At night, handsome Billy Blake escapes the arriving police by a rope from a skyscraper's roof carrying a bloody knife. Jessica chats with hairdresser Jimmy Neiman at Antoinette's and, when he's off to a Nancy Rainburn TV demonstration, to his brand new fiancée, manicurist Diane, when NYPD Lieutenant Sam Kriley asks for the guest list of the party where museum board member Agnes Frasier attended, probably because she returned unexpectedly early to her and was stabbed with her own kitchen knife, wondering if it's the work of the brilliant burglar who struck seven times in as many weeks, using keys, capturing priceless family heirlooms. Board colleague Kathy Stafford is relieved Agnes will recover completely. Jessica highly praises would-be novelist Steve Burke's notes he makes while working in the salon to get to know his chosen mystery scenery. Ralph Stafford makes clear to Jimmy he will not be allowed to chicken out of their still secret plan to launch a salon in his now famous name. ... Written by KGF Vissers

At night, handsome Billy Blake escapes the arriving police by a rope from a skyscraper's roof carrying a bloody knife. Jessica chats with hairdresser Jimmy Neiman at Antoinette's and, when he's off to a Nancy Rainburn TV demonstration, to his brand new fiancée, manicurist Diane, when NYPD Lieutenant Sam Kriley asks for the guest list of the party where museum board member Agnes Frasier attended, probably because she returned unexpectedly early to her and was stabbed with her own kitchen knife, wondering if it's the work of the brilliant burglar who struck seven times in as many weeks, using keys, capturing priceless family heirlooms. Board colleague Kathy Stafford is relieved Agnes will recover completely. Jessica highly praises would-be novelist Steve Burke's notes he makes while working in the salon to get to know his chosen mystery scenery. Ralph Stafford makes clear to Jimmy he will not be allowed to chicken out of their still secret plan to launch a salon in his now famous name. ... Written by KGF Vissers

A woman lures a man who's clobbered by another. Lainie Sherman Boswell tells her lawyer Terry Folger it's time for her next divorce, it was never a real marriage anyway as they spent only a few hours a year together. Sheriff Milo Pike tells them her husband Grant Boswell just had a spectacular fatal sports car accident. When Jessica visits Lainie in Aspen, Colorado a month later, even the sheriff admits the promising clues probably won't come to a court case, Folger is about to get the 5,000,000 life-insurance paid out, possibly doubled, half goes to his niece Nancy Boswell. Majority Insurance company executive Olivia Archer hires P.I. Charlie Garrett, known to Jessica but masquerading as stock broker Howard Dietrich, to prove, for a percentage, there was foul play, so it can spare itself one or both halves. Then Laney is arrested for the murder, after Anthony Pembroke testified having seen her buying the fatal items in the hardware store. Reporter Darman H. Keene is also after the ... Written by KGF Vissers

A woman lures a man who's clobbered by another. Lainie Sherman Boswell tells her lawyer Terry Folger it's time for her next divorce, it was never a real marriage anyway as they spent only a few hours a year together. Sheriff Milo Pike tells them her husband Grant Boswell just had a spectacular fatal sports car accident. When Jessica visits Lainie in Aspen, Colorado a month later, even the sheriff admits the promising clues probably won't come to a court case, Folger is about to get the 5,000,000 life-insurance paid out, possibly doubled, half goes to his niece Nancy Boswell. Majority Insurance company executive Olivia Archer hires P.I. Charlie Garrett, known to Jessica but masquerading as stock broker Howard Dietrich, to prove, for a percentage, there was foul play, so it can spare itself one or both halves. Then Laney is arrested for the murder, after Anthony Pembroke testified having seen her buying the fatal items in the hardware store. Reporter Darman H. Keene is also after the ... Written by KGF Vissers

In Gila Junction, Arizona Jessica Fletcher is visiting her friend Norma Shey when the local Sheriff, Spencer, receives a call saying they've found Norma's SUV in a ditch with no one inside. She's okay but it's clear that someone took a shot at her, blowing out a tire. Norma has been doing research on a possible cover-up at an old military base and suspects someone is trying to silence her. Spencer soon has a murder to solve when Whitey Deaver is shot. There have been a number of armed robberies in the area by someone dubbed the truck stop bandit and Tiny Kerns may have found the thief's loot. Jessica thinks she knows who the truck stop bandit is but someone else killed Whitey. Written by garykmcd

In Gila Junction, Arizona Jessica Fletcher is visiting her friend Norma Shey when the local Sheriff, Spencer, receives a call saying they've found Norma's SUV in a ditch with no one inside. She's okay but it's clear that someone took a shot at her, blowing out a tire. Norma has been doing research on a possible cover-up at an old military base and suspects someone is trying to silence her. Spencer soon has a murder to solve when Whitey Deaver is shot. There have been a number of armed robberies in the area by someone dubbed the truck stop bandit and Tiny Kerns may have found the thief's loot. Jessica thinks she knows who the truck stop bandit is but someone else killed Whitey. Written by garykmcd

For the fourth time in three months, a man is murdered by machete in New Orleans, Louisiana, with, as a calling card, a rooster foot voodoo talisman. Victim Jim Nash was an intern reporter at the Daily News, a colleague of Tom McCray and Cynthia Broussard (daughter of Emily). Nash believed the voodoo was just a colorful cover for a turf war over restaurant control. Jim was supposed to pick up Jessica from the airport and help her with some local research on voodoo and crime. She stays with Senator Brent Renwyck, whose club is in financial trouble even before it opens, so he took a nasty loan from mobster Frank Roussel. Yvette Dauphin's daughter Priscilla, the club's singer, shows Emily an anonymous letter claiming that Arthur Broussard was both women's father, confirmed by Yvette. They were both after a share of the considerable estate. Julliard confirms Arthur anonymously paid for Priscilla's music studies. Roussel's front-man Carter overhears Tom tell the senator he knows all about ... Written by KGF Vissers

For the fourth time in three months, a man is murdered by machete in New Orleans, Louisiana, with, as a calling card, a rooster foot voodoo talisman. Victim Jim Nash was an intern reporter at the Daily News, a colleague of Tom McCray and Cynthia Broussard (daughter of Emily). Nash believed the voodoo was just a colorful cover for a turf war over restaurant control. Jim was supposed to pick up Jessica from the airport and help her with some local research on voodoo and crime. She stays with Senator Brent Renwyck, whose club is in financial trouble even before it opens, so he took a nasty loan from mobster Frank Roussel. Yvette Dauphin's daughter Priscilla, the club's singer, shows Emily an anonymous letter claiming that Arthur Broussard was both women's father, confirmed by Yvette. They were both after a share of the considerable estate. Julliard confirms Arthur anonymously paid for Priscilla's music studies. Roussel's front-man Carter overhears Tom tell the senator he knows all about ... Written by KGF Vissers

After an incident with Dr. Kyle Adderly in Boston, nurse Lila Nolan returns to Cabot Cove. After the death of her only patient, wealthy Horace Gibbs, suspicions rise that she may have murdered him and Sheriff Metzger refuses to investigate properly. Trusting Seth's disbelief, Jessica tries to prove Lila's innocence, despite a record of previous toxic overdose fatalities and the death of her latest wealthy patient, Maggie Saunders. Written by KGF Vissers

After an incident with Dr. Kyle Adderly in Boston, nurse Lila Nolan returns to Cabot Cove. After the death of her only patient, wealthy Horace Gibbs, suspicions rise that she may have murdered him and Sheriff Metzger refuses to investigate properly. Trusting Seth's disbelief, Jessica tries to prove Lila's innocence, despite a record of previous toxic overdose fatalities and the death of her latest wealthy patient, Maggie Saunders. Written by KGF Vissers

Part 1 of 2. Jessica arrives in Ireland to visit her friend Eileen just as local police find the body of Nan Conroy, a local girl who disappeared last year. Also arriving is an American who wants to turn Eileen's castle into an Americanized first-class hotel, a move Eileen's son Ian opposes. But does Rory's secret mission or the possible illegal sale of ancient treasures have anything to do with the subsequent murder? Written by mama.sylvia

Part 1 of 2. Jessica arrives in Ireland to visit her friend Eileen just as local police find the body of Nan Conroy, a local girl who disappeared last year. Also arriving is an American who wants to turn Eileen's castle into an Americanized first-class hotel, a move Eileen's son Ian opposes. But does Rory's secret mission or the possible illegal sale of ancient treasures have anything to do with the subsequent murder? Written by mama.sylvia

Part 2 of 2. In Ireland, Jessica has been trapped in a hidden chamber. Rory and Eileen find her, but Ian is still trying to arrange financing to save the castle and Andrea and her lawyer/lover Lafferty plan to move forward with turning the castle into a hotel, Peter Franklin is arrested for Nader's murder, and Rory still has not connected with his mysterious source. But another murder raises more questions and Jessica is running out of time. Written by mama.sylvia

Part 2 of 2. In Ireland, Jessica has been trapped in a hidden chamber. Rory and Eileen find her, but Ian is still trying to arrange financing to save the castle and Andrea and her lawyer/lover Lafferty plan to move forward with turning the castle into a hotel, Peter Franklin is arrested for Nader's murder, and Rory still has not connected with his mysterious source. But another murder raises more questions and Jessica is running out of time. Written by mama.sylvia

In Rome to revise a script loosely based on one of her books, Jessica finds a star and director at each other's throats, a producer running out of money, and a rash of thefts. But when a stunt gone wrong leaves a stunt man dead, Jessica must find the person responsible. Written by mama.sylvia

In Rome to revise a script loosely based on one of her books, Jessica finds a star and director at each other's throats, a producer running out of money, and a rash of thefts. But when a stunt gone wrong leaves a stunt man dead, Jessica must find the person responsible. Written by mama.sylvia

In NYC, Jessica wants to bid on an Arthur Conan Doyle manuscript for the museum. But at the same auction, several bidders want an Angus Neville painting that hides a stolen Degas. Neville wants it back enough to steal it and someone wants it enough to kill for it. Written by mama.sylvia

In NYC, Jessica wants to bid on an Arthur Conan Doyle manuscript for the museum. But at the same auction, several bidders want an Angus Neville painting that hides a stolen Degas. Neville wants it back enough to steal it and someone wants it enough to kill for it. Written by mama.sylvia

Computer-whiz accountant Kyle is found dead, at the office of his employer, Gary and Larry's Frozen Dairy. Looking for $750,000 the firm destined for Jessica's Literacy Fund, she helps sheriff Mike Chubb find Kyle's killer. That includes digging up senior partner Larry Armstrong's dark past, his suddenly turned up illegitimate son Woodstock 'Woody' Seabrook, Kyle's family secrets and other partner Gary Herling's hormone cheating, about to be exposed by Verity Magazine reporter Ralph Brewer. Written by KGF Vissers

Computer-whiz accountant Kyle is found dead, at the office of his employer, Gary and Larry's Frozen Dairy. Looking for $750,000 the firm destined for Jessica's Literacy Fund, she helps sheriff Mike Chubb find Kyle's killer. That includes digging up senior partner Larry Armstrong's dark past, his suddenly turned up illegitimate son Woodstock 'Woody' Seabrook, Kyle's family secrets and other partner Gary Herling's hormone cheating, about to be exposed by Verity Magazine reporter Ralph Brewer. Written by KGF Vissers

When prosecutor Annette Rayburn, a real bulldog, takes on Logan Investment, the board members who face serious litigation have reason to panic, one even disappears. Among the many worried clients is Jessica, who bought a few shares in a mutual fund for a 10-year-old relative. To her utter surprise she finds herself subpoenaed and threatened with contempt of court charges unless she confesses to a conversation she never had, or rather only held the horn 8 silent seconds. While evading further subpoenas, the man she was supposed to have talked to turns up dead. Now she has to not only clear her name but find out who the killer is. Written by KGF Vissers

When prosecutor Annette Rayburn, a real bulldog, takes on Logan Investment, the board members who face serious litigation have reason to panic, one even disappears. Among the many worried clients is Jessica, who bought a few shares in a mutual fund for a 10-year-old relative. To her utter surprise she finds herself subpoenaed and threatened with contempt of court charges unless she confesses to a conversation she never had, or rather only held the horn 8 silent seconds. While evading further subpoenas, the man she was supposed to have talked to turns up dead. Now she has to not only clear her name but find out who the killer is. Written by KGF Vissers

In Osaka, Japan, Jessica's writer friend Miko is being pressured by her family to drop her American boyfriend Rick and marry motorcycle heir Koji. When Jessica discovers a plot to kill Rick and rushes to the kendo hall to warn him, she discovers the police have found a body, but it's Koji rather than Rick whose murder Jessica must solve. Written by mama.sylvia

In Osaka, Japan, Jessica's writer friend Miko is being pressured by her family to drop her American boyfriend Rick and marry motorcycle heir Koji. When Jessica discovers a plot to kill Rick and rushes to the kendo hall to warn him, she discovers the police have found a body, but it's Koji rather than Rick whose murder Jessica must solve. Written by mama.sylvia

Jessica's blind friend Desi Ortega and some of her NYU students have a promising Latin band. Unfortunately a person from his Brooklyn past, from before his happy marriage turns up: mob producer Max Daniels. He resorts to business and physical threats of violence to make sure they sign with him only. Max's lieutenant, Tomas Aguilar, lets them off the hook for his ex Patricia Decalde's sake, but is murdered himself. Jessica looks into everyone's connections. Written by KGF Vissers

Jessica's blind friend Desi Ortega and some of her NYU students have a promising Latin band. Unfortunately a person from his Brooklyn past, from before his happy marriage turns up: mob producer Max Daniels. He resorts to business and physical threats of violence to make sure they sign with him only. Max's lieutenant, Tomas Aguilar, lets them off the hook for his ex Patricia Decalde's sake, but is murdered himself. Jessica looks into everyone's connections. Written by KGF Vissers

To save Cabot Wood from a developer, Seth has organized and financially backed a benefit concert. When the lead bad-boy singer turns up dead and his bandmate from Cabot Cove is arrested, the concert -- and the wood -- are finished as well unless Jessica can find the real killer. Written by mama.sylvia

To save Cabot Wood from a developer, Seth has organized and financially backed a benefit concert. When the lead bad-boy singer turns up dead and his bandmate from Cabot Cove is arrested, the concert -- and the wood -- are finished as well unless Jessica can find the real killer. Written by mama.sylvia

Erin Garmin works for Jessica Fletcher's publisher and is shocked when she reads a manuscript from writer Dirk Mathison. Although purportedly a novel, the story and detail of a young child's kidnapping is virtually identical to what happened to her when she was 12 years old. Although Erin was not hurt, she was held for several days until her mother Terry and her rich grandfather paid a $3 million ransom. She tries to interest police Lt. Phil Corelli in what she's found but the statute of limitations has passed and Corelli isn't convinced that the manuscript present any information on who may have actually kidnapped her. When Mathison is found dead in his hotel room, Erin becomes the obvious suspect but it's left to Jessica to find the real killer. Written by garykmcd

Erin Garmin works for Jessica Fletcher's publisher and is shocked when she reads a manuscript from writer Dirk Mathison. Although purportedly a novel, the story and detail of a young child's kidnapping is virtually identical to what happened to her when she was 12 years old. Although Erin was not hurt, she was held for several days until her mother Terry and her rich grandfather paid a $3 million ransom. She tries to interest police Lt. Phil Corelli in what she's found but the statute of limitations has passed and Corelli isn't convinced that the manuscript present any information on who may have actually kidnapped her. When Mathison is found dead in his hotel room, Erin becomes the obvious suspect but it's left to Jessica to find the real killer. Written by garykmcd

Jessica is filming her PBS documentary series on murder mysteries but the real action seems to be nearby on the set of Buds, the number 1 hit comedy on television about 6 young people living in New York. The show's producer, Ricki Vardian, is under pressure to reduce costs and let's it be known that 1 of the 6 stars of the show is to be written out with a cliffhanger in the last episode. She refuses to say who the 'victim' will be, however. Some on the show would like to be cut allowing them to pursue other interests but for most, their greatest fear is the unemployment line. Vicki isn't well liked by anyone, including her husband, so there is no shortage of suspects for Jessica to look over when Vicki is found dead in her office on the last day of shooting. Written by garykmcd

Jessica is filming her PBS documentary series on murder mysteries but the real action seems to be nearby on the set of Buds, the number 1 hit comedy on television about 6 young people living in New York. The show's producer, Ricki Vardian, is under pressure to reduce costs and let's it be known that 1 of the 6 stars of the show is to be written out with a cliffhanger in the last episode. She refuses to say who the 'victim' will be, however. Some on the show would like to be cut allowing them to pursue other interests but for most, their greatest fear is the unemployment line. Vicki isn't well liked by anyone, including her husband, so there is no shortage of suspects for Jessica to look over when Vicki is found dead in her office on the last day of shooting. Written by garykmcd

Darren's Pound Dog show is threatened with cancellation until he promises a character based on one of Jessica's characters. But as the various people involved want part of the merchandising rights, Darren winds up promising benefits he can't deliver. And when one of them winds up dead, Darren is arrested for murder. Written by mama.sylvia

Darren's Pound Dog show is threatened with cancellation until he promises a character based on one of Jessica's characters. But as the various people involved want part of the merchandising rights, Darren winds up promising benefits he can't deliver. And when one of them winds up dead, Darren is arrested for murder. Written by mama.sylvia

On vacation in the Tetons, Jessica encounters jewel thieves and a man from her Army vet host's past.

On vacation in the Tetons, Jessica encounters jewel thieves and a man from her Army vet host's past.

Manufacturer Fred Berrigan, whose shoe factory in Cabot Cove has problems and scheming involving him, his wife Meg, employees George Parkins and Wendy Arnold and businessman Craig Haber, is nasty, especially to deputy Andy Broom, when nearly arrested by Sheriff Mort Metzger for drunk driving. The quiet Leverett Boggs is found strangulated with a cord just like one Jessica notices to be cut off in the marina. Deputy Broom bought a house from his high school nemesis Berrigan for his bride Patty, but finds expensive hidden costs. Next day, Andy finds a roll of the strangulation cord in Fred's car and, after his arrest, in Boggs's apartment a letter, indicating he was probably meeting and blackmailing Berrigan, whose wife Meg fiercely defends Fred's innocence. After Fred makes bail, he's knocked on the head and found dead by Andy who was already suspended. Written by KGF Vissers

Manufacturer Fred Berrigan, whose shoe factory in Cabot Cove has problems and scheming involving him, his wife Meg, employees George Parkins and Wendy Arnold and businessman Craig Haber, is nasty, especially to deputy Andy Broom, when nearly arrested by Sheriff Mort Metzger for drunk driving. The quiet Leverett Boggs is found strangulated with a cord just like one Jessica notices to be cut off in the marina. Deputy Broom bought a house from his high school nemesis Berrigan for his bride Patty, but finds expensive hidden costs. Next day, Andy finds a roll of the strangulation cord in Fred's car and, after his arrest, in Boggs's apartment a letter, indicating he was probably meeting and blackmailing Berrigan, whose wife Meg fiercely defends Fred's innocence. After Fred makes bail, he's knocked on the head and found dead by Andy who was already suspended. Written by KGF Vissers

All Kookaburra Downs, Australia awaits Jessica, the heiress of her great uncle Eamonn McGill's trust, about to expire a century after his death. The land (the whole valley) is what the sheep farmers want to continue leasing. Her lawyer was killed in an attempt to make her miss the deadline. Mayor Tim Jarvis is blackmailed by a bauxite mining company eager to buy it via the town council. Tim's son Donald Jarvis, who embezzled town funds in his name to pay gambling debts to a loan shark, calls a meeting with Jessica. Written by KGF Vissers

All Kookaburra Downs, Australia awaits Jessica, the heiress of her great uncle Eamonn McGill's trust, about to expire a century after his death. The land (the whole valley) is what the sheep farmers want to continue leasing. Her lawyer was killed in an attempt to make her miss the deadline. Mayor Tim Jarvis is blackmailed by a bauxite mining company eager to buy it via the town council. Tim's son Donald Jarvis, who embezzled town funds in his name to pay gambling debts to a loan shark, calls a meeting with Jessica. Written by KGF Vissers

Shortly before a sailing race which can qualify for the World Cup in New Zealand, Captain Ned Larkin is knocked down in the Cabot Cove marina, breaking his ankle, by a masked man, according to him by millionaire industrialist Kyle Kimball, captain of the Buccaneer. Jessica is embarrassed, given her sailing ignorance, to be asked as Honorary Commodore of the prestigious ocean race. Kimball pays off Larkin's tactician Steve Gantry, who was the masked man getting pictures of the hull. Kimball's ex Anne, Larkin's daughter steps in as captain of the Free Spirit and asks Deputy Deputy Andy Broom to be part of the crew. Shortly after he resisted Gantry's attempt to blackmail him into giving him a $50,000 loan, Kimball is found dead from a blow on the head. Anne is arrested. Sheriff Mort Metzger and Jessica investigate. Written by KGF Vissers

Shortly before a sailing race which can qualify for the World Cup in New Zealand, Captain Ned Larkin is knocked down in the Cabot Cove marina, breaking his ankle, by a masked man, according to him by millionaire industrialist Kyle Kimball, captain of the Buccaneer. Jessica is embarrassed, given her sailing ignorance, to be asked as Honorary Commodore of the prestigious ocean race. Kimball pays off Larkin's tactician Steve Gantry, who was the masked man getting pictures of the hull. Kimball's ex Anne, Larkin's daughter steps in as captain of the Free Spirit and asks Deputy Deputy Andy Broom to be part of the crew. Shortly after he resisted Gantry's attempt to blackmail him into giving him a $50,000 loan, Kimball is found dead from a blow on the head. Anne is arrested. Sheriff Mort Metzger and Jessica investigate. Written by KGF Vissers

Charming local gardener Johnny Carter is engaged to Seth's niece Amy Walters. Both are bothered by local hoodlum Les Franklin. After Johnny dies in a motorcycle accident, which Amy insists must be murder, she discovers he regularly visited tow truck driver Tom Sampson's daughter Sherri, whose baby he fathered. Failing to take his pills, Seth's patient Roger Yates is absurdly vindictive over a gardening misunderstanding against Johnny and lawyer Jeremy Woods, who refused to prosecute Jessica for 'fencing flowers'. Roger's rowdy sons are Les' mates. Jeremy is stabbed to death with Les' knife. Jessica puts things together surprisingly. Written by KGF Vissers

Charming local gardener Johnny Carter is engaged to Seth's niece Amy Walters. Both are bothered by local hoodlum Les Franklin. After Johnny dies in a motorcycle accident, which Amy insists must be murder, she discovers he regularly visited tow truck driver Tom Sampson's daughter Sherri, whose baby he fathered. Failing to take his pills, Seth's patient Roger Yates is absurdly vindictive over a gardening misunderstanding against Johnny and lawyer Jeremy Woods, who refused to prosecute Jessica for 'fencing flowers'. Roger's rowdy sons are Les' mates. Jeremy is stabbed to death with Les' knife. Jessica puts things together surprisingly. Written by KGF Vissers

Dr. James Lamont, top-secret viral weapon Project 14's supervisor at the Atlanta Disease Research Institute, is blackmailed but reports so to his new security chief, Mark Reisner. He and FBI agent Ed Crider set up a trap for the client, Raul Jaffa but Jaffa is killed by arms dealer-hit-man Carl Van Ness who will deal directly with Dr. Lamont. A hotel-room mix-up gets Jessica photos meant for Jaffa, so she's taken in confidence. CIA agent Dennis Quinlan and NSA are also on the case. Jessica is asked to keep out of the operation but when Mark is killed, she is not going to be kept out of finding his killer. Written by KGF Vissers

Dr. James Lamont, top-secret viral weapon Project 14's supervisor at the Atlanta Disease Research Institute, is blackmailed but reports so to his new security chief, Mark Reisner. He and FBI agent Ed Crider set up a trap for the client, Raul Jaffa but Jaffa is killed by arms dealer-hit-man Carl Van Ness who will deal directly with Dr. Lamont. A hotel-room mix-up gets Jessica photos meant for Jaffa, so she's taken in confidence. CIA agent Dennis Quinlan and NSA are also on the case. Jessica is asked to keep out of the operation but when Mark is killed, she is not going to be kept out of finding his killer. Written by KGF Vissers

Former high school English teacher and famed mystery writer Jessica Fletcher has a gift for solving mysteries. You see, it seems murder follows her around, whether it be to the houses of her seemingly endless number of friends, nieces, and nephews, or right in her hometown of Cabot Cove, Maine. Jessica is sometimes assisted by her friend Dr. Seth Hazlitt or the local sheriff, Amos Tupper and Tupper's successor, Mort Metzger, a former New York City cop. Sometimes, later in the series, Jessica would only serve as narrator. In later seasons, Jessica moved to Manhattan to teach criminology at fictional Manhattan University. Written by Mike Hatchett hatchetts13@webtv.net