After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.

Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.

Jeff's list of victims grows longer without a full police investigation. An encounter with a teen lands him in jail. Later, he gets his own apartment.

Glenda, the victims and their families do their best to move forward despite haunting memories, while Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars.