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Columbo (1971)

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Oct 15, 1974 Season 4 Episode 2 Crime, Drama

Talented photographer Paul Galesko hatches a sinister scheme to eliminate his overbearing wife, Frances, and frame a recently released convict, Alvin Deschler, for the crime. Paul intends to stage the scene to suggest that Alvin abducted Frances and murdered her in the process of collecting ransom. As he meticulously orchestrates this deception, the tension builds, leaving viewers questioning whether his clever plan will succeed or lead to unexpected consequences.