Barton Yarborough

Ep 30

In Dragnet's episode '22 Rifle for Christmas', the search for nine-year-old Stanley Johnstone intensifies when he is reported missing from his home. As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they discover blood stains in the backyard and an empty shell casing, raising…

Ep 28

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called to investigate a violent robbery involving George Kwan, a Chinese jeweler who has been severely beaten and robbed of his precious jade. The case takes a surprising turn when a six-year-old boy na…

Ep 27

In the Dragnet episode titled 'Spring Street Gang - Juveniles', detectives are faced with a growing wave of juvenile crime in Los Angeles. A young gang member named Jack Monroe is found badly injured after a robbery gone wrong, and he refuses to cooperate with the police. As dete…

Ep 26

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, the murder of a 62-year-old woman sends shockwaves through her family. With the victim's daughter-in-law, Norma Berry, as the prime suspect, detectives Friday and Romero delve into the strained relationship between the two women. As they inves…

Ep 18

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Friday and Romero are tasked with unraveling a sophisticated truck hijacking operation that has left valuable merchandise missing. Their primary suspect, Thomas Laval, initially denies involvement but is soon cornered by evidence li…

Ep 17

In the Dragnet episode titled 'Brick-Bat Slayer', a homicidal maniac terrorizes Los Angeles, leaving behind a trail of victims and a distinctive murder weapon—a brick-bat. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are called back to duty to investigate a double murder that fits the ki…

Ep 16

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a tense situation when a police officer is shot during a routine traffic stop. With one suspect apprehended, the detectives race against time to find the second man who fled the scene. As th…

Ep 15

In the Dragnet episode titled 'Sullivan Kidnapping,' a desperate father receives a ransom note after his daughter disappears. The note demands $30,000 for her safe return, signed ominously by 'The Wolf.' As detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate, they uncover the chilli…

Ep 14

In the Dragnet episode titled 'Eric Kelby - Body Buried In Nursery', detectives are called to investigate the sudden disappearance of Agnes Kelby. Initially, it appears to be a routine missing persons case, but as they dig deeper, they uncover suspicious behavior from her husband…

Ep 13

In this episode of Dragnet, Detectives Friday and Romero are assigned to the auto theft detail, where a wave of burglaries has left Los Angeles reeling. With more than 250 cars broken into and thousands of dollars in property stolen, they apprehend two young suspects but struggle…

Ep 12

In this episode of Dragnet, a new police recruit, Hank Decker, seeks to join the force amidst a wave of violent robberies by a gang known as the blitz bandits. These criminals are not only well-armed but also highly organized, committing multiple heists each night. As Decker navi…

Ep 11

In Dragnet's episode titled Production 11 aka Sixteen Jewel Thieves, a series of jewel burglaries plagues Los Angeles, with each night bringing a new theft. Detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are assigned to the case, racing against time to catch the elusive thief who has stole…

Ep 10

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a chilling case involving a homicidal maniac who has brutally murdered and mutilated several young women. The investigation begins on a rainy night in Los Angeles, where the detectives are c…

Ep 9

In this gripping episode of Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Ben Romero are thrust into a complex case following the brutal murder of Benny Trounsel, a known narcotics user. After Benny is found beaten in an alley, he reveals crucial information about a new drug operation befor…