Hi at all!

I just watched A murder with too many notes for the 2nd time and I don't get the trick-how does Columbo know that Crawford is a killer.He doesn't anywhere explicitly mention Crawford as being a killer.It's perhaps some trick with a "conduct stick", however it is called.

Tnx

Hello Antonio! The fact of the matter is, the original script for "Murder With Too Many Notes" was messed with by someone or "somebodies" who fooled with it so much, that they edited out some very important information. Such as, the actual evidence! Who were these people? I don't know for certain. It really doesn't matter now, now does it? I mean, it's really 6 of one, half a dozen of another!

As the episode plays out on screen, Columbo does not provide any proof of Findlay Crawford's guilt. Crawford gives up simply because the screwed-up script demanded it.

Sorry to have to disappoint you. And also sorry to have to admit this about an ABC episode, being that I often find myself defending the ABC years from others - some who have admitted never even watching most of the ABC episodes!!!

Thanks, so there's no a real trick.. ...at least I'm not stupid

A lot of Columbo's don't have REAL proofs.

Usually there is a trap to cause a "de facto" admission. Or there is a debunking of the suspect's alibi.

This victim fell off the roof without making a cry or scream. Columbo already suspected foul play. Usually the murderer is someone who knows the victim. Columbo is looking for motive and opportunity.

According to Columbo himself, in one episode, as soon as there is a murder, someone almost immediately show up with a perfect alibi. Here of course, Findlay Crawford was "on stage" as the victim fell.

The elevator, the dust, etc., the timing, the noise on the recorded tape from the elevator motor...all suggest the method of the slats opening on the roof...giving Findaly time to set things in motion...but then be on stage as his alibi.

The enjoyment here is the character interplay and the sifting through "confusing" or 'troubling" little things.