Lifetime Adapts Ann Rule’s True-Crime Novel A Rose For Her Grave

Lifetime is giving true-crime fans another treat, as they adapt the Ann Rule novel as a movie, titled A Rose For Her Grave. Meanwhile, the thriller movie stars, Chrishell Stause (Days of Our Lives, Young And The Restless), Colin Egglesfield (The Client List, Something Borrowed) and Laura Ramsey (Hindsight, White Collar). Read on to find out more about this latest addition to Lifetime’s true-crime programming.

A Rose For Her Grave on Lifetime

Similar to their Ripped From The Headlines movies, the new thriller A Rose For Her Grave follows the story of the notorious serial wife-killer Randy Roth. However, the plot is more about a fearless woman who finally brought Roth to justice.

According to The Futon Clinic, the plot of the thriller is as follows. Shortly after the death of her husband, single mom Cindy (Ramsey) finally finds love again. She marries mechanic Randy Roth (Egglesfield), but soon her wedded bliss turns dark as she finds out another side of Randy.

Despite the pleas of her best friend, Lori (Stause) to leave Roth, Cindy never gets the opportunity. In fact, she drowns during a trip to a lake with Randy and her kids. Meanwhile, Randy is emotionless following her passing, and orders her immediate cremation. He also takes custody of Cindy’s children and tries to collect on her life insurance policy.

While Lori is determined to honor Cindy and uncover the truth, she finds out more about Randy’s past, including the fact that Cindy may not have been the first wife Roth had murdered.

Chrishell Stause and Colin Egglesfield react on Instagram

Chrishell and Colin appeared together in All My Children between 2005 and 2009. Moreover, she remained in the series until 2011, while Egglesfield had already moved on to Melrose Place.

Recently, Chrishell Stause shared the news of her new role on her Instagram. Sharing Lifetime’s announcement of the new thriller, she wrote:

I’m so excited to announce that I’m currently filming a @lifetimetv upcoming movie, inspired by the best-selling true crime novel written by Ann Rule, A Rose for Her Grave! You will get to see me in a way you definitely haven’t before ♥ Let’s dooooo this!

Her co-star, Colin, was quick to respond to the post, writing, “Thrilled to be working together again!!! Have missed you!!”

Stause responded, writing, @colinegglesfield Sooo excited! AMC alum fam ♥”

As for Egglesfield, he made a similar post on his Instagram, writing:

Thrilled to be shooting this incredible @lifetimetv film with my beautiful pal @chrishell.stause! Stay tuned for some behind the scenes action! Day 1 today! #acting #actor #actr #agileartist #onset #day1 #filming#lifetimetv #annrule.

Stause was quick to respond, quoting a song and writing: “Reunited and it feels so good ♥”

When will A Rose For Her Grave premiere?

Currently, Lifetime is filming A Rose For Her Grave and the thriller movie is set to premiere at some time in 2023.

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