Plot Synopsis

In 1988 Alabama, a young man becomes the chief suspect in the brutal killing of his well-to-do parents and one of his brothers. Another, older brother can't bring himself to believe that his brother is guilty. He soon begins to change his mind when his callous sibling turns violent and greedy. Two years pass until he is able to trick his brother into confessing. When his brother is sentenced to death, he is wracked with guilt for turning him in, and begs the court for mercy. The judge reduces the sentence to life in prison.