The Case of the Runaway Corpse

Season 1 - Episode 10: The Case of the Runaway Corpse
Overview
Ed Davenport learns that a sandwich he requested to be tested by a lab contains arsenic and blames his wife Myrna. When he confronts her about his suspicions she denies it. He leaves for a business trip and falls ill. Dr. Renault is called to treat him at a motel where Ed Davenport later dies. Before he dies he claims his wife poisoned some candy. After locking the motel room the doctor calls the police. The police arrive to find the corpse missing. The police test the candy and indeed find arsenic. Subsequently Ed Davenport's body is found in a shallow grave. Myrna Davenport is accused of the murder.
Episode Information
TV Show
Perry Mason
Season
Season 1
Episode Number
10
Air Date
November 23, 1957
Runtime
52 minutes
Guest Stars

Adam Williams
Jason Beckmeyer

Rebecca Welles
Rita Norge

John Stephenson
Ed Davenport

Michael Fox
Dr. Hoxie

Edwin Jerome
Judge

Lee Miller
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Crew

Christian Nyby
Director
Malvin Wald
Writer