According to Matthew (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Father Pieris kills both Randy Reynolds and his own wife Eunice to remove the obstacles standing in the way of his affair with Daphne. After the affair becomes serious, Pieris sees both Randy and Eunice as impediments to his relationship with Daphne. He poisons them with Euglocon-laced chicken and beef liver, making their deaths appear as natural causes from severe hypoglycemia.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Pieris growing resentful of those who interrupt his time with Daphne, including when Randy is away on cricket trips and when Eunice is present.

• father pieris
• daphne
• murder
• eunice
• randy
• affair
• euglocon

Father Pieris administers Euglocon-laced chicken and beef liver to both victims. The poison causes severe hypoglycemia, making the deaths appear as natural illness rather than murder. He feeds them the contaminated meat while posing as a caring priest and host, exploiting his position of trust in the community.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows Daphne and Pieris increasingly alone together, with Pieris manipulating circumstances to have access to both victims.

• poison
• euglocon
• chicken
• beef liver
• hypoglycemia
• murder method

Euglocon appears to be a compound that induces severe hypoglycemia, causing dangerously low blood sugar levels. The medical evidence showed both Randy and Eunice died from this condition despite treatment with dextrose, which should normally counteract hypoglycemia. The deaths initially appeared to be from natural causes but were later proven to be poisoning.

• euglocon
• hypoglycemia
• blood sugar
• poison
• medical cause of death

Steven, who was initially friendly with the Pieris family and the Reynolds couple, secretly gathers scientific evidence after becoming suspicious of the pattern of illnesses. Alerted by his girlfriend and others in the community, he provides crucial testimony that corroborates the doctors' suspicions about foul play. His evidence helps build the case against Pieris.

Foreshadowing: Steven's position at the Police Academy gives him access to investigative resources, and his friendship with Randy gives him personal motivation to uncover the truth.

• steven
• evidence
• police academy
• investigation
• betrayal

Dr. Terrance treats Eunice and notices her inconsistent response to dextrose treatment. He consults Dr. Mohan, who recalls a similar case months earlier involving a non-diabetic patient who died from severe hypoglycemia after similar treatment. The pattern of two deaths connected to the priest's circle raises suspicion, leading to the investigation that reveals poisoning.

• doctor
• hypoglycemia
• medical investigation
• dr. terrance
• dr. mohan
• evidence

The affair begins gradually through professional proximity. After hiring Daphne as his secretary, Pieris becomes increasingly attracted to her. One evening, Daphne provocatively offers that Pieris should ask if he needs anything. The next morning, they kiss in his office, and on a rainy night when both their partners are away, they give in to passion and have sex.

Foreshadowing: Daphne's flirtatious offer and the closed office door noticed by Sister June establish the affair's beginning.

• daphne
• affair
• seduction
• office
• rainy night

Father Pieris is convicted of double murder for poisoning Randy Reynolds and his wife Eunice. The prosecution proves he deliberately administered Euglocon-laced food to both victims to eliminate them as obstacles to his affair with Daphne. The court finds him guilty of murder with intent, and he receives the death sentence.

• conviction
• death sentence
• trial
• murder
• court
• guilty

The evidence includes medical testimony showing both victims died from Euglocon-induced hypoglycemia, not natural causes. Dr. Terrance and Dr. Mohan's analysis revealed the suspicious pattern. Steven provided scientific evidence supporting the poisoning theory. Witness testimonies described the priest's conduct and the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The prosecution proved the murders were calculated, using food preparation as the method.

• evidence
• trial
• witnesses
• medical testimony
• steven
• conviction

The investigation begins when doctors connect the pattern of similar hypoglycemia deaths. Dr. Terrance seeks a second opinion from Dr. Mohan, who recalls a prior case. They inform District Medical Officer Dr. Ferry, who assigns Detective Cruse to the case. As evidence accumulates, Steven provides crucial scientific testimony. The circumstantial evidence tying Pieris to both victims' illnesses leads to his arrest and formal charges.

• detective cruse
• investigation
• dr. ferry
• police
• evidence gathering

The summary focuses primarily on Father Pieris's conviction and sentencing. Daphne's specific fate after the trial is not detailed in the provided summary, though she was likely questioned as a co-conspirator given her relationship with the priest and her proximity to the victims.

• daphne
• fate
• aftermath
• trial outcome

Father Pieris insists Eunice visit their children in London while Randy is away on cricket duties. This creates the opportunity for him and Daphne to be alone together. The rainy night when both partners are away becomes the moment they fully give in to their affair, establishing the pattern that leads to the murders.

Foreshadowing: Pieris strategically creates situations where he can be alone with Daphne, manipulating circumstances to pursue the affair.

• eunice
• london
• children
• opportunity
• affair

The exorcism scenes establish Father Pieris's reputation as a trusted religious authority in the community. They demonstrate his position of power and respect, making his later betrayal more impactful. After performing an exorcism on a troubled girl, he returns home and engages in his affair, contrasting his spiritual role with his moral corruption.

Foreshadowing: The priest's dual identity as healer and murderer underscores the theme of hypocrisy central to the film.

• exorcism
• priest
• reputation
• trust
• community
• hypocrisy