After his father’s body is found buried under a shed on his property,a determined son uncovers a chilling conspiracy and a justice system that let three suspected killers walk free.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
100pp
Genre:
Crime
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
Everyone
Based On:
True story
Studio/Financer:
Currently seeking
Synopsis/Details
When Jerry Rasmussen is reported missing, no one suspects his body lies just feet away — buried beneath a shed on his own property. Local law enforcement declares it a dead end, ignoring signs of foul play and failing to question those closest to him. But his son refuses to accept their silence. As the personal representative of his father’s estate, Eric Rasmussen takes on the investigation himself, unearthing disturbing truths: lies, motive, and even confessions. Despite overwhelming evidence, three people walk free — protected by a system unwilling to pursue justice. Buried in Silence is a haunting true crime drama about a son who becomes a detective out of necessity, exposing not only a murder but the institutions that buried it. It’s a story of grief, truth, and the cost of fighting for a voice when no one wants to hear it.
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Based on a true story. Preparing for entry into major true crime and screenwriting competitions.

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The Writer: Eric Rasmussen

I'm a first-time screenwriter and the son of a murder victim whose case was buried — literally and legally. My debut script, Buried in Silence , is based on the real-life killing of my father, whose body was discovered buried beneath a shed on his own property. Law enforcement failed to act, ignored key evidence, and ultimately let not one — but three people connected to the murder — walk free. As the personal representative of his estate, I took on the role law enforcement refused to: I uncovered the truth, pieced together timelines, and pushed for answers in a system that failed at every level. This story isn’t just about a murder — it’s about institutional neglect, hidden abuse, and a… Go to bio
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