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Crime and Punishment #10
Crime and Punishment #10 (1949) This issue contains a story titled "Obey the Law," in which a coach involved in illegal gambling and racketeering operations is eventually caught when his conscience leads him to cooperate with police. After witnessing a young man shot during a car theft, the coach provides authorities with evidence connecting criminals to illegal activities including horse racing, boxing, and auto theft rings operating across multiple towns. Police detectives pursue the case using fingerprints and other clues found at crime scenes, ultimately working to dismantle the criminal enterprise and bring the perpetrators to justice.