The D.A. Draws a Circle
Prosecution
Doug Selby (District Attorney)
Investigator
Sheriff Rex Brandon
Case Narrative & Plot Summary
A body riddled with bullet holes is found dumped in an orange grove outside Madison City. A mysterious man with a deformed finger becomes the focal point of a tangled inheritance scheme.
Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick
Doug reconstructs the ballistic angles using orange grove irrigation ditches and surveyor stakes.
Editorial & Context Notes
Sylvia Martin scoops the rival city papers by tracking the mysterious blonde witness.