 I rate this episode ★★★★☆ for GOOD. Henry Slesar wrote one of the darkest Drama-Mysteries that I've heard on CBSRMT. I haven't yet listened to all 1,399 episodes, but this is the first one that I heard involving rape. Part of this story reminds me of the 1996 film EYE FOR AN EYE where the main character gets the shock of their life when a family member gets raped and murdered and the killer gets off easily, so the hero plans to create their own kind of justice. The characters were well defined, a twisted plot point in ACT-3, good shocking climax, but the resolution was so-so. The main character accomplished his goal, but an ending that should've been more suspenseful. It was interesting to hear the actors mention Winnie The Pooh; a Disney character in a radio series run by CBS. Also, in the court room scene, the story takes place on October 5th, 1974; which is the day that CBSRMT aired Ep. 0129-THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. And the date for the killer's execution was set for March 31st, 1976; which is the day that CBSRMT aired Ep. 0459-THE SPIT AND IMAGE. The sound effects of the car horn, kitchen door, car engine running during traffic, washing dishes, phone ringing, doorbell, footsteps, birds chirping, groceries, dialing inside the phone booth on the expressway, people murmuring in the court room, classical music on the stereo, piano music, opening the desk drawer, and the mysterious note were effective in this dark tale. There was happy music at the beginning of ACT-1, shocking tunes in ACT-2, and dreadful tracks in ACT-3. Now as vile as it was to hear the rapist/killer made his move at the 10-minute mark, it would be darker and even bone-chilling if they added music for that particular scene. Listen to the music tracks at the 33-minute mark from Ep. 1245-THE JUDGE'S HOUSE. Play that music in this story, it would be nefarious but it would make any listener's blood run cold! As for our Host, E.G. Marshall started off strong in his Prologue where she says, "Please be warned. Some of the scenes may not make you feel safe and secure, even if your door's locked and bolted." Good intro, but it would've been greater if he started out with the classic phrase, "The fear…you can hear." In ACT-1, he mentions the town: Park Pleasant. The day: Monday. The time: 8:15AM. Then says, "The day is just beginning…so is the nightmare." In ACT-2, after the court room, E.G. Marshall mentions that even the killer is still alive, the physicians don't know that he's suffering from a terminal illness called "revenge." Now, he's talking like Rod Serling. In ACT-3 he informs the fans that Justice is finally served. But then at the Epilogue, E.G. Marshall says, "If you are disturbed, why not sit back now, have a nice warm drink, go to bed early, and take tomorrow off. Then you will be already for a little more terror and suspense when we return with another episode of Radio Mystery Theater." QUESTION: Did anybody thought about having a warm beverage, passing out quickly, and took the next day off after hearing one episode involving rape and murder? I digress. But more importantly, the cast was phenomenal: Gordon Gould (as Dave Farmer), Earl Hammond (as Stan), Russell Horton (as Vernon White & George Waterman), Hetty Galen (as Susan Farmer & Paula), Lesley Woods (as Connie Farmer & the Judge), and Roy LeMay (as Patrolman & Mr. Ross). My favorite part was at the 34-minute mark where Gordon Gould read the mysterious note: "I have to see you. Dave leaves for the city at 8:30. I'll try to send Susie out to Day School. I'll be waiting for you, darling. Please don't disappoint me." Listen to his tone of voice as he reads it; it's compelling and theatrical. Tune in to this one if you're seeking for a dark mystery involving rape, murder, vengeance, and surprising twists. Until next time…pleasant dreams. =0]