The Nickel Plated Gun: The Case of the Cold-Blooded Shootings

In this intense and gripping episode of Dragnet, originally aired on June 10, 1949, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday (played by Jack Webb) and his partner Ben Romero are thrust into a tense investigation after two police officers are shot outside a seedy café in Los Angeles. As the detectives follow the trail of clues, they discover that a nickel-plated .44 caliber Smith & Wesson was used in the attack. The case quickly escalates as they uncover a string of violent crimes linked to the same weapon. Using advanced technology for the time, including I.B.M. machines and a tape recorder, Friday and Romero race against the clock to track down the dangerous criminals behind the shootings.

This true-to-life story, drawn from official LAPD files, captures the relentless pursuit of justice that made Dragnet a legendary radio drama. Don't miss this classic episode that blends suspense, action, and a chilling look at crime in 1940s Los Angeles.

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