Story Information: A&E Nero Wolfe Series (DVD Movie Collection) Nero Wolfe: Complete Series (DVD TV Collection) Nero Wolfe: Rome Series (DVD Italian Collection)
First Composed: 1953
First Published: 1953
Location: New York City
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Victim #1: Peter Drossos (on NYC street corner)
Murderer: Jean Estey
Motive: Afraid boy would recognize her
Weapon: Hit by car
Client: Peter Drossos
Fee: $4.30
Victim #2: Matthew Birch
Murderer: Jean Estey
Motive: Knew Estey was hogging money from their blackmail racket
Weapon: Car over body
Client: None
Fee: None
Victim #3: Laura Fromm
Murderer: Jean Estey
Motive: Suspected Estey was a blackmailer
Weapon: Tire wrench to head; car over body
Client: Laura Fromm
Fee: $10,000 Story Synopsis: Nero Wolfe is determined to expose the culprit
responsible for murdering those who seek his help. This case also boasts one of the most explosive gun battles in the Nero Wolfe series,
helping to promote Archie Goodwin's dynamic
image as he rescues Fred Durkin. The stout sleuth
sets a precedent in conducting business before breakfast.