The Scarecrow

After being forced out of the Los Angeles Times due to budget cuts, seasoned newspaperman Jack McEvoy pursues what he hopes will be the defining murder story of his career. His investigation into Alonzo Winslow, a 16-year-old drug dealer who has confessed to a brutal murder, reveals unsettling truths that suggest Winslow may actually be innocent. As Jack navigates this complex case, he finds himself on the trail of a ruthless killer who seems to be one step ahead, complicating his quest for justice and exposing the dangers of his pursuit.