When the body of a young coed is found at the body of a pool at Hunter's Hot Springs, the Park County, Montana, Sheriff, in a rush to find a suspect, accuses young rodeo bronc rider, Cass Bruce of the crime. His family of ranchers and lawyers come to his aid with support and the search for the real killer. His Aunt Merci and fellow attorney, Geoffrey Myklebust defend him in a six day trial, while the real murderer is still at large.