Slaughter of the Innocents

A Cleveland FBI agent and father figure to Jesse, Stephen is driven by a sharp intellect and relentless determination. He navigates the pressure of public cases while protecting his son, using years of experience to piece together disparate clues. His pursuit of the truth tests his ethics and stamina as the case stretches across state lines.

Stephen’s gifted 10-year-old son, Jesse has a keen eye for patterns and an encyclopedic memory for details. His curiosity drives the investigation, from sage findings to cross-referencing old reports with fresh data. His tech-savvy persistently pushes the case forward and puts him at risk.

An FBI agent who joins the effort to re-examine evidence and coordinate the search across jurisdictions. She pairs with Stephen to pursue leads, sharing a professional focus and a willingness to challenge official timelines. Her steady presence helps translate the clues into action.

The killer behind the Utah murders, Booth orchestrates a cult-like ritual arc and terrorizes communities. He is tall and physically imposing, with a calculating mind and a willingness to kill to fulfill a distorted sense of order. His arc and tableaux of dead animals reveal a fixation on control and spectacle.

Draper Penitentiary’s warden, he represents the tension between prosecutorial urgency and the safeguards of the prison system. His decisions—such as resisting delays for new tests—have a direct impact on whether justice is served for past crimes.