1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:12,120 Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. 2 00:00:12,120 --> 00:00:14,480 The names have been changed to protect the innocent. 3 00:00:14,480 --> 00:00:20,020 Fatima cigarettes, king size, extra mild and soothing, brings you dragnet on both radio 4 00:00:20,020 --> 00:00:21,020 and television. 5 00:00:21,020 --> 00:00:31,840 You're a detective sergeant. 6 00:00:31,840 --> 00:00:34,120 You're assigned a robbery detail. 7 00:00:34,120 --> 00:00:38,160 An elderly man has been beaten and robbed of a fortune in unset diamonds. 8 00:00:38,160 --> 00:00:40,440 The thief has made good his escape. 9 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:43,640 Your job, find him. 10 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:49,280 Friends, the name Fatima has always stood for quality. 11 00:00:49,280 --> 00:00:54,120 Fatimas are distinctive with a truly different flavor and aroma. 12 00:00:54,120 --> 00:01:00,040 And in king size Fatima, you get an extra mild and soothing smoke, plus the added protection 13 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:01,560 of Fatima quality. 14 00:01:01,560 --> 00:01:05,760 Remember, in Fatima, the difference is quality. 15 00:01:05,760 --> 00:01:11,460 Because of its quality, its extra mildness, its better flavor and aroma, Fatima continues 16 00:01:11,460 --> 00:01:15,040 to grow in favor among king size cigarette smokers everywhere. 17 00:01:15,040 --> 00:01:17,640 Switch to Fatima yourself today. 18 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:24,080 Ask your dealer for Fatima in the bright sunny yellow pack, king size Fatima. 19 00:01:24,080 --> 00:01:28,040 The difference is quality. 20 00:01:28,040 --> 00:01:35,520 Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. 21 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:40,480 For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department, you will 22 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:45,120 travel step by step on the side of the law through an actual case transcribed from official 23 00:01:45,120 --> 00:01:46,800 police files. 24 00:01:46,800 --> 00:01:52,040 From beginning to end, from crime to punishment, Dragnet is the story of your police force 25 00:01:52,040 --> 00:01:53,040 in action. 26 00:01:53,040 --> 00:01:58,520 It was Tuesday, July 12th. 27 00:01:58,520 --> 00:02:00,080 It was hot in Los Angeles. 28 00:02:00,080 --> 00:02:02,480 We were working the day watch out of robbery detail. 29 00:02:02,480 --> 00:02:03,640 My partner's Frank Smith. 30 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:04,640 The boss is Captain Didion. 31 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:05,640 My name's Friday. 32 00:02:05,640 --> 00:02:10,920 It was 1046 A.M. when we got to the Morgan Hotel, room 922. 33 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:11,920 Yes? 34 00:02:11,920 --> 00:02:12,920 Police officer, sir. 35 00:02:12,920 --> 00:02:13,920 My name's Friday. 36 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:14,920 This is my partner, Frank Smith. 37 00:02:14,920 --> 00:02:15,920 Oh, yes, sir. 38 00:02:15,920 --> 00:02:16,920 Captain, this is your manager, Arnold Jackson. 39 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:17,920 Yes, sir. 40 00:02:17,920 --> 00:02:19,280 We're here regarding the robbery, sir. 41 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:20,640 Oh, Mr. Ruman's in their bedroom. 42 00:02:20,640 --> 00:02:21,640 He's lying down. 43 00:02:21,640 --> 00:02:23,000 Has there been a radio unit here, Mr. Jackson? 44 00:02:23,000 --> 00:02:24,560 Yes, they just went down the hall. 45 00:02:24,560 --> 00:02:25,560 I see. 46 00:02:25,560 --> 00:02:26,560 The victim in here, sir? 47 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:27,560 Yes, that's right. 48 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:28,560 Thank you very much, Mr. Jackson. 49 00:02:28,560 --> 00:02:29,560 Sure. 50 00:02:29,560 --> 00:02:30,560 Mr. Ruman? 51 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:31,560 Yes? 52 00:02:31,560 --> 00:02:32,560 My name's Friday, sir. 53 00:02:32,560 --> 00:02:35,160 This is my partner, Frank Smith, Central Robbery. 54 00:02:35,160 --> 00:02:36,160 Oh, yes, Captain Friday. 55 00:02:36,160 --> 00:02:38,160 No, sir, it's Sergeant, Mr. Ruman. 56 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:39,160 Sergeant? 57 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:40,160 I thought surely they'd send a captain. 58 00:02:40,160 --> 00:02:42,160 Well, now, if you can just tell us what happened here. 59 00:02:42,160 --> 00:02:44,880 Well, I brought the stones up here to show him and his father. 60 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:46,200 We made an appointment. 61 00:02:46,200 --> 00:02:47,440 He hit me, took everything. 62 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:48,440 How much was it, sir? 63 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:49,440 Can you tell us? 64 00:02:49,440 --> 00:02:53,240 Everything there was, finest collection, best stones, took my sample case and everything. 65 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:54,640 What did the case look like, sir? 66 00:02:54,640 --> 00:02:57,760 Just a plain sample case, this high, about this wide. 67 00:02:57,760 --> 00:03:00,880 So you had to make it about 14 by 18, is that right? 68 00:03:00,880 --> 00:03:03,760 Black, black leather, plain sample case. 69 00:03:03,760 --> 00:03:06,040 Any identifying marks, initials, anything like that? 70 00:03:06,040 --> 00:03:07,880 No, just a plain black leather case. 71 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:10,160 I don't care about the bag, it's the diamonds. 72 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:13,320 I couldn't come close to their value, maybe 100,000, maybe more. 73 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:15,120 Now, you say you made an appointment with him. 74 00:03:15,120 --> 00:03:16,120 Who is the man, sir? 75 00:03:16,120 --> 00:03:17,120 Fred Roberts. 76 00:03:17,120 --> 00:03:20,880 I met him about three weeks ago at my club, having lunch with a friend and another juror, 77 00:03:20,880 --> 00:03:21,880 and he introduced us. 78 00:03:21,880 --> 00:03:23,280 We hit it off right away. 79 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:24,720 He seemed to be a real nice fella. 80 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:25,800 I can't understand it. 81 00:03:25,800 --> 00:03:28,160 Fred Roberts, what are you describing for us, sir? 82 00:03:28,160 --> 00:03:30,320 I'd say he's about 20 to 30. 83 00:03:30,320 --> 00:03:31,640 Could say he's a nice looking fella. 84 00:03:31,640 --> 00:03:36,280 Sure wore nice clothes, looked like a real businessman, always carried a briefcase and 85 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:37,280 all. 86 00:03:37,280 --> 00:03:38,280 About how tall would you say he was? 87 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:39,280 Tall? 88 00:03:39,280 --> 00:03:40,280 Well, I'm 5'6". 89 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:41,280 He's about three inches tall. 90 00:03:41,280 --> 00:03:47,000 I'd say he's about 5'9", not too heavy, medium build, about your size. 91 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:48,000 How about his hair, sir? 92 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,000 What color was that, do you remember? 93 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:50,000 Brown, straight brown hair. 94 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:52,760 I might have had a part, I never noticed. 95 00:03:52,760 --> 00:03:54,200 He had brown eyes too. 96 00:03:54,200 --> 00:03:55,200 Shouldn't be any problem. 97 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:57,440 People in the hotel must know him, these are his room. 98 00:03:57,440 --> 00:03:59,400 I'll call the office and have them get out of broadcast. 99 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:00,400 I'm in the description. 100 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:01,400 All right, fine. 101 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:02,400 You want to check with the other fellas, see if they've come up with anything? 102 00:04:02,400 --> 00:04:03,400 I'll stay here with Mr. Ruhman. 103 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:04,400 Okay. 104 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:05,400 All right, thanks, Frank. 105 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:07,880 Now, you'll have no trouble identifying the man, will you, Mr. Ruhman? 106 00:04:07,880 --> 00:04:09,240 Oh, sir, I know him. 107 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:10,400 Those eyes never forget him. 108 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:11,880 I should have known from the start. 109 00:04:11,880 --> 00:04:12,880 Sir? 110 00:04:12,880 --> 00:04:16,120 His eyes, they're shifty, a little bitty thing, set close together. 111 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:18,440 I should have known not to trust him with eyes like that. 112 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:21,320 Now, you say you met this man about three weeks ago, is that right? 113 00:04:21,320 --> 00:04:24,280 Well, this Roberts fella told me that he was down here from San Francisco. 114 00:04:24,280 --> 00:04:29,080 Said he was going into a diamond business, said he was down there here rather to buy 115 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:33,560 stock, that he'd heard that I could lay my hands on some fine stones, that he wanted 116 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:35,320 to see what I had to offer. 117 00:04:35,320 --> 00:04:38,120 Did he say that he was going to buy the stones himself? 118 00:04:38,120 --> 00:04:40,920 Oh, no, he told me that his father was putting up the money. 119 00:04:40,920 --> 00:04:44,800 He said that his father was coming down here the day in that if he liked the merchandise, 120 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:45,800 we could make a deal. 121 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:47,920 Funny thing, though, I should have known right off. 122 00:04:47,920 --> 00:04:48,920 What's that, sir? 123 00:04:48,920 --> 00:04:52,440 Well, when I came up here this afternoon and showed him the stones I'd brought, he didn't 124 00:04:52,440 --> 00:04:53,440 know the good from the bad. 125 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:54,440 What, sir? 126 00:04:54,440 --> 00:04:57,880 Well, in almost any collection, there are bound to be a few stones that aren't absolutely 127 00:04:57,880 --> 00:04:58,880 perfect. 128 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:02,400 They look all right, but there may be a small flaw someplace inside the stone. 129 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:04,240 Naturally, their value isn't the highest. 130 00:05:04,240 --> 00:05:06,120 I see, and this Roberts didn't know the difference. 131 00:05:06,120 --> 00:05:07,920 No, but I should have known anyway. 132 00:05:07,920 --> 00:05:11,120 Those eyes, you know, the meanest eyes I ever saw, and so close together. 133 00:05:11,120 --> 00:05:13,920 Well, was there anything unusual that you might have noticed about Roberts, anything 134 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:16,840 about his speech, his manner, anything at all that might help us identify him? 135 00:05:16,840 --> 00:05:18,360 No, just like I told you. 136 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:19,360 Seemed nice enough. 137 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:22,040 Well, did he give you any indication that there might be something wrong? 138 00:05:22,040 --> 00:05:23,040 Not at all. 139 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:24,040 Of course, I wondered about it. 140 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:27,680 He's not knowing much about diamonds, but I figured that if he was willing to pay what 141 00:05:27,680 --> 00:05:31,320 I wanted, I didn't have to concern myself with what he's going to do with the stones. 142 00:05:31,320 --> 00:05:34,720 Well, Mr. Roman, I wonder if we could start from the beginning, exactly what happened 143 00:05:34,720 --> 00:05:35,720 here. 144 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:36,720 He knocked me out. 145 00:05:36,720 --> 00:05:38,800 No, sir, I mean, what led up to his hitting it? 146 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:39,800 Oh, I'm sorry. 147 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:43,640 Well, as I said, he told me to bring the stones up here for his father to see. 148 00:05:43,640 --> 00:05:45,920 I did, and then we waited for the father to show up. 149 00:05:45,920 --> 00:05:48,360 We were over there by the window looking at the stones. 150 00:05:48,360 --> 00:05:50,080 You know, they look better in sunlight. 151 00:05:50,080 --> 00:05:51,080 Yes, sir. 152 00:05:51,080 --> 00:05:54,520 Well, when we finished, he said something about his father never being on time. 153 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:57,800 I turned to look out the window, and that's when he hit me right here on the back of my 154 00:05:57,800 --> 00:05:58,800 head. 155 00:05:58,800 --> 00:05:59,800 Can you see it? 156 00:05:59,800 --> 00:06:00,800 Yes, sir, I can. 157 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:01,800 Is it bleeding? 158 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:02,800 Don't lie to me. 159 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:03,800 I'm not afraid. 160 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:04,800 Can you see the blood there? 161 00:06:04,800 --> 00:06:05,800 No, sir, there's quite a bump on the back there. 162 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:06,800 Yes, sir. 163 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:07,800 You're telling the truth. 164 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:08,800 Yes, sir, there's no blood. 165 00:06:08,800 --> 00:06:09,800 Joe? 166 00:06:09,800 --> 00:06:10,800 Yeah, Frank? 167 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:11,800 See you in a minute? 168 00:06:11,800 --> 00:06:12,800 Sure. 169 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:13,800 Excuse me a minute, Mr. Roman. 170 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:14,800 Sure, that's all right. 171 00:06:14,800 --> 00:06:15,800 Yeah, Frank? 172 00:06:15,800 --> 00:06:16,800 Called the office. 173 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:17,800 They put out the description area that's being covered. 174 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:18,800 Blayton Prince been called? 175 00:06:18,800 --> 00:06:19,800 Yeah. 176 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:20,800 How's Roman getting along? 177 00:06:20,800 --> 00:06:21,800 Well, he's got quite an egg in his head, but he seems to be okay. 178 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:22,800 The manager says he's called the house doctor. 179 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:23,800 He should be here right away. 180 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:24,800 Sergeant? 181 00:06:24,800 --> 00:06:25,800 Yes, sir. 182 00:06:25,800 --> 00:06:26,800 Have you caught him yet, Roberts? 183 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:27,800 No, sir, not yet. 184 00:06:27,800 --> 00:06:30,320 As soon as the doctor looks at you, sir, we'd like you to go down to police headquarters with 185 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:31,320 us, if you would. 186 00:06:31,320 --> 00:06:36,000 Of course, but you shouldn't have too much trouble catching him, not with those eyes, 187 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,000 real little beady. 188 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:38,000 Yes, sir. 189 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,000 What do you want me to do at police headquarters, Sergeant? 190 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:41,720 Well, we want to take a full statement, have you look at some pictures, if you would. 191 00:06:41,720 --> 00:06:42,720 With you two? 192 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:43,720 Yes, sir. 193 00:06:43,720 --> 00:06:44,720 Anything wrong? 194 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:47,720 Oh, no, no, but you'd figure with all those diamonds gone and that fella hitting me and 195 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:49,720 all, there seems that they could have done better. 196 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:50,720 Well, how's that, Mr. Roman? 197 00:06:50,720 --> 00:06:53,720 Seems you couldn't have sent a captain. 198 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:57,840 11.15 a.m. 199 00:06:57,840 --> 00:07:00,200 Blayton Prince arrived and went over the rooms. 200 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:03,720 Jack and I were unable to find the instrument Roman had been struck with. 201 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:06,920 Checking with the desk clerk and the elevator operator, we were able to get a composite 202 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:08,400 description of Fred Roberts. 203 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:11,760 It tallied closely with the one given us by Roman. 204 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:15,320 The desk clerk told us that Roberts had checked into the hotel that morning. 205 00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:19,320 We obtained a copy of the hotel registration card carrying Robert's signature for handwriting 206 00:07:19,320 --> 00:07:20,320 analysis. 207 00:07:20,320 --> 00:07:22,360 The immediate area was thoroughly searched. 208 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:24,600 The suspect had made good his escape. 209 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:29,040 We contacted the victim's office and asked for a full inventory of the stolen diamonds. 210 00:07:29,040 --> 00:07:32,920 They were unable to give us a complete inventory at the time, but advised us that the loss 211 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:35,560 would run well over $150,000. 212 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:38,360 11.57 a.m. 213 00:07:38,360 --> 00:07:41,960 After the hotel doctor had examined Roman and said his wounds were superficial, we drove 214 00:07:41,960 --> 00:07:43,560 down to the city hall. 215 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:46,840 While Roman was looking at the mug books, Frank and I checked the name Fred Roberts 216 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:49,000 and his description through R&I. 217 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:50,760 We were unable to find a record on him. 218 00:07:50,760 --> 00:07:54,800 We contacted the stats office and requested a run on the MO. 219 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:57,840 Local and all points bulletins were gotten out on the suspect. 220 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:01,600 After looking through the mug books, Roman was unable to come up with an identification. 221 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:04,760 Further interrogation of the victim failed to turn up any new evidence. 222 00:08:04,760 --> 00:08:09,000 The information furnished by the stats office and other contacts yielded nothing. 223 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:10,760 The investigation continued. 224 00:08:10,760 --> 00:08:11,760 Three weeks went by. 225 00:08:11,760 --> 00:08:13,760 Tuesday, August 2nd, 8.05 a.m. 226 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:15,760 I checked into the office. 227 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:16,760 Joe? 228 00:08:16,760 --> 00:08:17,760 Yeah. 229 00:08:17,760 --> 00:08:18,760 You're late. 230 00:08:18,760 --> 00:08:19,760 I've been waiting for you. 231 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:20,760 It's only been five minutes. 232 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:21,760 Well, there's a lot to do here, you know. 233 00:08:21,760 --> 00:08:22,760 You're in a good mood. 234 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:23,760 What's the problem? 235 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:24,760 I'm seeing in-laws again. 236 00:08:24,760 --> 00:08:25,760 I didn't sleep a wink last night. 237 00:08:25,760 --> 00:08:26,760 Oh, what happened? 238 00:08:26,760 --> 00:08:29,880 Oh, a real wise guy knows how to do everything better than anybody else. 239 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:30,880 Nothing he doesn't know. 240 00:08:30,880 --> 00:08:31,880 Well, look, Frank, I'm on your side. 241 00:08:31,880 --> 00:08:34,000 What's the bet here? 242 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:36,800 Remember how I told you about this place out in the valley where the steaks are so good? 243 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:37,800 Yeah, it's a butcher shop, wasn't it? 244 00:08:37,800 --> 00:08:38,800 Yeah, that's right. 245 00:08:38,800 --> 00:08:42,240 Well, I stopped by last night and I got six of the biggest steaks I could find. 246 00:08:42,240 --> 00:08:43,240 Real beauties, fillets. 247 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:44,240 Yeah. 248 00:08:44,240 --> 00:08:46,640 I figured on a barbecue, you know, out in the backyard. 249 00:08:46,640 --> 00:08:50,400 Anyway, I get the charcoal out and the kindling and all the stuff. 250 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:52,400 Right away my brother-in-law says I'm doing it wrong. 251 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:53,400 Why didn't you tell him? 252 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:54,400 The wife. 253 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:56,040 She's got to hear how they barbecue back in Sioux Falls. 254 00:08:56,040 --> 00:08:59,680 No, the brother-in-law throws out all the stuff I'd done and he starts all over. 255 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:00,680 It took him three hours. 256 00:09:00,680 --> 00:09:01,680 Now what happened? 257 00:09:01,680 --> 00:09:02,680 Well, he never got the fire started. 258 00:09:02,680 --> 00:09:05,640 By the time he let me get at it, it was too dark to do anything. 259 00:09:05,640 --> 00:09:08,840 He ended up in the kitchen with waffles, heading to gestion all night. 260 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:10,440 Well, that's the way it goes, doesn't it? 261 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:11,960 Oh, so, I'm sorry I jumped on you. 262 00:09:11,960 --> 00:09:12,960 That's all right. 263 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:13,960 I don't much care for waffles for dinner myself. 264 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:14,960 I'll get it, Frank. 265 00:09:14,960 --> 00:09:15,960 Robbery Friday. 266 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:16,960 Yes, sir. 267 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:17,960 Mm-hmm. 268 00:09:17,960 --> 00:09:18,960 What was that address again? 269 00:09:18,960 --> 00:09:19,960 Okay, yes, sir. 270 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:20,960 Yeah, we'll check it right away. 271 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:21,960 Right. 272 00:09:21,960 --> 00:09:22,960 Anything? 273 00:09:22,960 --> 00:09:23,960 One of our contacts. 274 00:09:23,960 --> 00:09:28,400 There's a rumble down at Jay's down in South Main. 275 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:30,560 Guy's letting it get around that he's got some loose diamonds for sale. 276 00:09:30,560 --> 00:09:31,560 You say when they could be bought? 277 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:32,560 Yeah, tonight. 278 00:09:32,560 --> 00:09:33,560 8.14 a.m. 279 00:09:33,560 --> 00:09:40,400 We signed out and drove over to Jay's bar. 280 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:41,840 We met with our informant. 281 00:09:41,840 --> 00:09:44,520 The buy was to take place in the bar at 8.30 that night. 282 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:47,360 He gave us a description of the man who was selling the stones. 283 00:09:47,360 --> 00:09:50,440 We checked back into the office and filled Captain Didion in on the latest developments 284 00:09:50,440 --> 00:09:51,440 of the case. 285 00:09:51,440 --> 00:09:55,080 The plan was laid out that Frank and I would stake out inside the bar. 286 00:09:55,080 --> 00:09:58,200 Four other men were assigned to cover the outside of the meeting place. 287 00:09:58,200 --> 00:10:02,360 They would be able to be in constant communication with each other through walkie talkie equipment. 288 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:04,360 7.43 p.m. 289 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:06,240 Frank and I took up our positions at the bar. 290 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:08,280 The other men were at their assigned positions. 291 00:10:08,280 --> 00:10:09,280 We waited. 292 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:10,280 8.19 p.m. 293 00:10:10,280 --> 00:10:14,520 Three men came in and took a table at the rear of the place. 294 00:10:14,520 --> 00:10:17,200 They ordered drinks and sat down and talked. 295 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:20,600 None of them asked the description our informant had given us. 296 00:10:20,600 --> 00:10:21,600 4.00 p.m. 297 00:10:21,600 --> 00:10:22,600 Joe, now. 298 00:10:22,600 --> 00:10:26,040 This came in fits the description pretty close. 299 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:27,040 He's heading back there. 300 00:10:27,040 --> 00:10:30,040 Looks like he's one of the three guys we've been waiting for, doesn't he? 301 00:10:30,040 --> 00:10:32,640 What was that he took out of his pocket? 302 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:34,440 Can't hear a thing from here either. 303 00:10:34,440 --> 00:10:36,440 Looks like it's going to get louder, doesn't it? 304 00:10:36,440 --> 00:10:37,720 All right, that's fine with me. 305 00:10:37,720 --> 00:10:38,720 I didn't ask you to buy the stuff. 306 00:10:38,720 --> 00:10:40,080 You can see for yourself it's good. 307 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:41,080 The price is right. 308 00:10:41,080 --> 00:10:42,760 You don't want to buy then you're wasting my time. 309 00:10:42,760 --> 00:10:43,920 Lousy chimpsie deal. 310 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:45,560 You get me here and then you pull a deal like this? 311 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:47,360 As far as I'm concerned the buy's off. 312 00:10:47,360 --> 00:10:48,360 Nobody sent for you. 313 00:10:48,360 --> 00:10:49,360 Forget it. 314 00:10:49,360 --> 00:10:50,360 That's him. 315 00:10:50,360 --> 00:10:51,360 I'm going to the bank. 316 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:52,360 All right, hold it up, police officers. 317 00:10:52,360 --> 00:10:53,360 Watch it, Joe. 318 00:10:53,360 --> 00:10:54,360 All right, now stand by where you are. 319 00:10:54,360 --> 00:10:55,360 Keep your hands out in the open. 320 00:10:55,360 --> 00:10:56,360 You want to shake them down, Frank? 321 00:10:56,360 --> 00:10:57,360 Yeah. 322 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:58,360 Stand still. 323 00:10:58,360 --> 00:10:59,360 What are you tagging us for? 324 00:10:59,360 --> 00:11:00,360 Just having a drink? 325 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:01,360 What are you trying to do? 326 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:02,360 They're clean, Joe. 327 00:11:02,360 --> 00:11:03,360 Our boy got away. 328 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:04,360 They'll pick him up outside. 329 00:11:04,360 --> 00:11:05,360 Look, what do you want us for? 330 00:11:05,360 --> 00:11:06,360 Just sitting here having a drink. 331 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:07,360 What are you trying to prove? 332 00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:08,360 Skip it, mister. 333 00:11:08,360 --> 00:11:09,360 You're selling us nothing here. 334 00:11:09,360 --> 00:11:10,360 I don't know what you're talking about. 335 00:11:10,360 --> 00:11:11,360 Frank? 336 00:11:11,360 --> 00:11:12,360 Yeah, hold still. 337 00:11:12,360 --> 00:11:13,360 Here's my cuffs. 338 00:11:13,360 --> 00:11:14,360 All right, let's go. 339 00:11:14,360 --> 00:11:15,360 I'll check outside. 340 00:11:15,360 --> 00:11:16,360 See if they got the animals. 341 00:11:16,360 --> 00:11:20,360 Look, you don't need these handcuffs. 342 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:21,360 I'm not going anyplace. 343 00:11:21,360 --> 00:11:22,360 I got nothing to hide. 344 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:23,360 What's this all about? 345 00:11:23,360 --> 00:11:24,360 Save it, mister. 346 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:25,360 Save what? 347 00:11:25,360 --> 00:11:26,360 To come in here to have a couple of drinks. 348 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:27,360 You're not bothering anybody. 349 00:11:27,360 --> 00:11:28,360 Just a quiet drink. 350 00:11:28,360 --> 00:11:29,360 You guys jump on us. 351 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:30,360 What's the pitch anyway? 352 00:11:30,360 --> 00:11:31,360 Let's stop playing games here. 353 00:11:31,360 --> 00:11:32,360 There was a diamond buy tonight and you were in on it. 354 00:11:32,360 --> 00:11:33,360 Diamonds? 355 00:11:33,360 --> 00:11:34,360 Are you kidding? 356 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,360 Here, look at me. 357 00:11:35,360 --> 00:11:36,360 Do I look like the kind of a guy can afford diamonds? 358 00:11:36,360 --> 00:11:38,360 Not only that, but who buys diamonds in a bar? 359 00:11:38,360 --> 00:11:40,360 Now look, let's get this thing squared away. 360 00:11:40,360 --> 00:11:41,360 Joe, Herman and Strommel got the other one. 361 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:42,360 Said they'd take him up to the office. 362 00:11:42,360 --> 00:11:43,360 Anything on him? 363 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:46,360 No, dropped it while they were chasing him. 364 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:47,360 What's that? 365 00:11:47,360 --> 00:11:48,360 Bag of unset diamonds. 366 00:11:48,360 --> 00:11:54,360 The three suspects we'd apprehended inside the bar were questioned. 367 00:11:54,360 --> 00:11:58,360 After a brief interrogation, the suspects admitted that they had gone to the bar for 368 00:11:58,360 --> 00:11:59,360 the purpose of buying diamonds. 369 00:11:59,360 --> 00:12:03,360 They explained that it was their impression that the stones had been smuggled into the 370 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:04,360 country. 371 00:12:04,360 --> 00:12:07,360 The three men were booked in on suspicion of robbery pending further investigations. 372 00:12:07,360 --> 00:12:12,360 The fourth man, the one who was in possession of the diamonds, was identified as Larry Frye. 373 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:16,360 We checked him through R&I and found that he had a previous record of four arrests receiving 374 00:12:16,360 --> 00:12:20,360 stolen property dating back to 1946. 375 00:12:20,360 --> 00:12:22,360 Frank and I took the suspect to the interrogation room. 376 00:12:22,360 --> 00:12:25,360 He told us that he'd found the diamonds in a back alley. 377 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:29,360 The interrogation continued, but we were unable to change the suspect's story. 378 00:12:29,360 --> 00:12:33,360 A special show-off was arranged for Mr. Ruhlman, the victim in the jewel robbery. 379 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:38,360 After looking at the suspect closely, he stated positively that this was not the man who had 380 00:12:38,360 --> 00:12:39,360 held him up. 381 00:12:39,360 --> 00:12:43,360 However, examination showed that the stones found were part of the diamonds taken in the 382 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:44,360 robbery. 383 00:12:44,360 --> 00:12:46,360 The suspect was booked at the city jail. 384 00:12:46,360 --> 00:12:50,360 A check of his residence and other leads failed to turn up any additional information. 385 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:56,360 Wednesday, August 3rd, 1240 A.M., we had Frye brought from his cell. 386 00:12:56,360 --> 00:13:00,360 All right, sit down, Frye. 387 00:13:00,360 --> 00:13:02,360 Don't you guys ever get tired of trying? 388 00:13:02,360 --> 00:13:03,360 What do you mean, Frye? 389 00:13:03,360 --> 00:13:04,360 You know what I mean. Questions. 390 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:05,360 Don't you guys ever get tired? 391 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:06,360 You getting tired? 392 00:13:06,360 --> 00:13:07,360 Yeah, a little. 393 00:13:07,360 --> 00:13:08,360 Then why don't you save us all a lot of trouble and tell us what you know? 394 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:09,360 I don't know what you're after. 395 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:11,360 Believe me, if I knew what you wanted, I'd try to help. 396 00:13:11,360 --> 00:13:12,360 Suppose we start again. 397 00:13:12,360 --> 00:13:13,360 Anything you want. 398 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:14,360 I got nothing but time. 399 00:13:14,360 --> 00:13:15,360 Where'd you get the diamonds? 400 00:13:15,360 --> 00:13:16,360 I found them. 401 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:17,360 Where? 402 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:18,360 In an alley. 403 00:13:18,360 --> 00:13:19,360 What alley? 404 00:13:19,360 --> 00:13:20,360 I don't remember. 405 00:13:20,360 --> 00:13:21,360 You find 20,000 unset diamonds in an alley. 406 00:13:21,360 --> 00:13:22,360 You don't remember which alley? 407 00:13:22,360 --> 00:13:23,360 That's right. 408 00:13:23,360 --> 00:13:24,360 I don't remember which alley. 409 00:13:24,360 --> 00:13:25,360 There's a lot of alleys in LA. 410 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:26,360 Now with $20,000 in diamonds laying around. 411 00:13:26,360 --> 00:13:27,360 True. 412 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:28,360 Then why don't you tell us where you found the diamonds? 413 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:29,360 I told you, in an alley. 414 00:13:29,360 --> 00:13:30,360 What were you doing at Jay's place? 415 00:13:30,360 --> 00:13:31,360 Having a drink. 416 00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:32,360 That against the law? 417 00:13:32,360 --> 00:13:33,360 No, but trying to sell stolen diamonds is. 418 00:13:33,360 --> 00:13:38,360 All right, you called it, I was there to sell diamonds, but I didn't know they were stolen. 419 00:13:38,360 --> 00:13:39,360 I tried to sell them, just trying to make a buck. 420 00:13:39,360 --> 00:13:40,360 Everybody's got to live. 421 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:41,360 I told you, now leave me alone. 422 00:13:41,360 --> 00:13:44,360 I got enough trouble in this can with this lousy chow they throw at you. 423 00:13:44,360 --> 00:13:45,360 Oh, feels so good, huh? 424 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:47,360 Let me go back to my cell and lay down. 425 00:13:47,360 --> 00:13:49,360 Oh kid, you guys ever eaten this jail food? 426 00:13:49,360 --> 00:13:50,360 It's terrible. 427 00:13:50,360 --> 00:13:51,360 I've eaten it, it's not too bad. 428 00:13:51,360 --> 00:13:52,360 You got a stomach made out of solid brass. 429 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:55,360 I'd like to have the Bromo concession around here. 430 00:13:55,360 --> 00:13:58,360 Look, I really wish I could help you guys, but honest, there's nothing to tell. 431 00:13:58,360 --> 00:13:59,360 I found the diamonds in an alley. 432 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:01,360 Sure, I'd try to sell them, but that's it. 433 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:03,360 Now you guys know if there's anything I can do. 434 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:04,360 All right, now you come off it, mister. 435 00:14:04,360 --> 00:14:05,360 You better get this story straight. 436 00:14:05,360 --> 00:14:06,360 We're through playing with you. 437 00:14:06,360 --> 00:14:08,360 Maybe you don't know how you stand, I'll fill you in. 438 00:14:08,360 --> 00:14:10,360 A man's slugged and $150,000 in diamonds are stolen from him. 439 00:14:10,360 --> 00:14:12,360 Part of those diamonds turn up in your pocket. 440 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:13,360 You say you found them. 441 00:14:13,360 --> 00:14:15,360 I can't buy that and I don't think anyone else will. 442 00:14:15,360 --> 00:14:17,360 You'll come in here playing like a lily, clean and white. 443 00:14:17,360 --> 00:14:18,360 Well, your record doesn't make it that easy to buy. 444 00:14:18,360 --> 00:14:19,360 That's how you stand, mister. 445 00:14:19,360 --> 00:14:20,360 The whole thing's right in your lap. 446 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:21,360 It fits you like a new suit. 447 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:22,360 Now it's up to you. 448 00:14:22,360 --> 00:14:23,360 Is that the way it is? 449 00:14:23,360 --> 00:14:24,360 You called it. 450 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:25,360 No other way? 451 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:26,360 None. 452 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:27,360 Yeah. 453 00:14:27,360 --> 00:14:31,360 Well, if I could only get some decent food under my belt and a little fresh air, I might 454 00:14:31,360 --> 00:14:34,360 be able to give you guys the answers. 455 00:14:34,360 --> 00:14:47,360 You are listening to Dragnet, authentic stories of your police force in action. 456 00:14:47,360 --> 00:14:51,360 Friends, the name Fatima has always stood for quality. 457 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:56,360 Fatimas are distinctive, with a truly different flavor and aroma. 458 00:14:56,360 --> 00:15:02,360 And in king-size Fatima, you get an extra mild and soothing smoke, plus the added protection 459 00:15:02,360 --> 00:15:03,360 of Fatima quality. 460 00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:09,360 Yes, there's a good reason why Fatima continues to grow in favor among king-size cigarette 461 00:15:09,360 --> 00:15:10,360 smokers everywhere. 462 00:15:10,360 --> 00:15:13,360 In Fatima, the difference is quality. 463 00:15:13,360 --> 00:15:19,360 Quality of tobaccos, the finest Turkish and domestic varieties, extra mild and superbly 464 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:23,360 blended to give you a much different, much better flavor and aroma. 465 00:15:23,360 --> 00:15:30,360 Quality of manufacture, smooth, round, perfect cigarettes, rolled in the finest paper money can buy. 466 00:15:30,360 --> 00:15:35,360 Quality, even to the appearance of the bright, sunny yellow pack, carefully wrapped and sealed 467 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:40,360 to bring you Fatima's rich, fresh, extra mild flavors. 468 00:15:40,360 --> 00:15:43,360 So next time, insist on Fatima quality. 469 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:46,360 Look for the bright, sunny yellow pack. 470 00:15:46,360 --> 00:15:52,360 Smoke Fatima, the extra mild and soothing king-size cigarette, with the added protection 471 00:15:52,360 --> 00:15:54,360 of Fatima quality. 472 00:15:54,360 --> 00:16:03,360 We continued to interrogate Frye. 473 00:16:03,360 --> 00:16:08,360 From the evasive answers he gave us, it looked as if he was lying about his part in the robbery. 474 00:16:08,360 --> 00:16:12,360 When an interrogation seems to bog down, a working detective usually tries to find some 475 00:16:12,360 --> 00:16:17,360 subject with which to draw the suspect out, some weak point in his makeup. 476 00:16:17,360 --> 00:16:19,360 Maybe it's his parents, his wife, or his children. 477 00:16:19,360 --> 00:16:24,360 It might be the fear of having loved ones find out about the crimes he's accused of committing. 478 00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:28,360 In Frye's case, questions about his family failed to produce any results. 479 00:16:28,360 --> 00:16:32,360 We tried other subjects, religion, baseball, golf, fishing. 480 00:16:32,360 --> 00:16:34,360 None of them seemed to bring him out of his shell. 481 00:16:34,360 --> 00:16:40,360 Occasionally, during the interrogation, he'd refer to the jail food, comparing it to the other food he'd eaten. 482 00:16:40,360 --> 00:16:45,360 As the questioning went on, we found that Frye considered himself a gourmet, talking about the dishes 483 00:16:45,360 --> 00:16:47,360 that he'd eaten at various restaurants. 484 00:16:47,360 --> 00:16:54,360 We tried to lead the questioning around to the diamond theft, but he constantly brought the conversation back to food. 485 00:16:54,360 --> 00:16:58,360 Frye had presented us with a possible wedge, and we decided to use it. 486 00:16:58,360 --> 00:17:02,360 We signed him out of the city jail and drove him down to Phillips Restaurant for dinner. 487 00:17:02,360 --> 00:17:04,360 When the waiter brought the menu, Frye didn't read it. 488 00:17:04,360 --> 00:17:07,360 He ordered soup, salad, and two French-dipped sandwiches. 489 00:17:07,360 --> 00:17:12,360 As he ate, we tried to get him to talk, but he refused, saying that he wanted to finish his dinner first. 490 00:17:12,360 --> 00:17:15,360 Frank and I each had a sandwich and some coffee. 491 00:17:15,360 --> 00:17:16,360 Frye continued to eat. 492 00:17:16,360 --> 00:17:18,360 He ordered two more sandwiches. 493 00:17:18,360 --> 00:17:21,360 Finally, he pushed his chair back and said that he'd had enough. 494 00:17:21,360 --> 00:17:23,360 Now for some dessert, huh? 495 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:24,360 Dessert? 496 00:17:24,360 --> 00:17:26,360 Yeah, a meal's not complete without dessert. 497 00:17:26,360 --> 00:17:28,360 I think I'll have some apple pie, ala mode, and some coffee. 498 00:17:28,360 --> 00:17:29,360 How is the coffee here? 499 00:17:29,360 --> 00:17:31,360 It's good. Now, how about the information? 500 00:17:31,360 --> 00:17:34,360 You know, Frye, that's why you can eat that jail food. You don't take care of your stomach. 501 00:17:34,360 --> 00:17:36,360 You gotta learn to relax after a meal. Relax. You'll live long. 502 00:17:36,360 --> 00:17:40,360 What was that song and dance you gave us about telling us all about it, just a gimmick to get a free meal? 503 00:17:40,360 --> 00:17:43,360 I told you. Take it easy. I'll give you the story after dessert. 504 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:44,360 All right, Frank. 505 00:17:44,360 --> 00:17:45,360 Yeah? 506 00:17:45,360 --> 00:17:47,360 I'm gonna get the pie and coffee. Now, the waiter seems to be busy eating. 507 00:17:47,360 --> 00:17:49,360 You wanted that ala mode, Frye? 508 00:17:49,360 --> 00:17:51,360 That's right, ala mode. No cream in the coffee. 509 00:17:51,360 --> 00:17:53,360 Nice place here. They do a good business. 510 00:17:53,360 --> 00:17:54,360 They've been here a long time. 511 00:17:54,360 --> 00:17:57,360 Best French dip sandwiches I've ever eaten. Nice and lean, aren't they? 512 00:17:57,360 --> 00:17:59,360 Yeah, they put out a good meal. 513 00:17:59,360 --> 00:18:00,360 Here's your pie and coffee. 514 00:18:00,360 --> 00:18:02,360 Thanks. Three spoons of sugar? 515 00:18:02,360 --> 00:18:04,360 That's right. 516 00:18:04,360 --> 00:18:06,360 Coffee sure smells good. 517 00:18:08,360 --> 00:18:09,360 Hey, it tastes good, too. 518 00:18:09,360 --> 00:18:12,360 All right, let's get on to business, Frye. Now, what about the diamonds? Where'd you get them? 519 00:18:12,360 --> 00:18:13,360 From a guy named Joe. 520 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:14,360 What's his last name? 521 00:18:14,360 --> 00:18:15,360 Never heard of him. 522 00:18:15,360 --> 00:18:17,360 He gave you the diamonds to sell? You don't know his last name? 523 00:18:17,360 --> 00:18:19,360 Yeah, that's right. Where'd you pick up the diamonds? 524 00:18:19,360 --> 00:18:20,360 Didn't. Joe came by my house and left them. 525 00:18:20,360 --> 00:18:22,360 What's this Joe like? 526 00:18:22,360 --> 00:18:25,360 Oh, medium height, about 32, medium weight. How about his coloring? 527 00:18:25,360 --> 00:18:27,360 Medium. He's a real ordinary looking fellow. 528 00:18:27,360 --> 00:18:28,360 Where'd he say he got the diamonds? 529 00:18:28,360 --> 00:18:31,360 He brought them out from the east with him. Didn't tell me where he got them back there. 530 00:18:31,360 --> 00:18:32,360 I think he's done time someplace. 531 00:18:32,360 --> 00:18:33,360 Why'd you say that? 532 00:18:33,360 --> 00:18:36,360 I just figured it. The way he talks, the way he handles himself. Got the marks. 533 00:18:36,360 --> 00:18:37,360 You'd know him if you saw him again? 534 00:18:37,360 --> 00:18:38,360 Oh, sure. 535 00:18:38,360 --> 00:18:40,360 Think you could point him out to us? 536 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:41,360 Have you got him? 537 00:18:41,360 --> 00:18:44,360 No, but if he's done time, there's a mug of him, big as we got it. 538 00:18:44,360 --> 00:18:45,360 Want to look through the mug books? 539 00:18:45,360 --> 00:18:46,360 Sure. 540 00:18:46,360 --> 00:18:47,360 How did this Joe get in touch with you? 541 00:18:47,360 --> 00:18:49,360 Called the house, told me what time he'd be there. 542 00:18:49,360 --> 00:18:50,360 When did he usually call? 543 00:18:50,360 --> 00:18:51,360 Most any time. 544 00:18:51,360 --> 00:18:54,360 I know what you're fearing, but it won't work. This whole thing's been in the papers. 545 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:56,360 He won't call me now. Too smart for that. He won't show. 546 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:57,360 How about the diamonds? 547 00:18:57,360 --> 00:18:59,360 Don't you think he'll be sore about you being picked up? 548 00:18:59,360 --> 00:19:03,360 So he's sore. He's got no beef. He's still got 130 grand in stones. He's got no worries. 549 00:19:03,360 --> 00:19:04,360 Say, how about some more... 550 00:19:04,360 --> 00:19:06,360 No, you've had it for the night. Bye. Let's go. 551 00:19:06,360 --> 00:19:08,360 Oh, thanks for the meal. Sure appreciate it. 552 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:09,360 Yeah. 553 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:11,360 You're the man telling me. You know, a good meal always makes me sleepy. 554 00:19:11,360 --> 00:19:12,360 Sure getting late. 555 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:14,360 Hey, let's knock it off for tonight, huh, fellas? I'm bushed. 556 00:19:14,360 --> 00:19:16,360 No, let's look through the mug books and we can call it a night. 557 00:19:16,360 --> 00:19:18,360 Honest, fellas, I'm so tired, I can hardly see straight. 558 00:19:18,360 --> 00:19:20,360 Feeling like this, I couldn't be sure. 559 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:23,360 All right, Fry, we'll take you back and we'll see you the first thing in the morning so we can get started. 560 00:19:23,360 --> 00:19:24,360 Okay. 561 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:25,360 Say, I was just wondering. 562 00:19:25,360 --> 00:19:26,360 Yeah? 563 00:19:26,360 --> 00:19:28,360 You think you could work out something for breakfast? 564 00:19:31,360 --> 00:19:32,360 2.30 a.m. 565 00:19:32,360 --> 00:19:36,360 After returning the suspect to the city jail, Frank and I went back to the office. 566 00:19:36,360 --> 00:19:42,360 We were certain that Fry was in some way implicated in the diamond theft, but we didn't know just how he fit in. 567 00:19:42,360 --> 00:19:45,360 Frank and I signed out and went home to get some sleep. 568 00:19:45,360 --> 00:19:46,360 4.45 a.m. 569 00:19:46,360 --> 00:19:52,360 I got a call from the business office that a man who identified himself as Joe Ashton had been picked up on a drunk charge. 570 00:19:52,360 --> 00:20:00,360 When arrested, he was carrying a black leather case, similar to the one taken in the robbery, containing a large quantity of unset diamonds. 571 00:20:00,360 --> 00:20:05,360 The man was belligerent, and other than his name, he refused to tell the arresting officers anything. 572 00:20:05,360 --> 00:20:08,360 I called Frank and picked him up on the way into the office. 573 00:20:08,360 --> 00:20:17,360 When we arrived at the city hall, the suspect had sobered up considerably, and with a little questioning, he identified himself as a jewelry salesman from Oakland, California. 574 00:20:17,360 --> 00:20:21,360 We contacted his employer, and Oakland received an identification on him. 575 00:20:21,360 --> 00:20:26,360 Further investigation showed that Ashton was in legal possession of the diamond. 576 00:20:26,360 --> 00:20:34,360 During investigations, false leads are constantly turned up, and although circumstances may tend to discount them, each one has to be thoroughly checked out. 577 00:20:34,360 --> 00:20:36,360 7.45 a.m. 578 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:42,360 Frank and I had breakfast at Johnny Cokins, and at 8.32 we signed Fye out of the city jail for interrogation. 579 00:20:42,360 --> 00:20:44,360 You had breakfast yet, Friday? 580 00:20:44,360 --> 00:20:45,360 Yeah, I just finished. 581 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:46,360 That's too bad. 582 00:20:46,360 --> 00:20:47,360 How about you, Smith? 583 00:20:47,360 --> 00:20:48,360 Yeah. 584 00:20:48,360 --> 00:20:49,360 What'd you have? 585 00:20:49,360 --> 00:20:50,360 Waffles. 586 00:20:50,360 --> 00:20:51,360 Yeah, I sure like some hot waffles. 587 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:53,360 I didn't eat here. I figure you guys might take me out again. 588 00:20:53,360 --> 00:20:56,360 What are you trying to prove, Fry? Now let's go over and look at those mug books, huh? 589 00:20:56,360 --> 00:20:57,360 Okay. 590 00:20:57,360 --> 00:20:58,360 Hands behind you. 591 00:20:58,360 --> 00:20:59,360 Oh, now look! 592 00:20:59,360 --> 00:21:00,360 Hands behind you. 593 00:21:00,360 --> 00:21:04,360 All right, let's go. 594 00:21:04,360 --> 00:21:06,360 All right, in the elevator. 595 00:21:06,360 --> 00:21:07,360 I'll get it, Frank. 596 00:21:07,360 --> 00:21:16,360 Yeah. 597 00:21:16,360 --> 00:21:18,360 Sure, a nice day, but it's warm out. 598 00:21:18,360 --> 00:21:19,360 It's gonna be. 599 00:21:19,360 --> 00:21:24,360 Yeah. 600 00:21:24,360 --> 00:21:28,360 Go ahead. 601 00:21:28,360 --> 00:21:30,360 Sure you guys don't want a cup of coffee? 602 00:21:30,360 --> 00:21:36,360 No, I told you we'd eat here. 603 00:21:36,360 --> 00:21:37,360 Right in the back, Fry. 604 00:21:37,360 --> 00:21:39,360 Sure. 605 00:21:39,360 --> 00:21:41,360 Say, sure appreciated that meal last night. 606 00:21:41,360 --> 00:21:47,360 It's good. 607 00:21:47,360 --> 00:21:48,360 We go in the city hall? 608 00:21:48,360 --> 00:21:53,360 Yeah, that's right. 609 00:21:53,360 --> 00:21:54,360 That way you keep the mug books? 610 00:21:54,360 --> 00:21:57,360 Yeah. 611 00:21:57,360 --> 00:22:00,360 Hey, no kidding, Fry. I gotta have some coffee. My stomach's growling. 612 00:22:00,360 --> 00:22:02,360 All right, Fry, we'll get you some coffee. 613 00:22:02,360 --> 00:22:05,360 You know, that whole bit about Joe doesn't ring. I'm afraid we can't buy it. 614 00:22:05,360 --> 00:22:07,360 Okay, so it's a phony story, but I'll give you the right one. 615 00:22:07,360 --> 00:22:08,360 Where'd you get the diamonds? 616 00:22:08,360 --> 00:22:09,360 From a guy out in the valley. 617 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:10,360 Where in the valley? 618 00:22:10,360 --> 00:22:11,360 Out at the Astor Studios. 619 00:22:11,360 --> 00:22:12,360 At a picture loft? 620 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:13,360 Yeah. 621 00:22:13,360 --> 00:22:15,360 Frank, let's head out the freeway. We're going out the valley. 622 00:22:15,360 --> 00:22:18,360 Hey, wait a minute. I don't want to see him. He'll blow his top if he finds out I told you. 623 00:22:18,360 --> 00:22:21,360 This guy's crazy, a real nut. You better drop me back at the jail. I'll wait. 624 00:22:21,360 --> 00:22:23,360 How do we know this isn't another stall? 625 00:22:23,360 --> 00:22:24,360 It isn't. You'll see. 626 00:22:24,360 --> 00:22:27,360 What's this guy's name, this friend of yours? 627 00:22:27,360 --> 00:22:28,360 He's no friend, just a guy he met had a business deal. 628 00:22:28,360 --> 00:22:29,360 What's his name? 629 00:22:29,360 --> 00:22:30,360 Calls himself Fred Roberts. 630 00:22:34,360 --> 00:22:37,360 We took Fry to breakfast, and then we returned him to the city jail. 631 00:22:37,360 --> 00:22:41,360 We went back to the city hall and rechecked the name Fred Roberts through eye-on-eye. 632 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:44,360 There was no record. Those with similar names were checked. 633 00:22:44,360 --> 00:22:47,360 None of them matched the description of the suspect. 634 00:22:47,360 --> 00:22:51,360 11.20 a.m., Frank and I headed for the San Fernando Valley. 635 00:22:51,360 --> 00:22:54,360 The San Fernando Valley Studios was one of the older lots in town. 636 00:22:54,360 --> 00:22:56,360 It had been years since they'd made a picture of their own. 637 00:22:56,360 --> 00:23:00,360 Most of their business now was in renting stage space to television companies. 638 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:03,360 Frank and I checked at the gate, and we were sent up to personnel. 639 00:23:03,360 --> 00:23:08,360 The company records on Roberts showed that he'd been at the studio for four years in the property department. 640 00:23:08,360 --> 00:23:13,360 According to the girl in the personnel office, Roberts was highly regarded by his employers and fellow workers. 641 00:23:13,360 --> 00:23:16,360 She told us that we could find him in the prop building on the back lot. 642 00:23:16,360 --> 00:23:18,360 Frank and I started back to see him. 643 00:23:18,360 --> 00:23:22,360 That must be it back there, the big building with all the windows? 644 00:23:22,360 --> 00:23:23,360 Yeah. 645 00:23:23,360 --> 00:23:24,360 Sure a lot going on, huh? 646 00:23:24,360 --> 00:23:28,360 Yeah, TV's using a lot of movies, I guess. Most of the good stuff's on film, isn't it? 647 00:23:28,360 --> 00:23:32,360 I suppose so. About all Elizabeth likes to watch are the wrestling matches with those real old movies. 648 00:23:32,360 --> 00:23:36,360 I don't get to see much of the new stuff, but she's not looking at some show that's 20 years old. 649 00:23:36,360 --> 00:23:37,360 The kids are watching a puppet show. 650 00:23:37,360 --> 00:23:38,360 Well, you need two sets then. 651 00:23:38,360 --> 00:23:43,360 I've been thinking about that show. Not that I don't like wrestling, but I'd like to see the ball game once in a while. 652 00:23:43,360 --> 00:23:46,360 And those news forum shows, you know, keep up with what's going on in the world. 653 00:23:46,360 --> 00:23:48,360 Yeah, looks like it here, huh? 654 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:49,360 Yeah. 655 00:23:49,360 --> 00:23:51,360 Yeah, let's see them back there with the spray gun in it. 656 00:23:51,360 --> 00:23:52,360 Yeah. 657 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:53,360 Hey, Mr. Roberts? Mr. Roberts? 658 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:54,360 Yeah? 659 00:23:54,360 --> 00:23:55,360 Mike, talk to you, sir. 660 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:57,360 Just a minute. I've got to hit this before it dries. 661 00:23:57,360 --> 00:23:58,360 All right. 662 00:24:04,360 --> 00:24:05,360 All right, now what can I do for you? 663 00:24:05,360 --> 00:24:06,360 Police officers, Mr. Roberts. 664 00:24:06,360 --> 00:24:07,360 What? 665 00:24:07,360 --> 00:24:08,360 Wait a minute. 666 00:24:10,360 --> 00:24:11,360 Who'd you say you were? 667 00:24:11,360 --> 00:24:12,360 Police officers. 668 00:24:12,360 --> 00:24:19,360 Oh, I'm sorry I caused you this trouble. I thought at first you were bill collectors coming in here like you did in the light. 669 00:24:19,360 --> 00:24:22,360 You understand, I can't, yeah? I've had a little trouble lately. I didn't mean to cause a fuss. 670 00:24:22,360 --> 00:24:24,360 Yeah, sure. We'd like to talk to you downtown. 671 00:24:24,360 --> 00:24:25,360 What about? 672 00:24:25,360 --> 00:24:26,360 Some diamonds that were stolen. 673 00:24:26,360 --> 00:24:29,360 Certainly, I'll go with you, but why me? What makes you think I had anything to do with it? 674 00:24:29,360 --> 00:24:32,360 Just routine, Mr. Roberts. Your name came up and we have to check it out. 675 00:24:32,360 --> 00:24:38,360 More than glad to help. I hope you don't think that I was trying to run away from you before. It was just that I thought you were someone else. 676 00:24:38,360 --> 00:24:40,360 All right, Mr. Roberts. You want to get your coat? 677 00:24:40,360 --> 00:24:41,360 Sure. 678 00:24:41,360 --> 00:24:45,360 I'll have to call the front office and tell them where I'm going. I'm the only one here today. 679 00:24:45,360 --> 00:24:46,360 No, we'll call them on the way out. 680 00:24:46,360 --> 00:24:50,360 Fine. A lot of work. Hope this won't take long. 681 00:24:54,360 --> 00:24:56,360 Should I take my car? I wouldn't like the trouble you had to bring me back. 682 00:24:56,360 --> 00:24:58,360 No trouble, Mr. Roberts. 683 00:25:00,360 --> 00:25:03,360 Sure a nice day, isn't it? Good for exteriors. 684 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:04,360 Exteriors? 685 00:25:04,360 --> 00:25:07,360 Yeah, you know, outdoor shots. Good light. 686 00:25:07,360 --> 00:25:08,360 Oh, yeah. 687 00:25:08,360 --> 00:25:11,360 Run into a lot of trouble if you haven't got good light. 688 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:13,360 Like to take a look around? 689 00:25:13,360 --> 00:25:15,360 No, I'm afraid we haven't got the time, Mr. Roberts. 690 00:25:15,360 --> 00:25:17,360 Here's the car. 691 00:25:18,360 --> 00:25:22,360 Say, I don't want to tell you probably your business, but can't we talk here? I really shouldn't leave. 692 00:25:22,360 --> 00:25:25,360 No, I'm afraid not, Mr. Roberts. There's someone downtown we want you to meet. 693 00:25:25,360 --> 00:25:26,360 Oh? 694 00:25:26,360 --> 00:25:28,360 Yeah, a man by the name of Ruman, Sam Ruman. 695 00:25:30,360 --> 00:25:31,360 You said Ruman? 696 00:25:31,360 --> 00:25:32,360 Yeah, that's right. 697 00:25:32,360 --> 00:25:34,360 No, you was trying to kid you then. 698 00:25:34,360 --> 00:25:35,360 Sir? 699 00:25:35,360 --> 00:25:36,360 About the diamond. 700 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:38,360 No, I'm afraid not. 701 00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:39,360 How'd you find it? 702 00:25:39,360 --> 00:25:41,360 That's not important. Do you have the rest of the stone? 703 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:44,360 Most of them. Some of them are up in San Francisco. 704 00:25:44,360 --> 00:25:48,360 I can give you the name of the man who has them. You picked up some of them. I read about it in the paper. 705 00:25:48,360 --> 00:25:49,360 How about the rest of them? 706 00:25:49,360 --> 00:25:53,360 I buried them on a golf course south of here. I can show you the place. You want to get them now? 707 00:25:53,360 --> 00:25:54,360 Yeah, we'd like to, yeah. 708 00:25:54,360 --> 00:25:58,360 Well, go over the pass and into La Brea. Straight out La Brea. I'll tell you where to turn. 709 00:25:58,360 --> 00:25:59,360 All right. 710 00:25:59,360 --> 00:26:01,360 Frye, he the one that told you? 711 00:26:01,360 --> 00:26:03,360 You planned to rob her yourself, did you? 712 00:26:03,360 --> 00:26:06,360 Yeah, I had to raise money. Funny. 713 00:26:06,360 --> 00:26:07,360 What's that? 714 00:26:07,360 --> 00:26:11,360 You work in pictures and any job and people think you make a lot of money. 715 00:26:11,360 --> 00:26:16,360 Not true. It's like any other job. Good living, but you don't make as much as people think you do. 716 00:26:16,360 --> 00:26:17,360 That's why I did it. 717 00:26:17,360 --> 00:26:18,360 Yeah. 718 00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:22,360 I planned the thing for a long time. Figured every angle. 719 00:26:22,360 --> 00:26:25,360 Be able to pay off my car, all my bills. 720 00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:28,360 That was no gag about me thinking you were bill collectors. 721 00:26:28,360 --> 00:26:33,360 I've been trying to find my car for the past month and take it away. You know how it is. 722 00:26:33,360 --> 00:26:34,360 Yeah, sure. 723 00:26:34,360 --> 00:26:38,360 All my life I've been working, working to make something out of myself. 724 00:26:38,360 --> 00:26:42,360 Everybody in this town seems to do okay. Money, big home, a car. 725 00:26:42,360 --> 00:26:46,360 Twelve years I've been working as a prop man. Twelve years. 726 00:26:46,360 --> 00:26:51,360 I got tired of waiting. I wanted all those things. I figured I waited long enough, you know? 727 00:26:51,360 --> 00:26:52,360 Yeah. 728 00:26:52,360 --> 00:26:57,360 What's wrong with trying to build some kind of a future for yourself? I just wanted a future, that's all. 729 00:26:57,360 --> 00:26:59,360 Yeah, well you got one. 730 00:26:59,360 --> 00:27:10,360 The story you have just heard was true. The names were changed to protect the innocent. 731 00:27:10,360 --> 00:27:16,360 On November 15th, trial was held in Superior Court, Department 89, City and County of Los Angeles, State of California. 732 00:27:16,360 --> 00:27:19,360 In a moment, the results of that trial. 733 00:27:19,360 --> 00:27:21,360 Now here is our star, Jack Webb. 734 00:27:21,360 --> 00:27:22,360 Thank you, George Fenomen. 735 00:27:22,360 --> 00:27:29,360 Friends, in your hometown as well as mine, more and more king-size cigarette smokers are switching to Fatima because of Fatima quality. 736 00:27:29,360 --> 00:27:32,360 Fatimas are distinctive with a really different flavor and aroma. 737 00:27:32,360 --> 00:27:37,360 They give you an extra mild and soothing smoke, plus the added protection of Fatima quality. 738 00:27:37,360 --> 00:27:42,360 Get a pack of Fatimas tomorrow. See if you don't agree that in Fatima the difference is quality. 739 00:27:42,360 --> 00:27:46,360 That's king-size Fatima in the bright, sunny yellow pack. 740 00:27:46,360 --> 00:27:57,360 Fred Roberts was tried and convicted of robbery in the second degree. 741 00:27:57,360 --> 00:28:02,360 Robbery in the second degree is punishable by imprisonment in the state penitentiary or in the county jail. 742 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:05,360 He is now serving his time in the county jail. 743 00:28:05,360 --> 00:28:15,360 Ladies and gentlemen, at this very moment in Korea, the lives of soldiers wounded in battle today are being saved by transfusions of blood and blood plasma. 744 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:20,360 You can give these men the gift of life, a pint of your blood. 745 00:28:20,360 --> 00:28:24,360 The Department of Defense is calling for all Americans to roll up their sleeves. 746 00:28:24,360 --> 00:28:30,360 There is no substitute for blood. The need is urgent. The need is now. 747 00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:36,360 Call your local Red Cross chapter or blood donor center for an appointment, and please keep it. 748 00:28:36,360 --> 00:28:48,360 You have just heard Dragnet, a series of authentic cases from official files. 749 00:28:48,360 --> 00:28:53,360 Technical advice comes from the Office of Chief of Police W.H. Parker, Los Angeles Police Department. 750 00:28:53,360 --> 00:29:01,360 Technical advisors Captain Jack Donahoe, Sergeant Marty Wynne, Sergeant Vance Brasher, heard tonight were Vic Perrin, Herb Ellis, Vic Rodman. 751 00:29:01,360 --> 00:29:08,360 Script by John Robinson, music by Walter Schuman, Hal Gibney speaking. 752 00:29:08,360 --> 00:29:17,360 King Size Fatima has brought you Dragnet, transcribed from Los Angeles. 753 00:29:17,360 --> 00:29:32,360 Friday, hear the Mario Lanza Show on NBC.