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In the gripping Speed Trap episode of Suspense, two highway patrol officers, Craig Hollister and his partner, patrol a treacherous mountain road during a storm. The rain-soaked conditions create a perilous environment, and the officers are on high alert for speeders. As they discuss their lives and experiences on the job, Hollister reveals his concern for his wife, who is driving on the same road.
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