When Annie Marie Johnson, a parolee with a dark past, begins forging signatures on her parole reports, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero suspect something more sinister is at play. A meticulous investigation into her benefactor, Mrs. Laura Muller, unveils a chilling tale of betrayal, greed, and a terrible crime hidden in the cellar of a quiet Los Angeles home. This haunting case reveals the lengths people will go to cover their secrets. Originally aired: March 9, 1950.

Cast:
Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Raymond Burr, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell

Tags:
Dragnet, murder, detectives, LAPD, truecrime, noir, thriller, justice, lawenforcement, drama, betrayal, investigation, greed, 1950s, suspense, crime, cellar, forgery, Muller