Killer Dawson was a ruthless criminal who was active in the 1940s. He was locked in prison for murder but, escaped. He was soon captured by Detective Carey. Carey's car broke down on a country road as he was attempting to bring the crook in. Happening on the scene was rich socialite Marla Drake who was heading to a costume party in a leopard print costume. When Carey attempted to take her vehicle with his gun drawn, she mistook him for Killer Dawson and knocked the officer out.