Case of the Murderous Hitchhiker

Mr. District Attorney, starring David Bryan. Mr. District Attorney, champion of the people, defender of truth, guardian of our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. And it shall be my duty as District Attorney, not only to prosecute for the limit of the law, all persons accused of crimes perpetrated within this county, but to defend with equal vigor, the rights and privileges of all its citizens.

This is David Bryan. In a moment we'll bring you another case from the files of Mr. District Attorney. But first the word from our sponsor. And now here is our star David Bryan as Paul Garrett.

Mr. District Attorney. A District Attorney is not only a prosecutor, he's an educator. It's part of the job to teach citizens that small crimes can lead to big ones. And even the seemingly insignificant laws have their purpose, like the law against hitchhiking.

This story starts with the hitchhiker. I wish it had ended there. Hey, look for ride? Yeah. Come on, hop in. Like I saw you, I went to town tonight. Did you have any city? Yeah. Farm truck dropped me back there by the turn-off.

turn off. How about we have to go? Oh about 20 miles. Your stranger around here? Salt Lake City, salesmen. What kind of business? So Oh, I'm tired. Driving all day. Nice car. Thanks. You must have a pretty good job. Good money.

Texas, wife and a couple of kids, money doesn't go very far. And that bad though. I know the roads around here. Well, if you're tired I can drive. Would you mind? No, pull up. Hey, I'll slide over.

You get out and come on around. No. You get out. Just as easy for it. What's that? Just what it looks like. A gun. I need money, Mr. and you got it. Why you little punk?