Synopsis: Sheriff Wade Addams is engaged to Linda Gibson and searching for an elusive killer, Tris Hatten. Linda's little brother, Clay, happens upon Tris' hideout one day, and immediately notifies Wade, who arrests the killer. Despite efforts to keep Clay's involvement a secret, the details come out and Clay's life is threatened. Wade must protect Clay while sidestepping attempts on his own life by Tris' henchmen.