My Son Must Die - Have Gun Will Travel | 07/31/1960 (Ep089)
Summary
In this *Have Gun, Will Travel* episode, Paladin and Hayboy take a fishing trip to the Santa Lucias that turns into a rescue mission when they encounter Marlene Carter, who is being stalked by Carlos, a mentally unstable man with a history of violence. At Marlene's remote ranch, Paladin learns that Carlos is the son of the ranch's caretaker, Toledo, who has been driven to the brink by her son's tragic condition. The tension culminates in a violent confrontation on the porch, where Paladin is fatally shot by Carlos before the episode ends.
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Have Gun, Will Travel: Opening Scene
Paladin and Hayboy discuss fishing gear
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Arrival at camp and morning fishing
Paladin rescues Marlene from Carlos
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At Marlene's ranch: meeting Toledo
Backstory: Carlos's accident and change
Toledo reveals Carlos is her son
Decision to stay for protection
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Night at the ranch: hearing Toledo sing
Confrontation: Toledo shoots Carlos
Epilogue: Hayboy's story and Miss Wong
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Credits and sign-off
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