: Uses a deceptively bumbling, polite, and unassuming demeanor to lull affluent suspects into a false sense of security. Signature Tactics :
: Drives a battered Peugeot 403, frequently mentions his unseen wife (Mrs. Columbo), smokes cigars, and has a particular love for chili. Season 1 (1971) Case Log Columbo(1971)
: A calculated exit-and-return strategy to ask a devastatingly insightful question just as a suspect relaxes. : Uses a deceptively bumbling, polite, and unassuming