A 62-year-old woman is brutally murdered in her home, and suspicion falls on her combative daughter-in-law. But as Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero dig deeper, the case takes a shocking turn involving a mysterious magazine salesman and a dark history of violence. This gripping tale of betrayal, deceit, and justice highlights the relentless pursuit of the LAPD to uncover the truth. Originally aired: October 6, 1949.

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