When a cavalry patrol is slaughtered by Comanches, all eyes turn to Amos Cartwright—the scout who led them there and the only man to return alive. The town of Dodge seethes with suspicion, especially Will Bailey, whose brother lies among the dead. Amos, once married into the Comanche tribe, now finds himself hated by both sides. As tensions explode and Bailey is found murdered, Marshal Dillon rides into hostile territory to bring Amos back for justice. But before he can face the gallows, a silent war party emerges on the horizon—led by Cartwright’s Comanche brother-in-law. In the end, Amos must make the ultimate choice, and the Comanche deliver their own brand of justice.

Keywords: “Gunsmoke Indian Scout episode,” “Amos Cartwright Comanche scout,” “Bailey brother revenge,” “Marshal Dillon cavalry ambush,” “Comanche war party drama,” “1955 Gunsmoke radio western,” “Indian justice radio drama,” “Cold Creek patrol massacre”

Cast: William Conrad (Matt Dillon), Parley Baer (Chester), Georgia Ellis (Kitty), Howard McNear (Doc), Lawrence Dobkin (Amos Cartwright), Harry Bartell (Will Bailey), Barney Phillips, Joseph Kearns