Current Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marcino ponders the fast work of the killer or killers who murdered David Drake and set his car ablaze in just 30 minutes without being seen. One suspect is Jamie, sitting in jail facing federal drug charges on the day David was killed, with possible motive to want him dead.
The conversation revolves around holding people accountable for their actions and understanding the consequences that follow. It delves into the idea of "eye for an eye” and the debate surrounding it.
David reflects on his attempts to ease the pain of the Bergeron family after the loss of their loved one.
The detectives follow up on tips about a suspect named David and later interview him about charges including assault, robbery, burglary, and felony marijuana possession. An employee's report to a state trooper leads to the investigation of a break-in at a shed on the property line of a trailer.
Susan's mother hints that there were previous suspects who were in prison for a similar crime, and a lack of physical evidence should not result in a conviction.
Examining the potential involvement of Ronnie in the Renee Sweeney murder case based on his evasive answers, contradicting stories, visits to the family, possession of Renee's personal items, and regular visits to the location where her body was found.