25mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-08-02</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='She Was Murdered'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00011.mp3'>
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<label>She Was Murdered</label>
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<aside>
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<span>24mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-08-08</span>
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</aside>
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</li><li class='episode' title='He Did It, or Did He'
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data-cover='/cover/sm/in-the-name-of-the-law.jpg'
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data-series='In the Name of the Law'
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data-file='otr/in-the-name-of-the-law/00012.mp3'>
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<label>He Did It, or Did He</label>
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<aside>
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<span>25mins</span>
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<span>Aired 1936-08-16</span>
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</aside>
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</li></ol>
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<article><p>
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In the Name of the Law was a true crime radio show that captivated audiences with thrilling stories taken from actual police case files. The engaging, short-run series followed the progress of police cases from around the country, ranging from murder to theft. Not only did the writers employ their vivid imaginations to create captivating dialogue that propelled the stories forward, but they also managed to capture the essence of the drama and suspense that accompanies intense criminal investigations. Fans of pre-1940s police dramas were drawn to In the Name of the Law, which shared similarities with other beloved shows like Honor the Law.</p><p>The year 1936 proved to be an eventful time for both the world at large and the world of radio, witnessing monumental firsts such as the Hindenburg launch and the establishment of the first baseball hall of fame class, as well as Billboard magazine publishing its inaugural music hit parade. Amid the excitement of the era, In the Name of the Law made its radio debut, leaving audiences spellbound. While information about its broadcast networks and production team remains scarce, the show can be compared to other popular true crime series like Dragnet, Nightwatch, and Tales of the Texas Ranger.
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<p><strong>Sources:</strong>
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<a href='https://archive.org/details/OTRR_In_The_Name_Of_The_Law_Singles' target='_blank'>archive.org</a>, <a href='https://www.otrcat.com/p/in-the-name-of-the-law' target='_blank'>otrcat.com</a>
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