In Carthage, TX, assistant funeral director Bernie Tiede is one of the town's most beloved residents. He sings in the church choir and is always willing to lend a helping hand. He befriends an affluent widow, and she soon becomes dependent on Bernie. Later it is reported that Marjorie Nugent has been dead for some time, and Bernie Tiede is charged with the murder.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2011. Special features: Feaurettes: Amazing grace, True story to film, The gossips ; deleted scenes ; previews. "This disc also contains one digital copy. For more information, go online to j.mp/InstructionsDigitalCopy"--Disc label. Based on the article in Texas Monthly by Skip Hollandsworth.