Herman's life leading up to his fateful decision to commit the school shooting, exploring his personal struggles and motivations.
Key Events
Herman's Decision — Herman decides to commit school shooting Characters: Herman HowardsLocation: Suburban Home
School Massacre — Herman kills 39 students, 2 teachers, and a police officer Characters: Herman Howards, Jennifer, Michael Ray, Michael Green, SusanLocation: Suburban School
The Massacre
Herman carries out the school shooting, killing multiple people and capturing the event on camera.
Key Events
School Massacre — Herman kills 39 students, 2 teachers, and a police officer Characters: Herman Howards, Jennifer, Michael Ray, Michael Green, SusanLocation: Suburban School
Email to Lax — Herman emails Lax requesting to tell his story Characters: Herman Howards, Lax MoralesLocation: School
Herman's Arrest — Herman is arrested after the shooting Characters: Herman Howards, Chet ClarksonLocation: School
The Media Frenzy
Lax Morales becomes involved in the case, leading to media coverage and interviews with Herman.
Key Events
Herman's Arrest — Herman is arrested after the shooting Characters: Herman Howards, Chet ClarksonLocation: School
Lax's Decision — Lax decides to cover Herman's story Characters: Lax Morales, Isa Luz, Sean GallLocation: Media Office
Media Frenzy — Media coverage of the shooting intensifies Characters: Lax Morales, Isa Luz, Chet Clarkson, Marsha DixonLocation: Media Office
First Interview — Lax interviews Herman about his motivations Characters: Herman Howards, Lax Morales, Isa LuzLocation: Prison
Trial Proceedings — Herman's trial begins Characters: Herman Howards, Chet Clarkson, Marsha DixonLocation: Courtroom
The Trial
Herman faces legal proceedings as the justice system processes his case.
Key Events
Trial Proceedings — Herman's trial begins Characters: Herman Howards, Chet Clarkson, Marsha DixonLocation: Courtroom
Final Interview — Lax's final interview with Herman before execution Characters: Herman Howards, Lax MoralesLocation: Prison
The Execution
Herman is executed, and the media reflects on the case's implications for society.
Key Events
Final Interview — Lax's final interview with Herman before execution Characters: Herman Howards, Lax MoralesLocation: Prison
Execution — Herman is executed in the electric chair Characters: Herman Howards, Chet ClarksonLocation: Prison
Aftermath — Media reflects on the case and its implications Characters: Lax Morales, Isa Luz, Sean GallLocation: Media Office
Story Breakdown
The Buildup — Herman's life leading to the shooting
Personal Struggles — Herman's internal conflicts
Bullying Experiences — Herman's victimization at school
Media Influence — How media shaped Herman's worldview
The Massacre — The school shooting and its immediate aftermath
The Decision — Herman's choice to shoot
The Execution — The actual shooting event
The Aftermath — Immediate consequences of the shooting
The Media Circus — Lax's investigation and media coverage
Receiving the Email — Lax's initial contact with Herman
The Interviews — Lax's conversations with Herman
Public Reaction — Society's response to the case
The Consequences — Legal proceedings and execution
The Trial — Legal proceedings against Herman
The Execution — Herman's death sentence
Societal Reflection — Lessons learned from the tragedy
Set in the not so distant future, in Any Town USA, sixteen-years-old Herman Howards makes a fateful decision. He enters his suburban school and kills thirty nine students, two teachers, and a police officer. Just before his arrest, he emails his idol, famous journalist Lax Morales, sending him clips of the shootings captured with Herman's own digital camera. In the clips Herman tells Lax, "I want to tell my story on your show". Lax, haunted by his own past, is now face to face with Herman.
