Murder, She Wrote, Season 1

Det. Lt. Starkey:
Archie Miles was like a father to us. We didn't just like the guy. We loved him, all of us. So believe me, we want to see his killer go down. Permanently. And that's why we're all gonna stay out of Harry McGraw's way.

Jessica:
So Mr. McGraw can try, sentence and execute him?

Det. Starkey:
Naturally, we'd prefer he turn him over to us first.

Jessica:
And if he doesn't?

Det. Starkey:
Then at least, we won't have to worry about the possibility of some slick lawyer getting the dirt bag off on a technicality.