While attending a reunion in his home town, Matlock gets embroiled in a murder case in which a young man is framed for the murder of another home-town boy who was writing a tell all tome about some of the town's prominent citizens.
After the death of the second of three boys who witnessed a murder 15 years ago, the trial of Ben's client requires the exposure of the secrets of some of his hometown's most prominent residents.
A bump on the head transports Matlock to the Old West, where he tries to save Conrad from a hanging. Conrad proclaims his innocence, but being found on the floor right beside the deceased, doesn't help his case.
Matlock tells a story to Julie about the time when he and his father were investigating the death of a friend, who may or may not have been killed by his widow.
The producer of a popular game show is murdered. The show's host is suspected; Michelle goes undercover as a contestant on the show to find the real killer.
Matlock's defense of a young waitress charged with murder is greatly aided by her talented young son, who drew a comic book that eerily depicts the crime.
Ben goes to court (traffic court) and the murder case continues as the investigation of gang violence and arson related to the real estate swindle expand.
While defending Judge Eller in his murder trial, Conrad uncovers the connection between the killing of a mayor and a pornography production using underage girls.
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What is the Japanese language plot outline for Matlock (1986)?