After the second body, Lauri and Sanna follow the investigation of a former police chief and meet Leena Niemitalo, who is in prison. A female theologian takes advantage of the Lestadians' confusion.

Ritola is moved at the funeral of the former police chief and Lauri hears about the illegitimate child of the deceased. The disappearance of Sanna brings Varjakka to the center of the country's attention. The interrogation of the prime suspect makes surprising progress.