Culhane helps Marshal Scott catch three escaped prisoners. He recognizes one of them as the son of Judge McKinney, a man who encouraged his legal career.

After Murdock is found not guilty for the murder of a couple in Latigo, his step-son admits that he is terrified because he knows Murdock did commit the murders. Unfortunately, it's a case of double jeopardy and Marshal Scott is very, very upset about the injustice that has been done.