Detective Don Murell hunts down serial killer Claud Whitman, a methodical murderer who left cryptic Biblical messages with each victim. As a witness to Whitman's execution, Murell tries to put the haunting memories of this case behind him. But when a copycat surfaces, he soon is drawn back into his nightmare. While investigating, Murrell finds clues that leads him to the conclusion Whitman is not dead. Just as ruthless as before, Whitman exacts his revenge on his victims, only this time Murrell is on his list.