Synopsis

Cathleen Calvert and her lover, crime scene investigator Patrick Kinsley, devise a scheme to eliminate Calvert's husband, Clifford – a man of considerable wealth and influence. Their plan involves orchestrating the murder of an investment broker with whom Clifford is embroiled in a bitter dispute, and framing Clifford for the crime. Their motive is simple: as long as Clifford remains alive and incarcerated, Cathleen maintains access to his fortune. Lieutenant Columbo must unravel the intricate