In this episode of Philip Marlowe, the private detective gets embroiled in a high-stakes murder trial involving a smooth bookie named Earl Jernigan. As Marlowe testifies in court, a twist emerges when an A1 citizen, Leonard Gaines, offers a powerful alibi that could exonerate Jernigan. But things take a dark turn when a woman, Debbie Jansen, is found murdered, leading Marlowe on a dangerous journey to uncover blackmail, betrayal, and a deadly scheme. With sharp wit and cunning detective work, Marlowe unravels a web of deceit that threatens to derail a criminal trial and exposes the true nature of those involved in the case.