Deadly Sins

Cristina Herrera is the school's secretary and history teacher who is assigned by Mother Superior to assist Deputy Jack Gales. She is practical, observant, and skeptical of the school's polished narrative. Her access to confidential records and her willingness to confront uncomfortable truths make her a crucial ally in the investigation.

Deputy Sheriff from Seattle sent to investigate the string of disappearances. He approaches the case with tenacity and a willingness to challenge local authorities’ quick conclusions. His persistent pursuit of the truth strains local loyalties and pushes the investigation beyond surface appearances.

The school’s cook, initially appearing quiet and unassuming, is revealed as the killer. Her motive stems from guilt and a distorted sense of protecting the ‘good girls’ from sin, fueled by trauma from a stillborn child. In the climactic confrontation, a dropped cross ends her life.

A student at the Catholic school whose death—hanging from the church bells—begins the chain of murders. Gwen’s fate marks the starting point of the investigation and symbolizes the loss of innocence within the school.

The school’s headmaster who becomes a central figure of suspicion after disturbing tapes surface. He dies by suicide before he can be incarcerated, leaving questions about the full extent of the school’s complicity and cover-up.

A popular but bullying student who accuses Gray of impregnating Gwen, highlighting the town’s culture of rumor, power, and intimidation within the student body. Her actions reflect how perceived sins are weaponized to police peers.

A student who becomes a target, showing that the school’s environment breeds fear and stalking alongside the disappearances. Her fate underscores the pervasive danger facing the students.

Another student who is stalked and murdered as the mystery deepens. Her experience contributes to the atmosphere of danger surrounding the school and its community.

The local doctor who examines Gwen’s body and becomes part of the investigation’s early confusion. His role highlights the initial missteps in the pursuit of the truth.