An Officer and a Murderer

Williams is promoted to base commander at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. The celebration with his wife at a charity fundraiser reinforces his respected status in Tweed, Ontario. The town views him as a stable leader as he basks in professional triumph.

That same night, a hooded intruder breaks into a young girl's room and steals underwear, bras, and a beach photo. The theft patterns start small but hint at a method Williams will repeat. The incident sets the tone for a creeping threat in Tweed.

The pattern repeats and the next break-in reveals the intruder is Williams himself. He steals similar items and even hides in a woman's closet as she returns home. The community begins to fear that someone in authority might be responsible.

Williams leaves a message on a victim's computer with poor grammar, hoping to mislead investigators. The misdirection underscores his confidence and intimate knowledge of how to evade capture. The clue intensifies the search to identify the culprit behind the escalating crimes.

As the crimes escalate to sexual assaults and rape, the town coins the nickname 'Tweed Creeper.' Police realize the force of his position may shield him from suspicion. Detectives Dobson and Gallagher begin to connect the dots between Williams’s power and the harm he causes.

The investigation links to the murder of Corporal Marie-France Comeau, Williams’s subordinate. The case becomes intensely personal for the detectives as they see the consequences of his authority. The mounting evidence tightens the net around him.

A breakthrough comes when Dobson spots a vehicle parked in a field during patrol. Tire-tread analysis connects the car to Williams through the missing resident Jessica Lloyd. The discovery links Williams’s movements to the crimes.

Police devise a sting operation to bring him in under the pretense of seeking help on a cold case. Williams agrees to answer routine questions, stepping into a controlled environment. The plan uses his momentary trust against him.

In the interrogation room, Gallagher shifts from casual conversation to invasive questioning, with Dobson joining in. They present the full breadth of evidence and coax a confession from Williams. He is stripped of his title as the weight of his actions becomes undeniable.

Two teams sweep Williams’s Tweed home and his Trenton base, uncovering panties, bras, and an overwhelming cache of photo and video material. They also discover a complete record of which undergarments he stole. The seizure confirms the depth of his predatory behavior.

The confession follows, and Williams is stripped of his rank and medals, ending his military career. The public downfall ripples through his wife, his friends, and his victims. The military forces under his command feel the impact of his crimes.

The fallout devastates the community and the more than 3,000 personnel under his command. His wife, colleagues, and victims grapple with the revelations and the long trauma. Tweed and the base confront a reckoning over power, trust, and responsibility.

The film closes on the contrast between Williams’s public authority and the private devastation he leaves behind. The town is left to reconcile with the man who held power and the harm he caused. It underscores a message about accountability and the fragility of public trust.