1961 Perry Mason

The Case of the Bigamous Spouse

Client Gwynn Elston
Victim Felting Grimes
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A traveling door-to-door encyclopedia saleswoman discovers that her best friend's husband is leading a double life under another identity in a neighboring town.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason uses telephone directory print runs and bell-ringer route schedules to solve the cyanide murder.