The Protected Killer

The Protected Killer

Detective Lewis Burns Must Fight Against The Corruption Coming From His Own Dept.

2023 · 19 min · Crime, Mystery, Drama

Detectives, Lewis Burns and Jack Ward investigate the murder of Howard Klendson leading them down a dark and ultimately destructive path, which will answer questions of Burns' place on the police force.

Directed by Michael Lawrence · Written by Michael Lawrence

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