The Werewolf: A City Under Siege

In this chilling episode of “Dragnet,” Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to a robbery detail where a terrifying criminal, dubbed “The Werewolf,” has been terrorizing Los Angeles. This ruthless assailant has attacked and robbed 18 women over the past six weeks, leaving them battered and unconscious. With no solid leads and a city in fear, the pressure is on for the detectives to bring this dangerous criminal to justice before he escalates his crimes even further.

The victims describe a tall, dark-haired man with an animalistic face, intensifying the fear and mystery surrounding “The Werewolf.” Friday and Romero work tirelessly, setting up decoys and establishing a massive dragnet to catch him. Their efforts lead to a high-speed chase through the city and a final, tense confrontation in a park.

Through the dramatic tension and realism that “Dragnet” is known for, this episode showcases the relentless pursuit of justice by the Los Angeles Police Department. As the suspense builds, the audience is taken step-by-step through the process of solving this gripping case.

Keywords: “Dragnet The Werewolf,” “June 17, 1949 broadcast,” “Joe Friday and Ben Romero,” “crime drama radio show,” “LAPD Dragnet episode,” “classic radio detective story,” “real-life crime suspense.”

Tune in to experience the dramatic storytelling of “Dragnet” and discover how Detectives Friday and Romero confront “The Werewolf,” bringing a sense of closure to a city gripped by fear.

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