Pamela Smart knows exactly what she wants and is willing to do anything to get it. She is fed up with teaching, and her marriage offers little excitement. Looking for a way out she applies for a job at a local TV station. When her dreams of fame are dashed by rejection, she seduces 15-year-old Billy, one of her students. Pam challenges Billy to prove his love for her by getting rid of her husband. The stakes heat up with a huge insurance policy on her husband's life.

In an extraordinary and tragic American story, a small town murder becomes one of the highest profile cases of all time. From its historic role as the first televised trial to the many books and movies made about it, the film looks at the media’s enduring impact on the case.

The 1991 Pamela Smart Trial was one of the most sensational crime trials. The case received international media coverage due to the combined elements of sex, violence, and rebellious teens. It was the first time a murder trial was broadcast live. TV Journalist Hedda Muskat who was working for a news network approached Pamela and promised her that she would finally be able to tell her side.