The D.A. Holds a Candle
Prosecution
Doug Selby (District Attorney)
Investigator
Sheriff Rex Brandon
Case Narrative & Plot Summary
An automobile accident on a lonely country road leaves an unidentified hitchhiker dead. The victim carried thousands of dollars in cash sewn into his coat, leading Doug into county political corruption.
Courtroom Cross-Examination & Forensic Trick
Selby matches highway skid marks and headlight bulb filament fractures to prove the hit-and-run was premeditated murder.
Editorial & Context Notes
Sheriff Rex Brandon stands by Selby against corrupt political bosses trying to suppress the grand jury.