What If Dr. Richard Kimble Was Never Accused?

In The Fugitive, Dr. Richard Kimble is wrongly accused of murdering his wife. He escapes from custody and goes on the run, trying to find the real killer while being chased by U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard. But what if Kimble was never accused in the first place? What if the real murderer was caught right away?

Some fans believe that if Kimble’s case had been handled differently, the whole story might have been avoided. Could the investigation have uncovered the true killer sooner, or would the chase have still happened because of the circumstances surrounding the crime?

One key moment in the film is when Kimble escapes from a train crash, and Marshal Gerard nearly catches him. The suspense builds as Kimble, using his medical knowledge, stays one step ahead. It’s a turning point, showing just how far he’s willing to go to find justice.

But what if Kimble had been caught there? What would have happened to the investigation? A prequel could explore Kimble’s life before the murder, showing how his calm nature and medical expertise helped him navigate the challenges he faced, and perhaps even uncover the origins of the real killer’s motives.