Reptile

As Will Grady (actor's name) walks into the rural Maine house where he and his girlfriend, Summer Elswick, had been showing properties as realtors, he's met with a gruesome scene: Summer's lifeless body, brutally murdered. The police detectives, Tom Nichols and Dan Cleary, arrive on the scene, and Will is compelled to recount their tumultuous relationship - one that was marked by Summer's technical marital status to Sam Gifford. His testimony concludes, Will is released from questioning.

The subsequent investigation yields a crucial piece of evidence: security footage from a nearby location reveals a dark-colored vehicle with a missing hubcap, which Dan identifies as a 1990 Buick LeSabre. However, Tom's wife, Judy, corrects this assessment, asserting that the vehicle in question is actually a Chrysler Imperial. The murder mystery deepens.

In the aftermath of Summer's funeral, Will shares with Tom a disturbing encounter he had with Eli Phillips at his mother's house just days prior. Eli, fueled by a long-standing grievance against the Grady family, revealed that they had forcibly acquired his family farm when his father was alive and running their real estate company. The elder Phillips took his own life in response to this betrayal, and Eli holds Will's family responsible.

As Tom and Dan delve deeper into the case, they pay a visit to Eli, who accuses Will of committing the heinous crime. Moreover, Eli reveals that he has been digging up dirt on Tom himself, uncovering a corruption scandal involving his former partner in Philadelphia. This new information sends shockwaves through the investigation.

The autopsy report later confirms that Summer was indeed murdered by Sam Gifford, whose DNA is matched to semen found inside her body during the post-mortem examination. A friend of Summer's also comes forward, corroborating that she and Sam were still having an illicit affair, meeting in secret at various properties she was selling.

Armed with a warrant, Tom confronts Sam at his residence, only for him to attempt a hasty escape, resulting in his own downfall as he's shot by Tom. A search of the premises yields a staggering 13 kilograms of heroin, effectively wrapping up the case against Sam - or so it seems.

However, Tom's sense of closure is short-lived, as Eli appears at his doorstep one fateful night, presenting him with a flash drive containing incriminating evidence that Summer was unwittingly entangled in a massive drug laundering scheme orchestrated by the Gradys. It transpires that they were using their real estate company, White Fish, to acquire properties and then commandeer them through civil asset forfeiture, often snapping up these properties at discounted prices.

Summer's murder was merely a means to silence her before she could report this illicit operation to the DEA. The case is far from closed, as Tom must now confront the dark underbelly of corruption that has been hiding in plain sight all along.

As the investigation into White Fish unfolds, a trail of incriminating clues points to a surprising culprit: police officer Wally Finn. It emerges that Finn's private security firm, Active Duty Consulting, shares a post office box with the suspect organization, raising suspicions and casting doubt on his official duties. Meanwhile, Will arrives at Eli's residence, demanding the return of a crucial flash drive. Another unexpected guest materializes, leaving Eli nowhere to be found when Tom later pays him a visit.

The tension reaches a boiling point at Captain Robert Allen's birthday party, where Tom attempts to discreetly brief his superior officer about Finn's alleged involvement in Summer's murder and the ensuing money laundering scheme. However, their conversation is cut short by the arrival of other guests. Later that evening, while exploring Allen's garage, Tom stumbles upon a freshly repainted Chrysler Imperial, sparking his curiosity.

As the party winds down, Tom becomes increasingly uneasy, fearing for his safety after sharing his discoveries with Judy. He decides to take her home and reveal the truth about Wally Finn's shady dealings, convincing them that it's time to make a quick exit. However, Allen calls, insisting on an impromptu meeting the following day to discuss the matter further. Tom agrees, unaware of the danger lurking ahead.

In a bold move, Tom hands over the flash drive to Police Chief Marty Graeber and accompanies him to Allen's residence. As they arrive, Allen pleads with Tom to leave before it's too late. However, Marty excuses himself to use the restroom, only to reappear with his gun drawn. Tom acts swiftly, shooting down Marty and then Wally, who had been hiding upstairs.

In a dramatic turn of events, the FBI apprehends Will as he's enjoying a round of golf, bringing the corrupt officials to justice.