In the Dragnet radio episode “Benny Trounsel,” Sergeant Joe Friday investigates the mysterious death of Benny Trounsel, a small-time informant found murdered after trying to pass along a tip about a narcotics ring. As Friday digs deeper, he uncovers a web of drug trafficking and betrayal in Los Angeles. The episode showcases Dragnet‘s signature realism, methodical police work, and gritty atmosphere.