Columbo filches a butt from Clifford's ashtray for comparison to the cigar end found at the crime scene.Artistic License – Law and Artistic License – Law Enforcement.Sixth and last Columbo guest appearance by Peter Falk's wife, Shera Danese. Seventh and last Columbo episode directed by Vincent McEveety. ![]() Columbo is assisted in the investigation by the head forensic analyst at the LAPD crime lab. He is drawn to Clifford because of Clifford's motive, Clifford's lack of an alibi, and Clifford's inability to produce his gun (Patrick threw it away). They time the murder for a moment when Clifford will have no alibi, because he's driving to a wedding. He leaves a tip from one of Clifford's cigars, and collects hair and fiber evidence from Howard's house that he has Cathleen plant on Clifford's suit. Patrick bluffs his way into Howard's house on the pretense of needing to make an emergency call, and after talking with him for a few minutes, shoots him dead with Clifford's revolver. Cathleen then suggests a more clever idea: they murder Howard and frame Clifford for it. Cathleen raises the idea of murder, but Patrick correctly points out that if her husband is murdered the cops will come right after Cathleen. Cathleen's pre-nuptial agreement means she gets nothing if she leaves Clifford. ![]() His Trophy Wife Cathleen (Shera Danese) has a lover, Patrick Kinsley (David Rasche). Seltzer lost lots of money and is threatening to sue Calvert, which could lead to all of Calvert's other investors suing him, which could leave him ruined.Ĭlifford has a second problem that he doesn't know about. He apparently isn't a very ethical businessman, as one Howard Seltzer is accusing Calvert of misleading him into making bad investments. "A Trace of Murder" is a 1997 Columbo TV movie.Ĭlifford Calvert ( Barry Corbin) is a loud, macho Texas businessman. ![]() Guest Starring: David Rasche, Shera Danese, Barry Corbin
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