Out of Time

Matt Lee Whitlock is an exceptionally respected chief of police in the small, picturesque island city of Banyan Key, Florida. However, his idyllic life undergoes a drastic shift when two bodies are found brutally murdered at the island's golf course. One victim is a young woman, while the other is a male acquaintance. As police chief and a devoted family man, Matt's primary concern is not only solving the double homicide but also safeguarding his reputation and personal relationships. His wife, Alex, is about to give birth to their second child, and Matt wants to provide her and their first child with a stable and secure life. As the police department launches an investigation into the murders, Matt finds himself increasingly entangled in the case. Initially, the prime suspects include numerous individuals in the tight-knit community, such as the island's business owners, locals, and visitors. However, as Matt delves deeper into the investigation, he is forced to confront the darker underbelly of Banyan Key. The case soon escalates, with more evidence pointing to Matt himself. Several crucial pieces of information begin to surface that tie Matt's private life to the crimes: a suspicious phone call records the day the victims were killed that bears Matt's number, a torn piece of his torn clothing near the crime scene, and his financial situation - which is in shambles. With each new revelation, the town's perception of Matt rapidly shifts, and he becomes increasingly isolated. As it seems like he is going from suspect to suspect and facing a very uncertain future, he has few resources left in order to prove his innocence. Complicating matters further is the presence of Ann Merai Harrison, a sharp-witted and intelligent FBI agent who has been called in to assist with the case. Ann takes an especially keen interest in Matt's character and finds herself torn between following procedure and trusting her instincts about the police chief. She starts probing deeper into Matt's personal life, revealing an uncharacteristic aspect of his true identity that could potentially have led him to commit the crime. As Matt is driven by desperation to prove his innocence and save his reputation, he sets out to unravel the complex threads of deceit and deception plaguing his community. His investigation leads him through the island's underbelly of greed and corruption, unearthing a trail of deceit that not only threatens the integrity of the police department but also places his own family at risk. Throughout the intense and suspenseful investigation, Matt navigates the thin line between justice and his own survival. As the web of suspicion closes in on him, Matt's only option is to continue his hunt for the truth behind the murders while avoiding the very officers he has come to trust. Matt's unending quest to clear his name drives him deeper into the island's intricate world of crime. He stumbles upon a web of illicit affairs and corruption involving prominent island residents. As he navigates this world, he realizes that his reputation is on the line not just because of the crime, but due to his own personal financial and romantic entanglements. The climax of the movie unfolds when Matt finally unravels the mystery behind the double homicide, exposing the true culprit. The true identity of the killer shocks not only the police department but also Ann Merai Harrison, as the mastermind behind the murders is none other than her fellow FBI colleague, Alex Whitlock. Alex is forced to confront the reality of her betrayal and the consequences of her actions.