Raw Justice

Raw Justice

Year: 1994

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: David A. Prior

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Kill… or be killed. The mayor of a small town hires a bounty hunter to find his daughter’s killer, but it turns out to be a very dangerous job.

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Timeline – Raw Justice (1994)

Trace every key event in Raw Justice (1994) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Donna Stiles murdered in her home

A man sneaks into Donna's home while she is preparing to shower and murders her. The killing shocks New Orleans and triggers a police and political response.

night Donna's home, New Orleans
2

Mace recruited by Mayor Stiles

Mayor David Stiles calls in his daughter's former fiancé, Mace, a cop-turned-bounty hunter, to bring in the killer. The request pulls Mace into a high-stakes case and strains relationships with the regular police.

night Mayor Stiles' residence
3

Mitch McCallum protests innocence

Mitch McCallum, who once dated Donna, is arrested and accused of the murder. He insists that he is innocent and that someone is framing him.

night Police precinct
4

Mace begins mission, clashes with police

Mace intensifies his pursuit of the killer and works outside normal police channels. He becomes deeply involved in the case, despite friction with Detective Atkins.

New Orleans streets
5

Bomb targets Mitch's home

A bomb planted in Mitch's home nearly kills him, proving the attackers will stop at nothing. Mace and Mitch barely survive and decide to keep working together.

night Mitch's home
6

Ambush forces them to flee with Sarah

Mace and Mitch are ambushed and narrowly escape. Sarah, a witness, joins them and must go into hiding.

Bayou outskirts of New Orleans
7

Mace questions Bernie

Mace confronts Bernie, the bail bondsman, to uncover who posted Mitch's bond and wanted him killed. The confrontation is tense and reveals a wider conspiracy.

Bernie's bail bonds office
8

Bernie is killed; Mace framed

Before Mace can leave Bernie's office, Detective Atkins uses the same bat to beat Bernie to death, framing Mace for the murder. The setup tightens the noose around Mace and escalates the danger.

Bernie's bail bonds office
9

Mitch saves Mace in the hotel

Mitch saves Mace from a gunman in his hotel room, signaling that someone powerful is orchestrating the attacks. The two realize a deeper plot is at work.

night Mace's hotel room
10

Mace identifies Jenkins as mastermind

Mace deduces Deputy Mayor Bob Jenkins is behind Donna's murder and the plot to cripple Mayor Stiles. He begins to close in on Jenkins as they are pursued through the bayou.

Bayou and city streets
11

Jenkins confesses mastermind to the Mayor

Jenkins confesses to Mayor Stiles that he is the mastermind behind the murder. Atkins continues to pursue the trio across the bayou as the chase tightens.

Mayor Stiles' office
12

Cornered in clip joint; Atkins killed

The trio is cornered in a clip joint, and Mace fights through the guards. Mace uses a giant dart to kill Atkins, removing a major pursuer. Jenkins tightens his grip on the mayor as they search for an exit.

Clip joint on the bayou
13

Jenkins hostage situation escalates

Jenkins takes Mayor Stiles hostage and demands safe passage out of the city. The mayor is used as leverage to force a getaway.

Clip joint
14

Stiles shot; Jenkins escapes by helicopter

Jenkins shoots Mayor Stiles in the shoulder; a helicopter arrives for Jenkins, who releases the mayor and prepares to escape. The moment is chaotic as reinforcements close in.

Clip joint area and helicopter pad
15

Mace defeats Jenkins in finale

Disguising himself as Jenkins's pilot, Mace jumps to safety just before the helicopter slams into a skyscraper, killing Jenkins. The city begins to recover as the mastermind is defeated.

Rooftop near downtown skyscraper

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 10:48

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