Ben’s youngest daughter, Abby Crawford , killed Tom.
Upon discovering the truth, Ben decides to take the fall for his daughter to protect her, leading to his arrest. Critical and Commercial Reception Secrets And Lies - Season 1
After finding the body, Ben quickly becomes the main suspect in the investigation led by the relentless Detective Andrea Cornell (Juliette Lewis). Ben’s youngest daughter, Abby Crawford , killed Tom
The investigation uncovers numerous secrets within Ben’s suburban community, including the revelation that Ben was actually Tom's biological father following a brief affair with the boy's mother, Jess. Secrets and Lies: Season 1, Episode 1 Review - The Episodist
Abby had planned to run away with Tom so they could escape their troubled households. When Tom wanted to turn back, Abby panicked and accidentally killed him with a flashlight.
Secrets and Lies: Season 1, Episode 1 Review - The Episodist