In Southern California, a car goes out of control and the D. A. finds a Dog. The dead man's clothes don't fit and why should a ten year old letter be so important? Why does Carmen Freelman act so nervous? Selby has help from Sylvia Martin, a lovely newshound and Amorette Standish. He seems to be running in circles until he realises the most important clue has been in his possession all of the time.