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Number four.

Anna Elena Vasquez, 46.

She's indigent like the others. Had about $15 in ones and change in her

How'd you make the ID?

Expired driver's license.

Expired 12 years ago. Got a witness who supposedly saw the assailant leaving the

scene. Who's that?

Municipal bus driver. Got off work just before dawn. Took a shortcut through

here. This is what he found. His lucky day.

Was he able to give any kind of a description?

FBI won't let us near him. I don't know why they're here in the first place.

Oakland PD called him in. It's not such a terrible idea.

It can be useful on occasion.

It's a new special agent in charge in from D .C.

Captain McCaffrey.

Aubrey Harrell. Hi. Hi.

So, same suspect?

Yeah. The victim was attacked from behind, killing blows to the back of the

neck, deliberate mutilation in the lower back and buttocks.

Do you have any idea why he finally decided to cross the bridge?

Well, we always knew that he might. Now, it's possible that he actually lives

here in the city and began by stalking his victims in Oakland.

And then he couldn't wait that long.

Right. What makes you say that?

Well, the first attack took place two months ago, the second two weeks ago,

third three days ago.

It's what your behavioral science people call an escalation of the killing

cycle.

Well, I'm impressed.

I watch court TV.

So, can we be of assistance?

Yeah, coordinate with the other...

State and local law enforcement already involved.

After we finish questioning our witness, I'll drop by your office and fill you

in. Our witness as in the FBI?

Our witness as in we get first crack at.

Beyond that, we share information openly and freely.

We all have to work together on this.

Escalation is not just a phrase.

This man will kill again and sue.

Welcome to San Francisco.

Jenny still not here?

No. The third time this week.

Well, she just called. She's got that flu. She can't shake it. Well, tell her

get herself to a doctor and tell her to call me next time.

Hey, Captain, you mind if I take some personal time today?

Aren't you due to testify in the Maloney trial? I faced it up this morning.

And you're off tomorrow?

Mm -hmm.

Sure. Go ahead and have fun. Thank you.

From the angle of the initial blow, we have an assailant who passes as victim.

On the left, whirls and with his right hand comes across and down the back of

the neck.

What kind of weapon?

Thick -bladed, very sharp.

At first, a hand axe was considered, but the blade cuts were too long. My guess

is it's a machete.

Hmm. How tall is he?

5 '7 to 5 '9, unless he's wearing lifts.

Why lifts?

To enhance his image, his position of power over his victims.

The initial blow drives the victim.

forward to her knees.

Additional blows are then administered until the victim is obviously dead.

Except in the case of the first victim, Carla Woolridge.

Who survived, that's correct. When the assailant missed the neck and hit the

upper back instead, causing severe spinal damage.

Since then, well, practice makes perfect.

So there are no wounds to the front of the bodies, just from behind?

Correct.

Why homeless people? I mean, other than their obvious vulnerability.

Unknown, is it?

After four attacks, surely the FBI must know something.

Well, we are looking for a male, probably Caucasian.

All but one of his victims are. Mid -20s to mid -30s with a pathological fear

and hatred of women.

Probably stemming from some early childhood emotional, physical, sexual

abandonment. He doesn't turn his victims over seeing their faces would destroy

the fantasy.

He's probably killing one particular woman over.

and over again. You sound pretty sure about all that.

Well, reasonably.

It helps the process to start with a statistically accurate model, and then

modify the profile when more evidence presents itself.

How many blows on average?

30 to 50.

I'm acting as the liaison to the Coalition for the Homeless. Great. Well,

want to make certain that everyone is aware of the threat. Not just the

shelters, but churches, clinics, service organizations, the individuals

themselves. Oh, believe me, they know. Since the second attack, hell, it was

through the grapevine before we put out the first alert.

I mean, unless we're talking about somebody pretty far gone, there isn't a

homeless adult anywhere in this city that hasn't been put on notice.

And now that we've had an actual attack, I can assign more units to patrol the

appropriate areas.

I will coordinate. Great, that'll help. You know, the harder we make it for him,

the greater the risk the killer's forced to take.

Okay, well, I'll get started.

You know, all the patrol units in the world may not help.

Our guy chooses loners.

Solitary women who wander off the beaten path.

These people tend to avoid shelters when they can and typically don't fraternize

with other homeless.

We'll do the best we can.

What?

I don't know.

Divorced. Long time ago.

I still wear it for obvious reasons.

You? Yeah, my wife left me about 11 months ago.

Called, told her I'd be home late for dinner. She said, don't worry about it.

Ever again.

Did she get anything from the witness?

Yes.

He may drive a city bus, but...

Even that didn't prepare her for the shock of seeing a woman being hacked to

death. Can we get a crack at him?

Anytime.

Good, because I sent a car over to pick him up.

He'll call your office and authorize it.

You take a lot for granted.

Dial nine.

So, what did you decide to do?

I'm going to go to dinner tomorrow night with my husband for our anniversary.

Even though you haven't seen Paul in over two months?

Well, we've been, you know, talking on the phone a lot lately, and he's going

through some changes, and so am I.

Right over there.

Hi, Mr. Chambers. Thanks for coming down. I'm Inspector Reed.

Hi, Inspector DiLorenzo.

Long coat, kind of tall, but it could have been the angle.

Have he said then?

I was looking at his arm.

His right arm kept going up and down, up and down, over and over again.

Like a butcher cutting meat.

Could you tell his age?

Older. Older than me.

How could you tell?

He had white hair.

And when he saw me, I'm pretty sure he did.

He looked right at me.

Anyway, I froze.

But then he started to run away from the body, kind of awkward.

Like he had arthritis or something.

And would you recognize him again if you saw him?

I couldn't make out his face.

It was too dark.

Do you want to know the truth, inspectors?

I hope to God I never do see him again.

Gabriel? Hi, it's Magda.

Yeah, I'm fine.

Listen, I need a favor. I could be running late.

Yeah, it's Ginny. I can't find her. No.

Anyway, my mom can stay with Ben until about 10, but just in case I'm running

later, can you come to the house?

Okay,

I really appreciate it. Thank you.

All right, bye -bye.

She was here. Came in around 10.

Last night?

Are you sure?

Did you see her leave?

Yeah.

Joe.

Yeah, right.

Your name's not Joe.

Please. Oh,

thank you.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, no. It's my turn.

How should I?

I see.

You're lying.

I'm sorry. I bet you like that.

There's a damn truth in this world.

Oh, tell me lies.

Tell me anything.

I cut them off.

They didn't like it, but they left.

The three of them?

My friend seemed okay with it. She was pretty wasted.

I don't know if there was anything I could have done.

Had you ever seen either of the guys here before?

Not that I remember.

Frank and Joe.

You know if they pay by credit card?

If there's some connection between these women besides being homeless, I can't

find it. I don't think there's anyone else.

You know what? I think I'm going to head out.

Hey, you want to come to dinner tonight?

I've already lost my appetite.

Have you ever worked on a serial killer?

No.

I wonder what set him off. I wonder what triggered him.

It's not necessarily something drastic.

A lot of these people are walking with fine bones.

I wonder if he realized what he was capable of. I don't think any of us

what we're capable of until it's too late.

Please, come to dinner. I promise I won't talk shop.

I can't. I got a thing.

Oh. Yeah.

How's that going?

It's going.

Thanks. Good night.

You think Paul is using your anniversary as a means of coercion to pressure you

to see him?

Yes. I mean, I know how he operates. Always negotiate from a position of

strength. That's what he says.

But even so... I need an excuse to see him, too.

You know, I feel like I've made so much progress in here, and I

really understand now that the rape wasn't my fault.

and I'm ready to let that go.

Not forget?

No, not forget.

But to not let it have power over me anymore.

Why do you think Paul wants to see you? To come back.

He wants another chance.

And what do you want?

I'm not ready to leave my husband.

Not yet.

You know, we've been together for eight years.

And, yeah, he lied to me about the affairs, but I also lied to him about

rape by not telling him, not dealing with it or acknowledging that it was

affecting our relationship.

And when there are no more lies to divide you and Paul, I need to find out.

I need to try one more time.

Hey.

I put Ben to bed at nine.

He wanted more stories, but I did what you said. I stood up to him.

He was great.

Thank you.

You helped me out a lot.

Did you find her?

She walked out of a bar and never made it back home last night.

That sounds serious. No, please. She's done it before.

It's just that if...

If I treat this like a police matter, she could, you know, jeopardize her job.

mean, she's already on the captain's short list. And on the other hand, if

hurt or in trouble... What are you going to do?

Wait until the morning.

Hopefully she'll come home. I don't know.

If not, I do have a lead on the people she was with last night. So I just have

to wait till the bank opens.

Well, listen, if there's anything I can do to help... Well...

Tomorrow was supposed to be my day off with Benjamin. No problem.

I'll come over early, and I'll just stay with Ben until you get home.

Well, you don't have to go.

It's late.

No, I mean, you can stay if you want, you know, instead of going back and

On the couch.

I knew that.

Ben would love it if you were here when he woke up.

I'd love it, too.

Great. Okay, I'll see you in the morning.

Good night, Magda.

Oh, if you need... If you need some

blankets... No, no, no, I'm fine.

Good night.

Good night.

Pick a card.

Hi.

Good morning.

We made you breakfast.

Wow, what a nice surprise.

It's your name.

I can see that.

I stirred all the stuff up.

Yeah, you sure did.

It's very good.

Perfect, Benjamin.

Mom, do you have to go to work today? No, baby.

Just for a little while. I'll be home when I'm done.

Hey, you do what you have to do.

Benjamin, can you do Mommy a favor and go get me my notebook?

It's on the table next to my bed.

Okay. Thank you, Bucky.

Are you sure about this?

Yeah.

Gabe, I can call my mom.

Well, you're doing me a favor.

Well, have a good day.

I've got to keep looking for Jenny.

I shouldn't have to do this at all.

But you will.

My partner.

Don't worry about Ben.

This is nice.

Captain Caffrey.

I come bearing gifts.

Oh. Gifts, plural?

We may have a break.

Douglas Falcone.

Lives in North Beach. Did time for rape.

Aggravated assault.

Got out 18 months ago.

Three months ago, he was fired from his job.

He's triggered.

Right. He's worked odd jobs ever since.

The witness said he was older with white hair.

No, he's blonde.

Light and poor.

And why Falcone in particular?

Neighbors saw him burning something in his trash can just after dawn yesterday.

Bloody clothing?

We're analyzing the contents.

Did he spend any time on the street?

Yeah. Then let's just pick him up.

We want to keep him under surveillance.

He fits the profile perfectly, right down to the physical abuse by his

as a child.

Now, in the meantime, in case we're wrong, we'll continue all of our other

efforts. Okay, that's it. Thanks.

So you could have faxed this with a memo.

I was in the neighborhood.

You always get this stirred up about your work, Agent Harris?

Aubrey, not always.

Can I help you?

Frank Adams?

What's this about?

You were identified by credit card purchases as being at a bar called

nights ago?

Bartenders throw you there with another man and this woman?

Yeah.

Yeah, I was there.

She all right?

Why would you ask that?

Easy, easy, easy.

Easy, easy, easy.

Come on, come on, come on, come on. Let's get out of here. Go ahead.

Hey, come on. Somebody might come by. She's drunk.

Get the hell out.

Easy, easy, easy.

There's Frank.

Forget about Frank.

I left.

Maybe I shouldn't have.

Did something happen?

This guy Joe, you have no idea who he is? You've never seen him before?

He was some guy I met in a bar. We started buying each other drinks.

And her.

We were, you know, all drunk.

Miss Woolridge, do you recognize any of these women?

Sorry.

Okay. What about the other women?

Oh, one of them looked kind of familiar.

Um, the third one. Denise Carlton.

Could be.

Lady, I was on the street ten years.

High most of the time. I'm not sure about anything.

Could you two have possibly been in a shelter together?

I never had much use for those. I liked to keep to myself.

Well, I liked.

Tell us what you remember about the attack.

Well, I was on the move.

Looking for a new spot.

Why? I got picked up in a sweep in the park a couple of nights before.

A bunch of us.

The ones who were loaded got jailed, me included.

And when I got out, I didn't want to be around nobody.

And I had my head down, tired, you know?

And the next thing, someone passes me.

Then I got knocked down.

I'd never been hurt like that before.

It just wouldn't stop.

Well, I must have passed out.

I woke up in the hospital.

I never saw who.

Can we get you anything or do anything for you?

No.

It's not so bad, really.

I always knew I'd get off the street someday.

cuts are awfully shallow, which would support the theory of an elderly weaker

assailant. You know what bothers me? From what Alice told us, all the

people knew about the attack since victim number two, but yet nobody tried

run. Everybody just passed the man right by.

An elderly man would not be threatened.

That doesn't fit the profile.

Profiles can be limiting.

You narrow the field and sometimes miss the suspect entirely.

Cafferty.

Where?

We'll be right there.

Another one.

Time of

death?

Sometime last night.

Same weapon?

Or one very similar.

Killer came up from behind, hacked her up, shoved her in, shut the hood.

Someone noticed blood on the bumper and called a cop.

Her car?

Yep.

It runs?

Uh -huh. Gas in the tank.

I thought she was indigent.

She was.

Her name's Teresa Johnson, 32.

Lived mostly in a car.

Showered, changed, did the wine.

Worked for a temp agency.

But no one at the agency or any place she's worked at recently had any idea

was homeless.

Douglas Falcone?

He's no longer a suspect.

He had a verifiable alibi for all of last night.

No, so we're about to square one.

She's just for work. Did she work yesterday? Yes, she's answered funds

CPA. She worked there before.

So a woman who you or I wouldn't even notice if we passed her on the street

looks every inch as the secretary finishes work and returns to her car?

And runs into some bad luck?

I don't think so.

Our killer kills homeless women.

She was homeless.

He knew.

How?

I modified our profile. Exciting, me too.

Really? That's serious cop coffee you got there. Brace yourself.

Well, as long as it's hot.

Step into my office.

Wow, cozy.

We keep the thumb screws in the basement.

You know, some cops think that the Bureau exists solely to complicate their

jobs. No, I'm sure the Bureau has other equally important functions.

You know, some guy flies in from D .C., drops a few fancy phrases, and then

immediately takes over a case, which, by all rights, is theirs.

Then you're saying you're not that guy.

Yeah, I hope not.

So, you want to tell me about your expanded profile?

I think it's safe to say that our killer is, or has been, at some time in his

life... Homeless.

Yeah. How else would he be able to locate and identify so precisely his

Nice to see you again. Thanks for dropping by.

I'm not done. At any given time, the FBI estimates there may be as many as 500

serial killers at large in the U .S.

Of all the documented cases, only one... Aline Wuornos in Florida.

Female serial killer has been positively identified.

Therefore, it's safe to say that our serial killer is male.

Only you don't buy that.

I buy your theory.

that our killer hates women and is killing the same woman over and over

But?

But suppose it's self -hatred.

Suppose our killer is killing herself.

Kate, may I call you Kate? Our killer is not very strong.

Our killer knows from experience how and where to locate prey.

Our killer is so non -threatening in appearance as to be able to pass close

an already terrified victim without arousing a shred of suspicion.

That's a good argument.

But you're not convinced.

No.

If it weren't for pre -existing prejudice, might your profile allow for

possibility of a woman?

Oh, right. So equal opportunity for female serial killers. All right.

Why don't you have some of your people...

investigate along those lines.

Two of my inspectors re -interviewed the first victim earlier.

You are an interesting woman, Kate.

Agent Herrick?

May I call you Agent Herrick?

Are you flirting with me?

Did you or your partner pick up this woman in an alley behind Sports Bar?

Yeah. That's her.

She's alive.

Call an ambulance.

We took her over to the hospital, no ID.

After she slept it off, she still wouldn't identify herself.

She tried to leave, had to be restrained.

Was she raped?

She refused to kick. She also decked an orderly.

Two nights before Carla Woolridge was attacked, she spent the night in jail

two other homeless women. One identified only as Sharon, the other as Denise

Carlton. Victim number three, there's the connection.

Mm -hmm. Carla was high most of the time, but she thinks she remembers

to Denise.

And the Sharon?

Carla doesn't remember her, but the guard at the jail said that she was high

something, saying how she didn't belong with the Bums.

She was released with the others the next day.

There. No positive ID yet?

None. Fingerprints came up empty.

She's been in and out of shelters the past couple of months before that

She always registers under the name Sharon.

Maybe she's from out of town or was recently forced out onto the street.

That's probably what pushed her over the edge.

You're buying this now?

Let's let it play out.

Can you see any signs of a weapon?

No. Me neither.

All right.

Cue the bait.

Fair change.

Yes, fair change.

You ready?

Yeah, I swear I'm not alone in this clothes.

We'll make it look authentic.

Where is it?

Don't ask me.

Well, it's got to be somewhere.

Somewhere, sure, sure, sure, sure.

Where is it?

Don't ask me.

Don't ask me.

Is it over there?

Sure, sure, sure. Hell, got to be somewhere.

Somewhere. Somewhere.

Where is it?

Where is it?

I don't know where.

Yeah, it's got to be somewhere.

There?

Ask me, I don't know where it is.

What the hell are you looking at, huh?

What you looking at?

What you reading?

Where you going?

To check out the shows.

What did the witness say?

That the killer ran away like he had arthritis.

Or was wearing three -inch pumps.

You got something?

Got something in there for Angela?

You're disgusting.

Get away from me. Yeah, I'm disgusting.

At least I know who I am. I know you.

Hey!

You don't know me.

Yeah, I know you. You're trash, baby. You're trash. Same as me.

You ain't got no job.

Yeah, that's brilliant. Taking her spot.

Making herself the target.

So what now?

Wait until dark.

Let's get you home, okay?

Well, there's no paperwork.

I already took care of it.

Jim, won't you let me take you to the hospital?

I mean, if this guy assaulted you... I fell.

All right? It's over.

I just... I need to take a shower.

Oh, please, you know what? Don't bother.

Don't bother?

That's nice.

You know what I've been doing for the last two days?

Huh? Forget about my work.

Forget about my family.

I've been worried sick about you, so don't you tell me not to bother, okay?

Don't you dare say that to me.

Where is it?

Where is she?

At the moment, we think she's behind you.

You think?

Angela, she's definitely tracking you. Has she picked up the weapon?

No, we don't think so, but our people are ready to move if she does.

Try and stay where we can keep an eye on you, okay?

I thought the whole idea was to get her to try something.

She's right. It's too open out there.

Every time.

Every damn time. I want her in sight.

Every time, hell if I know.

The other side of that column will take her into the tunnels.

We'll go in with security first.

Angela,

listen.

Hi. Hey.

How is she?

Where's Ben?

He's in his room.

I got him a new game.

Nonviolent.

I got tired of being... Well, she's safe. She's home now.

Was she assaulted?

I don't know.

It doesn't matter anyway.

How can it not matter? Because she doesn't want to do anything about it.

wants to pretend like nothing happened.

Oh, but you know what? She really should get tested.

Because you never know what... Gabriel, just drop it, okay? I just... I've had a

long, hard day.

All right?

I guess I should go.

Don't bombard me with questions, okay?

Fine.

Now you're angry.

No, no, I can't get angry.

You see, I don't have that luxury.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

I have been working on eggshells around you for two months.

I'm afraid if I say or do anything wrong, you're going to send me away.

I can't change the past.

I can't.

But this is me.

Here. Now.

I love our son, Ben.

And I love you.

Don't say that to me, please.

I'm sorry. You had a long, hard day.

If you want to talk to me...

You know, we'll find him.

Every time.

Every damn time.

Where is it? Where is it? Where is it?

Every time. Hell if I know.

It's here.

It's got to be somewhere.

No. Every time. Every damn time.

Where is it? It's here.

We lost her.

I'm going out there.

Look, we have a man in the tunnel.

Security team's above the ends. She's covered.

Duh.

Were you there?

I don't know where it was. I don't know where.

every time, every damn time.

I don't know.

It's gone.

No weapon visible.

How the hell did you get ahead of her?

Yeah.

We got her. You all right?

Cool. Good job.

You did great.

A studier, of course, didn't try to come up with a profile that addresses all

the hows and whys.

Serial killers acquire this almost mythic aura, but the background

usually distorted and mundane.

Somebody made her what she is, somebody gets to blame.

Sounds like a lot of paperwork.

Well, Kyle, you want to help?

Nice knowing you.

I want to get out of here.

Yeah, me too. I want to get out of these clothes.

I need to get home and change.

Happy anniversary.

Thanks.

Cup of coffee?

Huh? Cup of coffee?

You ready for one more, then?

Yeah, okay.

Can you give me change for a few days? Oh, yeah, yeah. Don't worry about it.

Oh, sorry.

Hey, Candy.

You're the only one that calls me that.

No, I thought you liked it.

I did.

I mean, I, uh... I do.

How have you been?

Oh, good.

I missed you.

I missed you, too.

You look great.

Should we be all right? You want to sit down? Oh, yeah, sure.

No, I don't.

You know, I'm still seeing that

therapist.

It's pretty strange, huh?

Not if it's helping.

Yeah, I think it is.

Paul, there are things that I never told you.

That I never told anyone.

Things from my past that were affecting me in ways that I didn't understand or

couldn't face. And I honestly believe that we have something worth saving. And

know that it's not going to be easy, but I really think that we have to. Stop.

I've been doing some thinking, too.

Good.

Our anniversaries have always been very special.

You made them special.

You know how much I love you and that whenever I see you, all I want to do is

just hold you and forget about everything else.

But we also both know that I will never be able to give you what you need.

Don't tell me what I need because, you know, this isn't all up to you. Yes, it

is for once.

I don't understand.

I cheat on you.

I never plan it.

It happens.

It's my nature.

No. Yes.

And your nature is to never quit.

But don't you see? You add the two together and all you get is a lot of

guilt and no hope.

Paul, don't do this.

We're so close. If you just listen, I... Give up, Candy.

It's okay.

You know I'm right.

Don't act as something you need to prove. Fire, fire.

What's the one thing you couldn't stand?

This is fire.

Don't think of something.