Henry Blackwell assists the Philadelphia police with psychological profiles of dangerous criminals, but Blackwell\'s own wife was brutally murdered, and the crime went unsolved.
Blackwell, the detectives, the reporter, and a mysterious stranger who\'s been following Blackwell, are all on a collision course in this noir tale of murder and retribution..
Convinced that the killer is taking revenge on him from some reason, Blackwell\'s drinking worsens, and he starts to come unhinged.
Slomann and Busch note the correspondence between Blackwell\'s drinking binges and the murders and wonder if he\'s involved.
The reporter shows a personal interest in Blackwell, and he wonders if she\'s just using him to get the scoop.
Up-and-coming reporter Michele Stone investigates the tragic story of Blackwell and his wife\'s unsolved murder.
Blackwell had been acquainted with all the victims and is convinced that the killer has struck again.
Detectives Jimmy Slomann and Dave Busch investigate the deaths of several young women whose killings resemble that of Blackwell\'s wife.
Since her death, Blackwell has gone on a bender and suffers periodic blackouts.
Henry Blackwell assists the Philadelphia police with psychological profiles of dangerous criminals, but Blackwell\'s own wife was brutally murdered, and the crime went unsolved