When a young rancher, Lee Prentice, is shot and narrowly escapes death, Marshal Matt Dillon is tasked with unraveling the mystery. Soon after, a stranger named Jake Harbin arrives in Dodge City with a warrant accusing Lee of murder, signed by a corrupt sheriff from Baker City. Harbin’s quick trigger and suspicious demeanor force Matt to act swiftly to protect Lee from being executed without a fair trial.

As Lee confides in Matt, the truth emerges: the murder charge is part of a scheme led by a powerful and vengeful family in Baker City. With Harbin determined to enforce his warrant “dead or alive,” Matt arrests Lee to shield him from vigilante justice. Harbin’s brazen attempt to kill Lee is thwarted in a dramatic showdown, leaving Matt to confront the deeper corruption of Baker City’s law enforcement.

In a compelling narrative of loyalty and the fight for justice, Matt Dillon navigates the complexities of small-town alliances, false accusations, and the relentless pursuit of power. With Lee’s fate hanging in the balance, Matt’s resolve to ensure a fair trial underscores the delicate balance of justice on the frontier.

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Tune in to Murder Warrant: Justice Across Jurisdictions and witness Marshal Matt Dillon’s unwavering commitment to upholding the law, even when the odds are stacked against him.