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Get the fuck out of my car.

You fucking asshole.

What the fuck now? What the fuck? What the fuck are you trying to do?

Get off me!

I should kill your ass! Kick the shit out of you now!

Stop it!

Get off me!

Fuck you!

And your purse too.

Um...

are you all right?

No.

Well, do you live around here?

No.

If you want, I can call someone for you.

If you want.

A yellow cab would be good, thanks.

What?

A yellow cab would be good.

Okay.

The cab ought to be here in about 20 minutes.

Why don't you come on the porch? I gave them this address.

Thanks for your help.

I appreciate it.

No problem.

- Thanks again. - Take care.

Just head down Telegraph, and I'll direct you from there.

All my cards are like that.

Okay, ante up.

Pica.

What's up? Mmm!

Oakland Police Department is telling us

that they have just recovered the body of 18-year-old Justin Brown.

He is the 11th victim of the so-called Westside Slasher,

the killer who has been systematically preying on teenage males and females,

police believe since last May.

Now, investigators say they cannot release any clues,

however there does seem to be a pattern to this killer's madness.

He is alternating his victims' gender — boy, girl, boy, girl.

... AME Church this Saturday morning at 9:00.

Reporting live in West Oakland, I'm Carly Bravemore, KCVE News.

What?

I need you to go pay the gas bill for me.

I can't go. I gotta go to school and then I gotta go to work.

And you gotta go pay this bill. Leave now and take care of it.

Look, I pay rent in here. Why I gotta go run around for you?

I came home last night, somebody'd been in here.

You can't even keep them fools out my room.

Nobody's been in your room.

My shit was moved, Ma.

Look, I gotta get my nails done. I'm gonna be late.

Pay the gas bill.

Keep your door locked, you won't have no problem.

I'm not ready today. This ain't my good shirt.

Girl, when you gonna take my picture, though?

Don't you love Malik?

70%.

Who's next?

Okay, Meagan.

- Are you ready? - I think so, Mr. Yamada.

Okay. Let's see what you got.

These are my black-and-whites about the human landscape,

searching for human expression, a female sensuality.

Elements bombard us and weather us,

smoothing our exterior like water on rocks

in searching for the symbiotic relationship

between women and nature, nature/nurture

and the edification of true innocence, or corruption, if you will.

Formally speaking, the light and shadow

juxtaposed against the female sensuality,

expresses the pivotal question, "Who am I?"

Any questions?

Pica?

What the fuck is that?

What?

I mean, are you trying to say something?

'Cause if you are, I do not get it.

Well, maybe if you'd come to class more often, you would.

Oh.

- Bitch, I didn't think you cared. - Okay.

Well, I think the critique has deteriorated enough.

I know you all have a lot of work to do to get started on your exhibitions.

Miss Sullivan,

would you please follow me to my office?

Have a seat.

All right, let's get down to business.

We're here.

The semester ends here.

You not only have this amount of time to turn in the work that you missed,

but also your final project.

Pica, your attendance is atrocious.

Well, what do you have for me today?

Have you thought at all about presentation?

What's your concept?

It's estimated that 70% of Black men

will either be dead, on drugs, in jail or unemployed.

A disproportionate number of small kids sent to special education are Black boys.

When this happens, the chances of dropping out of high school rise to 70%.

The life expectancy of the Black male

is lower than the life expectancy of most men in third world countries.

Homicide is the leading killer of Black men between the ages of 13 and 35.

76% of drug users are white, but 60% of all drug convictions are Black.

One out of every four Black men is currently involved in the penal system,

and 95% of Black men that are in prison cannot read beyond a sixth-grade level.

Damn, Yamada, you know this. I shouldn't have to tell you this.

I'm capturing and preserving their image, some kind of evidence of existence.

Miss Sullivan, this is a 35 mm photography class.

It's not fair to you or my other students

if I continue to let you take these snapshots.

I want you to come to me if you have any questions or problems.

What's up, Pica?

- Hey, what's up? - Just coolin', you know.

Hey, when you gonna take my picture, girl?

You got everybody's picture but mine.

You know I'm hurt, right?

I am. I'm hurt. But, you know, it's cool. I'ma be okay.

I had to get dressed up today. Gonna make me some money.

Huh? Yeah.

This one's inspired by Sir George Clinton.

Huh? Yeah. Late last night.

And this one had another inspiration. Check this out.

You made that?

- Mm-hmm. - I love it.

It's different than the other ones. How much?

Pica, for you, my lovely sister... for you it's free.

Thank you.

- Okay. - Okay.

So, what I'm trying to tell you all,

and this will be good for you to know as young photographers,

is that during the period of time

when James VanDerZee was taking his pictures,

even though now he's considered one of the premier African-American photographers

of the Harlem Renaissance,

during that period of time he was just considered a studio photographer.

Now...

I would like to get your invitations to your exhibitions,

because, as we all know,

the invitations are just as important as the exhibition.

Thank you, thank you. Because that's yellow paper.

Thank you. Kente cloth. You guys are getting really original now.

Um, I was wondering if I could talk to you about my exhibition.

Take a look at my door.

My office hours are posted. Thank you.

Oh!

- Hey. - Hey.

Ma! Somebody's been in my room.

You had to be the last one in there. No one's been by here since last night.

I slept in Grandma's den last night.

Well, someone did get sick and had to lie down.

There was no peace out here.

Mama.

I'm payin' rent!

I pay half the bills in here!

Man, I'm gettin' those locks changed one more time.

If I catch somebody in here, I ain't payin' no more.

Pica, I got too much to worry about without you actin' out.

Will you do the laundry for me today?

I have to take your grandmama to the doctor.

Malik! Hold up, Malik!

What happened to you?

Ran into a tree.

Third time. Same damn tree.

You're somethin', brother Malik.

You're somethin'.

- So, how do these things work? - They don't "work."

It's not like a TV or something mechanical.

- They reveal. - So, tell me how they reveal.

You're not a very curious person, are you?

Mm-mmm, I ain't.

But you say it like it's a sin or somethin'.

No, it ain't a sin.

It's just that sometimes it can lead to misconceptions.

Mmm? Like what?

Like, you don't think I wanna take your picture, but I do.

You do?

Yeah.

Why don't you take it then?

I don't know.

Can I see?

Oh, man. You got the orisha deck. These is hella cool.

Yeah, okay. All right, shuffle.

I prefer shuffling seven times myself.

Yeah, but I'm gonna put the mojo in 'em just once, see.

Aight now.

Okay, cut 'em.

Mm-mmm. Always with your left hand.

You always cut the cards with your left hand.

I thought you ain't know nothin' about —

We need silence.

This won't be too extensive,

but it will reveal somethin'.

La luna. The moon.

That means you're gonna be sad, Pica.

Maybe even depressed.

El diablo. The devil.

Damn. The devil?

Yeah.

But it ain't too bad, 'cause it's reverse, see,

so it loses its power that way.

Mm-hmm. How much power?

Well, you might just get sick or a little confused or nervous.

Somethin' like that. That's all.

Sound like PMS to me.

Mm-hmm.

Obatala.

That's wisdom, peace and happiness.

See, this card — even with these negative ones here —

this card rules.

It keeps you far, far from danger.

And it gives you divine protection.

So, uh, how long you been waitin'?

'Bout a minute longer than you.

Um, can I take your picture?

Mmm, nah, nah. I-I don't think so.

Please? It's just for a class assignment.

Okay. I'll do it. How — How do you want me?

- Wanna watch it develop? - Yeah.

Thanks.

Can I see 'em?

Thanks.

- You're not gonna catch the bus? - It's takin' too long.

- Can I take your picture before you go? - No.

No, man. I don't have time for that.

Come on, please? It's just for a class assignment.

What's the assignment?

I'm takin' pictures of Black men

'cause they're becomin' an endangered species.

Yeah. All right.

- Here? - Yeah.

- What school you go to? - I went to Lincoln, but I'm finished now.

You look young.

- You look like you 'bout 15. - What time is it?

Hmm. I think about two o'clock.

Your voice is young too.

I can't wait for this bus.

Why did you have me fooled? Why you dressin' like a boy?

- Can I have my picture back? - Hell no. That's the best one.

Shoot, I would —

I remember you.

You that girl that was outsi —

Wait, wait. You can have your picture back.

I'm sorry.

I came here to learn how to express myself.

What, you gotta have a 35 mm camera to be expressive nowadays?

I don't want to flunk you.

You made it into this university,

and if I have anything to do with it, you're gonna get out.

I think you're a very talented young lady, Pica.

But I can't help you if you don't take the work seriously.

Okay. It's just a trust thing, you know.

We've talked about building a rapport with the subject in class.

You may have even been in attendance that day.

What does this have to do with a Polaroid?

It's just a little toy camera, you know.

When I take people's pictures,

if I don't let them keep 'em, at least I can show it to 'em right away.

- You have a negative. Make 'em a copy. - That's just the point.

Don't nobody want no negatives of themselves floatin' around.

You know? They don't know me from Adam.

I just ask 'em if I can take their pictures.

Sometimes it's cool and sometimes it's not, you know.

So they feel like if you only have one copy,

you won't use the picture against them.

Exactly.

You're really sick.

It's just a cold, you know.

Medicine takes too long.

I just don't have the patience for all that.

Well, you better take somethin'.

You look awful.

But I am pleased that you've been coming to class.

That what you brought me in here for?

I think you know what I need from you, young lady.

I, um, tried to do some sketches.

I got all the stuff I need at home.

Hmm.

Have you found a gallery?

Mm-mmm.

Have you begun to make any of these?

Uh, I did a couple.

Hmm. You have two weeks. Are you gonna be ready?

I gotta be...

...if I want that financial aid to roll in, right?

It's gonna be an exciting presentation, Pica.

Yes.

I'm very pleased with what you've shown me.

This is a lot of work, man.

- I know. - And you're a little pressed for time.

Take some friendly advice.

Go home, take some medicine, get some rest,

and then work very, very hard.

Now, get up and get out so I can finish my lunch here.

- Oh, my God. - Sorry. Sorry.

- How's it goin'? - Fine.

Um, what are you doing here?

I just wanted to come and say thank you, again, for helping me.

It's cool. I was gonna say sorry, but —

Well, you know.

- Can you hand me some clothespins, please? - Sure. Sure.

- Thanks. - You want some help?

- Sure. - Okay.

Who do you stay here with?

My mother. Her friends.

And their friends.

That was your mom's party the other night?

Was it.

What year are you in school?

It's my second semester.

- You take photography? - Yeah.

I came for my picture.

And I wanted to ask you something.

Aight, let me finish this, and I'll go get it.

What were you gonna ask me?

I'll wait till you come back out.

I'll do that one.

- I got it. - Okay.

All right. I'll be right back.

Thanks.

You know, Polaroids are really cool.

I bet you like Lorna Simpson.

- Who? - Lorna Simpson.

She takes those Polaroids that are, like, two feet wide.

It's amazing.

Oh, I wanted to ask you if you'd seen Jefferson since that night you helped me.

That was his name.

No, I haven't seen him.

'Cause if you see him, don't talk to him.

Don't tell him anything, especially not about the clothes.

Don't worry.

So, what are you doin' today?

Nothin'.

I mean, that was all I had to do, and I'm through, thanks to you.

Your parents haven't noticed that you dress like a boy?

They don't notice much at all, thank goodness.

Okay.

Um...

I understand why you are hiding from Jefferson.

I mean, I saw.

But why you wanna dress like that?

Okay, I know this sounds stupid, but you know how they do us

when we walk down the street.

They haul down the street and act like the sidewalk is theirs

and get mad when they bump dead into us.

Now when I walk down the street, white folks move out of the way.

They're scared.

And I don't miss being called a bitch

just because I won't talk to some boy and his friends rollin' by in a car.

Uh-uh, I don't miss any of that.

You not afraid somebody's gonna shoot you?

- I was afraid of that when I was a girl. - You still a girl.

Man, this is Wayne. When did you take this picture?

- November. - He died in November.

- I didn't know. - I want that picture.

Was he your boyfriend?

No. A friend. Just a friend.

And it's like I forgot about him. You know, I forgot him.

- I'll make you a copy. - All right.

How many funerals you've been to this year?

March, April... Seven.

I've been to... five, I think.

They dead too.

- He had a nice funeral. - That's what I heard.

Some sister made all the pallbearers bow ties and stuff.

- It was the bomb. - I know her.

Damn.

Oh, that's Malik.

Malik!

Malik!

Come on.

- I love it though. - Okay.

Thanks a lot. Thank you.

Malik.

Hey, now!

- Hey, what's goin' on? - Just sellin' these shirts here.

What you doin' way out here?

- Chillin', hangin' out. You know. - Mm-hmm.

Oh, um, this is Tobi.

- What's up, man? - Hey. What's up?

You make those?

- Uh, sure enough. Mm-hmm. - Those are pretty cool.

These are real nice.

I'll take this one.

All right, well, I'm tryin' not let this one go

for less than, like, about 20?

Twenty? That's all right.

Let me wrap that for you.

I think I got me one here!

Um, look, that's all right. I don't need a bag.

- All right, Malik. We'll check you later. - All right. Hey, thanks, man.

Hey, Pica, when you gonna take my picture?

"I gotta buy this for my ma."

Malik gonna think you're my boyfriend

or you slinging crack or somethin'.

- No, he's not. - Where you get that money from, anyway?

Ha! I've scored.

And what I'm sayin' is, I want a new route, Craig.

I'm sorry, Pica. It's just not an option. I'm counting on you.

You're the person who covers this territory. You know that.

I know, but why can't you just give me something I'd do in the daytime?

I thought you liked the extra money.

Yeah, aight.

Well, um — I'ma do it.

But just know I'm lookin' for another job, okay?

And I wish you all the luck. What time you comin' to get the posters?

- In a couple of hours. - I'll be here.

Malik.

Can somebody help me?

Help!

Malik!

What's going on? Huh?

Long time no see.

Oh, my goodness. What's — I'm bleedin'.

I'm bleedin'.

- What's this here? - Nigga, you ain't bleedin'.

- Yeah, I'm bleedin'. - Pica! Pi — Oh, God. Pica!

Pica?

Baby! Let me in!

Pica!

Pica.

How —

H-How did all this blood get in your clothes?

Did somebody hurt you?

I'm callin' 911.

It's not my blood, Ma.

I was runnin' and —

- And he was just lying there. - Who?

Malik.

Oh, God. Is he okay?

Oh, baby.

It's a terrible thing that happened to you.

You've lost so many of your friends.

Baby,

I'm gonna go downstairs.

Tide and me gonna send everybody home.

I'm gonna come back up here,

and I want you to tell me everything that happened.

Okay?

- Ma? - Uh-huh?

Can you leave the door open?

Of course.

Hey.

You're not ready?

I don't think I'ma go. Go ahead without me.

Oh, Pica. I didn't even know the guy.

The only reason I'm goin' is because you didn't wanna go by yourself.

I'm sorry. I just can't go.

It's all right.

What?

I can't believe you.

So? I didn't get a second look from anybody on the way here.

You're crazy.

So, what do you wanna do?

Mm-mmm. I gotta work.

Oh. You should get some rest.

You be careful.

Yeah, you too.

You wanna go to the flea market this weekend?

Yeah, okay, sure.

All right. I'll call you, okay?

Aight.

Get off me!

Get off me!

These community activists need their posters up tonight.

Well, isn't there somebody else that can do it?

- You're the one to do it. - Well, how late can I come then?

- I'll be here until 9:00. See you later. - Yeah, later.

Hi, Pica. I guess you had to work.

Good news. My mom will be in town soon, so you'll get to meet her.

Pica, the next time you go to work, I'm comin' with you, okay?

Call me.

Pica, it's Craig.

Haven't seen you in a while,

but I know you've been here 'cause the posters are gone.

Wanted to give you a scoop.

Friend of mine who works at the Tribune

is working on a story about some serial slasher.

Apparently a bunch of kids have been attacked

right in the heart of the section you paste.

So I want you to be extra careful when you're out there. Okay?

Give us a call ASAP. Bye, now.

- I pass. - Come on, play with us.

- You're in trouble now. - Come on.

Pica.

Are you there?

Hello?

Pick up the phone.

We were supposed to go to the flea market.

Are you all right?

Call me back as soon as you can.

I'm worried about you.

Hi. Is Pica here?

I don't know.

- You can go upstairs and look. - Thank you.

Oh, tell her the sheets need to come down.

- They're dry. - Sure.

Pica.

My God.

Hold on, Pica. I'll be right back.

Your car. It's gone.

Someone's stealing my car!

Son of a bitch. Shit.

Nigga, that car wasn't yours, no way.

How did you get in here?

I held a gun to your mom's head and made her let me in.

Can you get dressed or do you need help?

- Dressed for what? - I need to get you outta here.

Hey.

You look better.

Damn, but you still have a fever. Here, drink some water.

Water?

- Can I please have some Diet Coke? - No. Here.

I'm makin' some stir-fry. You like Chinese, don't you?

What, sweet-and-sour pork?

You are not eating any swine in my house.

Here, I ordered you some antibiotics.

I took these when I had pneumonia. It ought to be okay.

Look like the same kind I got at the school clinic.

You already had medicine? Why didn't you take it?

I did, but they want you to take one every six hours.

I was doing good to take one once a day.

Here, take two. Now.

Go on.

I told you I ain't drinkin' no water.

Do you have brown rice?

Good. Two cartons, please.

Okay. The beef panang, is that spicy?

Good, good.

Let's see. The Chao Phraya scallops. Definitely pad Thai.

No, just a single.

Mmm, what do you recommend?

We really need some vegetables.

Spinach with bean sauce. Yeah, that'll go great with the beef.

Hold on a sec.

- Do you want a Thai iced tea? - A what?

A Thai iced tea?

- Give me a Diet Coke. - Okay.

One Thai iced tea and a Diet Coke.

Do you take Visa?

Fantastic.

Thirty minutes? Great. Thanks.

This is gonna be a feast.

Why did you spend all that money on food?

- We could've ordered pizza. - Pizza?

Uh-uh. That cheese will clog up your chest.

You know, I don't even think I'm that hungry.

What? Pica, I —

Um...

matter of fact, I'm gonna get going.

All right. I know you got a lot of work to do.

Um...

I'll come get my stuff tomorrow, okay?

See you later.

Hello.

Hi!

Hey, Mom.

Fine. How are you doing?

Good.

I do.

Yeah, I have been.

How's the tour?

Really?

That's great.

Really?

Extra shows?

That's great.

Um, no, I haven't talked to Uncle Isaac. He's got his own kids to worry about.

Yeah, actually I could use some more money.

Um, my car — my car needs fixing.

Oh, I know.

I know it is.

O-Okay.

Okay.

I love you too.

Bye, Mom.

You told me to go home and get some rest.

I also told you that your attendance had better improve.

So flunk me.

I don't care.

Pica, the invitations were due weeks ago.

I'm gonna give you until Friday to get 'em to me.

Do you understand?

- Are you finished? - I'm finished.

Hey, you the one that built the shrine for Malik?

Yeah.

It's a shame crews gotta destroy every beautiful thing

someone tries to do around here.

- Who are the other ones? - Some are, um —

People have been asking me to come up and make 'em for their folks,

and some of the folks I met.

- Mmm, that's deep. - You need help fixing anything?

Nah, it's not that bad.

All right, then. We'll be here if you need us.

- Hey, little sister? - Yeah.

- What's your name? - Pica.

I'm Tyson. This here's Mohamed, and this is Kev.

Assalamu alaikum, sis.

Alaikum assalam.

- Tell her. - No, you tell her.

Shit.

You're the one who's been putting all that shit in my yard.

- I didn't know it was your — - My yard.

You put the shit in it.

Yeah, I guess so.

You the one that's been tearing it down?

So what are we gonna do? Because I need to build my shrines there.

Shit.

- What? - Shit.

Okay. I need to build my shit there.

And I need for you not to tear it down.

- So you got any ideas? - Got lots of ideas.

Innocent ideas. Guilty ones.

- The corrupted ones. - Five dollars?

That was my young idea. Five dollars.

Five dollars. It's a deal.

I don't need your goddamn money.

I can buy your young ass!

What is your money gonna do for me?

Kiss my ass!

Do nothin' for me. I don't need you.

Got my own shit.

- What do you want? - Let me in. I wanna talk to you.

- About what? - Just let me in. I wanna talk to you!

My neighbors don't like noise, Jefferson.

- Open the door! - I'm not letting you in here!

Just go away and I won't say anything!

Just leave me alone!

Bitch, you want me to apologize for that?

You wanna be trippin' with me?

Is Uncle Isaac there? Can you get him, please? It's important.

I'm calling the police, Jefferson!

Uncle Isaac, it's Tobi. Can you come over, please?

Someone's trying to tear my door down.

If I call the police, he'll just come back.

If he just sees you —

He'll just come back!

You're pissing me off. You're starting to piss me off.

Open the door! Open the door!

Open it.

What, you think you smart, calling the cops on me?

Who cares if you call the police? Open this door.

That's all right. You know what, bitch? I'll be back. Oh, yeah. I'll be back.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Would you do one for Tyrell? - Who's Tyrell?

Mmm. This your brother?

Yeah. He's dead.

- So, would you do one? - Yeah, if you want me to.

Thanks.

Just returning the stuff you left.

- Thanks. - Mm-hmm.

What'd your mom say when you came home?

She said, "I hope you weren't shacked up

with that little skinny boy that was up in here."

So, how's school?

Look, um, I was gonna apologize —

Don't worry about it. I understand.

- I was gonna call you, but I — - I knew you needed your stuff.

I know you can't go a day without reading your horoscope

and looking at those cards.

True.

I was gonna ask you something too.

What?

- What's up with your house? - Oh, you know, it's just me there.

My mom, she's always touring, traveling, whatever.

She set me up in that castle and sends me money to keep me happy.

At least she set you up sweet, though.

My mom's just trying to live her life.

I used to get in her way, but it didn't change anything.

If something happened to you, she wouldn't even know, huh?

Mm-mmm.

Remind you of somebody we know?

Does it.

I'm getting ready to go to the bookstore. You wanna come?

Yeah, I — Let me get my shoes and camera. All right, hold up.

- Hurry up. It's hot out here. - I'm coming. God!

And get me something to drink while you're at it.

I'm coming.

I'll tell you later, man. 'Cause I just can't...

It's this book over there, right? Let me show you.

Mohamed.

Assalamu alaikum, sister.

Alaikum assalam.

How you doing?

- Chillin', chillin'. - Yeah.

Um, this is Tobi.

- How you doin'? - What's up?

What's up? Oh, okay. How you doing, sister?

- Oh, I'm all right. - All right.

- What you reading, sister? - Huh? Oh, um, Phillis Wheatley.

What you know about Phillis Wheatley?

You know, I —

If you like Phillis, check this out. This is a book by the sister down here.

- Oh, yeah? - Just come check it out. Yeah.

- Come with me. Check this out. - Okay.

... rallying for the Oakland Police Department to do something,

to take stronger measures to protect the youth of this community.

Community leaders believe these murders are a low priority for the department.

Authorities are certain that this murder was committed

by the one they have named the Westside Slasher.

Reporting live in West Oakland, I'm Carly Bravemore, KCVE News.

Now back to you, Tom.

Miss Sullivan.

Uh, Miss Sullivan, 567 Magnolia Street? What gallery is that?

Hey, assalamu alaikum, sister.

Alaikum assalam.

Oh, hold up.

- Here. This is for you. - Uh, thank you.

- Okay. - All right, now. Peace.

So, what did your mom say about the money?

I ain't even tell her.

I wasn't hardly trippin' off that last night.

Ain't no use anyway. Shoot.

- It's gone, you know. - Damn.

Why don't you live on campus?

What? The dorms are worse than this place.

All I wanted was a nice little quiet spot, you know.

Well, it's always better to live with your own folks, anyway.

Yeah, if you say so.

What ever happened to Jefferson?

I don't know.

How long you think you gonna keep dressing like that?

I don't know, and I really don't wanna talk about it.

You not afraid he gonna recognize you or somethin'?

- Want another cookie? - Yes.

There's a show at 7:35 and one at ten o'clock.

- Which one do you wanna go to? - The ten o'clock show.

- Are you sure? That's kind of late. - We'll get something to eat.

Okay.

- You want me to get that? - No. No, just wait. He'll go away.

- Let me deal with him. - No, just wait.

Tobi, I've come to apologize. Open the door so we can talk.

Jefferson, I have nothing to say to you.

Just go away and leave. Leave me alone!

Open the door, bitch. I'm tired of foolin' around with your ass.

I told you I came over here to talk to you.

Now open the door so we can talk.

- Bitch. - Oh, no.

Listen, brother.

Whatever you wanna say to Tobi, you can say it to her from right there.

Trina Reynolds, an honor student at Emery High...

... was found stabbed to death

in back of this abandoned building not more than three hours ago.

Absolutely no clues have been found,

though authorities do believe her body was dumped here.

Reporting live in West Oakland, I'm Carly Bravemore, KCVE News.

Now back to you, Tom.

Thank you.

Help! Help!

Pica? Pica?

Pica. Are you all right?

Let's get away.

Let's go. Pica.

Come on!

Are you crazy?

They're not gonna care. They're gonna be heroes.

But what if they find a clue?

- What if they trace it back to one of us? - They won't. You watch too much TV.

Listen, everyone is gonna be glad that crazy fuck is dead.

All we have to do is wait it out, okay?

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

So, now who are you gonna get to cater it?

- Cater? - You have to have a nice spread.

That's what makes people stay once they get there.

Oh, right. Mmm.

I know a good caterer. She does my mom's parties.

- I can call her right now. - Oh, okay.

Well, I'm just gonna pay her with this money I have.

Pica, don't worry about it. My mom just sent me some money.

I want to help.

Okay, well, you have helped. I don't need that much help, okay?

Okay.

Well, I could cook.

We could start now and by Thursday we'll have everything we need.

- Tobi. - We just gotta buy groceries.

No. I know what I'm gonna have to do. Okay?

Okay.

Mama?

Hey.

Mama, I, um... ...need you to do something for me.

You... need my help?

Well, let me hear this.

What is it?

I, um, need you to make some barbecue wings

and some potato salad.

You know, a spread like when Grandma was better.

You wanna have a party?

You know you can have your friends over anytime.

No, I —

I just need you to cook. It's for something else.

Can you think about it?

- Is this what you've been up to? - Yeah.

You're gonna need a lot more than potato salad and wings for this, girl.

This is only three days away. Why you wait so long to ask me?

I'm gonna have to make a list tonight.

You don't mind if I ask Tide, do you?

He's gonna be so proud.

Shoot, Ma, I don't care. Invite 'em all.

- Thanks. - Oh, you're welcome, baby.

Mmm.

I could kill your ass!

Get off me! Stop it!

Get off me!

Investigators with the Oakland Police Department

have finally confirmed that the body found here,

shot to death with a 9-millimeter handgun,

was indeed that of the Westside Slasher.

The coroner's office has matched the markings on all of the victims

with the weapon, the knife found next to the body.

The fingerprints of the dead man

have been matched to those of a small-time criminal

Oakland police have booked for everything from assault to attempted rape.

Now, at this time, police have no leads

about who might have ended the slasher's tyranny on the community.

Reporting live, I'm Carly Bravemore, KCVE News. Now back to you, Tom.

- I think that's your picture. - No, I got no picture.

Why you always got to be gettin' people in trouble?

Isn't it a — Isn't it a shame?

- Just stopped today around here? - Yeah.

- Mommy! - It's just terrible.

A shame.

It's terrible.

I don't seem to understand how they can let a whole society go just like that.

Wipe the corner of your mouth, Mama. Must be that good.

- I hear you speaking. - Mommy!

Try some of this.

Being around her, she more than keeps me--

- She's, like, two, three? - Two, yeah.

She small?

Isn't everybody when they're two or three?

- I've heard that before. - Oh, you were just big and everything.

- Hey! - Hey, what's up?

I'm glad you guys made it.

It's nice to see everything all up

and people come check out the exhibit.

I know. It's great.

And Pica really appreciates you guys lookin' after it.

- There hasn't been any trouble? - Oh, no, not at all.

- We've been taking care of it. - That's real cool.

Well, the barbecue should be ready any minute.

I know y'all are ready.

All right, well, I'll see y'all later. I'm gonna check out some of the exhibits.

- See you later. - All right.

But I'm not surprised, because like I said,

I thought you were a very talented young lady.

And you proved it here today. But, um...

I must admit, I thought it was me who was whipping you into shape.

And I find out it's, um, brother Malik.

I must be the worst student you ever had, huh?

Uh, no. No.

The most determined. Definitely the most determined.

- Hey, Pica. - Hey, Pica.

Hey.

- Great job. I'm really, really impressed. - Yeah, good work.

- Good show. - Really impressed.

- Keep up the good work. - See you in class.

Pica, you did it.

You damn near killed yourself doing it, but you did it.

Girl, I'm so proud of you.

- This is great. This is really— - Let's go!

What the hell are you doing in my place?

Get the hell outta here! Go! Get your asses outta here!

Who told you to come in my damn place?

'Fore I let you take over, I'll burn all this goddamn shit down!

Get the hell outta here!

Did you eat your corn?

You assholes! Leave me the hell alone!

Get out!

- Hey, you should eat your greens. - I ate my greens.

Mine good. I put sauce on mine.