Who is the main character investigating the murders?

Detective experienced in solving homicides.

How do the townspeople react to the murders?

Implement curfew and heightened security.

Potential connection to recent killings.

The detective uncovers a chilling connection between the victims and a deceased individual named Jack Lassiter, revealing a sinister background that may explain the murders.
The investigation leads to a shocking discovery of a perfectly preserved boy collecting victims' teeth, indicating a disturbing and supernatural element to the crimes that goes beyond conventional explanations.

What is the setting of the detective story?
Stone cottage in a small town.
Who is the main character investigating the murders?
Detective experienced in solving homicides.
What is the significance of the smiley face drawn in blood?
Found at the crime scene.
How do the townspeople react to the murders?
Implement curfew and heightened security.
What revelation is made about Jack Lassiter's involvement in the murders?
Potential connection to recent killings.

00:00

Stone cottage in a small town, surrounded by redwoods, sets the scene for a detective's arrival.
Detective, experienced in solving homicides, arrives at the scene of a young girl's murder.
Girl taken from her bed, found dead in the backyard shed with a smiley face drawn in blood.
Detective investigates the crime scene, noting the lack of struggle and the significance of the smiley face.
Parents of the victim, a seemingly normal family, are devastated by the brutal crime.
Detective interviews the parents, finding no apparent motive for the murder.
Another murder occurs the following night, similar to the first, involving a teenage boy.
Witnesses provide vague descriptions of a thin man in a tuxedo near the crime scene.
Detective questions the boy's parents, who are distraught and unable to provide any leads.
Town implements a curfew and heightened security after the murders, but a third victim, a girl named Hannah, is found dead in the forest.

15:51

The protagonist is facing immense pressure and blame due to a recent murder case, deviating from the usual investigative process.
The murder case is unfolding rapidly, with an unnatural and eerie atmosphere surrounding it.
Derek McPharlin, a key figure, reveals details about a deceased individual named Jack Lassiter, known as "Smiling Jack" due to a dental deformity.
Jack Lassiter died tragically by pulling out his own teeth, leading to a shocking revelation about his potential involvement in recent murders.
Derek discloses that Jack's father, Ivan Lassiter, blamed the town for his son's death and later committed suicide.
The protagonist seeks answers from Father Moore, who reveals a chilling connection between the victims and Jack Lassiter's death.
Father Moore shares Ivan Lassiter's disturbing confession about making a deal with the Devil for revenge, leading to Ivan's tragic demise.
The protagonist investigates further, discovering the graves of Jack and Ivan Lassiter, crucial to unraveling the mystery.
The protagonist, along with key witnesses, embarks on a journey to Jack Lassiter's grave site, potentially preventing further tragedies.
The search for Jack Lassiter's grave intensifies as the protagonist and Meredith Aimes navigate the fading light and chilling atmosphere to uncover the truth.

32:59

A gravestone with the name Jack Lassiter and a Bible verse, Exodus 20:5, is discovered in the forest.
The group discusses the mysterious circumstances surrounding Jack Lassiter's death and the living witnesses.
A strange figure resembling Jack Lassiter is seen near the gravestone, then disappears into the darkness.
Law enforcement is informed about the potential killer's sighting and a hitchhiker matching the description.
The killer strikes again, targeting Marcus Krajicek's daughter, leaving a gruesome scene with missing teeth.
Marcus Krajicek feels responsible for the murders and expresses regret for past actions.
The group decides to investigate Jack Lassiter's grave, uncovering a perfectly preserved boy collecting victims' teeth.
The boy's body is decapitated in an attempt to stop the killings, and the head is disposed of in a river.
The plan seems successful as the killings cease, and the town returns to normalcy.
However, a chilling phone call suggests that the headless corpse, Smiling Jack Lassiter, is still active and searching for his head.