The Tiger and Brad Ferguson: A Deadly Encounter in the New Hampshire Wilderness

In this riveting episode of "Crime Classics," Thomas Hyland, the ever-insightful connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders, brings us the chilling tale of "The Tiger and Brad Ferguson." Set against the rugged backdrop of New Hampshire in 1842, this story delves into the dark and mysterious events that led to a fatal confrontation.

Brad Ferguson, an ordinary man, finds himself in extraordinary circumstances when he encounters a tiger—an unlikely and fearsome presence in the New Hampshire wilderness. But this is no ordinary tale of man versus beast. Through meticulous adaptation of original court reports and newspaper accounts, writers Morton Fine and David Friedkin unravel the mystery behind this encounter, revealing deeper, more sinister motives that lurk beneath the surface.

The episode is brought to life by a stellar cast, including Parley Baer, Jeanne Bates, and John Dehner, with Bernard Hermann providing a haunting musical score that perfectly complements the suspenseful narrative.

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Tune in to hear the story of a deadly encounter that shocked the people of New Hampshire and became a notorious chapter in the annals of American crime.

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