The D.A. Breaks a Seal
Prosecution
Doug Selby (District Attorney)
Investigator
Sheriff Rex Brandon
Case Narrative & Plot Summary
Doug Selby, home on brief military leave from the Army during World War II, helps Rex Brandon investigate the death of an eccentric millionaire who died drinking coffee in a local restaurant.
Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick
Doug analyzes sugar grain crystalline size and coffee cup residue to expose the poisoned sweetener.
Editorial & Context Notes
Inez Stapleton enters the legal arena as opposing counsel, creating romantic and professional sparks.