a long-ago murder: the killing truth

Some secrets refuse to stay buried.

When David Cristi was thirteen, his best friend Ron was brutally murdered in a crime that shocked their small town and forever changed David’s life. Three boys were accused of the grisly act, and the case was closed. But nearly three decades later, the convictions are overturned, leaving a haunting question: Who really killed Ron?

Now a filmmaker known for his gritty horror movies, David is determined to dig into the past and solve the mystery that still casts a shadow over his hometown. But as he peels back layers of secrets, he begins to uncover a tangled web of lies, buried trauma, and dangerous truths that refuse to stay hidden. With his own life on the line, David must confront not only the darkness of the crime but also the demons that lurk in the hearts of those he once trusted.

In this gripping thriller, John A. Russo weaves a story of friendship, loss, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Can David uncover the truth, or will the past claim another victim?