The plot centers on (played by John Cassavetes), a world-renowned maestro and conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Benedict is involved in an extramarital affair with a young pianist, Jenifer Welles . When Jenifer threatens to expose their relationship to Benedict’s wealthy wife, Janice, he murders her and stages the scene to look like a suicide by gas inhalation. Key Evidence & "The Gotcha"
Lieutenant Columbo’s suspicion is initially piqued by minor inconsistencies at the crime scene, eventually leading to a definitive piece of evidence involving a flower: Columbo 2x1
John Cassavetes, a close real-life friend of Peter Falk. Their natural chemistry is often cited as a highlight of the episode. Runtime: Approximately 91 minutes. All Columbo episodes ranked - IMDb The plot centers on (played by John Cassavetes),
Benedict claims he put the flower on in his dressing room after the concert. Columbo highlights the illogical nature of this—no performer puts on their stage attire after the show is over. Key Evidence & "The Gotcha" Lieutenant Columbo’s suspicion
