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In the gripping episode The Big Pill from Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are thrust into a chilling case involving the poisoning of two Marines. The story begins when Naval Intelligence alerts the homicide detail about two Marines who have been found in a critical state after a night in a cheap hotel. One of them has already succumbed to the poison, raising immediate concerns about foul play. As the detectives prepare to investigate, they are aware that they are dealing with a case that could have serious implications for the military and the community.
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