Investigative reporter Maxine Revere has a theory that the five New York City murders for which Adam Bachman is being tried are just part of his killing spree. In probing the disappearance of a retired couple the prior summer, Max uncovers striking similarities to Bachmans MO and develops a theory that Bachman wasnt working alone.Max wins a coveted pre-trial interview with the killer, whose disarming composure is combined with uncomfortable knowledge of Maxs own past. She leaves the room convinced, but unable to prove, that Bachman knows exactly what happened to the missing couple. The D.A. wants nothing to jeopardize his case against Bachman and refuses to consider Maxs theory. With no physical evidence, Max has to rely on her own wits and investigative prowess to dig deep into Bachmans past.