The title character in this episode is Melanie "Mel" Desmond (
Leslie Ackerman), the lonely, alienated daughter of prominent clothing designer Julie Desmond (
Dorothy Malone). When her mother's gambler lover is murdered, Mel startles everyone by confessing to the crime. In truth, however, the attention-hungry girl merely witnessed the killing--which of course makes her the real murderer's next target! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide