The Case of the Perjured Parrot
Client
Helen Sabin
Victim
Forrest C. Murdock
Prosecution
Hamilton Burger
Investigator
Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg
Case Narrative & Plot Summary
An eccentric millionaire living in a mountain cabin is murdered, and his pet parrot constantly screams the name of the killer. Mason discovers the bird may have been coached by a third party.
Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick
Mason uncovers that a second parrot was planted at the scene to deliver pre-recorded perjured testimony.