American Crime Story (2016–…): Season 2, Episode 3 - A Random Killing - full transcript

And we're live in three, two...

Marilyn Miglin started
her career as a dancer

at the legendary Chez Paree
nightclub in Chicago.

Many years ago.

But performing under those
bright stage lights,

she found that her makeup
was always running.

And that's how your interest
in cosmetics began.

"There
must be something better."

And since there wasn't,
I created my own.

We are so lucky
to have you here today...

- Thank you.
- To talk about your.

Pheromone.

- Indeed.
- Now, I read somewhere

- that you have sold...
- Dear.

So many bottles
that they now call you

the Queen of Perfume.

Theythey do,
but I started from nothing.

Just an idea, and a longing to explore

what perfume is truly about.

What is that? Tell our viewers.

Perfume is about our bodies

talking to each other without words.

You've reached the Miglins.

Lee? I don't know where you are.

I'm still at the airport,
but I can't wait any longer.

II'm gonna catch a taxi.

His fielding percentage
is always at the top,

so we're expecting...

Lee?

Marilyn?

Something's wrong.

Wait outside. Call the police.

Lee?

Did you check the garage?

I'll go.

It's right here.

Wait here.

Their Lexus is missing.

I knew it.

Well, Lee and I have always been

very interested in education.

And so the idea was that
we would offer aspiring women

at the beginning of their careers

a mentor in their chosen field.

Have you two always been so involved

in each other's lives?

My goodne...

Lee helped me paint my first boutique.

110 East Oak Street.

And I wouldn't be where I am today

without Marilyn.

II can't imagine where I would be.

Certainly not at a table like
this, that's for sure.

- Not true.
- I'm honored to call you my friends,

and not too displeased to having you

raise funds for me, either.

She's the one. She's the one.

Please, don't ever decide
to run against me.

Now that you mention it...

So often we are told

that the American Dream is dead.

Except, I say, look at my husband Lee.

One of seven children, the son
of an Illinois coal miner.

He began his career selling

premixed pancake batter

out of the trunk of a beatup old car.

And today, Lee manages
32 million square feet

of commercial property
across the Midwest.

He built the Chicago Bar
Association building,

the 45story Madison Plaza,

the global headquarters of Hyatt,

and as if that wasn't enough,

he helped me achieve my dreams.

He is my partner

in every sense of the word.

And he is so much more than that.

He is an incredible father,

a perfect husband,

and I'm so proud to say,
without a hint of cynicism,

that my Lee is the American Dream.

Ladies and gentlemen, Lee Miglin.

And he's funny, too.

ThaThank you, Marilyn.

Thank you, folks.
Thank you all for being here.

That went well, I think.

- Very well.
- And...

I really appreciated your introduction.

I wasn't expecting that.

Do you remember what color
we painted the Oak Street store?

What color?

That was years ago.

We painted it pink.

This is Lee.

It's Andrew.

I'm gonna be in Chicago
a couple of days.

CCan you hold on a moment?

Go on.

Lee, are you home?

Yes.

What are your plans while I'm away?

Well, I, I need
to finish your accounts.

I'll have them done
by the time you're back.

And I'll... I'll catch up with Paul...

and, go to the,

go to the office.

I will...

I'm gonna work, Marilyn.

I'm going to work.

That's what I do.

Isn't that what I always do?

What is it?

If you're in one of your blue moods,

whywhy don't you come with me?

I like it when you're there.

You do?

Of course.

I'm very proud of you.

You know that, don't you?

I... I could never stand
in front of those cameras.

Well, do you want
to come with me or not?

No. I'ml'm, I'm being silly.

Well, come on. We'll be late.

Here.

Thank you.

I try.

I try.

Come in. Come in.

Andrew.

I didn't expect you to be in town.

Neither did I.

What brings you to Chicago?

Work.

Next time, a little warning
would be useful.

It's sheer luck I have
the house to myself.

When does Marilyn get back?

Sunday morning.

We have some time.

Can you stay the night?

Can you shut the blinds?

I have wanted to share this with you

a long time,

and never had a chance.

The Skyneedle.

When it's completed,

it will be the tallest
building in the world.

Right here in Chicago.

125 stories.

1,952 feet.

Is it one of yours?

It's my... my pride,

my passion.

You're building it
just a few blocks away

from Sears Tower.

And taller by 500 feet.

And there's an observation deck?

Of course.

Wait, so...

So you can look down on the
Sears Tower observation deck?

You're gonna put them out of business.

Why would you want to be down there

when you could be up here?

I never thought of it like that.

Please, that's exactly
how you thought of it.

I imagined riding up
in the elevator with those...

Get to the top with
all those families and children

all excited about the view,

excited about being at the top

of the tallest tower in the world.

They wouldn't know who I was.

I could just roam
among them, eavesdropping.

But it's never going to happen?

No, ititit...

I promise you this will happen.

Have you broken ground?

Not yet.

And the financing?

No.

The Miglin Tower.

III told you what it's called.

What's wrong with the Miglin Tower?

It's the Skyneedle.

II want it to inspire
people to reach up.

It's about that, not about me.

Of course it's about you.

It's the...

It's the tallest building in the world.

It's the Lee Miglin Tower.

It... it's not about that.

Then what are you
showing this to me for?

Do you think I really want
to spend all evening

listening to how great you are?

A great man with a great tower.

The modest Lee Miglin Tower
inspiring wideeyed children

for thousands of years to come.

Is that what you think I want to do?

We don't have to talk.

No, we don't.

I understand what you're doing.

You're trying to impress me.

Trying to pretend that this
isn't merely about money.

That this isn't merely
a business transaction.

That there's a genuine
attraction between us.

You can pretend, too, Andrew.

You've never been kissed
like that, have you?

No.

No.

How did it feel?

Feels like I'm alive.

Escorts don't normally kiss, do they?

- No, you're not like...
- Most escorts, no.

I am not like most escorts.
I am not like most anybody.

I could almost be...

a husband.

Or a partner.

I could almost be.

I really could, almost.

I...

I know it's not real, Andrew.
I'm not a fool.

But...

you make it seem so real.

Good.

Let's go out.

- Where are we going?
- To make a mess.

And I don't want you to worry about it.

Come on.

I'm in control now.

Yeah. Down.

Yeah.

So... dominant out there.

So submissive in here.

So powerful out there.

So pathetic...

in here.

But you like being pathetic, don't you?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I've killed two people, Lee.

Two people that were very close to me.

I know it's hard to believe.

Intellectual Andrew.

Wellread, wellspoken Andrew.

Welldressed.

But here I am.

This is me.

Now, I know that you're not

wearing your hearing aid,

so I'm going to speak

very loudly and very clearly

so you can understand.

I want you to know that
when they find your body,

you will be wearing ladies' panties...

surrounded by gay porn.

I want the world to see...

that the great Lee Miglin

is a sissy.

Soon, the whole world will know
that the great Lee Miglin,

who built Chicago,
built it with a limp wrist.

The cops will know.

The press will know.
Your wife will know.

Your children will know.
The neighbors will know.

Tell me something, Lee,

what terrifies you more,
death or being disgraced?

Disgraced.

You know, disgrace isn't that bad.

Once you settle into it.

Disgrace.

Concrete can build.

Concrete can kill.

Superintendent!

Superintendent, was there a robbery?

And did Lee Miglin know the intruder?

Carry on.

The underwear?

Was he wearing them at the time
of his death,

or dressed afterwards?

I can't be sure.

Defensive wounds?

None.

No cuts or bruises to his hands,

but his ribs?

Every single rib is broken.

I don't want any details leaking.

Make that understood.

Yes, sir.

"An elderly
gentleman has been killed."

Marilyn.

I swear to you, this had nothing
to do with his business.

His business?

We all know that.

I've been through the entire
contents of the house.

It was a robbery, no question.

Aside from the Lexus, a great
deal of money was stolen.

While I was away, Lee's
secretary delivered $2,000.

That's missing,
along with two leather coats,

two suits, some inconsequential
pieces of jewelry...

Lee had gold coins.

He gave them as gifts.

They are unusual,
and should be easy to trace,

should the culprit try to pawn them.

And, um, a dozen pairs
of new Sulka black socks.

Aren't you going to write this down?

I'll have an officer take
your statement.

Marilyn, this is
Superintendent Rodriguez.

I know who he is.

I happen to be friends with
a great many police officers.

Do you think I called 911 earlier? No.

I called Commander Ettore DiVito,

who was present at the
Wallenberg Award celebration

a few weeks ago, and asked
to speak to him directly.

We're all here for you.

Lee was alone.

In the house.

He was vulnerable.

It was an opportunistic attack.

He wears a hearing aid, did you know?

- No, I didn't.
- Well, the burglar could have

easily surprised him.

Poor Lee, he wouldn't have
had a... chance.

He wouldn't have fought back.

Mrs. Miglin, maybe we can talk
at another time.

Talk now. Why not?

There were certain items

beside your husband's body.

What items?

Pornographic magazines.

Homosexual pornographic magazines.

I see.

Well, they must belong to the killer.

It would mean he brought
the magazines in with him.

I'm not interested in his intentions.

Find him. Catch him.

But don't talk to me
about what might or might not

be going through his mind.

I understand.

The killer took a bath and shaved?

Yeah. He might've stayed the night.

He must've known
Marilyn was coming home.

Where did you get those?

Mrs. Miglin.

It's very thoughtful of you,

but there is really no need
to buy my men food.

I didn't buy it.

It was donated.

By Gibsons Steakhouse on Rush Street.

They're friends of the family.
They wanted to help.

I'm sorry, we haven't been introduced.

This is Duke, my son.

I'm Superintendent Rodriguez.

Sorry for your loss.

Duke's flown in from California.

He's a Hollywood actor.

Aspiring to be.

No... no, well, you've had roles.

Good roles.

Tell him about the film you're in.

Air Force One.

It's going to be released this summer.

Yeah, starring Harrison Ford.

Coming out July 25.

He plays a pilot.

Aa Russian pilot.

There are lots of pilots in the movie.

He's at the beginning of a great career.

Squad, I want to run
a license check for Minnesota,

543,

Lincoln, Union, George.

104. Minnesota,
543, Lincoln, Union, George.

We've got a hit.

Vehicle reported stolen, linked
to the homicide of Jeff Trail.

What do you have?

Lee Miglin's car is fitted with a phone.

But the killer's not gonna be
stupid enough to use it.

He couldn't, even if he wanted to.

It's locked with a numerical code.

Okay. So?

So the phone turns on
when the ignition turns on.

Regardless of whether
he's using it or not.

We got two pings.
One at 11:25 Saturday night,

and again, at 12:37, Sunday morning.

Now, the Saturday night signal
was transmitted from a tower

located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Sunday morning one
from Union County, Pennsylvania.

He's heading to New York.

His phone's talking to us,
and he doesn't even know it.

Who else has this?

- Just the FBI and us.
- I want this kept between

as few people as possible.

No matter what he does next,
wherever he goes...

We got him.

Does the name Andrew Cunanan
mean anything to you?

No.

Nothing.

Who is he?

He worked as an escort.

He's wanted in connection
with the murder of two men.

The first in Minneapolis,
the second in Chisago.

- In Minnesota.
- What does this have to do with Lee?

Cunanan stole a jeep

from his second victim.

That jeep was found parked
on Astor Street.

A block away from this house.

I've never seen this man before.

You understand this investigation

is no longer contained
within the Chicago police force?

The FBI is leading a nationwide manhunt.

All we care about, Superintendent,

is that you find the man
responsible for Lee's murder.

An Ameritech cell phone tracking
tower reported a signal at 1:30,

and another one at 3:00.

He's on the move.

Both the Philadelphia police
and the FBI are closing in.

I hope they're ready.

I know what they're saying.

About me.

"Why hasn't she cried?"

"Where's the grief? The emotion?"

"She couldn't have loved him."

"How could a woman who cares
so much about appearance

appear not to care?"

People say all kinds of...
nasty things.

- Even at a time like this.
- Especially at a time like this.

When you're weak.

When you're down.

How dare they say
our marriage was a sham?

Lee and I...

shared our whole lives.

We... shared all kinds of adventures.

We rode in hot air balloons.

When I was lost in the desert...

he rescued me.

How many couples can say they
have that kkind of romance?

I...

loved him.

I loved him...

very much.

There. Is that better?

Am I a real wife now?

We had a fairytale life.

We didn't even fight.

He didn't raise a finger.

But I will.

It was a robbery.

And a random killing.

Local radio, KYW News,
is running a story

that Lee Miglin's car phone
had been activated

and we're tracking the signal.

Find out if that
trend will continue through

the weekend. The forecast
is coming up after the news.

An update on the Miglin murder.

We're hearing reports

that Lee Miglin's car phone
was activated on Thursday,

which means authorities
can now track the movements

of the stolen car.

Nothing further has been confirmed.

Of course, we'll keep you up
to date with the very latest.

After the break,
we'll have a detailed account

on your weather through the weekend,

as well as further updates on traffic.

All right, you all set, hon?

Stay calm.

No one's gonna get hurt.

I'm here to steal your truck.

Where are the keys?

Wait. Leave them there. Leave them.

Get away from the desk.

Is... is there a downstairs?

Basement.

Can I lock you in there?

Door's got a lock. Yes, sir.

Get on your knees.

Sir...

if you're thinking
of killing me, please hear this.

I'm a married man.

We have a son... Troy.

And, sir, I'd very much
like to see them again.

And I'd be grateful if you'd let me...

We're live in five, four...

Marilyn, from your family

here at the Home Shopping Channel,

may I extend our deepest condolences?

Thank you.

For those of you who don't know,

Marilyn's husband was brutally murdered

in a tragic act of random violence.

They killed my husband for a car.

Terrible. It's so terrible.

You have a few words
that you'd like to say.

I... had to think long and hard

before coming back to the show.

In the end,

I believe it's what my husband
would have wanted, you see.

His name is on these bottles, too.

Miglin.

He was my legal counsel,
my accountant, my best friend.

He...

He believed in me.

How many husbands believe
in their wives' dreams?

How many... treat us as partners?

As equals?

We...

We were a team...

for 38 years.

And I... miss him very much.

Are you able to go on?

When I first started selling
my perfume on television...

my friend Dorsey Connors,

who hosted her own television
show, gave me a piece of advice.

And she said,

"Just think of the little red light

as the man you love."