A youthful Harry Houdini becomes the chief suspect when the bank adjoining his theater is robbed and a guard is murdered. But, he ultimately helps Murdoch find the culprit. Meanwhile, Dr. Ogden's sister comes to visit and soon becomes attracted to Murdoch.

A young woman's body is found in a drainage ditch, clad in only a bracelet, showing signs of having undergone an abortion, and totally drained of blood.