1957 Perry Mason

The Case of the Lucky Loser

Client Ted Balfour
Victim Egan Greeley
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A young heir acquitted of manslaughter in a vehicular homicide is suddenly re-indicted for first-degree premeditated murder using a high-powered hunting rifle.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason invokes double jeopardy protections and rifle rifling barrel twist physics to clear his client.