Through a series of elaborate schemes, a wealthy woman arranges for the murder of her husband's mistress and then takes steps so that the crime won't be traced back to her. The detective investigating the murder soon realizes her role in it, and sets out to find a way to pin the murder on her.
À New York, détectives et assistants du procureur tentent de résoudre les affaires les plus délicates. Les uns sur le terrain, les autres devant les tribunaux.