1939 Perry Mason

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.