Double Jeopardy Timeline ( Real )

film_release
September 20, 1999

Release of 'Double Jeopardy'

The thriller film 'Double Jeopardy' starring Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones was released in the United States.

film_production
1998

Filming of 'Double Jeopardy'

Principal photography for the film 'Double Jeopardy' took place, primarily in British Columbia, Canada, and Seattle, Washington.

Double Jeopardy Timeline ( Fictional )

crime
Early in the movie timeline

Nick Parsons Falsely Accuses Libby Parsons

Nick Parsons plants evidence to frame his wife Libby for his own murder.

legal
Shortly after Nick's disappearance

Libby Parsons Convicted and Sent to Prison

Libby is convicted of murdering her husband Nick based on fabricated evidence and sent to prison.

prison
During Libby's prison term

Libby Meets Travis Lehman in Prison

Libby forms an alliance with fellow inmate Travis Lehman while serving her sentence.

legal
Mid-prison term

Libby Learns About Double Jeopardy Law

While in prison, Libby learns that she cannot be tried again for the same crime after acquittal, which she plans to use to her advantage.

release
After serving part of her sentence

Libby Released on Parole

Libby is released from prison on parole, determined to find her son and prove her innocence.

discovery
Shortly after her release

Libby Discovers Nick is Alive

Libby uncovers that Nick is actually alive and has kidnapped their son.

chase
Following discovery of Nick's survival

Libby Pursues Nick Across the Country

Libby embarks on a journey to track down Nick and rescue her son.

confrontation
Near the climax of the movie

Libby Confronts Nick with Knowledge of Double Jeopardy

Libby confronts Nick, revealing that she cannot be convicted again and plans to kill him for real this time.

resolution
End of the movie timeline

Nick is Killed and Libby is Exonerated

Nick dies during the confrontation; Libby's innocence is established and she reunites with her son.