The deceased woman at the center of the narrative. Formerly a prostitute and mother, she is violently assaulted. Her discovery triggers the interconnected stories of those affected by her life and death. She briefly hitchhikes with Carl before passing away.
Melora is Krista's grieving mother.
Melora is notified after the dead woman is identified as Krista Kutcher. She visits Krista's former home and learns painful truths about her daughter'...
Carl gives Krista a brief ride shortly before her death.
When Krista's borrowed motorcycle breaks down on the highway, she hitches a ride from Carl.
Leah professionally handles Krista's body and examines clues to her identity.
Leah is preparing the dead woman in the morgue when she notices a birthmark and begins investigating the body's identity.
Krista's death becomes the event that briefly transforms Arden's life.
Arden discovers the naked body of a dead woman on her family's property, and that discovery makes her a minor celebrity.
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