Ep 3. The Man From the Forest

In the third episode of Pagan Peak Season 1, titled "The Man From the Forest," the investigation into the brutal murders in the remote mountain town continues. The local police are joined by Detective Ellie Stocker, who brings a fresh perspective to the case. Despite tensions between the two law enforcement agencies, the officers must work together to catch the killer before another victim is claimed.

As the detectives delve deeper into the case, they uncover a disturbing pattern of violence and corruption that has permeated the town for years. They discover that the murdered women were all connected in some way to a reclusive hermit who lives deep in the forest. Known only as "the man from the forest," the hermit has long been suspected of being involved in criminal activity, but no one has been able to prove it.

Meanwhile, a new suspect emerges in the case. A young man named Uli is brought in for questioning after being caught breaking into one of the victim's homes. He claims that he was searching for evidence to clear his name, as he has been wrongfully accused of several crimes in the past. The detectives are skeptical of his story, but Ellie sees something in Uli that leads her to believe he may be innocent.

As the investigation continues, tensions rise between the detectives and the townspeople. It becomes clear that the killer is targeting women involved in the local drug trade, and many suspects are brought in for questioning. Despite the mounting evidence against him, the man from the forest remains elusive.

In the midst of the chaos, Ellie makes a startling discovery that could change the entire course of the investigation. She uncovers a connection between the killer and a powerful figure in the town, and realizes that the case is far more complex than anyone imagined.

As the detectives race against time to catch the killer, they must navigate a web of lies and deceit in order to uncover the truth. With lives on the line and tensions running high, they must do everything in their power to stop the killer before it's too late.