The Broken Spur - Tales of the Texas Rangers | 08/12/1950 (Ep06)
Summary
Texas Ranger Jace Pearson investigates the arson and murder of rancher Milton Thomas in Irwin County, Texas. Clues including a broken spur and boot prints lead to Jack Casey, who claims an alibi at a high school graduation. Pearson uncovers that Jack’s son, Ben, was the actual killer, motivated by a debt and gambling losses. After tracking Ben to a sawmill in Mooney, Texas, Pearson captures him during a tense confrontation, resulting in Ben’s confession and life imprisonment.
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Show background and case introduction
Milton Thomas robbed at his ranch
Wheaties commercial break
Fire scene and autopsy results
Ranger Pearson arrives at the scene
Investigating the locked doors and safe
Finding the broken spur clue
Ranger confronts crowd destroying evidence
Introduction of suspect Jack Casey
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Tracking hoofprints and horse clues
Analyzing boot prints at the creek
Suspect identified as Jack Casey
Confrontation at Casey's home
Arrest and search of Casey's room
Casey claims an alibi
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Interrogation: Matching boots and spur
Investigating the graduation alibi
Witness confirms Casey's presence
Phone records reveal Ben Casey
Interview with Mrs. Casey
Traveling to Mooney, Texas
Arrival at the Delta Sawmill
Searching the bunkhouse
Confrontation with Ben Casey
Chase on the moving train
Confession and sentencing
Closing credits and Wheaties outro
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