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Crime Does Not Pay #133
Crime Does Not Pay #133 This anthology issue contains several true crime stories: "Valentine in Lead" follows a paroled criminal named Nick Parkins who attempts to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Joyce, but his violent interference in her life leads to a shootout with police. The issue also includes shorter crime accounts such as "Safety First," detailing burglars who politely called a policeman for his safe's combination; "Advertising Does Not Pay," about the theft of a fifty-foot steel tower in New Jersey; "The Travelling Bell," concerning the theft of a bronze church bell in Ohio; and "Don't Fence Me In," describing the theft of fence posts in Texas. Additionally, a story involving criminals named Alex and Stan depicts their criminal enterprise, eventual capture, and sentencing to prison.