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This discrepancy proves Benedict was at Jenifer's house (where the flower was lost) during the time of the murder, ultimately forcing a confession. Production Details Director: Nicholas Colasanto.
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. Columbo 2x1
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" This discrepancy proves Benedict was at Jenifer's house
Benedict traditionally wears a white carnation during his performances. Columbo discovers that Benedict was missing this flower during his televised concert but was wearing one immediately after. When Jenifer threatens to expose their relationship to
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:
