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fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high-oil silver, the Lone Ranger. The Indian companion Tonto, the mask rider of the plains, fought crime and criminals throughout the western United States. But justice meant more to him than the letter of the law. And if a man or woman deserved a second chance, the famous mask rider was always ready to help them. Return with us now to the thrilling days when the West was young. From out of the past come the th…

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Synopsis

In Abby's Murder Plan, the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto are camping in a secluded area near Crow Ridge when they hear the sounds of a struggle nearby. Concerned about the commotion, they decide to investigate, leaving their horses behind to approach quietly. As they draw closer, they witness a man, Matt Rourke, pleading for his life against a gunman who has been hired to kill him. The gunman reveals that Rourke is marked for death simply because he has a red beard, which matches the description given to him by the person who hired him.

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Earle Graser

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John Todd

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 1021

Abby's Murder Plan

Friday, August 11, 1939 · 29:50

The Lone Ranger, Episode 1021

Abby's Murder Plan

Friday, August 11, 1939 · 29:50

Summary

The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a murder plot against a man named Matt Rourke, who is targeted due to a mistaken identity linked to his red beard. As they unravel the mystery, they discover deeper connections involving a woman named Abby Sanders and a fraudulent inheritance scheme.

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