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The Chekhov's Gun principle of storytelling states that if a writer leaves a gun hanging on the wall, there must be a reason for it, such as it being fired later in the story. Presumed Innocent used the classic plot device extensively, as creator David E. Kelley reused an element he introduced in Scott Turrow's story for a surprise ending.
Rusty (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Barbara's (Ruth Negga) daughter, Jaden (Chase Infiniti), was revealed as Carolyn Polhemus' killer in the closing minutes of Presumed Innocent's finale. In the book, as well as the 1990 film, Carolyn's killer, Barbara, and Rusty have only one child, a young son. Kelley added a daughter, aging both siblings.
