Perry Mason: Crying, Dory Runs from Witness Chair
Summary
Perry Mason calls Dr. Kenyon to clarify the testimony of young Dory, who is confused about her identity and family relationships. During cross-examination, prosecutor Mr. Abt argues that Dory’s use of "mommy" creates ambiguity, suggesting she may be referring to her biological mother, Catherine DiCarlo Sloan, rather than the defendant, Mae Grant. The judge orders Mason to resolve this confusion, leading to a tense exchange where Dory insists Grant is her mother despite the prosecutor’s insistence that she is actually a child of DiCarlo.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Harry Mason's praise for Dory
Mason asks Dory to call Dr. Kenyon
Clarifying Dory's understanding of 'prisoner'
The Rapunzel analogy and court order
Defense counsel objects to confusion
Questioning Dory about leaving the apartment
Dory describes taking her dog and leaving
Prosecutor objects to hodgepodge testimony
Prosecutor claims Dory is confused about identity
Judge allows prosecutor to question Dory gently
Debate over Dory's use of the word 'mommy'
Prosecutor demands Dory understand true facts
Mason warns of impact on Mrs. Grant's trial
Judge instructs Mason to clarify ambiguity
Mason reveals Dory's real name is Sloan
Explaining Dory's biological mother is Miss DiCarlo
Dory's confusion resolved and testimony halted
Outro and call to action for SolvedMystery.com
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