1957 Perry Mason

The Case of the Screaming Woman

Client Norma Keller
Victim Dr. Phineas Banning
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A barn on a suburban estate is the source of terrifying screams, leading to an illegal adoption ring and a doctor found shot at his desk.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason traces medical adoption certificates and phone booth coin drops to expose the blackmailer.