Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence is a 2019 American made-for-TV mystery film directed by Michael Robison and written by Jonathan Greene. It is the fifth installment in the Hailey Dean Mysteries franchise, and stars Kellie Martin as Hailey Dean, a former prosecutor turned therapist who is determined to clear the name of her friend and former colleague District Attorney Paulina D'Orazio (played by Vivan Wu).
The film begins with Hailey and her friend and partner in crime-fighting, Detective Danny Morgan (Chad Lowe), investigating the murder of Judge Carson (Michael Kopsa), who had presided over one of Paulina's high-profile cases. Hailey and Danny quickly realize that all the evidence points towards Paulina as the prime suspect, and she is subsequently arrested for the crime.
Despite Paulina's claims of innocence, the mounting evidence against her begins to take a toll on her and her family. Determined to find the real killer and clear Paulina's name, Hailey digs deep into the seedy underbelly of the city's legal system, uncovering a web of corruption that implicates some of the city's most powerful players.
As she gets closer to the truth, Hailey finds herself in grave danger, and must rely on her wits and her trusted friends to stay alive and bring the real killer to justice. With the help of Danny, her boyfriend Jonas (Matthew MacCaull), and her father Dave (Bruce Dawson), Hailey uncovers a shocking conspiracy that threatens to tear the city apart.
In the end, Hailey is able to prove Paulina's innocence and bring the real killer to justice, but not before an explosive showdown that puts Hailey's life on the line. Hailey Dean Mysteries: Killer Sentence is a thrilling tale of murder, conspiracy, and redemption that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
