1942 Perry Mason

The Case of the Drowning Duck

Client John Perez
Victim Marcus Reed
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A chemistry experiment demonstrating water tension reduction using modern synthetic detergents is used to frame a young chemist for cyanide poisoning.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason conducts a live courtroom demonstration showing how surface-active chemical agents behave.