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Meanwhile, Corelli calls Eddie's business partner Leo and tells him about Johnny.

Leo and one of his men pick up Johnny by pretending to be policemen and take him to Leo's ranch.

When the henchman finds and reads Helen's message, Leo has no choice but to dispose of him.

Then, though his hands are tied, Johnny manages to strangle Leo and cut himself free before Eddie arrives.

Eddie admits to killing a man during a robbery fifteen years ago, but denies murdering Helen, pointing out that he could easily have arranged it much more discreetly.

Just then, Leo regains consciousness and tries to shoot Johnny.

In the ensuing brawl, Leo accidentally kills Eddie before he himself is shot dead.