The disappearance of two women drew the attention of investigators to Henry Lee Lucas. In the courtroom, he made a startling confession, an event that ignited a media frenzy and captivated the country.

At Georgetown, Lucas entertains visiting officers with tales of solving the most perplexing murders. Yet, one family in Lubbock intends to settle the matter with their own investigation, determined to challenge his claims.

Doubts surrounding Lucas's admissions intensify with the publication of a front-page investigative report, and a driven District Attorney challenges the Texas Rangers.

Even as families yearn for resolution, the machinations persist. Years pass, and then, from death row, Lucas ignites a renewed struggle for his existence. Yet, the deceit endures.

Through DNA analysis and a meticulous review of the available evidence, the truth regarding Lucas and the officers complicit in allowing the actual perpetrators to escape justice has come to light.