Ep 4. Death Hits the Jackpot
- December 15, 1991
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7.5 (1,988)
Columbo season 10 episode 4, titled "Death Hits the Jackpot," follows Lieutenant Columbo as he investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman, Leon Lamarr. Lamarr is the owner of a casino and has just won the lottery for $30 million dollars. He plans to leave his wife, who is having an affair, and marry his young mistress, Jennifer.
But when Lamarr is found dead in his office, the prime suspect is his long-suffering wife, who has just discovered his affair. She denies involvement, but Columbo begins to uncover a web of deceit involving a greedy lawyer, a compulsive gambler, and the mistress, who has her own secrets to hide.
As Columbo delves deeper into the case, he discovers a series of clues that lead him to a shocking conclusion. But will he be able to prove who the real killer is before they strike again?
With its trademark mix of wit and suspense, "Death Hits the Jackpot" is a classic episode of Columbo that will keep you guessing until the very end.