It happened in the village of Kljenton, which belongs to the State of Mississippi. Young black girl is faced with cruelty. She was raped by two guys. After the criminals decide to hang up his prey. For such a Crime, they were soon punished. Them was sentenced to ten years in prison. After they are due the criminals will go free and, if they so wish, to continue to navigate through the framework of the law. The father of the dead girl perfectly understands this. Carl Lee Hailey doesn't want guys lived in the same world with him.
