Raymond Burr

When a furrier is found dead in his shop, Friday and Romero begin piecing together a web of lies, leading them to a mysterious blonde with a mink coat and a bottle of cheap wine. With only a few scattered clues — a missing mink, a muscatel-stained pair of slacks, and a suspicious telegram — the detectives must track down a cold-blooded killer before she disappears into the night. Tags:Dragnet, homicide, detectives, LAPD, truecrime, noir, thriller, justice, lawenforcement, drama, investigation, mink, robbery, muscatel, 1950s, furcoat, betrayal, murder

When a woman is found murdered in the Bartlett Hotel, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called in to investigate a supposed robbery gone wrong. The husband’s story doesn’t quite add up, and a witness points police to a suspicious man staying in a nearby hotel. As the pieces fall into place, Friday and Romero uncover a web of deception that turns this case into something much more sinister. Tags: Dragnet, homicide, detectives, LAPD, truecrime, noir, thriller, justice, lawenforcement, drama, investigation, deception, robbery, murder, crime, 1950s

The streets of Los Angeles are gripped by fear as a man dubbed "The Werewolf" terrorizes women in the dead of night. Eighteen victims have already faced his wrath, and the city’s finest detectives, Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero, must work tirelessly to stop the carnage. As they set intricate traps and pursue every clue, the chase culminates in a dramatic confrontation. Join us for this harrowing case that showcases the relentless determination of the LAPD to bring a monster to justice. Originally aired: June 17, 1949.

Step into the cold March night of Los Angeles as Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero unravel a harrowing case of police shootings, robberies, and murder. When two officers are ambushed outside the notorious Trap Door Café, a relentless investigation unfolds, leading to a trail of deadly crimes connected by a shiny nickel-plated gun. With tensions rising and time running out, the detectives face a tangle of conflicting descriptions, a gang of cold-blooded criminals, and a web of deceit. This gripping tale showcases the unwavering determination of the LAPD to bring the perpetrators to justice.