The Third Day of Christmas – Reindeer Games
It's like Santa Claus.
As a suspect.
On Dateline.
In the South.
As the community gathers in a packed country church to honor Ruthie Barker Guest, Richie Buck can’t shake a gnawing question: if Santa was arrested on Christmas Eve… then how did the rest of the world wake up to presents under the tree? While the vigil lifts Ruthie’s life and legacy, Richie is pulled even deeper into the mystery Santa left behind.
Denied access to Santa, Richie turns his attention to the impounded reindeer — where he and Detective Strong discover tension in the herd, suspicious injuries, and one very isolated Rudolph. Between Vaseline-slick fur, skittish behavior, and the “Hateful Eight” icing out their glowing-nosed brother, the reindeer may be hiding more than anyone expected.
Then a mysterious envelope appears in Richie’s mailbox, leading to a face-to-face conversation with Santa himself at the local correctional facility. Clean-shaven, tired, and stripped of his iconic image, Santa finally hints at an answer to Richie’s biggest question… but he’s not ready to reveal it yet.
With emotions high, clues piling up, and Christmas mythology starting to crack at the seams, Richie inches closer to the truth - or at least to someone who wants to tell it.
Cast:
Richie Buck - Jason Usry
Santa Claus - Pat Picone
Preacher Ronnie Douglas - Joseph O'Steen
Action 10 News Reporter, Amanda Jergenson - Rebekah Sebastian
Rita Barker - Marie Barnas
Rodney Dale Murphy - Frank Barnas
Bart from the State Farm - Chris Helton
Gary, the Guard - Jeremy Hutson
Sheriff Bradley Dewberry - Kevin Grogan
Rita Barker - Marie Barnas
Detective Samantha Strong - Shiloh Catanese
Head Elf, Jason Usry
Co-Executive Elves: Rebekah Sebastian, Dr. Shiloh Catanese, Dr. Scott Musgrove, and Michelle Kaz.
Santa Maybe, a Criminal is written and produced by Jason Usry
Music and Sound FX sourced through Epidemic Sound, Soundstripe, Audiio, Universal Music for Creators, and more. Additional music and atmospheres provided by Captain Fathands.
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Until next time: BE NICE
