The Line-Up - The Goldberg Murder Case

Lieutenant Ben Guthrie escorts the witnesses to the viewing area. He says "You can sit right there, just any one of those empty seats. Sergeant Quine, which line are the Yudo Boys in?" Quine says "First line, I think. Let's see, yeah Tommy Young, number one, Ernest Conway, number two, and George Holstamp, number three, Yes, all in the first line". Sergeant Matt Grebbs explains the line-up procedure to the potential witnesses. The police know that each of the three work for Lester Yudo, however the witnesses are all afraid to identify any of them. Lester Yudo has been running the numbers racket, and using these three to intimidate the merchants in Ypsilanti, Michigan. However, this time was different. Mr. Goldberg, cigar store owner at the corner of Lucas and Jefferson, said no to them, and was beaten to death as a result. Feeling discouraged, Lieutenant Ben Guthrie and Sergeant Matt Grebbs decided to pay a visit to Lester Yudo at his place of business, a bar. As they walked in, Lester says "Well, glad to see you boys. Sit down, sit down. Let me get you a drink". Guthrie says "No thanks, Yudo". He says "Alright, what can I do for you?" Guthrie says "We've got three of your boys down in the tank". Lester says "Three of my boys?" Grebbs says "Yeah, Young, Conway, and Holstamp". Guthrie says "We got them booked on a murder rap". Lester says "Well look, Lieutenant, what's this got to do with me?" Guthrie says "One of those boys beat up a man named Goldberg. Beat him up bad. Goldberg died". Lester says "And one of those boys did it?" Guthrie says "That's right". Lester asks "Who says so?" Guthrie says "I do". Lester says "Huh, that isn't much good, now is it Lieutenant? Guthrie says "One of your boys went a little too far this time Yudo. We're going to get him, and we're going to get you".