Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story (2023)

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save yourself

for the devil's on his way

so you pray...

so you pray

but you can't hide

you can't hide

when evil calls you away

and the lord said,

"I will give you

glory and grace.

No good thing will I withhold

from those that walk upright."

Right? To which

the man replied,

"well, I will gratefully

accept glory and grace...

And also sadie..."

"And clara and anna."

ah, eli.

How is it I'm a mennonite,

And you're making me blush?

Ah, because you may look

english on the outside,

With your fancy

clothes and your car

And your cell phone,

but we know that,

On the inside, you are

more amish than me.

Hmm. Yeah, from your

lips to god's ears.

Hello?

Eli, it's your neighbor woman.

Tell her I'll talk to her later.

She... she says

it's important.

I'll talk to her later.

he'll

talk to you later.

Eli...

Barbara's dead.

Come here.

You don't get a lot of

murders in amish country.

I thought they

lived in communes.

Look, I know you're

new to wayne county,

But try to understand,

This is a religion, not a cult.

Who's he?

That's the bishop.

Be respectful.

Bishop?

I'm detective bruce london.

This is my partner,

detective mike maxwell.

Our people are terrified.

What has found its way

into the lord's country

Is ungodly.

We're gonna do everything we can

To find out who did this.

We're hoping that

we can work together

To bring them to justice.

And I hope you can respect

That we amish do

things differently

Than the english.

We handle things in god's way.

We do respect that, sir,

But this is a homicide,

And this is wayne

county jurisdiction.

God's jurisdiction

has no bounds.

He'll be of no help.

did he

call us "english"?

Well, to the amish,

There's only two

types of people...

The amish, who are humble,

Devout, and will

achieve salvation,

And everyone else... everyone

else are "the english".

What happened to my sister?

Oh, please, lord,

let it not be so.

I have to see her!

- No.

- I have to see her!

The english

detectives are inside.

I-I can talk to them.

I can tell them what I know!

You know that is not our way.

We are responsible

For the protection and

punishment of our people.

Responsibility,

protection, and punishment

Would've been helpful before.

Do not be blasphemous, abigail.

where

are the children?

Next door, with the neighbors.

so, what

do we have so far?

Neighbor called it in.

Uh, hold on. I thought

they didn't have phones.

They have a shared phone

line they keep outside,

In a booth, for emergencies.

The children found their

mother, barbara weaver,

Aged 29,

Dead of a g*nsh*t

wound to the chest,

And ran over for help.

She confirmed that

she was unresponsive,

And called 9-1-1 from

the phone shanty.

married?

Based on her age,

and the children...

I assume so.

Then where's the husband?

This is my house.

Eli weaver?

Yes.

Detective london.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I know this is an

awful time for you,

But due to the nature

of your wife's death,

I'm gonna have to ask

you a few questions.

Absolutely.

I just want to find out

whoever did this to my wife.

You have no idea how

much I loved her.

I love

the simple life.

You see god everywhere...

In the trees,

In the wind,

And in the smiles of children.

"rumspringa"...

A time to run around

and experience life

Before deciding to get baptized

and commit to amish rules...

The ordnung.

People think they'll find

what they want in the city,

But I already know what I want.

"he kissed her so deeply

That she could no longer

deny her faith in god.

In that moment,

With that man,

She knew that she

had been saved."

Oh! Please!

You're telling me a

kiss is going to reveal

Anything about a person,

Never mind enough to know

You're gonna spend

your life with them?

Love is undefinable!

It's a-a feeling

that overwhelms you.

Love is not some "feeling".

Love is action.

It's responsibility.

It's waking up

And showing your

commitment every day.

I think what is happening here

Is that you don't

believe in love.

Believing in your love

Is like believing in

santa claus or magic,

And amish don't

believe in magic.

Well, it's my rumspringa,

And I can believe

what I want to.

This is hardly a rumspringa!

You haven't deviated at

all from the ordnung.

You haven't gone to a movie,

you haven't driven a car...

You haven't even so much

as worn english clothes.

All you do is read these

wretched bonnet-rippers.

Hey!

I like our rules.

Is that a sin?

I just think one should know

Exactly what

they're getting into

Before getting into it for life.

That's why I'm doing

my rumspringa properly.

Are you not going

to be baptized?

Of course, I will,

But...

I'm gonna be sure about it.

Well, see, that's the thing.

I'm already sure.

Goodnight!

Goodnight.

Get some rest.

We have the gathering in

the barn tomorrow morning.

one time, when I

was on my rumspringa,

I came back from a club,

and I was reeking of beer,

And my dad was so mad

at me, but I said,

"dad, what is the

point of a rumspringa,

If I'm not allowed to

break the rules," right?

Well, uh, he couldn't

argue that point,

And my punishment was dropped.

So, I encourage all of you,

When you are on

your rumspringa...

Break the rules.

How's the pie, barbara?

Well, why don't

you try some, eli?

Well, I want to know

if it's good, first.

Well, I'm biased.

Why's that?

I baked it.

You're eating the

thing that you brought?

What does that say about you?

It says I like pie.

Well, if I like you,

Does that mean

I'll like the pie?

I think it means you like me...

Which I find rather fascinating.

Oh, no, I'm just

wondering about the pie.

Well... Take a

chance and try it.

I do love a challenge.

Mm.

I still like you.

But what about the pie?

The pie is delicious.

Your chariot awaits.

Please don't be mad.

You're honestly leaving

me for eli weaver?

Rachel and levi are going

in the same direction.

You won't be alone.

It's not the walking

I'm concerned about.

There's something

about him, abigail.

He's different.

He's not good enough for you.

His father and

brother are ministers.

Every litter has its runt.

your sister

didn't seem very happy

With your travel plans.

I love her

more than anyone...

Well, other than god

and my parents...

But she's always

so dissatisfied.

It's all right.

I'm used to it.

Used to what?

Being a disappointment.

My brother was selected

to be a minister,

Just like my dad,

And the eyes of the

community were on me,

But no matter what I did,

I let them down

and it was wrong.

You must feel so misunderstood.

You get me, don't you?

Whoa...

I think so.

What do you want

in life, barbara?

I... Want to live a

good amish life...

Devoted to god and my

husband and my children.

Oh, no. What do

you really want?

I want...

Love.

But not just regular love?

No.

No, I-I want big, exciting...

Life-changing love.

You can't do that.

Photography is wrong.

No, it would be wrong to

not preserve this moment.

What? The-the moment

that I broke your camera?

No, no, no, no, no, no.

The moment that I realized

I met the woman who

would change my life.

Hup!

when's the last

time you saw barbara?

Uh, around 3:00 a.M.

Jeremiah peters came by to

pick me up to go fishing.

I was out cold.

Barbara heard the knocking, um,

I kissed her...

And that was goodbye.

Is there anyone who

might've wanted to hurt her?

Barbara? No, gosh. No.

She was the kindest

person you'd ever met.

She wouldn't hurt a fly.

In fact, she'd probably

invite the fly for pie.

She loved pie.

how was your

marriage, mr. Weaver?

My marriage?

Yes.

Your marriage.

Well, we had our struggles...

But who among us doesn't?

yeah, don't I know it?

Bruce can attest to this.

Sometimes, I like

to stay out late,

Playing poker with the

fellas, and my wife...

She gets so mad at me,

Sometimes, she can

downright k*ll me.

It's a good thing she didn't.

Yeah, sure is.

You ever feel that way?

That I'm glad my

wife didn't k*ll me?

Like you could downright

k*ll your wife?

Am I a suspect?

Oh, we're just asking questions.

I swear to you, as

god as my witness,

I did not k*ll my wife.

who did?

I...

I don't know.

You know, maybe it was...

A robbery.

The hunting and tackle

shop on the property...

Is that yours?

Uh, yes, um...

My-my...

My family's.

And you sell g*ns?

Hunting r*fles, fishing gear,

Mostly.

How long have you

owned this shop?

Going on three years.

It's hard being a

small-business owner,

Don't you think?

I do okay.

No money problems

with the recession?

We are not that affected

by big banks and globalism.

Well, you can't live off

Just selling to the

amish, though, can you?

Uh, we live amongst the

mennonites, the english...

They're all our customers.

.410s.

.410s?

Never used.

Is that what the...

Anyone else have

access to these?

Oh, uh...

My neighbor, linda yoder.

She works here sometimes.

- "yoder"?

- Yoder.

We're gonna need you to

come down to the station

And do a few tests...

Gunpowder residue, fingerprints.

Yeah. Of course,

whatever you need.

I just want to find

out whoever did this.

I keep waiting for

him to ask about his children.

I know. He's more focused

on us than his own kids,

Who just found their mother with

a hole blown through her chest.

Yeah, he's not afraid of us.

He's acting like

he's nothing to hide.

He's not acting like

he did it, though.

he sure as hell

ain't acting like he didn't!

You think any of those

g*ns are gonna come back

As the m*rder weapon?

Not a chance.

So, no m*rder weapon,

No phone records, no

browser history, no email,

No witnesses,

And nobody's talking.

What's our move?

Mm, don't let 'em fool ya.

The amish know a lot more

than they're letting on.

Gossip is practically

part of their religion.

I think we just keep

asking questions,

And maybe somebody'll

tell us something.

The elders know what is best.

You have to trust them.

Trust them?

I did trust them,

And now my beloved

sister is dead.

When will mom be back?

Oh, sarah...

Your mom isn't

coming back, sarah.

She's gone to be

with her creator.

Don't do anything

foolish, abigail.

I know who k*lled my sister.

thanks for

the ride, barb.

It was a real pleasure.

I'll call you later if

I need to go out again.

Okay.

Where have you been?

Hunting.

Hmph.

Please tell me the truth.

I shot a deer in

the hind, and it...

It ran away.

I wish you'd spend

more nights at home.

It's hard, all alone,

With the house

And the children.

Hmm.

Sometimes, it seems like

you don't want me here.

I do.

Yeah?

I do.

That's not how you submit.

Eli.

Eli, please?

I...

I want to... To be

intimate with you.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Want to submit?

Yes.

Submit.

Take off my pants.

I can't...

I can't, eli.

It's wrong.

You reject me?

No.

No, no!

I reject that which goes

against the ordnung.

So is turning

against your husband.

You are a disgraceful wife.

I'm sorry.

I-I will do better!

It's too late.

I'm done with you.

Eli? Eli, please.

Eli, please, don't...

no.

There's no way in hell

that was a robbery.

There's nothing taken

from the unlocked safe,

There's money left

on the counter,

No sign of forced entry.

Yeah, the kids

didn't hear anything,

Except some thunder.

Well, still doesn't

mean the husband did it.

He's cooperating.

yeah, but come on.

You gotta admit...

He's acting weird

For someone whose wife was

just m*rder*d in his bed.

Find me a man who wouldn't.

Yeah...

And most of them did it.

Well, we still have to prove it.

All right.

Coroner says barbara weaver

was shot at close range

With a .410-gauge shotgun.

Puts it between

midnight and 5:00 a.M.

Gunpowder-residue test on

the husband came back...

Negative.

No cell phone records

for him or the store?

Nothing,

Except a six-month

period in 2006.

Well, that does us no good.

Cell-phone records

vaporize after five days.

You know, the sister...

Was so sure it was him.

Yeah, but that's all based

on hearsay of a dead woman.

That's not going to

hold up in court.

I wonder what else he was doing

In those six months in 2006.

What... Or who?

Wow.

Looks like he left

the amish life

For a woman named laura kelley.

Let's go.

You drive!

Laura kelley?

Detectives london and maxwell.

You got a minute?

I was wondering when

you were gonna show up.

Thank you.

I swear, I have nothing to

do with eli's wife's death.

I was at work.

I do the graveyard at the diner.

You can check.

Well, good, then

you'll have no problem

Answering our questions.

I'll tell you whatever I can.

Well, what was the extent

of your relationship

With eli weaver?

He was the love of my life.

Excuse me.

You've got an unfair advantage.

I'm gonna have to report you.

What is this supposed advantage?

You're too hot.

You're distracting

the other players.

Hmm. I can't be

held responsible

For your lack of focus.

Oh? Feisty.

Maybe you bring it out in me.

Yet I don't even know your name.

Laura... Kelley.

Nice to meet you,

laura kelley. I'm eli.

You wanna play?

Pool?

We can start there.

You know I'm going to win.

We'll see about that.

What's the prize?

You win, I buy you a beer.

And if you win?

What? What do you win?

We both win.

How so?

You'll see.

Are you some sort of

hustler or somethin'?

Or somethin'.

Not bad.

Nice.

Ohh...

God, I can't get enough of you.

I wish I never had to leave.

You know you don't have to.

Oh, yeah?

You can't live in

the motel forever,

And you spend so

much time here...

Oh, laura kelley, are

you asking me to move in?

I guess I am.

Well, I wouldn't want to...

Impose.

Please, impose.

I see a future with you.

It is insane how

well you get me.

Mm.

Laura kelley,

I would love to

move in with you.

how long did

he live with you?

I don't know.

A few months, maybe.

He was gone for

good by the fall.

Did he have a cell phone?

He did, but it's shut down now.

did he ever

mention his wife?

Yeah.

A lot.

She was pretty awful to him.

Really a*usive.

He told you that?

It's why he never went

to visit the kids.

I really wanted him

to be a good dad,

But it was too hard for

him to be around her,

And he claimed all he wanted

was to start a new life with me.

Hmm. I guess that

didn't happen.

No. It didn't.

It was like, one day, he

was madly in love with me,

And the next, he was just...

Gone.

Well, what happened?

it was

after I caught him

Using one of those

dating chat rooms.

I told him, if he'd

stop, I'd forgive him.

Did he?

Stop?

No.

And I'll never forget

his screen name.

It was just so... Wrong.

"the amish stud."

Whoa.

"who wants to do an amish guy?"

This can't be real.

oh, it's

real, all right.

Yeah, he likes the ladies.

Look at the names.

man...

He's a player!

Somebody's gotta know something.

this guy has

been very, very busy.

Father, I know I

have done you wrong,

And I...

I've asked for your forgiveness,

time and time again, but...

I need to, one last time.

Son, you have strayed

from the ordnung before,

And you repented, and

you strayed again.

You have deeply

hurt your family,

And you've embarrassed me!

How can I know that this

time will be different?

Father, I remember

you telling me

About how the apostle peter

Also suffered with the

question of forgiveness,

And he went to jesus,

And he said,

"lord, how many

times can I forgive

My brother who has

sinned against me?"

Peter suggested...

Seven times.

But jesus replied, "not

seven times, but 77 times."

If I do not offer

you forgiveness,

How can I expect god to

forgive me for my sins?

How can I expect to be received

into the kingdom of heaven?

I want to go to heaven, too.

If you are true to your desire

to seek forgiveness and return,

You will repent to the bishop.

Of course.

And you must sell your truck.

- Yes.

- And return to your wife

And your family.

I don't know if barbara

will have me back, father.

She will forgive you as well!

How can you be sure?

Because she wants

to go to heaven!

So long as you continue

to live by the ordnung,

I will help you.

I will buy you a

house and a business,

So you can build a new life,

But you must remain faithful.

I will. I will.

I will remain

faithful, I promise.

do you want

to go find your room?

Dad...

Is this really our house?

Yes, son.

This is our new home.

Amen.

Now let's eat.

- Dad?

- Hmm?

Could we walk up

the hill tonight,

To see the stars?

Please, dad?

Whatever makes you happy.

This family is all that matters.

Ah.

- Where are you going?

- I forgot my drink.

Well, I can get it for you...

No, no, no, no. You relax.

I'll be right back.

Want to take a bite?

mm! Mm-hmm.

who is stacy?

A girlfriend, I'd imagine.

I see.

my

heart is broken.

I want to do the right thing.

I-I want to submit to him...

But the way that he continues

to act against me...

Against god...

What do I do?

You have done the right

thing, coming to me, barbara.

I know that was not easy.

You must look inside

yourself and ask

Why you are making him

disobey the ordnung.

You must be a better wife,

so he can be a better man.

you've

gotta do something fast.

They were asking laura

questions about me.

They think I did it.

No. I don't care.

Just do it!

bishop.

What happened, eli?

Who did this?

I sincerely do not know.

People are talking.

Well, the amish always talk.

Especially about me.

They don't care

that their gossip...

Which is all that it

is... wounds me deeply.

Especially when me and

my children's hearts

Are so broken.

I will pray for you, every day.

Thank you.

Come on, children.

now,

there is something

That has not been

seen often before...

Eli showing attention

to his children.

Other than today,

He hasn't seen them

once since barbara died.

your sister?

What have I done to

deserve your wrath?

You k*lled my sister.

I am an innocent man, abigail.

You... Have never

been innocent.

I cannot believe

The taxi lady had

the guts to come.

Sometimes, when I was

covering for him at the store,

Barb would pick

him up in her suv.

He claimed she was driving

him to go fishing, but...

I did not see any rods.

How long did this go on for?

Years.

As long as I worked there.

why didn't

you say anything?

Why didn't anyone say

anything about his affairs?

His father protected him, and...

Barbara could not divorce him.

She would have been shunned.

It's not fair!

I know it doesn't feel that way.

Nevertheless...

We must forgive.

Why?

Why does he deserve

my forgiveness?

Your forgiveness is not for him.

It is for you.

It is not god's will for

you to live in anger.

It leaves no room for love.

None of this is god's will.

Eli...

There are several messages

on the shanty phone.

Some are claiming that

they got the wrong person.

He wanted to k*ll you.

We must take this to the police.

Can I help you?

Barb raber here?

That's my wife.

She'll be home soon.

She's out driving someone.

Y-you mind if we wait inside?

Thanks.

Thank you.

Yeah.

My wife doesn't like

to let anything go...

Even when she knows better.

Is she like that with friends?

Probably.

Sometimes, I think

she's too generous.

What do you mean by "generous"?

Honey, these detectives

are here to see you.

Eddie, what did you say to them?

Nothin'.

Why were you worried about

what your husband said?

He's not very smart,

And I didn't want him

saying something stupid

And making you think

something that's not true.

Now, what would

we possibly think?

That I had something to do

with barbara weaver's death.

did you?

Of course not.

well, isaac dirk

seems to think you did.

Isaac dirk's a liar.

You don't even know

what he told us.

I know they were lies.

He said that you had a

sexual relationship with eli.

Is that a lie?

No, that's true.

Don't tell eddie.

Oh, your secret's

safe with us...

But barb...

We traced one of the

threatening calls

Back to isaac,

And he told us

that you called him

The day after the m*rder,

And told him to

leave that message.

I told you, he's a liar.

Why would he lie about that?

I don't know! Ask isaac.

Does eli have a cell phone?

I-I don't know!

I don't know nothing. I

just drive eli around.

If you want to know something,

You should probably

talk to tamara jones.

Tamara jones?

Who's tamara jones?

Well, she's some woman

that eli met online

And they got very close,

And maybe she got jealous,

And wanted him all to herself.

Okay.

Thanks, barb.

You've been great.

Whoo!

Tamara jones?

Hey, guys...

Do you want to go

inside and grab a snack?

I'll meet you right there, okay?

I'm not talking to you.

We just want to ask

you a few questions.

Am I a suspect?

Do you want to be?

'cause you're acting a

little guilty right now.

We just want to know

If eli weaver talked

to you about his wife.

Yeah, sure. We were friends.

Just friends?

Just friends.

Listen, he didn't hurt

her. He would never.

He's the best man I know.

hello?

Who wants happy boxes?

Hey!

Hello.

Eli, you're out

of your damn mind.

You're right, I am,

Which is also why I brought...

Hot fudge sundaes.

We're gonna be sick.

No, we are going to be happy.

Heck, yeah.

I have so

much fun with you.

I have a hard time believing

you're not always like this.

No. No, no. Not at home.

"fun" is against the ordnung.

At least, that's

what my wife says.

I'm sorry it's so

hard for you at home.

Wish I could help.

Maybe you can,

With a little... Hmm?

You know we can only be friends.

Is there a law that says that?

You're married.

But I don't want to be married.

- Then get divorced.

- I can't.

The amish would never allow it.

Come on!

If you really wanted

to, you know you could.

We've been over this

a thousand times.

If I leave, I would

lose everything...

I would lose my

house, my business...

Then start over.

People do it every day.

With what?

I have no education.

I'd lose my family.

I would lose...

My friends.

You got me.

Yeah.

That's all I want.

Hey, what is it? What's wrong?

Uh...

I got laid off yesterday,

And there's, like, no jobs

out there with the recession,

And I don't know

what I'm going to do.

"start over. People

do it all the time."

Yeah, well, I better

figure something out fast,

'cause I don't

have enough savings

To pay for the rent,

feed those hungry kids,

And have enough left over

to pay the insurance.

You know what?

Don't worry about it.

I'll cover you.

You can't.

Why not? Business is great.

Consider it a loan.

Honestly, I don't know

what I'd do without you.

Maybe you can give

me a little kiss?

There's never just "a

little kiss" with you.

Ah, well, maybe one day.

One day, you'll see.

Barb, get him home safe.

I always do!

Back to prison?

man...

Look, I know it's

hard to imagine,

But a person can be more

than one thing at once.

Look.

Doesn't make you stupid

because you don't see it,

But if you continue to ignore

what's right in front of you...

That is pretty stupid,

Because it could be you

or your children next.

I'm not.

What about a cell phone?

He's amish.

Okay.

Well, if you think of anything

That could help our

investigation...

Call me.

hey.

The detectives were just here.

Yeah, they just

got to barb, too.

What'd you say?

Nothing.

I'm not talking to these guys.

I know you didn't

do this, right?

No, of course not!

Don't you trust me?

Yeah.

Just be patient.

This will all blow over

And we can finally be together.

You'll never have to worry

About money again.

Ah, it is finally happening,

just like we hoped.

I am so excited,

Tamara.

Hey.

Maddie's calling. I gotta go.

Okay. I love you.

It's insane how well you get me.

You think?

Hell, yeah. It's like

we're the same person.

Both of us born into this...

World we're not meant for.

With no way out.

Exactly.

I don't know why

you like me so much.

You're so handsome

And charming and

funny, and I am...

You...

You're my misfit.

When I left,

Everybody turned

their back on me...

Including my wife...

but you never did.

You never judged me, you

never talked behind my back.

You stood by my side.

And on top and underneath...

yeah,

see? You get me!

I more than "get" you.

You know how I feel

about you, right?

Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, I do, of course.

Hey, you know how you put

me on your family plan,

Um, so barbara wouldn't

know about my phone?

Yeah.

I was wondering

If maybe you could do the

same thing with tamara?

Uh, she's going through

some money problems...

- Ohh...

- And, uh, I'll pay you back.

You still haven't paid

me for your phone...

Or last month's car rides.

I... you

know I'm good for it.

Right?

Besides, I mean, you

know where I live, so...

That's not all I know.

Mm-hmm!

Hey, pull over.

here?

Yeah.

I got something I

want to give you

And I can't wait another second.

He looks at me

And lies.

What scares me more is...

It's not that I'm not

able to trust him,

It's that I'm not

able to trust myself.

I don't know what to believe.

Barbara, are you

afraid of your husband?

I don't know anymore.

God calls on me

To submit to him,

And I want to...

But eli asks me

To do things in bed

That are not right.

god,

what's wrong with me?

Am I not... Pretty enough?

Am I...

Unlovable?

You are not unlovable, barbara.

You are a loveable woman

In a very unhealthy

relationship.

Have you considered leaving?

leaving?

I would be shunned!

They would take my

children from me,

And I would never

be able to see them,

Or my family, ever again!

What about the bishop?

Could you go to him?

He told me to be

a "better wife",

And I am trying!

And I keep trying and trying

And trying and...

And I don't know

what else to do.

okay.

I want you to start

Keeping a log of everything

that happens with eli...

Every coming and going...

Every time he asks

you for oral sex.

Every angry word,

every raised hand,

Every time he's with

another woman...

You are going to

write it all down.

And then what?

Then you will go to the

bishop and ask for help.

As a man of god, he cannot

see the totality of the abuse

And turn away.

I'm not abused.

mike. You gotta

let go of the phone.

We've talked to a dozen people.

They told you a dozen

times, he doesn't have one.

The phone company

Hasn't got a record of

his account since 2006.

Then how the hell is he

meeting all these women online?

I don't know... hold on.

Yeah. Detective bruce london.

Hi.

It's tamara jones calling.

What can I do for

you, ms. Jones?

I didn't

tell you everything.

No kidding.

Eli did mention something

about his wife to me.

I'm listening.

eli!

what?

You have to go home!

No! Aw.

I hate her so much, tamara.

She refuses to lie with me.

She's turned everybody

in the church against me.

What if... Barbara were gone?

Would you be with me then?

Like, she died?

Yeah.

Then what?

I guess I would.

It would be a lot

of kids between us,

But we'd figure it out.

But she's not.

Mm-hmm.

But she... She could be.

How?

You could k*ll her?

ah!

Uh... Eli. Tell

me you're joking.

Come on, you're smart.

You can figure this out.

We can finally be together.

You're kidding.

Right?

Of course, I'm joking.

of course, I'm joking!

Okay, you, go home. Go home!

ohh...

barbara!

Barbara!

We are done.

What do you mean, "done"?

You think she's ever gonna

let me drive with you again?

I don't want to lose you!

I don't want to

lose you, either,

But as long as she's

still breathing,

She will make it her

job to keep us apart.

I wish she was dead.

Trust me, I...

I've thought that.

You have?

Yeah.

I cannot tell you

how many nights

That I have prayed that

she dies in her sleep.

Okay. Let's do it.

death

often comes quickly.

She who today is vigorous

May tomorrow or sooner

have passed away.

There she goes.

But yonder, on the other

side, on the heavenly shore,

She is welcomed with

"there she comes!"

amen.

dad, I need your help.

However I can, I will.

I need a lawyer.

I heard about this

guy named andy...

Amish don't need lawyers.

These detectives

won't leave me alone.

The only defense that

matters is with the lord.

He knows the truth.

God bless, my son.

I'm so sorry, barbara.

God, I'm so sorry

Hey, jeremiah.

I was thinking.

You remember seeing barbara

That night you

picked me up, right?

To go fishing?

You-you saw her that

morning. Right? Remember?

If you could tell

the detectives,

That would really help me out.

I just don't need this

pressure right now.

I-I didn't see her, eli.

Yeah, you did, remember?

You, uh...

You waved at her.

No, eli. I didn't.

If you could just

say that you did,

It'd really help me out...

Cover for me, you know?

Like I did that one time,

Uh, we met up with

those two girls

On that hunting trip.

That was your girlfriend.

Yeah, well, your wife

didn't know that.

I'm so

sorry for your loss.

I pray that god is with you

during this difficult time.

Detective london.

What are you doing here?

I'm just here to

pay my respects.

I cannot see how accusing my son

Of murdering his wife

at her own funeral

Is very respectful.

I haven't accused

him of anything.

Please...

Leave.

Please, lord...

Give me clear guidance.

I know you will direct my path

Through jesus

christ, our lord...

Amen.

Oh...

Unbelievable.

My sister kept a diary.

She logged everything in here...

Everything that man did to her,

Every abuse, every sin...

And there was a lot.

Don't let him get away

with this, detective.

The lord showed me this,

and the lord wants justice.

Do thy will.

Have eggs always

been this expensive?

How much money do you have?

He gave me $300 at the

beginning of the month.

I have six left.

I don't know where it all went.

$300?

That's barely enough for coffee,

Cleaning supplies,

milk, and eggs.

Not to mention

Baking supplies for

gmay this Sunday.

You should ask him

to buy the groceries,

Then he'll understand.

I've tried. He won't.

I don't understand why

he must be so cruel.

Because he can be.

I can't afford my

share of the taxi.

I know.

oh, oh.

What about

That insecticide that vets

use to k*ll bugs on the farm?

Yeah, I feel like

it takes too long.

Are you in a rush?

Yeah. If you are ready to

start living your life,

Why wait?

Oh... When you

put it that way...

Yeah. Look up "fast

ways to k*ll somebody".

Oh.

What about

carbon-monoxide poisoning?

I don't have a car.

Well...

That bug stuff...

We put it in a spiced cupcake,

And then maybe she

can't taste it?

Hmm, no.

What about pills? I keep

seeing, like, pills...

I don't know where...

I don't know where

to get any pills.

I don't... I have

some sleeping pills.

Uh, we could crush

up a bunch of them

And put it in a drink.

Would that work?

- Yeah?

- Yeah.

What the hell, barb?

Your lights are

gonna draw attention.

They'll think I'm a customer.

Everybody knows your car!

I crushed it up for you.

How much should I use?

I don't know. All of it?

All of it? That

seems like a lot.

What if she knows?

I don't know!

I've never done this before.

Okay, yeah.

I'll, uh...

I'll do it tonight.

Ohh... I can't believe it.

It'll be so nice not to have

to sneak around so much.

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay.

Get out of here.

Okay, bye.

Okay.

I love you!

Go!

What was in that?

Sleeping pills. It

wasn't meant for you.

- I was trying to k*ll myself.

- Eli!

Eli, no! What are you doing?

You and the children would

be happier without me!

What?

No. No.

I-I would... I would

give my own life

If it would save

your soul from hell.

Don't bother.

Hell is the only place

that will have me.

Eli...

How is it?

Sad.

I'm halfway through, I feel like

I'm witnessing the m*rder of

this young woman's spirit.

Mm.

Anything in there about

the actual m*rder?

Not yet.

You know how he was

giving tamara jones money?

At the same time,

He was withholding

money from his wife.

He's buying them happy boxes,

And she can't feed her children.

That poor woman.

She didn't deserve that.

Yeah.

He's guilty all right.

We just need evidence

to prove it's m*rder.

Maybe you can find it.

I'm going home.

- You finish the journal?

- Yeah.

There's clear motive.

He wanted her dead and he

wasn't subtle about it.

I'm sure eli weaver

Is responsible for

his wife's m*rder,

I just... I can't put

the damn g*n in his hand.

Mike, we're missing something.

Yeah, I know.

What?

Mennonites like to gossip!

Okay.

Jeremiah, this is my partner,

detective mike maxwell.

- Pleased to meet you.

- Hi.

You ever been here before?

This place has the

best milkshakes.

Do you like milkshakes? I...

I feel like a milkshake.

- Uh-huh.

- Yeah.

I'll take a

milkshake. Chocolate.

Yeah? Chocolate? My man.

All right. Done!

Ma'am?

We're gonna get three

chocolate milkshakes.

Thank you so much.

Listen, jeremiah, we know

that eli's a good friend,

And this can't be easy for

you, being here with us.

No, sir.

But with the little

interaction that we've had,

I can tell that

you're a good man,

But I get the sense that

you're sittin' on something

That maybe you want to tell us.

I just thought it

was all for show.

What was?

The talk of women,

complaining about his wife...

Okay, if it wasn't

for show, what was it?

I think he was just

looking for approval.

Approval? Approval for what?

Listen, I'm a mennonite.

I can't just go around,

Making accusations

against anyone

Without real merit.

Come on, jeremiah.

Just tell us what you know.

Jeremiah, as a mennonite,

I know you're also thinking

about barb's children...

Children who lost their mother.

Somebody walked into that house

That night with a shotgun

And took her life.

Jeremiah, if you know anything

That can bring those

children justice,

I mean, my god, isn't

it your responsibility

To tell us?

He was texting someone

When we were on

our fishing trip.

He was acting all weird...

He had a cell phone?

Yeah.

what was the number?

I-I don't know.

Who was he texting?

- I don't know.

- You gotta know something.

I-I do know it's under

barb raber's account.

She opened up a line for him,

And maybe you can

trace it that way.

yeah, it's maxwell.

Thank you.

I need a warrant

for all phone lines

Associated with barb raber.

Barb raber, you're under arrest

For the aggravated

m*rder of barbara weaver.

You have the right

to remain silent.

Anything you say can, and will,

Be used against you

in the court of law.

You have the right

to an attorney.

If you can't afford an attorney,

One will be provided for you.

Eli weaver?

You're under arrest

For the complicity to

commit aggravated m*rder.

Cuff him.

You have the right

to remain silent.

Anything you say can, and

will, be used against you

In a court of law.

You have the right

to an attorney.

If you cannot afford one,

one will be presented to you.

Do you understand your

rights as I told them to you?

Put him in the car.

goodnight.

Where have you been?

Work.

Mm.

Linda told me she

hadn't seen you all day.

I will go to the bishop.

I will tell him everything.

The lies.

The women.

The withholding money.

The abuse.

You will not tell him your lies!

They are not lies.

They're the truth,

And the only way

to your salvation

Is through the truth.

You must repent!

If you say anything

to him, or anyone,

About any of this,

You will not live long

enough to see me repent.

What difference does it make?

I'm not living now!

Hi!

miss me already?

you gotta do it.

Do... do what?

Take care of barbara.

She's gonna go to the bishop.

Why do I got to do it?

Because I can't do it again

After your crap plan

almost got me busted.

If you don't do it,

we can't be together.

Yeah, okay.

Okay.

It's gotta be Tuesday morning.

Why Tuesday?

Because I'm going fishing.

How?

I don't know how, but...

Blow up the house or something.

Well... What about

the children?

They'll go straight

to heaven, it's fine.

yeah.

Wait... no! No, I can't do that.

Not the children!

I don't care how you do it.

Just do it.

pack it up. Bag

and tag everything.

Take it out.

Hey. What are you

doing with those?

We have a warrant to

search your house.

Where's my wife?

Your wife was

arrested, mr. Raber.

I don't understand. For what?

For the m*rder of

barbara weaver.

That's not possible. Why

would she k*ll barbara?

She's close friends with eli.

Mr. Raber,

Your wife was having an

affair with eli weaver,

And we have reason to believe

she k*lled his wife for him.

Sometimes, I forget how

blessed my life is...

But I am beginning to see

The joy and beauty

of life again.

I see the children,

Our house,

You...

God.

Eli can't take that from me.

You seem different.

I confronted eli.

About everything.

You did? How did he respond?

Not well.

But, nevertheless...

I'm going to the

bishop tomorrow.

You've been to

the bishop before.

Why would now be any different?

Because, this time,

I have put together a log

of eli's transgressions.

They are many,

And they are varied,

And they are not my fault.

I know that now.

I've prayed on it, and...

And I will ask for help.

I will show the bishop

That eli is not

acting in god's image,

That he is not

following the ordnung,

And that he does not deserve

to call himself amish...

Or my husband.

Aren't you afraid?

No.

God will protect me.

Mom? Mom!

She's scared.

Oh, are you okay?

Mom, I'm so scared.

Oh, but we're all safe here.

We have a roof over our head.

We have god watching from above.

We have everything we need.

It's so loud upstairs.

Can I sleep with you tonight?

of course, you can.

Come here. Ohh!

You go in there, okay?

There you go.

What's bothering you?

Dad's still out.

Do you think he will be okay?

God will watch over him.

Everything will be just fine.

I promise.

Let's get some rest.

I want to stay.

Wait for dad.

I will see you in the

morning, sweet harley.

It will be a new day.

And at all times.

It'll help alleviate...

Some of that stress that

could k*ll a marriage.

this

is a collect call

From the wayne county

correctional facility.

This call may be monitored.

Do you accept the charges?

- yes.

- Eddie.

I need you to help me out.

I need you to give the

detectives my alibi.

What happened, barb?

Nothing.

They think I k*lled

barbara weaver,

But I didn't.

I swear.

You need to tell

them I was home...

That you saw me at home.

Why do they think

you k*lled her?

I don't know,

But we need to help

them see the truth

So I can come home.

What is the truth, barb?

I told you...

I didn't do it.

No! Eddie, I only love you.

I can't help you, barb.

can I have an attorney?

You can have an attorney,

if you request one.

Do you understand?

yes, I do.

Barb... We're just gonna need

to ask you some questions.

Are you clear on your rights?

Yeah...

I suppose.

Okay.

Why don't you tell us

What happened on the

morning of June 2nd?

I

didn't do nothing.

I swear.

"I should just do it now?"

"how am I supposed

to see in the dark?"

"do you think I can drive

in behind the pines?"

Now, if you think

those texts are bad...

You should see the

internet searches

Asking whether to k*ll somebody

with poison, gas, or a g*n.

Personally, I

would've chose gas.

that was inspired.

Barb...

Don't lie to us.

I guess it looks bad for me.

Yeah.

It sure does.

So, I'm gonna give

you one more chance

To answer my partner's question.

Barb...

Just tell us what

happened on June 2nd.

It was an accident.

I just

wanted to scare her,

And then the g*n went off!

I didn't mean to...

I didn't mean for

that to happen.

I di...

I love you.

I love you.

I'd like to

call eli weaver to the stand.

I swear to tell the

truth, the whole truth,

And nothing but the

truth, so help me god.

Eli...

You made a plea

deal with the state,

Confessing to conspiring

In your wife's m*rder,

is that correct?

That's correct.

order in the court.

Can you tell the jury

What happened on the

morning of June 2nd?

I woke up to a

pounding at my door,

About 3:00 a.M.

What took you so long? I

been banging for 10 minutes!

I was sleeping.

Let's go.

...And she's

talking about seeding it,

And I'm telling her

the crop's not ready,

But I'm excited to go fishing.

Eli.

Are you listening to me?

Who are you texting

at 4:00 a.M.?

And what...

your wife

stop feeding ya?

You said "mwah".

What does that mean?

it's like blowing a kiss.

to the woman who

was about to m*rder your wife?

Yeah.

Why?

I didn't want her

to chicken out.

And by "her", who are

you talking about?

Barb raber.

What was your relationship

with barb raber?

I mean, we were good friends...

But we were more than friends...

For a long while now.

Back to June 2nd,

What happened after

you sent that text?

barb came to my house

And entered through

a door I left open...

And then she shot my wife.

Why did barb raber

k*ll your wife?

she was in love with me.

I was tired of

living this life...

Being married.

I mentioned the idea

to her, and she...

She ran with it.

She would do anything for me.

Why didn't you

just get a divorce?

This seemed easier.

I have no further questions.

may I

call you abigail?

What is your relationship

to the victim?

She was my sister

and my best friend.

She was the best,

most loyal person

I've ever known.

Was her husband loyal?

No.

Never.

Based on your discussions

with your sister

Before her passing,

Who do you feel is

responsible for her m*rder?

Barbara had so much

life and love to give.

She loved god,

Her family,

And being amish.

She devoted herself to eli.

Made him a home,

Birthed him two

beautiful children.

She submitted to him...

And he sucked the

life out of her.

He took all the light

and joy from her heart

Until she was a ghost.

Before that b*llet

ever pierced her heart,

She was dead.

We all failed her.

We should have listened

when she asked for help!

So, there's that question

of responsibility.

I don't know who

pulled the trigger,

But I do know who

is responsible.

Eli weaver.

He is responsible.

He k*lled her.

would prosecution

like to cross-examine?

No.

this

case is cut and dry.

Barb raber plotted the m*rder

with ample online research.

She has text messages

Placing her at the

scene of the crime

And, most significantly,

Barb raber confessed to

k*lling barbara weaver.

In her own words,

She explained how the

m*rder took place.

When someone tells

you who they are,

Believe them.

Barbara raber is a m*rder*r.

My client's confession

is not a confession.

It doesn't align with the facts.

There is nothing

To prove that barb

raber was in that house

And pulled the trigger

that k*lled barbara weaver.

The only person

we know for a fact

Was with her that night

was her husband...

Her husband

Who repeatedly

plotted her m*rder

With multiple people.

He was willing to

do whatever it took

To make it happen.

Who's to say he

didn't k*ll his wife

Before he left the

house that night?

Now, the state can

point their fingers

All day long at barb raber,

But they don't have

a m*rder weapon,

An accurate confession...

Or a witness to the crime.

Defense rests.

have you

reached a verdict?

we have, your honor.

In the matter

Of the state versus barb raber,

The court has

reviewed the verdict.

The jury finds miss raber

Guilty of aggravated m*rder.

I often think

of christ's words...

"forgive him for he

knows not what he does."

It reminds me I must

also forgive myself,

For I did not choose this life.

But I do not have to accept

that which was thrust upon me.

I know in my heart

this is not god's will,

And he is the only man

I need to listen to.

next!

Sour patch kids?

We don't got sour patch kids.

Twizzlers?

You think you're

at a movie theatre?

If I was, would you

share my popcorn?

You ain't gonna be

seein' no blockbuster

For a long time.

The view's not so bad in here.

You got no funds, romeo.

Ah, that's a shame,

'cause now I don't have

an excuse to see you.

Next.