A Trace of Murder

Summary

Cathleen Calvert and her lover, crime scene investigator Patrick Kinsley, plot to get rid of Calvert's husband, Clifford, a powerful businessman, by killing an investment broker with whom he is currently feuding, and pinning the murder on Clifford. As long as he is alive and in prison, Cathleen has access to all his money. Columbo must uncover a criminal who is part of the team handling the investigation.

Guest stars

• Barry Corbin as Clifford Calvert
• David Rasche as Patrick Kinsley
• Shera Danese as Cathleen Calvert
• John Finnegan as Barney
• James Almanzar as Bartender
• Raye Birk as Howard Seltzer
• Will Nye as Officer Will
• Franklin Cover as Harry Jenkins
• Alice Backes as Harriet Jenkins
• Dion Anderson as Stuart March