Build a movie plot around this: Who is the prime suspect in Maria's death? Rob Marshall
In the small town of Toms River, New Jersey, opening in 1982, the film showcases the Marshalls, a presumably happy family living the all American dream. Rob Marshall, who has just been named one of the 50 best insurance salesmen in the United States, is supported by his wife Maria and three sons, 18-year-old Roby, 17-year-old Chris and 12-year-old John.Two years later, in September 1984, Maria is shot and killed by an unseen asailant. Rob claims she was murdered by a robber while he was taking care of a flat tire outside the house. However, when the police start to investigate, they find out the Marshalls were not that perfect as they seemed. Rob secretly has an enormous gambling debt and had asked a second mortgage of $100,000, on Maria's name. During his interogation, Rob admits that he once had an affair with the attractive Felice Richmond for a year and a half, explaining that he was not in love with Maria anymore. However, it is soon revealed to him that Maria knew about the affair and considered divorcing him, until not much later, when she decided to work on their marriage, shortly before she was killed.When Felice tells in a statement that Rob wanted to get rid of his wife to receive her life insurance, he immediately becomes the prime suspect. At first, his friends and sons support him, although they notice that he does not seem very much emotionally affected by Maria's death. Much to his best friend Sal's anger, he is more interested in building up a future with Felice, who was dumped by her husband soon after her testimony of her own extramarial affair. Rob is advised not to contact her however, because it could influence his image. This troubles Rob, who is deeply in love with the woman.Meanwhile, the police have expanded their list of suspects with Andrew Meyers, a Louisianan shop clerk who had contact with Rob concerning his financial problems, and Arnie Eggers, a rumored hitman.While slowly all evidence seems to point against Rob, Felice breaks off their relationship, which leads him to a...