Mr. District Attorney

Case of Death by Adoption

English · Mystery & Thriller, Radio, Dramatic Readings

Mr. District Attorney is a crime and courtroom radio drama centered on an unnamed district attorney, a determined prosecutor who investigates cases and pursues justice with the help of his colleagues. The series follows the work of a public prosecutor as he confronts criminal investigations and the legal questions that arise from them.

Episodes combine mystery and police work with courtroom drama. The district attorney and his team gather evidence, question suspects, and build cases, while the story’s conflicts unfold through dialogue and sound effects. This episode is titled “Case of Death by Adoption,” placing a family-related legal matter at the center of its story.

The program’s appeal lies in its blend of crime-solving and the moral stakes of prosecution: each case brings a new problem to investigate and resolve. Its direct, dramatic style makes it a classic example of radio crime fiction, with the courtroom and the investigation both contributing to the suspense.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.