With My Own Eyes
Move from an impersonated voice to an uncertain eyewitness.
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Fatal Fraud.
The right voice. The wrong intentions.
A gifted impersonator is drawn into a scheme involving an aircraft and a valuable consignment. In this Whistler story, recognising a voice may be the least reliable way to know whom to trust.
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THE STORY, WITHOUT THE ENDING
When a voice becomes a disguise.
In the documented story, a voice impersonator in Hong Kong joins a plan to divert an aircraft carrying a large sum of money. The scheme depends on people accepting what they hear as genuine.
The premise makes especially good use of radio: listeners hear the same medium that the deception exploits. Pay attention to instructions, pauses and assumptions about identity. The guide stops at the setup rather than explaining how the plan turns out.
Editorial story guide based on the historical references below. [1]
One title, more than one broadcast record.
The 1949 version is documented by UMKC and the UCSB KNX script inventory. UCSB also lists a Fatal Fraud script dated 10 January 1954. A title alone therefore does not establish which broadcast a file contains.
The 22:24 Heritage Radio Vault recording is shorter than UMKC’s 29:38 network record. Duration differences can arise between editions; they do not authenticate a date or prove what was removed.
Historical references: [1] [2] [3] [4]
For the wider programme history and more listening choices, visit The Whistler show guide.
Did you know?
UMKC records a 1975 WRVR-FM rebroadcast of the 1949 story. [2]
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Before you listen.
Is this the 1949 or 1954 version of Fatal Fraud?
Both dates appear in archival records. The selected Spreaker file has not been matched to a master, so its original broadcast date is left unassigned. [3]
Why does this recording run 22:24?
That is the rounded duration reported for this Spreaker record. It differs from the archive’s network edition; the reason has not been established. [1]
What makes this story particularly suited to radio?
Its central deception depends on a convincing voice, giving the act of listening a direct role in the mystery.
Can I listen to Fatal Fraud for free?
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Sources and recording notes.
Historical broadcast references
Modern recording information
The selected file was published on 18 April 2026 and runs 22:24. Publication dates describe the modern Spreaker edition.
Historical dates and credits below describe the cited broadcast record. The selected audio has not been independently matched to an original master.
Episode guide by Heritage Radio Vault. Sources checked 4 November 2026. Original scripts, recordings, performances and music may carry rights belonging to their respective owners. For corrections or rights enquiries: markwilliams@heritageradiovault.com.