A Killer in the Low Country

Amber Dorris and Leticia Laye, two high school teachers, become captivated by a true-crime podcast detailing the 1999 murder of 12-year-old Sarah Gerlach and the conviction of Blake Wernerhet, who maintains his innocence. As Amber’s marriage falters, she finds herself communicating with Blake in prison and becomes convinced of his innocence, leading her and Leticia to devise a daring plan to help him escape during his final appeal hearing. This gripping tale raises the question of whether Blake is a wrongly accused man or a charismatic monster, drawing listeners into a complex exploration of obsession and morality.