PEYTON PLACE Episode 258. 08-16-66 John Fowler investigates Ann Howard's death. WA: The tragic death of Ann Howard has overwhelmed the town of Peyton Place and triggered a chain reaction. Elliot Carson, editor of the Clarion, and a friend of Ann's, must report the step-by-step details of the official investigation. And John Fowler, Peyton County District Attorney, a man who Elliot Carson once asked to resign, must supervise the official investigation. For Michael Rossi, the truth surrounding Ann Howard's death must be known, at all costs. Intro: Cannon. Clarion. Scene 1: Elliot tells Rossi that he doesn't have to wait there. Fowler walks up. Rossi wants the results of the coroner's report. Fowler says that the report doesn't become public until the case is closed. An officer shows up with the report. Elliot says, "Mike, why put yourself through this?" Cause of death, undetermined. Rossi says that Ann was murdered. Scene 2: Rodney comes to the mansion to pick up his things. Rodney asks his grandfather if he can get something for him. Peyton says that he will miss Betty. Peyton says that he hoped that Rodney and Betty might get back together. Peyton says that he taught her how to play chess. It doesn't take long for luxuries to become necessities. Scene 3: In Fowler's office, Elliot returns the coroner's report to John Fowler. Elliot says that after Fowler's last fiasco in this town, Fowler should be more careful. Fowler mentions that he was re-elected. Elliot tells Fowler that from the first moment Ann came to town, Lee has harassed Ann Howard. Scene 4: Dr. Rossi talks with Rita Jacks Harrington. Scene 5: John Fowler talks with Allison. Allison tells him that she saw Lee Webber's motorcycle near the beach. She says that Lee threw away a bottle. Preview: Hannah talks to Peyton. Allison talks to Chris and Lee. Steven talks to Betty. HC: I'll convince him. I'll make him believe me. I'll never lose Steven. AM: You can't stop covering up for him. You're only hurting yourself. LW: You know you have pretty good taste in finks little brother. SC: I can't stop thinking about it. And I won't. Not until I force my mother to tell me the truth. PREV HOME NEXT