1955 Perry Mason

The Case of the Sun Bather's Diary

Client Arlene Duvall
Victim George Ballard
Prosecution Hamilton Burger
Investigator Paul Drake / Lt. Arthur Tragg

Case Narrative & Plot Summary

A nudist sunbather has her trailer home looted, including her clothes, car, and personal diary recording a major armored-car robbery payout.

Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick

Mason tracks currency serial numbers from the heist to prove the police informant was the mastermind.