Keith Rudy

Keith Rudy is the son of Jesse and Agnes Rudy. As a child, he and Hugh Malco were best friends. As they age, Keith and Hugh grow further apart from one another. Keith follows his father’s footsteps and becomes a lawyer. After Jesse is murdered, Keith takes over his position as district attorney. He swears to exact revenge on Hugh Malco because he believes he is the one who ordered his father killed.

Keith continues his father’s fight against illegal gambling and prostitution on the Gulf in addition to his quest against Hugh. He is elected as the state’s district attorney. He oversees the trial against Hugh even though he is unable to try the case himself. Hugh is put on death row.

As Hugh’s date of execution nears, the governor meets with Keith. He allows Keith to make the decision if he...