Henry Barton, a chief of homicide, receives a call from his friend Elizabeth about her husband's affair with a gold digger. They discuss the matter, but are interrupted by news of the mistress's murder. Henry helps with the investigation, which leads to the discovery of a policeman's death at the crime scene. The police suspect a young man, but Henry uncovers the true killer: Elizabeth's husband.
The King Murder
A sly manipulator uses her alluring charm to deceive wealthy men out of their fortunes, but her latest mark discovers her lifeless body and demands a hefty ransom, prompting a detective to untangle a complex web of lies and treachery to reveal the truth.