Based on a true story, fugitive Sam Sheppard is found guilty of killing his wife despite his pleas of innocence.
In the summer of 1966, Darlie Routier places a panicked 911 call stating an intruder fatally stabbed her two sons, and wounded her as well; after an investigation full of unexpected twists, authorities charge Darlie with the murders.
Woman found dead and her husband who was drunk that evening confesses to her murder but none of the evidence points to him.
A body is hauled out of the English Channel, however it is still very much alive and raising a family.