Quincy, M.E. (1976)

Episode Overview

Monaghan urges Quincy to prioritize the autopsy of a young car thief, Billy Harris, who was reportedly killed after a police chase. Billy’s friend claims that an officer pursued them and caused his death while they were in their stolen vehicle. After the autopsy is conducted, it reveals that Billy died from a broken neck, but does not clarify how the injury occurred. This revelation sparks media coverage on police brutality, prompting a lawyer from Californians for Constitutional Rights to quickly step in to represent Billy’s friend, Steve.