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A would-be hitman with an honest streak brings his story to the cops. Though he turned down a $5,000 contract, he knows his mark is doomed to die whether he takes the job or not. Johnny, a bartender, lays out all the details for Joe Friday and Frank Smith.
Who is Wilhelm Irlick, and why is he wanted dead? Why was Johnny approached in the first place? Friday and Smith set out to find answers. Wilhelm turns out to be a mild-mannered man who grows roses and lives a quiet life.
The case takes a twist when Johnny receives threats for backing out of the job. Following a lead to a talkative, nosey landlady where Wilhelm’s son-in-law lives, red flags go up—giving Joe enough evidence to haul the in-law in for questioning.
