1951 Perry Mason

The Case of the Fiery Fingers

Client Nellie Conway
Victim Nathan Bain
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

Fluorescent chemical dusting powders trap a suspect handling jewelry, but Mason suspects the police chemical trap was rigged to frame his client.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason proves in court that chemical luminescence was transferred secondary to police handling.