Laurie's companion who suffers abuse from Corson. At the wedding, he confronts Corson in the barn with a firearm. The gun accidentally fires when Corson intervenes, leading to Chris's wrongful arrest and eventual exoneration after the weapon's mechanical failure is proven.
Laurie and Chris share a protective, sibling-like bond despite their difficult home environment.
A toxic adoptive relationship marked by physical abuse and eventual fatal conflict.
Wayne takes on Chris's defense case, using legal strategy to prove his innocence.
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