Major Crimes (2012–2018): Season 6, Episode 9 - Conspiracy Theory: Part 4 - full transcript
Sharon makes decisions related to her ongoing medical problems, including receiving penance, extreme unction and the sacrament of the Eucharist from Father Stan, the last rites of Catholicism. She does this all while arriving at the conclusion of a series of murders and sexual assaults.
Previously on "major crimes"...
My mother, Bonnie Pearl,
was assassinated in her car.
I'd also want to implant
a defibrillator pacemaker
with wireless capability
so I can monitor what's
going on with your heart.
I never raped anyone in my life!
And I didn't kill
Vanessa, either.
You know, I do have
an alibi for that day.
Ask bill Landon.
He'll back me up.
Commander, you understand
by announcing Landon's arrest
to the media for rape
you just opened LAPD
to a defamation suit
larger than our budget?
Well, if "he said/she
said" is our way forward,
I'd like to hear
what he has to say.
Passenger window down.
Two shots to the
head, two to the torso.
Sharon, it's Dr. Torres.
Whatever you're doing right
now, stop. Call an ambulance.
[ Gasps ] Oh, my
god. Oh, my god.
[ Siren wailing ]
[ Heart monitor beeping ]
[ Beeping continues ]
♪♪
Hey.
What are you doing?
I'm getting ready to go.
Uh, the hospital...
Can't release you yet.
But I'm fine now.
But your heart could fail again.
I-I should let Ricky
and Emily know.
No, no, no, no.
Do not call them.
I don't want them to worry
or fly out here for no reason.
- They have every reason, mom.
- No.
You're in the er for the
second time in two weeks.
Flynn: The kid has a point.
How can I be a
good family member
if I keep your children
in the dark, huh?
- [ Scoffs ]
- Huh? [ Chuckles ]
Come on. You want
to lay back down?
Mm...
All right.
All right, but just
don't make things
sound worse than
they actually are.
And make sure that you stress
that I'm already going home.
Okay.
Sharon.
You look better.
How are you feeling?
Good. I'm fine.
I just wish it wasn't necessary
to put all these people
through so much trouble.
Trouble?
You experienced
atrial fibrillation,
and your heart almost ceased.
If it hadn't been
for the pacemaker,
you would have died.
- Excuse me, doc.
How can you fix this so
it won't happen again?
There are options to discuss.
The possibility of another
implanted cardiac device
called an lvad, which assists
in pumping blood
through the left ventricle.
Or... i could move you
up on the transplant list,
which requires more tests
to match you with a donor.
I thought I was being released.
From the er, but
you need to stay
in the hospital for at
least another five days
for observation and labs.
You're currently stable,
and before you go home,
I need to have confidence
you'll remain that way.
I know it's a lot to take
in, but stay positive,
and I'll see you
again... Upstairs.
- Thanks, doc.
- You're welcome.
♪♪
[ Knock on door, door opens ]
[ Chuckling ] Hey!
I don't know how you're
gonna get through this,
but I am sure fruit can help.
Yeah. How you feeling?
Ohh, a bit, uh,
boxed in, frankly.
Flynn: Well, uh, provenza
and Sanchez won't be staying
too long, so you
can get some rest.
No, just a quick
update, Andy. Please.
It'll give me something...
Else to think about.
Sanchez: Right.
So... [ Door closes ]
Passenger door window
of Dr. Landon's car
was rolled down
like Bonnie Pearl's.
Who was killed by
someone she felt
comfortable enough
stopping her car for.
And Vanessa Blaine was killed
by someone she trusted
enough to let into her house.
And I can think of only one
person that Landon, Vanessa,
and Bonnie had in common.
Craig Curtis.
Ah, now, here is the cherry
on top of the sundae.
The last number that
our doctor-rapist called
before he was shot
to death... Craig Curtis.
Back near San
Diego... Shelly coyne.
She talked to Nolan and Paige,
then immediately dialed Curtis.
Wow. I wonder if the
dirtbag's last conversation
with Landon was about meeting
on a dark road late at night.
Well, I've put a 24-hour
surveillance on Curtis
just to make sure he doesn't try
to dispose of the murder weapon,
along with more
of his employees.
Flynn: Yeah, um, one
last bit of business...
What do you want
them to tell chief Mason
when he asks where you are?
I'm sure she'll be better soon.
Uh, would you like a note
from the commander's doctor,
or... or for her to call in?
No. It's fine.
I'm not ready to talk
with her yet, anyway.
Uh, commander raydor's
ill. N-Nothing serious, I hope?
Oh, I don't think
"serious" is the right word.
She'll be back soon.
- Uh, okay.
Well, as you
mentioned in the report,
the victim was shot four times.
Two to the chest...
One of which went
straight through his
heart, killing him instantly.
Then two more shots
fired into his head.
And from the huge
amount of gunshot residue,
I'd say the last two shots
were fired at much closer range,
at about three inches away.
The killer shot Landon in
the heart and moved closer,
put more bullets
in his head. Why?
Maybe to make sure
he wasn't faking it?
Or because it was very personal,
like with Bonnie and Vanessa.
I told commander raydor that
press release was a mistake.
The LAPD put a target
on this man's back.
Boss. Before we even
knew about the rapes,
Bonnie Pearl was murdered
with exactly this mo.
And other than saying
that she was shot in her car,
we released no
details of the murder.
Just as important, Bonnie
was shot with the same gun.
Lieutenant? Do
you have a suspect?
Well, yes, we have
someone that might...
Craig Curtis.
Why would Craig
Curtis kill bill Landon?
Landon was Curtis' alibi for
when Vanessa Blaine was killed.
And more importantly...
You remember I was at work
surrounded by a crowd of people
when Bonnie was murdered.
I am not your killer, guys.
We know that.
What we're most
concerned about right now,
Mr. Curtis, is
that .38 revolver.
We believe the person
who killed Bonnie Pearl
may be trying to frame
you and could have hidden
the weapon on one
of your properties.
By my properties, you
mean my restaurants.
- Why are we telling him that?
- And your houses.
We'll stop lying to him
when we find the gun.
Just as a precaution,
we thought we'd come
directly to you for
permission instead
of just showing
up with a warrant.
Asking for your consent
is our way of saying
we want to make
this easier on you.
Just sign here, Craig.
We'll be in and out
before you know it.
Okay, fine.
If this will end this really
ugly investigation
into my life, fine.
I have nothing to hide.
Except the rape of
10 of your employees.
Though I am a little frustrated
being read my rights...
Again.
What are you doing here?
Sharon sent me
to work, like usual.
Look, she... she doesn't
want Mason or anyone else,
including you, overreacting,
so we're trying to keep this
as normal as possible.
This is her decision.
You think I want to be here?
♪♪
Okay? Are we done here?
Not yet.
When was the last time
you spoke with bill Landon?
He called me right after
you guys released him.
So whenever that was.
- Did you see him after that?
- No. Why?
Well, shortly after that
phone call, around 9:00 P.M.?
We found bill Landon
dead in his car.
- Oh, my god.
- Shot four times with a .38.
♪♪
Wait a minute. Wait,
wait, wait a minute.
Are you asking me for
another alibi aga... is that it?
No, Mr. Curtis,
we're just trying to...
What... what...
What are you trying?
Are you trying to clear
my name? Is that it?
Bullshit! Look, I've
cooperated with you fully.
Now you're asking me for
an alibi for the murder of a...
[ Sighs ] Geez.
Of a murder of a man...
A man who changed my life.
Look, you go through
my... My house, okay?
Do it. Go through my car.
Go through my restaurants.
You waste as much
time as you want.
You just never speak to me again
without a lawyer present.
[ Groans ]
♪♪
Once again, Curtis walks,
and there's nothing we can do.
Anyone else feeling
sort of helpless right now?
Flynn: It's good to
have you home, finally.
I don't know what we're gonna do
with five days worth of flowers.
Well, bring them
back to the hospital,
cheer the place up
while you're waiting
for your transplant.
That's what.
I may still choose
the lvad, Andy.
Oh, those are beautiful!
Yeah, it's the last one.
The new doorman had
them waiting downstairs.
Oh! These aren't for me.
You mean he gave me
someone else's flowers?
He did. They're for you.
[ Cellphone rings ]
"Sorry I annoyed you and said
everything the wrong way. Gus."
Flynn: Yeah, well,
Ricky left last night.
Emily left for
home this morning.
Well, the new meds
have fixed her up for a bit,
so we can think
through to what's next.
- Is that the lieutenant?
- Yeah, she is. No.
A-All right, fine.
You're on speaker.
Provenza: Good
morning, commander.
How are you doing?
Oh, I'm very well, lieutenant.
Thank you for asking.
What's the news?
100% of the women
who came forward because
of your press release...
It turns out they not
only work for Craig Curtis,
but every one of them says
that he gave them a ticket
to a Landon seminar.
Well, what a coincidence.
What about the warrants
on all his properties?
After nearly a week of
searches all over the country
by 12 different
law-enforcement agencies,
we still haven't found the .38
that came from Bonnie
and Landon's murders.
So, um, how is chief Mason
handling all the fallout
from my press release?
Don't even worry about Mason.
We have got him
completely under control.
Vicky: This is chaos.
You admit you're treating these
so-called victims as suspects?
So-called victims, ma'am?
Why would they
claim sexual assault
if they were not
sexually assaulted?
Because... as soon as
one stupid girl figured out
she could make a lot of
money saying my dad raped her,
a bunch of other women figured
out they could do the same thing.
My husband was seduced
into making a mistake,
and then he was murdered to
keep him from clearing his name.
And now you... you are
all just spitting on his grave.
It's disgraceful!
These waitresses just
popping up out of nowhere
because of your press release!
I mean, why did you
have to do that? Why?!
Oh, that's enough.
You better drop your
investigation into these
so-called rapes and
apologize to my grieving mother
and focus your efforts on
finding my father's murderer,
or I swear to god
we will file a lawsuit
against the LAPD,
which will force the city
to fire each and
every one of you.
Let's go.
[ Door opens ]
Chief, their threats
mean nothing.
They'll sue no matter what.
Sanchez: Excuse us.
Ms. Landon, Seth, please.
We need to ask you about
the last time you were here...
The night your husband died.
Where did you go afterwards?
Home. I was shaken and
upset, much like I am now.
Seth had to drive me.
A-And what about Dr. Landon?
He went to see Craig,
said he wanted to straighten
a few things out before
he talked us through
what he thought was happening.
But he never came home.
Besides these women,
can you think of anyone else
who might have wanted
your husband dead?
Bill turned people's
lives around.
He's not the person you
are making him out to be.
Excuse us, please.
[ Elevator dings ]
Mrs. Landon.
And Seth! [ Chuckles
] How convenient!
Stan Pearl.
Bonnie's son.
Well... I am so, so
sorry for your loss.
I wanted to stop by your
house and offer my condolences
and give you these.
- Which are...
- Subpoenas.
I'm representing the women
who were raped by your late father.
Okay.
I look forward to hearing
your stories at the deposition.
That went over well.
Where might I find
commander raydor?
She's not available,
so you're stuck with us.
What do you want?
You asked me for names.
Now I need some names from you
so that I can add the
rest of those desperate
young women who
were raped by Landon,
and are therefore my clients,
to the lawsuit against him.
And, thanks to
your press release,
there are so many more victims.
I'd like a list. Please.
These women deserve reparations
commensurate
with their suffering.
It is way, way too late
to go after Dr. Landon.
Ah, ah, ah.
There's still his estate,
his corporation,
his investments.
If you can prove
rape without the rapist.
This would go under the general
heading of "not our problem."
We're not giving you any names.
We're occupied with
finding the person
that killed Dr. Landon,
Vanessa Blaine, and your mother.
Uh, you do remember
her, don't you? Your mom?
Which reminds me we
never asked where he was
when Bonnie, Vanessa, and
Dr. Landon were murdered.
Where I was? Well, you just made
it clear that you had a lot to gain
from moving into
your mother's office...
A law firm, her
investments, her residents.
And now, to top it all
off, you inherit a suit
against an extremely,
extremely wealthy family.
What is wrong with you people?!
How come whenever you guys
are stumped, you go after me?
All I ask for...
Provenza: The LAPD
does not release the names
of sexual assault victims. Ever.
Nolan: How about this, Stanley?
You really want to
represent these women?
Get off your ass and
investigate the case!
Try! Try and dig up the truth!
That's what your
mom would have done.
Or is that beyond your ability?
What you don't
understand about my mother
is that she kept
absolutely everything
on a need-to-know
basis! She was secretive.
She knew things she never
shared with anyone else,
and not just names...
Theories, strategies.
Anything that would
help her win her case,
except taking into
account what would happen
if she weren't
here. You tell me.
What does it matter
how insightful she was
about the law if she
didn't find the time
to share those insights with me?
But now I'm left facing
the biggest trial of my life,
and she's not here to help.
She should have
planned for this.
She could have
made arrangements.
She should have...
Done something.
You know, I hate to admit it.
I kind of feel sorry
for minnie Pearl.
Because he's right.
His mother could have
better prepared him
for the biggest
trial of his life.
Andy, I'm really sorry for
putting you through all this.
♪♪
[ Sobbing ]
Putting me through what?
Hey.
We're not going
through anything.
Listen, babe.
You... you're on
some terrific drugs,
and... and if the transplant
doesn't come in time,
then it's the cardiac implant.
Either way, y-you're
good as new.
In the meantime,
everyone else has got this
constant anxiety about
how this is gonna turn out,
and they're... they're flying
in from all over the country,
and they're dropping their
own lives to deal with mine.
Honestly, Andy,
sometimes I think...
I think it would
have been better...
Easier for you and the kids
if I had just died
in that ambulance.
No, you've got it all wrong.
All right, look, I'm sure
there were moments
when it seems like
it might have been
easier for you...
Much less painful,
not as much to suffer through.
But...
It wouldn't have been
easier for me, okay?
I would go through
everything we had to manage.
And then I would do it all
over again and again just...
Just for one moment
more to hold your hand,
just to have you near me.
♪♪
[ Bell tolling ]
[ Sighs ] Have you
been waiting long?
No, I'm early.
I wanted to just sit for
a while and think about
what I should do.
- You're better.
- Temporarily.
But meantime,
while I'm in this little
state of grace, I have to decide
on one of two procedures.
The transplant and
the cardiac implant
we talked about in the hospital.
My particular condition...
The implant simply
puts off the inevitable.
And while I'm using it,
I'm off the transplant list.
And the transplant itself?
I'd have to move in to
the hospital and wait,
force everyone who
cares about me most
into hoping that someone
with the right heart
has a fatal accident
in my vicinity.
That decision won't be
made by us, but by god.
How does he decide that?
That is impossible
for us to know.
Is it?
When I was in the
hospital, I met this woman,
and she's in her mid 30s.
She's a photographer, is a
mother of two young children.
She'd been living in
the transplant ward
for three months,
but still cheerful,
taking pictures, living
every second, she said,
as fully as she could.
She is exactly
the sort of person
I've pledged my life to protect.
In the street, I would step in
front of a bullet to save her.
But in the transplant ward, I
could end up taking her heart
and her chance for
a life as full as mine.
As I understand it, Sharon,
donated organs are
matched to recipients.
The odds you'd be taking a
heart from this particular woman...
Aren't they very small?
Have you come to pray
with me about this issue?
No, father.
No.
I'd like to receive holy unction
and also penance
and the eucharist.
Last rites?
Sharon...
God gives us this
life on the condition
that we defend it to the end.
Defend, yes, but compete, no.
I will follow my
doctor's orders.
I do hope for the
very best, but I must...
I must plan for the worst.
I have lived my
whole life as a catholic.
And if necessary, I'd
like to die as one, too.
♪♪
Right.
♪♪
Give me a moment.
♪♪
Both: Lamb of god, you take
away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of god, you take
away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of god, you take
away the sins of the world.
- Grant us peace.
- Grant us peace.
Sharon, the body of Christ.
♪♪
Provenza: It's our job to
make sense of these deaths,
and Craig Curtis had the
best reasons to kill our victims.
- I have an annoying question.
- Ye gods.
Remember Bonnie Pearl's
phone and briefcase were stolen?
If they were taken to
identify the other rape victims
before they could talk...
[ Computer pinging ]
well, Curtis already
knew who they were.
He set them up.
Well, maybe someone
took the briefcase
to stop us from finding
out about the rapes.
Buzz: Gosh darn it!
We just hit another snag.
Provenza: Snag? What snag?
The warrant we served
to dump Craig Curtis' cell...
I just received the approximate
coordinates for where he was
during all three murders.
Now, our murders occurred
here, here, and here.
I can guess the snag.
Ah, ah, no spoilers, please.
When we overlay the maps,
we can see none of the
locations are the same.
It's not hitting a snag, buzz.
That's running into an iceberg.
I hate to say it. It sounds like we have
to rule out Craig Curtis as the killer.
Now is the perfect
time to arrest him.
- Commander.
- [ Chuckling ] Hi!
Ohh.
Ohh, it's good
to see all of you.
Sharon, you shouldn't be here.
Well, I can be here,
but just not very long.
Andy and I... I'm
just passing through
on my way to hopefully
have a talk with chief Mason?
- You've been missed.
- Thank you.
So, how is this going today?
Well, um, if you're Craig
Curtis, terrific. Mm-hmm.
We've just proven that
he didn't kill anybody.
Uh, and now you
want to arrest him?
Well, when he hears
the charges and he sees
what he's up against, uh,
maybe he will be willing
to make a deal
that could help us
identify this murderer.
Ah, and the... The
charges should be...?
Aiding and abetting sexual
assault and conspiracy?
You're positive?
Curtis definitely
provided Landon
with all the women he raped.
- Good.
Confession from Curtis
would make the landons'
defamation suit disappear.
Anything else, commander?
Because of current
health issues,
I believe that it's
temporarily impossible for me
to retain command
of major crimes.
So, in my leave of absence,
which should start tomorrow,
I would like lieutenant
provenza to replace me.
What's going on with you?
Can we sit?
Sure. Sure.
I will explain to you
what is going on.
Nothing you say
will end with my client
confessing to murders
he didn't commit.
Even if you've established
all these sexual assaults,
which I find hard to believe,
that was Dr. Landon,
not my client.
All of our sexual-assault victims
were employees of tackles.
All of them received free
tickets to a Landon seminar
from Craig the night
they were raped.
Let's cut to the chase.
You obviously want
something from us,
or Mr. Curtis would
already be in county.
What would you like to know,
and what do we get in return?
The murders were connected
in some way to the rapes.
Besides your client, there
were three other people
in la who knew about them...
Bonnie Pearl, Vanessa Blaine,
and Dr. Landon...
And they're all dead.
Is there anyone else who
might have found out...
I mean, what... [ Chuckles ]
He can't answer a
question like that.
That's an implicit
admission to conspiracy.
Hobbs: Craig, let me
make this very clear.
You are going to jail.
I have spoken to the
other jurisdictions involved,
and in return for your help
in solving these murders,
they've agreed to let California
have the honor of housing you
for the next 20 years and not
to pursue charges against you.
Uh, we can't agree
to a deal like this.
I believe you're obligated
to ask your client...
By law.
Would I... Would I
be eligible for parole?
- That's not an admission.
- This could be it.
If he says what I
think he's going to say,
it could also explain
the missing books
from Vanessa's house.
You're still here?
Look, everyone, I am in charge
until the end of watch today,
or we make an arrest.
Whichever comes first.
But who's taking over
while you're gone?
Commander, how serious is this?
Well, it's serious enough,
cami, that I have to leave
until my health issues resolve.
Lieutenant
provenza is in charge,
and I will be checking
in from time to time.
- Should we worry?
- No, Mike.
No, no, no. No. Nobody worry.
Challenges pop up even
in the most perfect lives.
These good days help
me manage the bad ones.
Uh, ma'am. Can... Can
we talk before you head out?
There's a couple things
I wanted to ask you.
Okay, um, Julio, maybe
later, when you get back.
I think some of you are about
to leave to make an arrest.
Commander, here. Have a seat.
No, it's all right. I'm fine.
Thank you, lieutenant.
Nolan: Look, we might just
solve these murders on our own.
Craig's health has an
expiration date on it.
Like, now.
Pass and the judicial system
will have its way with you
in 12 states and counting.
We'll ask you one more
time and then we're going
and the deal goes with us.
Did you set all these
women up with bill Landon
knowing what he
would do to them?
My client was aware
that Dr. Landon
would try and seduce
them and that afterwards,
uh, some of them felt
taken advantage of.
I thought... I thought bill
talked them into things.
He was a-a very persuasive guy.
Oh, well, we will come
back to this for a more
forthright statement
later, Abigail.
What we need to know
immediately is who else knew about
Dr. Landon's persuasiveness
with your employees.
That's the deal, Craig.
You don't tell us, and you're on
a lifelong tour of
American prisons.
Fine, okay. Okay.
Vanessa talked to Bonnie Pearl.
Bonnie Pearl went
to Vicky Landon.
I'm afraid that Vicky
told her son, Seth.
And you know this how?
Because Seth came to me.
He, uh... you know,
he was very upset.
You know, he demanded
the truth, and I told him...
I told him that... That
nobody was hurt, you know?
I mean, bill didn't
hurt anybody.
So you gave him a
bullshit explanation.
Did you also give
him a stun gun?
I didn't give anybody
stun guns, okay?
The landons... they gave
them to my guys as gifts.
They were... they
were to protect the girls
as they're getting into
their rides after work.
Okay.
Lieutenant, I plan to
stay to see what you find,
but if it goes on all night,
please call me in the morning
and let me know what happened.
Commander, if you get
tired, do not wait for us.
Not even for a second.
I won't. I promise.
We'll need you to
write all this down.
And when you
do... [ Door closes ]
the proper words
for what you helped
Landon get away with
are "sexual assault."
My client had no
idea how somebody...
Andy, um, would
you take over here?
There's something I
need buzz to help me with.
- You sure you're okay?
- I'm fine, Andy.
Buzz, if you could
get your camera
and your tripod and
meet me in my office...
Yes, ma'am.
Sharon, provenza
can finish up here.
You wanted to leave early.
- I am.
And I really, really appreciate
how you look after me.
I do.
I'm almost done. Almost.
♪♪
Okay.
[ Telephone rings ]
♪♪
Mom?
You sure you
shouldn't head home?
The doctor said
not to overdo it.
I know, rusty, but [sighs]
I spent some of the
best years of my life
in this office, and these people
out here are...
Are close to being
family, and I'm just not
ready to leave yet.
You remember, honey?
We first met right there
my first day in command,
and then we came
into this office to talk.
Yeah, and... and I said that...
That I didn't know
you, but I didn't like you.
[ Laughs ] And I said, uh,
"you're at the end
of a very long line."
[ Both laugh ]
God, that seems like
such a long time ago.
I am such a different person.
Hey, don't get too upset
about having to say goodbye.
You'll be back as
soon as you're well.
Yeah. This office.
I-I came in looking for my mom.
And there you were.
[ Knock on door ]
- Hmm.
- This is... this is ridiculous!
My son would never
have killed his father!
Uh, commander, if we
could allow Ms. Landon
to wait in here with you...
Why, certainly.
Um, buzz, if you would,
uh, take your camera back,
and if you could
hold onto this for me,
there's a note and an sd card
with two separate videos inside.
This is for your eyes only.
Uh, okay. Sure.
Uh, just don't go
before saying goodbye.
I won't.
You're... you're trying
to ruin my family.
You have your late husband
to thank for that, Ms. Landon.
Have a seat.
You're making a huge mistake.
I doubt that.
When we searched your residence,
we found a lot of
damning evidence,
including these bullet,
which are the exact same
size used to kill Bonnie Pearl,
not to mention your father.
And you have two
different calibers...
.38, .357.
And this belonged
to Bonnie Pearl.
She had it in the car
with her the night she died.
We found it in your
house broken and emptied,
including the secret
compartment where she kept
the names and phone numbers
of every woman she identified
as one of your
father's rape victims.
Like Vanessa Blaine.
You remember her, Seth?
She was the first to
tell Bonnie her story.
And that's exactly
what it is... a story!
Yeah, one that's
been told over and over
from 14 different women.
And as far as Vanessa Blaine
goes, I never even met her.
I have trouble believing
that because along
with Ms. Pearl's
destroyed briefcase...
We found three of your
father's books in your garage.
Each one autographed
to, "dear Vanessa,
empowerment is yours at last.
Truly, bill."
Why would I steal copies
of my father's books?
To erase any visible connection
she had with your family
while we investigated
her murder.
I loved my father.
Stan Pearl told
us that the lawsuits
from the rape
victims would probably
wipe out Landon's estate.
Nolan: Which explains
the order of the murders.
Dr. Landon wasn't shot
until it was clear killing
Bonnie and Vanessa
couldn't stop what was coming.
Like your father's book
royalties, his houses.
And you didn't
want to lose all that
in a civil suit over
the women he raped!
These are copies of your
recent financial transactions.
Our warrants show that
85% of your father's assets
have been moved into offshore
accounts bearing your name,
set up around the same time
you went to Craig Curtis
and had him confirm...
Would Bonnie Pearl have
stopped her car for him?
Would Vanessa have
let him into her house?
And served him a drink?
Plus all these
financial transactions.
Are we sure they
were made by Seth?
How would I have access
to my father's finances?
I mean, despite the small sums
they pay me for my scheduling,
I know nothing about
my family's money
or where it's invested.
♪♪
Mike. Can I see those
financials, please?
Go. Go on in. I'll be...
I'll be there in a second.
♪♪
Provenza: As you
can see, commander,
Seth accelerates the
asset transfer pattern
as the murders continue.
Right. You're right.
And then he confessed.
No. No, he didn't.
That's not possible.
I want to see him.
Provenza: I'm sorry, Ms. Landon,
but your son did confess,
um, to everything.
So the only person
he's going to see
right away is an attorney.
But if you could come
with me, your son told us
some things that we
need to confirm with you.
There's no need for
her to leave, lieutenant.
Commander, uh, [chuckling]
I-I don't want to detain you,
and you are on a
leave of absence.
Starting tomorrow.
But before I go, Ms.
Landon... Vicky...
This isn't... This
isn't happening.
My son never killed anyone.
If you would like to
explain anything...
She shouldn't be doing this.
Related to your son's murdering...
Come on, provenza. Get
this Vicky woman out of there.
We have some rules
we need to follow.
Lieutenant.
So, um, you have the
right to remain silent.
If it's the mother
instead of the son,
I need her to confess
outright to these murders,
or Seth Landon
will be a credible
alternative for her defense.
Yeah, but she shouldn't
be confessing to mom.
Why not? I mean, she seems okay.
Yeah, because she might
unavailable for the trial.
We have the video. Now I'm
gonna ask lieutenant provenza
to summarize
your son's position,
and then you can
explain. Lieutenant.
Well, it's really very simple.
Bonnie Pearl told you
everything your husband had done.
You told your son.
Your son then tried
to stop a lawsuit,
which would have
destroyed his inheritance.
When shooting
Bonnie didn't work,
he killed Vanessa
Blaine, and when all those
other women came forward,
he murdered his own father.
Because the civil suit
following the criminal conviction
would have wiped out
your husband's fortunes.
Please, please! No,
no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
Please! Just... just let...
Let me... let me explain.
Oh, no. You are trying to
protect your son, I understand.
I struggle with that
impulse every day of my life.
No, I'm not trying
to protect my son!
Seth is trying to
protect his father!
Y-You see...
It was...
It was bill.
- It was bill, what?
He told me.
Bill did rape those women.
He... he drugged them
and he raped them
and when I-I confronted
him with what Bonnie told me
and he admitted it
and I guess bill thought
that murdering Bonnie and...
And that Vanessa woman
would save his career.
I mean, Seth didn't
do these terrible things.
It was bill.
That makes perfect sense.
But then who killed bill?
Who murdered your husband?
Listen, he wasn't going to stop.
He was going to kill
all of those women.
I couldn't let him do that.
- So you stopped him.
- Yes.
I had to. I-I shot
bill to stop him.
I mean, there was...
There was no other way
to keep him from killing
several more people.
How about calling the police?
So, um, you put the gun where?
- In bill's coffin.
- Satisfied?
Can we stop this now?
- Almost there. Hold on.
We'll check that out.
Um, one last thing, Ms. Landon,
we never released
any information
about Bonnie Pearl's
death, except to say
that she was shot
in her own vehicle.
I'm not... why does that matter?
Well, Bonnie stopped because
someone was having car trouble.
She lowered the window in the
passenger side of her Mercedes,
and she ended up shot to death.
And not any of these details
were released through the press.
So only the person
who killed Bonnie Pearl
could have killed your
husband in the exact same way.
And you just described it to us.
I was protecting my son.
Your son isn't a child anymore.
He's a well-educated adult
who can fend for himself.
- You shut up.
- Oh?
You shut up!
You do not understand
what I was going through!
Oh, yes, I do!
You're trying so hard
to hold on to the life
that you've been living,
that you're willing to let
other people die to keep
it! [ Cellphone ringing ]
You're willing to
sacrifice a young woman
in great emotional turmoil
just to keep your lifestyle,
your money,
your... It wasn't my...
[ High-pitched ringing ]
[ No audio ]
♪♪
I was the perfect wife! How
is any of this fair to me?!
Just keep your mouth shut! [
Cellphone ringing continues ]
You're under arrest for murder!
Shut up! Sharon! Sharon!
- Listen to me!
Get in here! Everyone,
buzz, call the paramedics!
Damn it. Damn it!
[ Screaming ]
[ High-pitched ringing ]
♪♪
Okay. Starting compressions.
Sharon! Sharon! [
Cellphone ringing continues ]
Sharon!
Yes? Yes, yes, doctor.
We know. We're trying.
An ambulance is coming, but
you have to help her, doctor, okay?
You have to help her!
- He's got to leave. Buzz!
- You have to help her, doctor!
- Buzz, get him out of here!
- You have to help her, please!
- Get him out of here!
[ High-pitched ringing ]
♪♪
Sharon. Don't give up, Sharon.
Sharon, please hang
on. Sharon. Sharon.
[ Sighs ] Manny, I
have an emergency.
Oh, my. Is it serious? Do you
need me to drive you somewhere?
Uh, I already got a
lyft on the way. Thanks.
Hey, I'm sorry. I have to go.
Someone will come and
pick this up in a second, okay?
Thank you.
Hey. Sorry.
Uh, it was great meeting
you. I-I have an emergency.
Someone will come
pick this up in a second.
Emergency? Nothing
serious, I hope.
Uh, it's my boyfriend...
Ex-boyfriend.
Oh. The one we were
just talking about?
Is... is he okay?
No, his mother's in
the emergency room.
Uh, I'm... I'm sorry to leave.
Uh, enjoy your visit anyway.
I-I hope I was helpful.
You were. You were.
And, uh, maybe I'll see
you again before I go.
Sorry about your friend.
- Yeah. Me, too.
Thanks.
♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations ]
What happened? [ Voice breaking
] She was interviewing a suspect
and she collapsed and I
guess her heart seized.
Julio got it restarted
and then it seized again
and the paramedics
got it restarted.
Now we're waiting to hear.
♪♪
[ Whispers indistinctly ]
Gus. Thank you for
coming, Gus. I appreciate it.
What's going on?
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
I'm very sorry to tell
you that 20 minutes ago,
commander raydor's
heart went into arrest.
We tried very hard to
help her regain a rhythm,
but we failed.
So the commander is...
We did everything we could.
I'm sorry.
I am so sorry.
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
My mother, Bonnie Pearl,
was assassinated in her car.
I'd also want to implant
a defibrillator pacemaker
with wireless capability
so I can monitor what's
going on with your heart.
I never raped anyone in my life!
And I didn't kill
Vanessa, either.
You know, I do have
an alibi for that day.
Ask bill Landon.
He'll back me up.
Commander, you understand
by announcing Landon's arrest
to the media for rape
you just opened LAPD
to a defamation suit
larger than our budget?
Well, if "he said/she
said" is our way forward,
I'd like to hear
what he has to say.
Passenger window down.
Two shots to the
head, two to the torso.
Sharon, it's Dr. Torres.
Whatever you're doing right
now, stop. Call an ambulance.
[ Gasps ] Oh, my
god. Oh, my god.
[ Siren wailing ]
[ Heart monitor beeping ]
[ Beeping continues ]
♪♪
Hey.
What are you doing?
I'm getting ready to go.
Uh, the hospital...
Can't release you yet.
But I'm fine now.
But your heart could fail again.
I-I should let Ricky
and Emily know.
No, no, no, no.
Do not call them.
I don't want them to worry
or fly out here for no reason.
- They have every reason, mom.
- No.
You're in the er for the
second time in two weeks.
Flynn: The kid has a point.
How can I be a
good family member
if I keep your children
in the dark, huh?
- [ Scoffs ]
- Huh? [ Chuckles ]
Come on. You want
to lay back down?
Mm...
All right.
All right, but just
don't make things
sound worse than
they actually are.
And make sure that you stress
that I'm already going home.
Okay.
Sharon.
You look better.
How are you feeling?
Good. I'm fine.
I just wish it wasn't necessary
to put all these people
through so much trouble.
Trouble?
You experienced
atrial fibrillation,
and your heart almost ceased.
If it hadn't been
for the pacemaker,
you would have died.
- Excuse me, doc.
How can you fix this so
it won't happen again?
There are options to discuss.
The possibility of another
implanted cardiac device
called an lvad, which assists
in pumping blood
through the left ventricle.
Or... i could move you
up on the transplant list,
which requires more tests
to match you with a donor.
I thought I was being released.
From the er, but
you need to stay
in the hospital for at
least another five days
for observation and labs.
You're currently stable,
and before you go home,
I need to have confidence
you'll remain that way.
I know it's a lot to take
in, but stay positive,
and I'll see you
again... Upstairs.
- Thanks, doc.
- You're welcome.
♪♪
[ Knock on door, door opens ]
[ Chuckling ] Hey!
I don't know how you're
gonna get through this,
but I am sure fruit can help.
Yeah. How you feeling?
Ohh, a bit, uh,
boxed in, frankly.
Flynn: Well, uh, provenza
and Sanchez won't be staying
too long, so you
can get some rest.
No, just a quick
update, Andy. Please.
It'll give me something...
Else to think about.
Sanchez: Right.
So... [ Door closes ]
Passenger door window
of Dr. Landon's car
was rolled down
like Bonnie Pearl's.
Who was killed by
someone she felt
comfortable enough
stopping her car for.
And Vanessa Blaine was killed
by someone she trusted
enough to let into her house.
And I can think of only one
person that Landon, Vanessa,
and Bonnie had in common.
Craig Curtis.
Ah, now, here is the cherry
on top of the sundae.
The last number that
our doctor-rapist called
before he was shot
to death... Craig Curtis.
Back near San
Diego... Shelly coyne.
She talked to Nolan and Paige,
then immediately dialed Curtis.
Wow. I wonder if the
dirtbag's last conversation
with Landon was about meeting
on a dark road late at night.
Well, I've put a 24-hour
surveillance on Curtis
just to make sure he doesn't try
to dispose of the murder weapon,
along with more
of his employees.
Flynn: Yeah, um, one
last bit of business...
What do you want
them to tell chief Mason
when he asks where you are?
I'm sure she'll be better soon.
Uh, would you like a note
from the commander's doctor,
or... or for her to call in?
No. It's fine.
I'm not ready to talk
with her yet, anyway.
Uh, commander raydor's
ill. N-Nothing serious, I hope?
Oh, I don't think
"serious" is the right word.
She'll be back soon.
- Uh, okay.
Well, as you
mentioned in the report,
the victim was shot four times.
Two to the chest...
One of which went
straight through his
heart, killing him instantly.
Then two more shots
fired into his head.
And from the huge
amount of gunshot residue,
I'd say the last two shots
were fired at much closer range,
at about three inches away.
The killer shot Landon in
the heart and moved closer,
put more bullets
in his head. Why?
Maybe to make sure
he wasn't faking it?
Or because it was very personal,
like with Bonnie and Vanessa.
I told commander raydor that
press release was a mistake.
The LAPD put a target
on this man's back.
Boss. Before we even
knew about the rapes,
Bonnie Pearl was murdered
with exactly this mo.
And other than saying
that she was shot in her car,
we released no
details of the murder.
Just as important, Bonnie
was shot with the same gun.
Lieutenant? Do
you have a suspect?
Well, yes, we have
someone that might...
Craig Curtis.
Why would Craig
Curtis kill bill Landon?
Landon was Curtis' alibi for
when Vanessa Blaine was killed.
And more importantly...
You remember I was at work
surrounded by a crowd of people
when Bonnie was murdered.
I am not your killer, guys.
We know that.
What we're most
concerned about right now,
Mr. Curtis, is
that .38 revolver.
We believe the person
who killed Bonnie Pearl
may be trying to frame
you and could have hidden
the weapon on one
of your properties.
By my properties, you
mean my restaurants.
- Why are we telling him that?
- And your houses.
We'll stop lying to him
when we find the gun.
Just as a precaution,
we thought we'd come
directly to you for
permission instead
of just showing
up with a warrant.
Asking for your consent
is our way of saying
we want to make
this easier on you.
Just sign here, Craig.
We'll be in and out
before you know it.
Okay, fine.
If this will end this really
ugly investigation
into my life, fine.
I have nothing to hide.
Except the rape of
10 of your employees.
Though I am a little frustrated
being read my rights...
Again.
What are you doing here?
Sharon sent me
to work, like usual.
Look, she... she doesn't
want Mason or anyone else,
including you, overreacting,
so we're trying to keep this
as normal as possible.
This is her decision.
You think I want to be here?
♪♪
Okay? Are we done here?
Not yet.
When was the last time
you spoke with bill Landon?
He called me right after
you guys released him.
So whenever that was.
- Did you see him after that?
- No. Why?
Well, shortly after that
phone call, around 9:00 P.M.?
We found bill Landon
dead in his car.
- Oh, my god.
- Shot four times with a .38.
♪♪
Wait a minute. Wait,
wait, wait a minute.
Are you asking me for
another alibi aga... is that it?
No, Mr. Curtis,
we're just trying to...
What... what...
What are you trying?
Are you trying to clear
my name? Is that it?
Bullshit! Look, I've
cooperated with you fully.
Now you're asking me for
an alibi for the murder of a...
[ Sighs ] Geez.
Of a murder of a man...
A man who changed my life.
Look, you go through
my... My house, okay?
Do it. Go through my car.
Go through my restaurants.
You waste as much
time as you want.
You just never speak to me again
without a lawyer present.
[ Groans ]
♪♪
Once again, Curtis walks,
and there's nothing we can do.
Anyone else feeling
sort of helpless right now?
Flynn: It's good to
have you home, finally.
I don't know what we're gonna do
with five days worth of flowers.
Well, bring them
back to the hospital,
cheer the place up
while you're waiting
for your transplant.
That's what.
I may still choose
the lvad, Andy.
Oh, those are beautiful!
Yeah, it's the last one.
The new doorman had
them waiting downstairs.
Oh! These aren't for me.
You mean he gave me
someone else's flowers?
He did. They're for you.
[ Cellphone rings ]
"Sorry I annoyed you and said
everything the wrong way. Gus."
Flynn: Yeah, well,
Ricky left last night.
Emily left for
home this morning.
Well, the new meds
have fixed her up for a bit,
so we can think
through to what's next.
- Is that the lieutenant?
- Yeah, she is. No.
A-All right, fine.
You're on speaker.
Provenza: Good
morning, commander.
How are you doing?
Oh, I'm very well, lieutenant.
Thank you for asking.
What's the news?
100% of the women
who came forward because
of your press release...
It turns out they not
only work for Craig Curtis,
but every one of them says
that he gave them a ticket
to a Landon seminar.
Well, what a coincidence.
What about the warrants
on all his properties?
After nearly a week of
searches all over the country
by 12 different
law-enforcement agencies,
we still haven't found the .38
that came from Bonnie
and Landon's murders.
So, um, how is chief Mason
handling all the fallout
from my press release?
Don't even worry about Mason.
We have got him
completely under control.
Vicky: This is chaos.
You admit you're treating these
so-called victims as suspects?
So-called victims, ma'am?
Why would they
claim sexual assault
if they were not
sexually assaulted?
Because... as soon as
one stupid girl figured out
she could make a lot of
money saying my dad raped her,
a bunch of other women figured
out they could do the same thing.
My husband was seduced
into making a mistake,
and then he was murdered to
keep him from clearing his name.
And now you... you are
all just spitting on his grave.
It's disgraceful!
These waitresses just
popping up out of nowhere
because of your press release!
I mean, why did you
have to do that? Why?!
Oh, that's enough.
You better drop your
investigation into these
so-called rapes and
apologize to my grieving mother
and focus your efforts on
finding my father's murderer,
or I swear to god
we will file a lawsuit
against the LAPD,
which will force the city
to fire each and
every one of you.
Let's go.
[ Door opens ]
Chief, their threats
mean nothing.
They'll sue no matter what.
Sanchez: Excuse us.
Ms. Landon, Seth, please.
We need to ask you about
the last time you were here...
The night your husband died.
Where did you go afterwards?
Home. I was shaken and
upset, much like I am now.
Seth had to drive me.
A-And what about Dr. Landon?
He went to see Craig,
said he wanted to straighten
a few things out before
he talked us through
what he thought was happening.
But he never came home.
Besides these women,
can you think of anyone else
who might have wanted
your husband dead?
Bill turned people's
lives around.
He's not the person you
are making him out to be.
Excuse us, please.
[ Elevator dings ]
Mrs. Landon.
And Seth! [ Chuckles
] How convenient!
Stan Pearl.
Bonnie's son.
Well... I am so, so
sorry for your loss.
I wanted to stop by your
house and offer my condolences
and give you these.
- Which are...
- Subpoenas.
I'm representing the women
who were raped by your late father.
Okay.
I look forward to hearing
your stories at the deposition.
That went over well.
Where might I find
commander raydor?
She's not available,
so you're stuck with us.
What do you want?
You asked me for names.
Now I need some names from you
so that I can add the
rest of those desperate
young women who
were raped by Landon,
and are therefore my clients,
to the lawsuit against him.
And, thanks to
your press release,
there are so many more victims.
I'd like a list. Please.
These women deserve reparations
commensurate
with their suffering.
It is way, way too late
to go after Dr. Landon.
Ah, ah, ah.
There's still his estate,
his corporation,
his investments.
If you can prove
rape without the rapist.
This would go under the general
heading of "not our problem."
We're not giving you any names.
We're occupied with
finding the person
that killed Dr. Landon,
Vanessa Blaine, and your mother.
Uh, you do remember
her, don't you? Your mom?
Which reminds me we
never asked where he was
when Bonnie, Vanessa, and
Dr. Landon were murdered.
Where I was? Well, you just made
it clear that you had a lot to gain
from moving into
your mother's office...
A law firm, her
investments, her residents.
And now, to top it all
off, you inherit a suit
against an extremely,
extremely wealthy family.
What is wrong with you people?!
How come whenever you guys
are stumped, you go after me?
All I ask for...
Provenza: The LAPD
does not release the names
of sexual assault victims. Ever.
Nolan: How about this, Stanley?
You really want to
represent these women?
Get off your ass and
investigate the case!
Try! Try and dig up the truth!
That's what your
mom would have done.
Or is that beyond your ability?
What you don't
understand about my mother
is that she kept
absolutely everything
on a need-to-know
basis! She was secretive.
She knew things she never
shared with anyone else,
and not just names...
Theories, strategies.
Anything that would
help her win her case,
except taking into
account what would happen
if she weren't
here. You tell me.
What does it matter
how insightful she was
about the law if she
didn't find the time
to share those insights with me?
But now I'm left facing
the biggest trial of my life,
and she's not here to help.
She should have
planned for this.
She could have
made arrangements.
She should have...
Done something.
You know, I hate to admit it.
I kind of feel sorry
for minnie Pearl.
Because he's right.
His mother could have
better prepared him
for the biggest
trial of his life.
Andy, I'm really sorry for
putting you through all this.
♪♪
[ Sobbing ]
Putting me through what?
Hey.
We're not going
through anything.
Listen, babe.
You... you're on
some terrific drugs,
and... and if the transplant
doesn't come in time,
then it's the cardiac implant.
Either way, y-you're
good as new.
In the meantime,
everyone else has got this
constant anxiety about
how this is gonna turn out,
and they're... they're flying
in from all over the country,
and they're dropping their
own lives to deal with mine.
Honestly, Andy,
sometimes I think...
I think it would
have been better...
Easier for you and the kids
if I had just died
in that ambulance.
No, you've got it all wrong.
All right, look, I'm sure
there were moments
when it seems like
it might have been
easier for you...
Much less painful,
not as much to suffer through.
But...
It wouldn't have been
easier for me, okay?
I would go through
everything we had to manage.
And then I would do it all
over again and again just...
Just for one moment
more to hold your hand,
just to have you near me.
♪♪
[ Bell tolling ]
[ Sighs ] Have you
been waiting long?
No, I'm early.
I wanted to just sit for
a while and think about
what I should do.
- You're better.
- Temporarily.
But meantime,
while I'm in this little
state of grace, I have to decide
on one of two procedures.
The transplant and
the cardiac implant
we talked about in the hospital.
My particular condition...
The implant simply
puts off the inevitable.
And while I'm using it,
I'm off the transplant list.
And the transplant itself?
I'd have to move in to
the hospital and wait,
force everyone who
cares about me most
into hoping that someone
with the right heart
has a fatal accident
in my vicinity.
That decision won't be
made by us, but by god.
How does he decide that?
That is impossible
for us to know.
Is it?
When I was in the
hospital, I met this woman,
and she's in her mid 30s.
She's a photographer, is a
mother of two young children.
She'd been living in
the transplant ward
for three months,
but still cheerful,
taking pictures, living
every second, she said,
as fully as she could.
She is exactly
the sort of person
I've pledged my life to protect.
In the street, I would step in
front of a bullet to save her.
But in the transplant ward, I
could end up taking her heart
and her chance for
a life as full as mine.
As I understand it, Sharon,
donated organs are
matched to recipients.
The odds you'd be taking a
heart from this particular woman...
Aren't they very small?
Have you come to pray
with me about this issue?
No, father.
No.
I'd like to receive holy unction
and also penance
and the eucharist.
Last rites?
Sharon...
God gives us this
life on the condition
that we defend it to the end.
Defend, yes, but compete, no.
I will follow my
doctor's orders.
I do hope for the
very best, but I must...
I must plan for the worst.
I have lived my
whole life as a catholic.
And if necessary, I'd
like to die as one, too.
♪♪
Right.
♪♪
Give me a moment.
♪♪
Both: Lamb of god, you take
away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of god, you take
away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of god, you take
away the sins of the world.
- Grant us peace.
- Grant us peace.
Sharon, the body of Christ.
♪♪
Provenza: It's our job to
make sense of these deaths,
and Craig Curtis had the
best reasons to kill our victims.
- I have an annoying question.
- Ye gods.
Remember Bonnie Pearl's
phone and briefcase were stolen?
If they were taken to
identify the other rape victims
before they could talk...
[ Computer pinging ]
well, Curtis already
knew who they were.
He set them up.
Well, maybe someone
took the briefcase
to stop us from finding
out about the rapes.
Buzz: Gosh darn it!
We just hit another snag.
Provenza: Snag? What snag?
The warrant we served
to dump Craig Curtis' cell...
I just received the approximate
coordinates for where he was
during all three murders.
Now, our murders occurred
here, here, and here.
I can guess the snag.
Ah, ah, no spoilers, please.
When we overlay the maps,
we can see none of the
locations are the same.
It's not hitting a snag, buzz.
That's running into an iceberg.
I hate to say it. It sounds like we have
to rule out Craig Curtis as the killer.
Now is the perfect
time to arrest him.
- Commander.
- [ Chuckling ] Hi!
Ohh.
Ohh, it's good
to see all of you.
Sharon, you shouldn't be here.
Well, I can be here,
but just not very long.
Andy and I... I'm
just passing through
on my way to hopefully
have a talk with chief Mason?
- You've been missed.
- Thank you.
So, how is this going today?
Well, um, if you're Craig
Curtis, terrific. Mm-hmm.
We've just proven that
he didn't kill anybody.
Uh, and now you
want to arrest him?
Well, when he hears
the charges and he sees
what he's up against, uh,
maybe he will be willing
to make a deal
that could help us
identify this murderer.
Ah, and the... The
charges should be...?
Aiding and abetting sexual
assault and conspiracy?
You're positive?
Curtis definitely
provided Landon
with all the women he raped.
- Good.
Confession from Curtis
would make the landons'
defamation suit disappear.
Anything else, commander?
Because of current
health issues,
I believe that it's
temporarily impossible for me
to retain command
of major crimes.
So, in my leave of absence,
which should start tomorrow,
I would like lieutenant
provenza to replace me.
What's going on with you?
Can we sit?
Sure. Sure.
I will explain to you
what is going on.
Nothing you say
will end with my client
confessing to murders
he didn't commit.
Even if you've established
all these sexual assaults,
which I find hard to believe,
that was Dr. Landon,
not my client.
All of our sexual-assault victims
were employees of tackles.
All of them received free
tickets to a Landon seminar
from Craig the night
they were raped.
Let's cut to the chase.
You obviously want
something from us,
or Mr. Curtis would
already be in county.
What would you like to know,
and what do we get in return?
The murders were connected
in some way to the rapes.
Besides your client, there
were three other people
in la who knew about them...
Bonnie Pearl, Vanessa Blaine,
and Dr. Landon...
And they're all dead.
Is there anyone else who
might have found out...
I mean, what... [ Chuckles ]
He can't answer a
question like that.
That's an implicit
admission to conspiracy.
Hobbs: Craig, let me
make this very clear.
You are going to jail.
I have spoken to the
other jurisdictions involved,
and in return for your help
in solving these murders,
they've agreed to let California
have the honor of housing you
for the next 20 years and not
to pursue charges against you.
Uh, we can't agree
to a deal like this.
I believe you're obligated
to ask your client...
By law.
Would I... Would I
be eligible for parole?
- That's not an admission.
- This could be it.
If he says what I
think he's going to say,
it could also explain
the missing books
from Vanessa's house.
You're still here?
Look, everyone, I am in charge
until the end of watch today,
or we make an arrest.
Whichever comes first.
But who's taking over
while you're gone?
Commander, how serious is this?
Well, it's serious enough,
cami, that I have to leave
until my health issues resolve.
Lieutenant
provenza is in charge,
and I will be checking
in from time to time.
- Should we worry?
- No, Mike.
No, no, no. No. Nobody worry.
Challenges pop up even
in the most perfect lives.
These good days help
me manage the bad ones.
Uh, ma'am. Can... Can
we talk before you head out?
There's a couple things
I wanted to ask you.
Okay, um, Julio, maybe
later, when you get back.
I think some of you are about
to leave to make an arrest.
Commander, here. Have a seat.
No, it's all right. I'm fine.
Thank you, lieutenant.
Nolan: Look, we might just
solve these murders on our own.
Craig's health has an
expiration date on it.
Like, now.
Pass and the judicial system
will have its way with you
in 12 states and counting.
We'll ask you one more
time and then we're going
and the deal goes with us.
Did you set all these
women up with bill Landon
knowing what he
would do to them?
My client was aware
that Dr. Landon
would try and seduce
them and that afterwards,
uh, some of them felt
taken advantage of.
I thought... I thought bill
talked them into things.
He was a-a very persuasive guy.
Oh, well, we will come
back to this for a more
forthright statement
later, Abigail.
What we need to know
immediately is who else knew about
Dr. Landon's persuasiveness
with your employees.
That's the deal, Craig.
You don't tell us, and you're on
a lifelong tour of
American prisons.
Fine, okay. Okay.
Vanessa talked to Bonnie Pearl.
Bonnie Pearl went
to Vicky Landon.
I'm afraid that Vicky
told her son, Seth.
And you know this how?
Because Seth came to me.
He, uh... you know,
he was very upset.
You know, he demanded
the truth, and I told him...
I told him that... That
nobody was hurt, you know?
I mean, bill didn't
hurt anybody.
So you gave him a
bullshit explanation.
Did you also give
him a stun gun?
I didn't give anybody
stun guns, okay?
The landons... they gave
them to my guys as gifts.
They were... they
were to protect the girls
as they're getting into
their rides after work.
Okay.
Lieutenant, I plan to
stay to see what you find,
but if it goes on all night,
please call me in the morning
and let me know what happened.
Commander, if you get
tired, do not wait for us.
Not even for a second.
I won't. I promise.
We'll need you to
write all this down.
And when you
do... [ Door closes ]
the proper words
for what you helped
Landon get away with
are "sexual assault."
My client had no
idea how somebody...
Andy, um, would
you take over here?
There's something I
need buzz to help me with.
- You sure you're okay?
- I'm fine, Andy.
Buzz, if you could
get your camera
and your tripod and
meet me in my office...
Yes, ma'am.
Sharon, provenza
can finish up here.
You wanted to leave early.
- I am.
And I really, really appreciate
how you look after me.
I do.
I'm almost done. Almost.
♪♪
Okay.
[ Telephone rings ]
♪♪
Mom?
You sure you
shouldn't head home?
The doctor said
not to overdo it.
I know, rusty, but [sighs]
I spent some of the
best years of my life
in this office, and these people
out here are...
Are close to being
family, and I'm just not
ready to leave yet.
You remember, honey?
We first met right there
my first day in command,
and then we came
into this office to talk.
Yeah, and... and I said that...
That I didn't know
you, but I didn't like you.
[ Laughs ] And I said, uh,
"you're at the end
of a very long line."
[ Both laugh ]
God, that seems like
such a long time ago.
I am such a different person.
Hey, don't get too upset
about having to say goodbye.
You'll be back as
soon as you're well.
Yeah. This office.
I-I came in looking for my mom.
And there you were.
[ Knock on door ]
- Hmm.
- This is... this is ridiculous!
My son would never
have killed his father!
Uh, commander, if we
could allow Ms. Landon
to wait in here with you...
Why, certainly.
Um, buzz, if you would,
uh, take your camera back,
and if you could
hold onto this for me,
there's a note and an sd card
with two separate videos inside.
This is for your eyes only.
Uh, okay. Sure.
Uh, just don't go
before saying goodbye.
I won't.
You're... you're trying
to ruin my family.
You have your late husband
to thank for that, Ms. Landon.
Have a seat.
You're making a huge mistake.
I doubt that.
When we searched your residence,
we found a lot of
damning evidence,
including these bullet,
which are the exact same
size used to kill Bonnie Pearl,
not to mention your father.
And you have two
different calibers...
.38, .357.
And this belonged
to Bonnie Pearl.
She had it in the car
with her the night she died.
We found it in your
house broken and emptied,
including the secret
compartment where she kept
the names and phone numbers
of every woman she identified
as one of your
father's rape victims.
Like Vanessa Blaine.
You remember her, Seth?
She was the first to
tell Bonnie her story.
And that's exactly
what it is... a story!
Yeah, one that's
been told over and over
from 14 different women.
And as far as Vanessa Blaine
goes, I never even met her.
I have trouble believing
that because along
with Ms. Pearl's
destroyed briefcase...
We found three of your
father's books in your garage.
Each one autographed
to, "dear Vanessa,
empowerment is yours at last.
Truly, bill."
Why would I steal copies
of my father's books?
To erase any visible connection
she had with your family
while we investigated
her murder.
I loved my father.
Stan Pearl told
us that the lawsuits
from the rape
victims would probably
wipe out Landon's estate.
Nolan: Which explains
the order of the murders.
Dr. Landon wasn't shot
until it was clear killing
Bonnie and Vanessa
couldn't stop what was coming.
Like your father's book
royalties, his houses.
And you didn't
want to lose all that
in a civil suit over
the women he raped!
These are copies of your
recent financial transactions.
Our warrants show that
85% of your father's assets
have been moved into offshore
accounts bearing your name,
set up around the same time
you went to Craig Curtis
and had him confirm...
Would Bonnie Pearl have
stopped her car for him?
Would Vanessa have
let him into her house?
And served him a drink?
Plus all these
financial transactions.
Are we sure they
were made by Seth?
How would I have access
to my father's finances?
I mean, despite the small sums
they pay me for my scheduling,
I know nothing about
my family's money
or where it's invested.
♪♪
Mike. Can I see those
financials, please?
Go. Go on in. I'll be...
I'll be there in a second.
♪♪
Provenza: As you
can see, commander,
Seth accelerates the
asset transfer pattern
as the murders continue.
Right. You're right.
And then he confessed.
No. No, he didn't.
That's not possible.
I want to see him.
Provenza: I'm sorry, Ms. Landon,
but your son did confess,
um, to everything.
So the only person
he's going to see
right away is an attorney.
But if you could come
with me, your son told us
some things that we
need to confirm with you.
There's no need for
her to leave, lieutenant.
Commander, uh, [chuckling]
I-I don't want to detain you,
and you are on a
leave of absence.
Starting tomorrow.
But before I go, Ms.
Landon... Vicky...
This isn't... This
isn't happening.
My son never killed anyone.
If you would like to
explain anything...
She shouldn't be doing this.
Related to your son's murdering...
Come on, provenza. Get
this Vicky woman out of there.
We have some rules
we need to follow.
Lieutenant.
So, um, you have the
right to remain silent.
If it's the mother
instead of the son,
I need her to confess
outright to these murders,
or Seth Landon
will be a credible
alternative for her defense.
Yeah, but she shouldn't
be confessing to mom.
Why not? I mean, she seems okay.
Yeah, because she might
unavailable for the trial.
We have the video. Now I'm
gonna ask lieutenant provenza
to summarize
your son's position,
and then you can
explain. Lieutenant.
Well, it's really very simple.
Bonnie Pearl told you
everything your husband had done.
You told your son.
Your son then tried
to stop a lawsuit,
which would have
destroyed his inheritance.
When shooting
Bonnie didn't work,
he killed Vanessa
Blaine, and when all those
other women came forward,
he murdered his own father.
Because the civil suit
following the criminal conviction
would have wiped out
your husband's fortunes.
Please, please! No,
no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
Please! Just... just let...
Let me... let me explain.
Oh, no. You are trying to
protect your son, I understand.
I struggle with that
impulse every day of my life.
No, I'm not trying
to protect my son!
Seth is trying to
protect his father!
Y-You see...
It was...
It was bill.
- It was bill, what?
He told me.
Bill did rape those women.
He... he drugged them
and he raped them
and when I-I confronted
him with what Bonnie told me
and he admitted it
and I guess bill thought
that murdering Bonnie and...
And that Vanessa woman
would save his career.
I mean, Seth didn't
do these terrible things.
It was bill.
That makes perfect sense.
But then who killed bill?
Who murdered your husband?
Listen, he wasn't going to stop.
He was going to kill
all of those women.
I couldn't let him do that.
- So you stopped him.
- Yes.
I had to. I-I shot
bill to stop him.
I mean, there was...
There was no other way
to keep him from killing
several more people.
How about calling the police?
So, um, you put the gun where?
- In bill's coffin.
- Satisfied?
Can we stop this now?
- Almost there. Hold on.
We'll check that out.
Um, one last thing, Ms. Landon,
we never released
any information
about Bonnie Pearl's
death, except to say
that she was shot
in her own vehicle.
I'm not... why does that matter?
Well, Bonnie stopped because
someone was having car trouble.
She lowered the window in the
passenger side of her Mercedes,
and she ended up shot to death.
And not any of these details
were released through the press.
So only the person
who killed Bonnie Pearl
could have killed your
husband in the exact same way.
And you just described it to us.
I was protecting my son.
Your son isn't a child anymore.
He's a well-educated adult
who can fend for himself.
- You shut up.
- Oh?
You shut up!
You do not understand
what I was going through!
Oh, yes, I do!
You're trying so hard
to hold on to the life
that you've been living,
that you're willing to let
other people die to keep
it! [ Cellphone ringing ]
You're willing to
sacrifice a young woman
in great emotional turmoil
just to keep your lifestyle,
your money,
your... It wasn't my...
[ High-pitched ringing ]
[ No audio ]
♪♪
I was the perfect wife! How
is any of this fair to me?!
Just keep your mouth shut! [
Cellphone ringing continues ]
You're under arrest for murder!
Shut up! Sharon! Sharon!
- Listen to me!
Get in here! Everyone,
buzz, call the paramedics!
Damn it. Damn it!
[ Screaming ]
[ High-pitched ringing ]
♪♪
Okay. Starting compressions.
Sharon! Sharon! [
Cellphone ringing continues ]
Sharon!
Yes? Yes, yes, doctor.
We know. We're trying.
An ambulance is coming, but
you have to help her, doctor, okay?
You have to help her!
- He's got to leave. Buzz!
- You have to help her, doctor!
- Buzz, get him out of here!
- You have to help her, please!
- Get him out of here!
[ High-pitched ringing ]
♪♪
Sharon. Don't give up, Sharon.
Sharon, please hang
on. Sharon. Sharon.
[ Sighs ] Manny, I
have an emergency.
Oh, my. Is it serious? Do you
need me to drive you somewhere?
Uh, I already got a
lyft on the way. Thanks.
Hey, I'm sorry. I have to go.
Someone will come and
pick this up in a second, okay?
Thank you.
Hey. Sorry.
Uh, it was great meeting
you. I-I have an emergency.
Someone will come
pick this up in a second.
Emergency? Nothing
serious, I hope.
Uh, it's my boyfriend...
Ex-boyfriend.
Oh. The one we were
just talking about?
Is... is he okay?
No, his mother's in
the emergency room.
Uh, I'm... I'm sorry to leave.
Uh, enjoy your visit anyway.
I-I hope I was helpful.
You were. You were.
And, uh, maybe I'll see
you again before I go.
Sorry about your friend.
- Yeah. Me, too.
Thanks.
♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations ]
What happened? [ Voice breaking
] She was interviewing a suspect
and she collapsed and I
guess her heart seized.
Julio got it restarted
and then it seized again
and the paramedics
got it restarted.
Now we're waiting to hear.
♪♪
[ Whispers indistinctly ]
Gus. Thank you for
coming, Gus. I appreciate it.
What's going on?
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
♪♪
I'm very sorry to tell
you that 20 minutes ago,
commander raydor's
heart went into arrest.
We tried very hard to
help her regain a rhythm,
but we failed.
So the commander is...
We did everything we could.
I'm sorry.
I am so sorry.
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