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Columbo · Season 10

Columbo season 10 episode 11: A Trace of Murder

Aired 15 May 199798 minRated M

6.9TMDB · 27 votesMark watched

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What happens in “A Trace of Murder”

Cathleen Calvert and her lover, crime scene investigator Patrick Kinsley, plot to get rid of Calvert's husband, Clifford, a powerful businessman, by killing an investment broker with whom he is currently feuding, and pinning the murder on Clifford. As long as he is alive and in prison, Cathleen has access to all his money. Columbo must uncover a criminal who is part of the team handling the investigation.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 11 of 14 of season 10, so watch episodes 1 to 10 first.
  • It runs about 98 minutes.
  • Directed by Vincent McEveety, written by Charles Kipps.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 (27 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Vincent McEveety
Writer
Charles Kipps
Guest stars
Barry Corbin as Clifford CalvertDavid Rasche as Patrick KinsleyShera Danese as Cathleen CalvertJohn Finnegan as BarneyJames Almanzar as BartenderRaye Birk as Howard SeltzerWill Nye as Officer WillFranklin Cover as Harry Jenkins

Credits: TMDB.

More from Columbo Season 10

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  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08
  9. E09
  10. E10
  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14

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