The Case of the Sulky Girl
Client
Fran Celane
Victim
Edward Norton
Prosecution
Hamilton Burger
Investigator
Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg
Case Narrative & Plot Summary
A sullen heiress seeks Mason's advice to retain her inheritance without complying with her late uncle's restrictive marriage conditions. When her guardian is found beaten to death, Fran is charged with murder.
Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick
Mason challenges the biological timeline of blood clotting and reveals the secret marriage contract.