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Friday - The Dragnet Podcast

The Big Press: A Trail of Fear

Posted March 4, 2025 · 31 min

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A wave of brutal purse snatchings has left women across Los Angeles living in fear. Sergeant Joe Friday and Ben Romero take on the case, setting a trap to lure the violent thieves out into the open. As they close in, the investigation reveals a pair of young criminals who have taken their crime spree too far. Originally aired: June 15, 1950. Cast: Jack Webb, Barton Yarborough, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell Tags: Dragnet, robbery, LAPD, truecrime, noir, thriller, justice, lawenforcement, investigation, crimewave, policework, LosAngeles, 1950s, detective, suspense, pursuit

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