Ep 9. Obituary for a Dead Anchor

Jessica Fletcher is a well-known mystery writer who seems to stumble upon real-life murders wherever she goes. In season 3 episode 9 of Murder, She Wrote titled Obituary for a Dead Anchor, Jessica finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation while visiting friends on a remote island.

The episode begins with Jessica arriving via seaplane to the island where her friends own a bed and breakfast. It's here that she meets an old acquaintance, Gerald Cable, who is the anchor of a local news show. Gerald seems to be beloved by everyone on the island, except for one person, his co-anchor, JoAnne.

JoAnne has been known to have a rocky relationship with Gerald, and it all comes to a head when Gerald announces his retirement from the news show. It's at his retirement party that JoAnne makes a scene and storms out, vowing revenge on Gerald.

Later that evening, Jessica hears a loud gunshot and rushes outside, only to find Gerald dead with a bullet wound to the head. Jessica immediately becomes drawn into the investigation and promises her friends that she will find out who the murderer is.

The investigation begins with Jessica speaking to the island locals, including those Gerald had worked with at the news station. It's quickly revealed that there are many suspects, including JoAnne, who had a clear motive for murdering Gerald. However, when JoAnne is found dead in her hotel room, it becomes clear to Jessica that the killer is still on the loose and determined to cover their tracks.

Jessica's suspicions start to turn towards a young journalist named Cassie, who had been working as an intern at the news station. It seems that Cassie had a connection to the island and its residents, and her behavior starts to raise red flags for Jessica.

With the help of local law enforcement, Jessica pieces together the clues and finally discovers who the murderer is. The reveal is both shocking and poignant, as the killer's motivations are rooted in a tragic story that has haunted the island for years.

As with all episodes of Murder, She Wrote, Obituary for a Dead Anchor is a captivating mystery that keeps viewers guessing until the very end. Jessica Fletcher's wit and intelligence are on full display as she works to solve the murder, and the episode also serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, the past can come back to haunt us in unexpected ways.