Synopsis
In the Gunsmoke episode titled Paid Killer, the peace of Dodge City is shattered when Lawson Hales, a newcomer with a shady past, places a bounty on the head of Marshal Matt Dillon. Hales hires a killer, offering a staggering $5000 in gold for Dillon's assassination. As rumors swirl and tensions rise, Dillon remains vigilant, sensing that danger is lurking in the shadows of the town.
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