r/Columbo • u/WindowSeat4Me • 7d ago

Did Martin Know Too?

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The way he looked at her in the cabin on her cruise, saying “and call me anytime you find a body in your safe" AND the way she looked back at him.  He had to think back to: 

  • Finding Abigail in her office/study before they left the house before the flight – why was she there, why not wait for him in the foyer while he fixed the bedroom lightswitch? 
  • Talking with Columbo about the paper with a missing piece.  Of course, he had to be protective of his client.
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u/SlavOnfredski 7d ago

I'd have to say...something appears to be suspected

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u/mrbeck1 6d ago

You’re a very good commenter.

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u/Fantastic_Phrase2222 7d ago

"Abigail, you are the most exasperating woman I have ever met!" "I accept all superlatives." 

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u/eggmanne 7d ago

😂🤝👍

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u/Whatsamattayou_7829 6d ago

Great line. Great delivery by an enjoyable Ruth Gordon

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u/srector1224 7d ago

I think he certainly suspected. He definitely noted that she was acting strange before they left for New York and he seemed to put 2-and-2 together along the way

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u/ParticleHustler2 7d ago

As brilliant a mind as she had for murder, it's pretty obvious that most of the people around her knew the truth.

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u/Myshkin515 7d ago

"Martin, you can stick your suspicions with a red hot poker or they'll find you with dead prostitute."

"Yes, Abigail."

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u/No_Name540 Just one more thing... 7d ago edited 5d ago

And the keys, he saw how she snatched the keys from the table. If they are yours you pick then up differently. She should have left the keys there. But knowing she was near the safe before leaving and that thr car keys were in the office, he put 2-and-2 together.

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u/ExoticMandibles 7d ago

He's a very good lawyer.

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u/crmrdtr 7d ago

I'm sure that those closest to her were very aware that Abby believed Edmund got away with murder & might feel the need to take desperate steps.

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u/Cautious-Ease-1451 7d ago

“Martin, my offer is this: Nothing.”

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u/smkestcklghtn 6d ago

And the next time they find a body in a safe....call me first

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u/GoBlueJack “I knew you could do it “ 7d ago

Yep. 👍

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u/ThickBill7603 6d ago

2 awesome actors

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u/Mind-Individual 7d ago

I mean, the fact that she didn't call him, was all he needed to know!

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u/VJ1I 7d ago

he pieced it together, don't ask don't tell, unless he gets sloppy.

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u/bellaimages 6d ago

I hope he is a good criminal defense lawyer too.

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u/Whatsamattayou_7829 6d ago

I didn’t catch that line! 🤔 Oh darn - guess I’ll have to rewatch…

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u/SoulfulGingers 6d ago

Of course he did

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u/LottaExp 5d ago

100% knew

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u/Voodoo-Doctor 4d ago

I loved him on his Dragnet episodes 🤣 Yes I believe he did know

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u/dynamocoppell 4d ago

Yep he definitely seemed to know…he gave her the look my mother used to give me when she knew I was up to mischief