1 00:00:01,435 --> 00:00:02,703 (male announcer) In the criminal justice system, 2 00:00:02,736 --> 00:00:05,739 Sexually based offenses are Considered especially heinous. 3 00:00:05,773 --> 00:00:08,476 In new york city, The dedicated detectives 4 00:00:08,509 --> 00:00:10,344 Who investigate These vicious felonies 5 00:00:10,378 --> 00:00:11,712 Are members Of an elite squad 6 00:00:11,745 --> 00:00:13,747 Known as The special victims unit. 7 00:00:13,781 --> 00:00:16,184 These are their stories. 8 00:00:17,418 --> 00:00:18,419 Next. 9 00:00:20,388 --> 00:00:22,190 Morning-after pill. 10 00:00:22,223 --> 00:00:24,592 I'm sorry. Could you speak up, please? 11 00:00:24,625 --> 00:00:26,360 I need The morning-after pill. 12 00:00:26,394 --> 00:00:28,296 Have you talked To your doctor 13 00:00:28,329 --> 00:00:30,064 About emergency Contraception? 14 00:00:30,098 --> 00:00:32,166 I thought I didn't need A prescription. 15 00:00:32,200 --> 00:00:33,834 You don't, but it's best If you see your physician-- 16 00:00:33,867 --> 00:00:35,303 Just give me the pill. 17 00:00:35,336 --> 00:00:36,370 Have you Considered adoption? 18 00:00:36,404 --> 00:00:37,771 What the hell Is wrong with you? 19 00:00:37,805 --> 00:00:39,473 Please, I need it! Let go of me. 20 00:00:39,507 --> 00:00:41,475 Security! I can't have his baby. 21 00:00:41,509 --> 00:00:42,476 Then you shouldn't Have let him get 22 00:00:42,510 --> 00:00:43,577 Into your pants. 23 00:00:43,611 --> 00:00:44,812 Please, no. Please, don't do this! 24 00:00:44,845 --> 00:00:48,116 Don't do this! You don't understand! 25 00:00:48,149 --> 00:00:50,050 [crying] I was raped. 26 00:00:51,852 --> 00:00:53,821 Mia, I'm detective benson. 27 00:00:53,854 --> 00:00:55,623 This is my partner, Detective stabler. 28 00:00:55,656 --> 00:00:57,091 Are you taking me To jail? 29 00:00:57,125 --> 00:00:58,659 You cuffed A rape victim? 30 00:00:58,692 --> 00:01:00,728 She created a disturbance. It's store policy. 31 00:01:00,761 --> 00:01:01,729 Unhook her. 32 00:01:01,762 --> 00:01:02,796 She assaulted me. 33 00:01:02,830 --> 00:01:04,232 Unhook her now. 34 00:01:04,265 --> 00:01:05,799 Fine. 35 00:01:05,833 --> 00:01:07,568 Quickly. 36 00:01:09,903 --> 00:01:12,540 Mia, we're gonna get you To the hospital. 37 00:01:12,573 --> 00:01:16,144 [scoffs] I'm pressing charges. 38 00:01:16,177 --> 00:01:18,146 Don't press your luck. 39 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:29,523 * 40 00:01:29,523 --> 00:01:39,533 * 41 00:02:08,396 --> 00:02:09,363 Is mia doing okay? 42 00:02:09,397 --> 00:02:10,831 Yeah, she's resting, 43 00:02:10,864 --> 00:02:12,700 But she's pretty Shaken up. 44 00:02:12,733 --> 00:02:14,768 (benson) The rapist really Worked her over. 45 00:02:14,802 --> 00:02:16,304 And so did That pharmacist. 46 00:02:16,337 --> 00:02:17,938 Too many of them think They have the right 47 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:19,940 To push their beliefs On their patients. 48 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:21,809 Maybe if they'd been raped They'd be more compassionate. 49 00:02:21,842 --> 00:02:22,910 Mia up to talking? 50 00:02:22,943 --> 00:02:24,378 Yeah. 51 00:02:24,412 --> 00:02:26,514 Find him fast, Will you, detective? 52 00:02:26,547 --> 00:02:28,616 I don't want to see Any more of his handiwork. 53 00:02:30,851 --> 00:02:32,420 It was getting light. 54 00:02:32,453 --> 00:02:36,557 I went out for bagels, And I was on 97th street 55 00:02:36,590 --> 00:02:40,861 When he grabbed me From behind. 56 00:02:40,894 --> 00:02:42,530 It's okay, mia. 57 00:02:42,563 --> 00:02:44,832 You're doing great. Just take a breath. 58 00:02:46,934 --> 00:02:51,639 He, um-- He had a knife, 59 00:02:51,672 --> 00:02:55,643 And he said that If I screamed 60 00:02:55,676 --> 00:02:56,677 He'd slit my throat. 61 00:02:56,710 --> 00:02:59,913 Then he dragged me Into the alley, 62 00:02:59,947 --> 00:03:01,982 And I tried to run, But then he knocked me down 63 00:03:02,015 --> 00:03:05,919 And he started punching me 64 00:03:05,953 --> 00:03:08,989 And kicking me In the stomach. 65 00:03:09,022 --> 00:03:10,358 And I must have passed out, 66 00:03:10,391 --> 00:03:11,725 Because the next Thing I remember, 67 00:03:11,759 --> 00:03:14,728 He was on top of me. 68 00:03:14,762 --> 00:03:16,264 Inside me. 69 00:03:16,297 --> 00:03:17,398 Can you describe him? 70 00:03:17,431 --> 00:03:19,433 He was tall, 71 00:03:19,467 --> 00:03:21,869 White, and big. 72 00:03:23,304 --> 00:03:24,272 But he told me 73 00:03:24,305 --> 00:03:25,306 Not to look at him. 74 00:03:25,339 --> 00:03:28,008 All I could think is That my husband and I 75 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:29,843 Are trying To get pregnant 76 00:03:29,877 --> 00:03:33,481 And I'm ovulating. 77 00:03:33,514 --> 00:03:37,518 I saw the pharmacy And I ran in. 78 00:03:37,551 --> 00:03:41,989 I don't want To have his baby. 79 00:03:42,022 --> 00:03:42,990 About time You showed up. 80 00:03:43,023 --> 00:03:44,925 You're busting our balls? Where's your team? 81 00:03:44,958 --> 00:03:45,793 Come and gone. 82 00:03:45,826 --> 00:03:46,660 You already processed The crime scene? 83 00:03:46,694 --> 00:03:48,529 I didn't have to. I just set up the tape 84 00:03:48,562 --> 00:03:50,030 And sent everybody home. What's going on? 85 00:03:50,063 --> 00:03:51,765 Someone dumped motor oil In that dumpster. 86 00:03:51,799 --> 00:03:54,702 It leaked out, Gave the pavement a lube job. 87 00:03:54,735 --> 00:03:55,636 Nothing's better For trapping 88 00:03:55,669 --> 00:03:57,371 Prints and fibers Than a little grease, 89 00:03:57,405 --> 00:03:59,573 But there's not Even a shoe print. 90 00:03:59,607 --> 00:04:00,441 So, if mia was on her back, 91 00:04:00,474 --> 00:04:02,610 There'd be smudges, Signs of a struggle. 92 00:04:02,643 --> 00:04:05,779 Yeah, and there'd be oil All over her clothes. 93 00:04:05,813 --> 00:04:08,416 Your victim lied to you. 94 00:04:08,449 --> 00:04:09,417 Well, not about being raped. 95 00:04:09,450 --> 00:04:10,418 Someone beat the crap Out of her. 96 00:04:10,451 --> 00:04:11,552 We saw photos Of her injuries. 97 00:04:11,585 --> 00:04:14,322 Which all happened to be In places covered by clothes, 98 00:04:14,355 --> 00:04:15,623 So the bruises Wouldn't show. 99 00:04:15,656 --> 00:04:17,958 Classic dv. 100 00:04:17,991 --> 00:04:19,593 Our perp's her husband. 101 00:04:21,695 --> 00:04:22,896 [door bell buzzes] 102 00:04:22,930 --> 00:04:23,897 Mia! 103 00:04:23,931 --> 00:04:26,300 It's detective benson Calling. 104 00:04:28,336 --> 00:04:30,304 Um, now's not really A good time. 105 00:04:30,338 --> 00:04:31,772 Is your husband home? 106 00:04:31,805 --> 00:04:34,308 No, brent's still at work. Why? 107 00:04:34,342 --> 00:04:35,576 You know why. 108 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:36,777 Mia, you were assaulted, 109 00:04:36,810 --> 00:04:38,011 But it didn't happen The way you said it did. 110 00:04:38,045 --> 00:04:39,780 Are you saying I'm a liar? 111 00:04:39,813 --> 00:04:41,349 I'm saying that You're a victim, 112 00:04:41,382 --> 00:04:43,417 And I can't help you unless You tell me the truth. 113 00:04:43,451 --> 00:04:45,886 Hi, honey! 114 00:04:45,919 --> 00:04:47,621 You're home early. 115 00:04:47,655 --> 00:04:48,622 Well, I couldn't Wait to see 116 00:04:48,656 --> 00:04:50,424 My best girl. 117 00:04:50,458 --> 00:04:51,892 You gonna introduce me To your friends? 118 00:04:51,925 --> 00:04:53,594 I'm detective stabler. 119 00:04:53,627 --> 00:04:55,028 This is my partner, Detective benson. 120 00:04:55,062 --> 00:04:57,598 We're investigating a string Of residential burglaries 121 00:04:57,631 --> 00:04:58,532 In the neighborhood. 122 00:04:58,566 --> 00:05:00,501 Well, we have a great Security system here. 123 00:05:00,534 --> 00:05:02,803 Like they say, protected By smith and wesson. 124 00:05:02,836 --> 00:05:04,638 You have a gun? 125 00:05:04,672 --> 00:05:06,374 Yes, several. 126 00:05:06,407 --> 00:05:07,941 All legally registered, Of course. 127 00:05:07,975 --> 00:05:09,910 Just make sure you keep Those weapons secure. 128 00:05:09,943 --> 00:05:12,346 Okay? Why? 129 00:05:12,380 --> 00:05:13,681 So I can say, "Excuse me, mr. Criminal, 130 00:05:13,714 --> 00:05:15,749 "Could you wait a moment While I take this 131 00:05:15,783 --> 00:05:17,050 Freakin' safety lock off?" 132 00:05:17,084 --> 00:05:19,587 That's for the heads-up, Detectives, 133 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:22,423 But I'm perfectly capable of Taking care of my own home. 134 00:05:22,456 --> 00:05:23,791 Dinner ready? I'm starved. 135 00:05:23,824 --> 00:05:26,694 I wasn't expecting you Until six. 136 00:05:26,727 --> 00:05:28,362 But why don't you Relax with a drink 137 00:05:28,396 --> 00:05:29,630 While I finish cooking? 138 00:05:29,663 --> 00:05:31,098 (brent) Fine. 139 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:34,435 If we don't stop him, That prick's gonna use mia 140 00:05:34,468 --> 00:05:35,669 For target practice. 141 00:05:35,703 --> 00:05:36,970 He's got her On a tight leash, 142 00:05:37,004 --> 00:05:38,772 And if she won't talk, We can't touch him. 143 00:05:38,806 --> 00:05:40,073 Maybe there's Another way. 144 00:05:42,543 --> 00:05:43,811 The walls have ears. 145 00:05:47,415 --> 00:05:48,382 Welcome! 146 00:05:48,416 --> 00:05:49,683 Welcome. This is a treat. 147 00:05:49,717 --> 00:05:51,084 I'm a huge crime buff. 148 00:05:51,118 --> 00:05:52,453 See, over here I have everything 149 00:05:52,486 --> 00:05:55,389 From wilkie collins To george pelecanos. 150 00:05:55,423 --> 00:05:56,457 Linnie! 151 00:05:56,490 --> 00:05:59,660 If we had a view, I'd be watching the neighbors 152 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:02,396 Like jimmy stewart In rear window. 153 00:06:02,430 --> 00:06:03,597 And this is My grace kelly, linnie. 154 00:06:03,631 --> 00:06:05,966 Sweetie, The police are here. 155 00:06:05,999 --> 00:06:07,501 Oh, the police. 156 00:06:07,535 --> 00:06:08,469 Is something wrong? 157 00:06:08,502 --> 00:06:10,103 Actually, we wanted To ask a few questions 158 00:06:10,137 --> 00:06:12,440 About your upstairs Neighbor. 159 00:06:12,473 --> 00:06:13,474 Has something Happened to mia? 160 00:06:13,507 --> 00:06:14,542 (stabler) Why would you ask that? 161 00:06:14,575 --> 00:06:15,709 Because of her husband. 162 00:06:15,743 --> 00:06:19,179 Jonah, please. We can't get involved. 163 00:06:19,212 --> 00:06:20,881 Was there a disturbance in Their apartment last night? 164 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:22,182 (linnie) No. 165 00:06:22,215 --> 00:06:23,684 Linnie, I've got m.S. 166 00:06:23,717 --> 00:06:25,553 If you've got alzheimer's, We're in big trouble. 167 00:06:25,586 --> 00:06:26,854 There was An unholy ruckus. 168 00:06:26,887 --> 00:06:28,155 It was like they were Moving furniture. 169 00:06:28,188 --> 00:06:29,156 Maybe they were. 170 00:06:29,189 --> 00:06:30,157 At three In the morning? 171 00:06:30,190 --> 00:06:32,726 Do their fights Ever get physical? 172 00:06:32,760 --> 00:06:33,927 She had a broken arm Last spring. 173 00:06:33,961 --> 00:06:35,463 She said she tripped. 174 00:06:35,496 --> 00:06:36,229 Hogwash. 175 00:06:36,263 --> 00:06:37,898 Linnie, the girl Needs our help. 176 00:06:37,931 --> 00:06:40,801 And who's gonna help us If he kicks us out? 177 00:06:40,834 --> 00:06:42,903 We'll never find another Rent controlled apartment 178 00:06:42,936 --> 00:06:44,638 That has wheelchair access. 179 00:06:44,672 --> 00:06:46,139 We'd have To leave the city. 180 00:06:46,173 --> 00:06:47,174 Sweetheart-- 181 00:06:47,207 --> 00:06:49,443 No, jonah. I won't do it. 182 00:06:50,511 --> 00:06:52,580 [sighs] I'm sorry. 183 00:06:52,613 --> 00:06:53,981 My wife is afraid Of everything. 184 00:06:54,014 --> 00:06:57,785 She hasn't left manhattan In over 30 years. 185 00:06:57,818 --> 00:06:59,520 She's afraid of water. She won't go across a bridge. 186 00:06:59,553 --> 00:07:01,989 Mia's body is Covered in bruises. 187 00:07:02,022 --> 00:07:04,224 Husband really did A number on her. 188 00:07:04,257 --> 00:07:06,494 She told you It was her husband? 189 00:07:06,527 --> 00:07:08,228 No, no. 190 00:07:08,261 --> 00:07:11,198 We haven't been able To speak with her alone. 191 00:07:11,231 --> 00:07:12,500 Then how do you know? 192 00:07:12,533 --> 00:07:14,735 The same way you know. 193 00:07:14,768 --> 00:07:17,137 The way she flinches When he comes toward her 194 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:19,673 Or the way she has Fear in her eye 195 00:07:19,707 --> 00:07:20,608 When he speaks. 196 00:07:20,641 --> 00:07:21,441 The way she wants to jump Out of her skin, 197 00:07:21,475 --> 00:07:23,243 Sort of the way You are right now. 198 00:07:23,276 --> 00:07:25,779 Well, of course I'm scared. 199 00:07:25,813 --> 00:07:29,182 This place is a godsend To me and jonah. 200 00:07:29,216 --> 00:07:31,184 He moved in here Almost 40 years ago, 201 00:07:31,218 --> 00:07:33,654 When he started using The wheelchair. 202 00:07:33,687 --> 00:07:35,823 If we were to lose it-- 203 00:07:35,856 --> 00:07:38,826 There are laws that protect Tenants from retaliation. 204 00:07:38,859 --> 00:07:42,496 But if you don't help us, We can't protect mia. 205 00:07:46,266 --> 00:07:49,136 Brent's a monster. 206 00:07:49,169 --> 00:07:51,104 All smiles And good looks, 207 00:07:51,138 --> 00:07:55,576 But underneath there's-- There's only ice. 208 00:07:55,609 --> 00:07:56,710 He has no heart. 209 00:07:56,744 --> 00:07:58,546 So, you've heard them Fight before? 210 00:07:58,579 --> 00:08:01,715 When he starts yelling, I put on my headphones. 211 00:08:01,749 --> 00:08:04,284 I don't want to hear it. 212 00:08:04,317 --> 00:08:08,756 But the next day, I see the bruises. 213 00:08:08,789 --> 00:08:10,057 So, help me help her. 214 00:08:16,764 --> 00:08:17,731 Linnie? 215 00:08:17,765 --> 00:08:19,032 In here, dear. 216 00:08:22,269 --> 00:08:23,436 Got your message. 217 00:08:23,470 --> 00:08:26,974 I thought you needed help Getting jonah out of the tub. 218 00:08:28,576 --> 00:08:29,743 No. No. 219 00:08:29,777 --> 00:08:31,745 Please, mia, Talk to her. 220 00:08:31,779 --> 00:08:33,781 I have to go. Mia, listen to me. 221 00:08:33,814 --> 00:08:35,916 If you go back upstairs, I can't protect you. 222 00:08:35,949 --> 00:08:36,917 I don't need protection. 223 00:08:36,950 --> 00:08:37,918 Sweetheart, you do. 224 00:08:37,951 --> 00:08:40,921 Please... 225 00:08:40,954 --> 00:08:42,255 Let me help you. 226 00:08:46,594 --> 00:08:48,829 Listen to me, mia. 227 00:08:48,862 --> 00:08:53,300 Listen to me, please. 228 00:08:53,333 --> 00:08:55,168 It's okay, mia. 229 00:08:55,202 --> 00:08:58,739 Mia, I want you to look. Okay? 230 00:09:01,809 --> 00:09:03,977 Mia, look what He did to you. 231 00:09:04,011 --> 00:09:05,813 Oh, my poor child. 232 00:09:05,846 --> 00:09:07,147 Look at yourself. 233 00:09:09,282 --> 00:09:10,550 [soft] Look what he did. 234 00:09:14,655 --> 00:09:16,223 He always says He's sorry. 235 00:09:16,256 --> 00:09:18,692 He brings me flowers. 236 00:09:18,726 --> 00:09:20,060 Promises he'll Never hurt you again. 237 00:09:20,093 --> 00:09:21,829 Until he does. 238 00:09:23,130 --> 00:09:24,297 Listen to me. 239 00:09:24,331 --> 00:09:25,866 He's not gonna change. 240 00:09:27,935 --> 00:09:29,903 You have to. 241 00:09:29,937 --> 00:09:31,672 Okay? 242 00:09:36,343 --> 00:09:40,247 I need you to tell me What really happened, okay? 243 00:09:49,923 --> 00:09:52,626 He wanted to have sex. 244 00:09:52,660 --> 00:09:55,395 "Let's make a baby," He said, 245 00:09:55,428 --> 00:09:57,931 Because he knew I was ovulating. 246 00:09:57,965 --> 00:09:59,299 He tracks it, 247 00:09:59,332 --> 00:10:03,070 Takes my temperature Every day. 248 00:10:03,103 --> 00:10:05,739 But, uh... 249 00:10:05,773 --> 00:10:08,275 How can I have A child with him? 250 00:10:14,347 --> 00:10:16,750 I told him I wasn't feeling well, 251 00:10:16,784 --> 00:10:20,821 And he called me A selfish bitch, 252 00:10:20,854 --> 00:10:26,393 And then he started Hitting me and kicking me. 253 00:10:26,426 --> 00:10:29,096 And then he raped you. 254 00:10:32,099 --> 00:10:33,901 I'm so sorry I lied to you. 255 00:10:33,934 --> 00:10:35,135 I didn't know What to do. 256 00:10:35,168 --> 00:10:37,104 Come here. 257 00:10:37,137 --> 00:10:39,139 I'll take care of her. 258 00:10:39,172 --> 00:10:42,409 Go arrest the bastard. 259 00:10:44,177 --> 00:10:45,412 Detectives? 260 00:10:45,445 --> 00:10:48,348 Brent latimer, You're under arrest for rape. 261 00:10:48,381 --> 00:10:50,050 Rape? 262 00:10:50,083 --> 00:10:51,852 [sighs] Where's my wife? 263 00:10:51,885 --> 00:10:53,721 Did you hear that, el? 264 00:10:53,754 --> 00:10:54,521 You said rape, He says wife. 265 00:10:54,554 --> 00:10:56,223 That sounds like A confession to me. 266 00:10:56,256 --> 00:10:58,826 You're making A huge mistake, detective. 267 00:10:58,859 --> 00:11:00,828 Mia would never say A word against me. 268 00:11:00,861 --> 00:11:02,863 You want to bet? 269 00:11:05,065 --> 00:11:06,166 Docket ending 0-4-2-4, 270 00:11:06,199 --> 00:11:09,369 People of the state of new york Versus brent latimer. 271 00:11:09,402 --> 00:11:11,939 Rape one, assault two. 272 00:11:11,972 --> 00:11:13,707 How does The defendant plead? 273 00:11:13,741 --> 00:11:14,742 Not guilty. 274 00:11:14,775 --> 00:11:16,409 Bail, ms. Greylek? 500,000. 275 00:11:16,443 --> 00:11:18,712 That's punitive, your honor. The people's case is weak. 276 00:11:18,746 --> 00:11:20,113 (greylek) Weak? 277 00:11:20,147 --> 00:11:23,383 The victim barely has An inch of unbruised skin. 278 00:11:23,416 --> 00:11:25,719 The injuries fully Corroborate her story. 279 00:11:25,753 --> 00:11:27,087 Which story? The one she spun 280 00:11:27,120 --> 00:11:28,455 Out of stranger rape, So she wouldn't get arrested 281 00:11:28,488 --> 00:11:29,790 For assaulting a pharmacist? 282 00:11:29,823 --> 00:11:32,125 Or the tale of The big bad husband 283 00:11:32,159 --> 00:11:34,427 She snookered Detective benson with? 284 00:11:34,461 --> 00:11:37,397 That's what the grand jury Is for, mr. Langan. 285 00:11:37,430 --> 00:11:40,467 To sort these things out. Bail is set at 50,000. 286 00:11:40,500 --> 00:11:41,501 Thank you, your honor. I'll post it immediately. 287 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:42,435 Then the people request 288 00:11:42,469 --> 00:11:44,471 An order of protection Barring the defendant 289 00:11:44,504 --> 00:11:47,207 From contact with the victim. Kim? 290 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:48,809 You're gonna throw my client Out of his own home? 291 00:11:48,842 --> 00:11:51,178 Well, if he made bail, 292 00:11:51,211 --> 00:11:52,780 He can afford a hotel room. 293 00:11:52,813 --> 00:11:53,814 We also request The defendant surrender 294 00:11:53,847 --> 00:11:55,215 His firearms to the nypd. 295 00:11:55,248 --> 00:11:58,886 Your honor, I have A second amendment right 296 00:11:58,919 --> 00:12:00,520 To bear arms. 297 00:12:00,553 --> 00:12:01,855 I'll sleep better knowing 298 00:12:01,889 --> 00:12:04,157 They're in a gun safe At the precinct. 299 00:12:04,191 --> 00:12:07,227 You'll turn them in. Call the next case. 300 00:12:07,260 --> 00:12:08,528 [gavel bangs] 301 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:09,863 I can't believe They're letting him go. 302 00:12:09,897 --> 00:12:11,231 Mia, he's not allowed In this house. 303 00:12:11,264 --> 00:12:13,333 If he comes within 50 feet, He'll be arrested. 304 00:12:13,366 --> 00:12:14,835 If he gets that close, I'll be dead. 305 00:12:14,868 --> 00:12:15,969 He'll shoot me. 306 00:12:16,003 --> 00:12:17,004 We're taking away His guns. 307 00:12:17,037 --> 00:12:18,371 You think that's Gonna stop him? 308 00:12:18,405 --> 00:12:22,075 Is there any family That you could stay with? 309 00:12:22,109 --> 00:12:24,812 My parents are dead. I'm an only child. 310 00:12:24,845 --> 00:12:26,446 The only people we see Are brent's friends. 311 00:12:26,479 --> 00:12:27,580 They'll never believe me. 312 00:12:27,614 --> 00:12:30,217 So, maybe you should check Into a hotel for a few days. 313 00:12:30,250 --> 00:12:32,853 I went to the grocery Store last night. 314 00:12:32,886 --> 00:12:34,054 My credit card Was cancelled. 315 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:35,923 So is my atm card. 316 00:12:35,956 --> 00:12:37,791 Brent cut me off From all our money. 317 00:12:37,825 --> 00:12:39,226 I think you should Go to a shelter. 318 00:12:39,259 --> 00:12:41,494 Like a homeless person? 319 00:12:41,528 --> 00:12:42,796 For domestic violence. 320 00:12:42,830 --> 00:12:44,131 They'll find you Somewhere safe to live. 321 00:12:44,164 --> 00:12:46,166 Okay, then what am I Supposed to live on? 322 00:12:46,199 --> 00:12:47,234 Welfare? 323 00:12:52,005 --> 00:12:55,108 I grew up poor and I made it To the upper east side. 324 00:12:55,142 --> 00:12:56,910 Now, I'm back to eating Government cheese. 325 00:12:56,944 --> 00:12:58,812 Mia, you'll file For divorce 326 00:12:58,846 --> 00:13:00,380 And you'll have enough Money to start over. 327 00:13:00,413 --> 00:13:01,581 No, I won't. 328 00:13:01,614 --> 00:13:03,851 I signed a pre-nup. 329 00:13:03,884 --> 00:13:07,587 I met brent When I was 18. 330 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:08,822 He convinced me To drop out of college. 331 00:13:08,856 --> 00:13:10,557 No, he made you Depend on him, 332 00:13:10,590 --> 00:13:11,859 So he could Control you. 333 00:13:11,892 --> 00:13:14,194 Well, it worked. 334 00:13:14,227 --> 00:13:16,363 I mean, I've never Even had a job. 335 00:13:16,396 --> 00:13:18,098 How am I Supposed to live? 336 00:13:18,131 --> 00:13:20,868 Mia, listen to me. 337 00:13:20,901 --> 00:13:21,601 It's not gonna be easy, 338 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:23,837 But you're gonna Make a new life. 339 00:13:25,205 --> 00:13:27,540 I had a friend 340 00:13:27,574 --> 00:13:29,209 Whose husband beat her. 341 00:13:29,242 --> 00:13:31,378 Said it was her fault. 342 00:13:31,411 --> 00:13:33,113 If she wasn't so stupid And worthless, 343 00:13:33,146 --> 00:13:35,315 He wouldn't have To hit her. 344 00:13:35,348 --> 00:13:37,184 And she believed him. 345 00:13:37,217 --> 00:13:38,952 But she escaped 346 00:13:38,986 --> 00:13:41,621 And she found A man who would-- 347 00:13:41,654 --> 00:13:44,858 Who would rather die Than hurt her. 348 00:13:44,892 --> 00:13:47,861 That's what You deserve, mia. 349 00:13:58,205 --> 00:13:59,506 So, what now? 350 00:13:59,539 --> 00:14:00,540 Okay, you pack. 351 00:14:00,573 --> 00:14:02,175 Let's get your I.D., 352 00:14:02,209 --> 00:14:03,576 Any important papers, 353 00:14:03,610 --> 00:14:05,445 Anything that Can't be replaced. 354 00:14:12,085 --> 00:14:13,220 (benson) You can't disclose 355 00:14:13,253 --> 00:14:14,587 The location Of the safe house. 356 00:14:14,621 --> 00:14:15,622 You're gonna need To sign in and out 357 00:14:15,655 --> 00:14:16,389 Each time you leave, 358 00:14:16,423 --> 00:14:18,926 Be back for curfew At 9:00 p.M. 359 00:14:21,128 --> 00:14:21,929 You'll have daily chores, 360 00:14:21,962 --> 00:14:23,931 Plus group and Individual therapy. 361 00:14:23,964 --> 00:14:27,534 You can't have any contact With brent. 362 00:14:27,567 --> 00:14:31,404 If you do, you'll be asked To leave the shelter. 363 00:14:31,438 --> 00:14:33,106 Brent's free, And I'm in prison. 364 00:14:33,140 --> 00:14:34,474 I know that It's strict here, 365 00:14:34,507 --> 00:14:36,043 But the rules are meant For your safety. 366 00:14:36,076 --> 00:14:38,946 I know all about rules. 367 00:14:38,979 --> 00:14:40,680 Brent has lots of them. 368 00:14:40,713 --> 00:14:42,682 Knowing where I am Every minute. 369 00:14:42,715 --> 00:14:44,151 Looking pretty All the time. 370 00:14:44,184 --> 00:14:48,021 Always wear makeup. No sloppy sweats. 371 00:14:48,055 --> 00:14:50,423 House has to be So clean it sparkles. 372 00:14:52,225 --> 00:14:55,128 My dad was the same way. 373 00:14:55,162 --> 00:14:56,964 Always ordering me around. 374 00:14:59,599 --> 00:15:00,968 There's never Been a time 375 00:15:01,001 --> 00:15:03,170 When someone hasn't Told me what to do. 376 00:15:08,475 --> 00:15:10,277 Hey, how'd it go With mia? 377 00:15:10,310 --> 00:15:11,478 Lousy. 378 00:15:11,511 --> 00:15:13,580 She's in a shelter, But I pushed her into it. 379 00:15:13,613 --> 00:15:14,514 That's better Than staying home 380 00:15:14,547 --> 00:15:16,483 Being a sitting duck For mr. Guns and ammo. 381 00:15:16,516 --> 00:15:18,218 It should have Been her choice. 382 00:15:18,251 --> 00:15:19,686 Not me telling her what To do like her batterer. 383 00:15:19,719 --> 00:15:21,021 She's in no shape To make any decision. 384 00:15:21,054 --> 00:15:22,522 She needed your help. 385 00:15:22,555 --> 00:15:24,457 So, now she's safe and Brent's going to prison. 386 00:15:24,491 --> 00:15:26,493 I don't think so. 387 00:15:26,526 --> 00:15:28,028 Mia came to me and Recanted the charges 388 00:15:28,061 --> 00:15:29,729 Against my client. On video. 389 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:31,198 Brent must have Gotten to her. 390 00:15:31,231 --> 00:15:32,599 No, her guilty Conscious did. 391 00:15:32,632 --> 00:15:34,701 Let's go play this for greylek And drop the charges. 392 00:15:34,734 --> 00:15:36,970 I'm talking To mia first. 393 00:15:37,004 --> 00:15:38,605 Go ahead. 394 00:15:38,638 --> 00:15:40,540 She's at home With her husband. 395 00:15:42,375 --> 00:15:45,178 Good morning, detective. 396 00:15:45,212 --> 00:15:46,179 Beautiful day, isn't it? 397 00:15:46,213 --> 00:15:47,180 Where's mia? 398 00:15:47,214 --> 00:15:48,348 She's making me brunch. 399 00:15:48,381 --> 00:15:50,083 We're having A lazy day in bed. 400 00:15:50,117 --> 00:15:51,084 So long. 401 00:15:51,118 --> 00:15:52,552 I need to talk to her. 402 00:15:52,585 --> 00:15:54,654 I have a legal right To check on her well-being, 403 00:15:54,687 --> 00:15:57,057 So interfere and I will arrest you 404 00:15:57,090 --> 00:15:58,058 For obstruction. 405 00:15:58,091 --> 00:15:59,692 You're a piece of work. 406 00:15:59,726 --> 00:16:02,195 Why? Because you can't Order me around? 407 00:16:07,200 --> 00:16:08,435 Mia, come here! 408 00:16:10,670 --> 00:16:12,005 Please. 409 00:16:13,740 --> 00:16:16,176 Hey. 410 00:16:16,209 --> 00:16:18,611 Mia, are you All right? 411 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:21,181 Yeah, everything's fine. 412 00:16:21,214 --> 00:16:23,650 You don't look fine. Come here. 413 00:16:23,683 --> 00:16:27,420 Look, mia, maybe the shelter Wasn't the best way to go, 414 00:16:27,454 --> 00:16:30,390 But I know there are other ways That we can keep you safe. 415 00:16:30,423 --> 00:16:32,059 I want to be home With my husband. 416 00:16:32,092 --> 00:16:33,260 Satisfied? 417 00:16:35,562 --> 00:16:37,597 Think about this. Are you sure? 418 00:16:37,630 --> 00:16:40,033 I made a mistake, 419 00:16:40,067 --> 00:16:45,472 But brent forgave me And now we're gonna get on 420 00:16:45,505 --> 00:16:46,673 With our lives. 421 00:16:46,706 --> 00:16:49,776 And our breakfast. 422 00:16:49,809 --> 00:16:52,645 Good-bye, detective. 423 00:16:55,848 --> 00:16:57,184 Oh, and tell your partner 424 00:16:57,217 --> 00:16:59,486 I'd like my guns back. 425 00:16:59,519 --> 00:17:01,754 He can drop them Off any time. 426 00:17:08,228 --> 00:17:09,362 Linnie? 427 00:17:10,830 --> 00:17:13,166 Linnie. 428 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:15,668 I'm sorry. Jonah let me in. 429 00:17:15,702 --> 00:17:17,437 So much for helping mia. 430 00:17:17,470 --> 00:17:19,072 Look, she wasn't ready To leave her husband. 431 00:17:19,106 --> 00:17:20,740 I pushed her. It was my fault. 432 00:17:20,773 --> 00:17:22,709 Oh, spare me The self-pity. 433 00:17:22,742 --> 00:17:25,278 Linnie, I know that you care About mia's safety. 434 00:17:25,312 --> 00:17:27,347 Well, what's the use? She doesn't care. 435 00:17:30,317 --> 00:17:31,651 Where does that Staircase lead? 436 00:17:31,684 --> 00:17:34,221 To mia's kitchen. 437 00:17:34,254 --> 00:17:35,822 It's the old Servants' steps. 438 00:17:35,855 --> 00:17:37,590 When they converted The house into apartments, 439 00:17:37,624 --> 00:17:39,592 They left it in. 440 00:17:39,626 --> 00:17:41,128 We share the laundry. 441 00:17:45,132 --> 00:17:46,266 You're not staying here. 442 00:17:46,299 --> 00:17:49,236 It's the only way that I can protect her. 443 00:17:49,269 --> 00:17:51,838 She made her bed. She'll have to lie in it. 444 00:17:51,871 --> 00:17:53,106 Go home, detective. 445 00:17:53,140 --> 00:17:56,843 You told mia About your friend 446 00:17:56,876 --> 00:17:58,678 Who was battered. 447 00:17:58,711 --> 00:18:00,313 Did you help her leave? 448 00:18:00,347 --> 00:18:02,315 No. 449 00:18:02,349 --> 00:18:05,785 She didn't tell anyone What he did to her. 450 00:18:05,818 --> 00:18:07,587 She went through hell To get out. 451 00:18:07,620 --> 00:18:09,356 So if you had known, 452 00:18:09,389 --> 00:18:12,125 Wouldn't you have done anything You could to protect her? 453 00:18:26,406 --> 00:18:27,507 [sighs] 454 00:18:27,540 --> 00:18:29,409 (brent) Don't you run from me! 455 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:30,843 You made a mistake, and now You have to pay for it. 456 00:18:30,877 --> 00:18:32,545 Now get on your knees! 457 00:18:32,579 --> 00:18:34,181 (mia) Brent, please, I said I'm sorry! 458 00:18:34,214 --> 00:18:35,782 Sorry? You're sorry?! 459 00:18:35,815 --> 00:18:37,284 Sorry's not good enough! Let go of me! 460 00:18:37,317 --> 00:18:38,918 Don't tell me What to do! 461 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:40,820 You stupid-- 462 00:18:40,853 --> 00:18:43,190 Aah! 463 00:18:44,924 --> 00:18:46,359 Oh, my god. 464 00:18:46,393 --> 00:18:47,427 Put your hands On your head! 465 00:18:47,460 --> 00:18:48,595 I didn't-- 466 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:50,363 She-- She attacked me! 467 00:18:50,397 --> 00:18:51,864 She attacked me, okay? 468 00:18:51,898 --> 00:18:55,235 Get on the floor! Face down! 469 00:18:55,268 --> 00:18:56,903 Linnie, call 911! 470 00:18:58,438 --> 00:19:00,340 Call 911! 471 00:19:00,373 --> 00:19:01,608 Mia! 472 00:19:01,641 --> 00:19:04,344 Mia, hang on! You hang on! 473 00:19:04,377 --> 00:19:06,379 Oh, god. Oh, god. 474 00:19:24,364 --> 00:19:26,633 (cragen) How are you holding up? 475 00:19:26,666 --> 00:19:28,968 How do you think? 476 00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:31,238 You did everything You could. 477 00:19:31,271 --> 00:19:33,940 I could have collared her For filing a false rape report. 478 00:19:33,973 --> 00:19:35,875 I have never seen you Lock up a victim. 479 00:19:35,908 --> 00:19:36,876 At least she'd Still be alive. 480 00:19:36,909 --> 00:19:39,246 For how long? 481 00:19:39,279 --> 00:19:40,713 Sooner or later, She would have 482 00:19:40,747 --> 00:19:42,882 Gone back to him. 483 00:19:42,915 --> 00:19:44,251 Mia made her choice, liv. 484 00:19:44,284 --> 00:19:45,652 Are you saying It's her fault? 485 00:19:45,685 --> 00:19:46,953 No. 486 00:19:46,986 --> 00:19:49,789 But it's not Yours either. 487 00:19:52,459 --> 00:19:54,193 Come on, Let's get out of here. 488 00:19:58,498 --> 00:20:00,567 (linnie) Was it worth it, olivia? 489 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:01,834 (jonah) Linnie, stop it. 490 00:20:01,868 --> 00:20:02,869 Liv, don't. 491 00:20:05,037 --> 00:20:06,573 You couldn't Leave her alone. 492 00:20:06,606 --> 00:20:07,607 Linnie-- 493 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:08,975 You just pushed And pushed. 494 00:20:09,008 --> 00:20:11,278 And for what? 495 00:20:11,311 --> 00:20:12,512 That? 496 00:20:18,017 --> 00:20:21,621 Detective, 497 00:20:21,654 --> 00:20:23,823 Don't let him Get away with it. 498 00:20:36,035 --> 00:20:37,003 So how's it look? My evidence solid? 499 00:20:37,036 --> 00:20:37,937 Like a rock. 500 00:20:37,970 --> 00:20:40,773 And warner did A suspect kit on latimer, 501 00:20:40,807 --> 00:20:42,275 He didn't have A scratch on him. 502 00:20:42,309 --> 00:20:44,010 He can't claim Self-defense. 503 00:20:44,043 --> 00:20:45,412 Brent latimer is Going away for life, 504 00:20:45,445 --> 00:20:47,914 And you might even close Another murder. 505 00:20:47,947 --> 00:20:49,449 He's killed before? 506 00:20:49,482 --> 00:20:52,385 Not unless he started young And had a sex change. 507 00:20:52,419 --> 00:20:54,854 We found fingerprints On the kitchen phone 508 00:20:54,887 --> 00:20:56,055 That match An old homicide. 509 00:20:56,088 --> 00:20:58,391 In 1974, a guy named Vincent cresswell 510 00:20:58,425 --> 00:20:59,726 Was shot six times In his sleep 511 00:20:59,759 --> 00:21:01,027 In his apartment In greenwich village. 512 00:21:01,060 --> 00:21:04,897 His wife caroline was Arrested at the scene. 513 00:21:04,931 --> 00:21:06,633 She escaped Just before trial. 514 00:21:06,666 --> 00:21:08,935 She's been a fugitive Since the early seventies. 515 00:21:11,070 --> 00:21:16,843 I've been dreading this For 34 years. 516 00:21:16,876 --> 00:21:18,378 (jonah) What's going on? 517 00:21:20,413 --> 00:21:24,317 Linnie? What's that? 518 00:21:24,351 --> 00:21:25,685 You never told him? 519 00:21:25,718 --> 00:21:26,719 Told me what? 520 00:21:29,489 --> 00:21:31,624 I don't understand. 521 00:21:31,658 --> 00:21:33,726 When were you arrested? 522 00:21:33,760 --> 00:21:34,827 1974. 523 00:21:34,861 --> 00:21:37,797 We were living Together in '74. 524 00:21:37,830 --> 00:21:41,868 I met you three weeks After I escaped from jail. 525 00:21:41,901 --> 00:21:44,337 Escaped? 526 00:21:44,371 --> 00:21:48,341 I had nowhere to go. 527 00:21:48,375 --> 00:21:54,046 I slept in churches, On the subway. 528 00:21:54,080 --> 00:21:59,919 I stole food, Even a wallet. 529 00:21:59,952 --> 00:22:03,690 And one night It was pouring, 530 00:22:03,723 --> 00:22:06,393 And I went into a diner 531 00:22:06,426 --> 00:22:10,363 And spent my last dollar On a bowl of soup 532 00:22:10,397 --> 00:22:12,932 To get out of the rain. 533 00:22:12,965 --> 00:22:14,066 I remember her Sitting there. 534 00:22:14,100 --> 00:22:17,370 Wet, cold, shivering. 535 00:22:17,404 --> 00:22:21,408 She told me she'd just Arrived on vacation. 536 00:22:21,441 --> 00:22:23,976 She said a con man had Hustled her at the airport. 537 00:22:24,010 --> 00:22:25,845 Lost her suitcase, Her money, 538 00:22:25,878 --> 00:22:28,448 And all her I.D. 539 00:22:28,481 --> 00:22:30,950 Jonah took me home. He saved my life. 540 00:22:30,983 --> 00:22:33,553 I had no money No friends. 541 00:22:33,586 --> 00:22:35,121 I was thinking About suicide. 542 00:22:35,154 --> 00:22:39,125 And then there he was, Kind and generous, 543 00:22:39,158 --> 00:22:40,460 Like the answer To a prayer. 544 00:22:40,493 --> 00:22:43,630 And you never told him About your past. 545 00:22:43,663 --> 00:22:44,564 She was like a character Out of dickens. 546 00:22:44,597 --> 00:22:47,967 She had no family, Grew up in an orphanage. 547 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,736 My parents disowned me When I was arrested. 548 00:22:49,769 --> 00:22:51,871 I couldn't go home. 549 00:22:51,904 --> 00:22:53,940 Jonah is all I have. 550 00:22:53,973 --> 00:22:55,442 Did you ever Want children? 551 00:22:55,475 --> 00:22:58,077 We tried for years, Linnie couldn't get pregnant. 552 00:22:58,110 --> 00:23:01,781 She saw a doctor Who told her she was infertile. 553 00:23:01,814 --> 00:23:03,149 I was on the pill. 554 00:23:03,182 --> 00:23:06,653 Oh, I wanted a baby, But if I was caught 555 00:23:06,686 --> 00:23:09,789 I'd be sent back to jail And lose my child. 556 00:23:09,822 --> 00:23:12,191 Every choice I made Was out of fear. 557 00:23:12,224 --> 00:23:14,026 Would somebody Recognize me? 558 00:23:14,060 --> 00:23:15,962 Would today Be the day? 559 00:23:15,995 --> 00:23:17,897 She couldn't travel Because she'd need I.D. 560 00:23:17,930 --> 00:23:19,666 She couldn't work without A social security number. 561 00:23:19,699 --> 00:23:25,672 My god. Is our marriage even legal? 562 00:23:25,705 --> 00:23:28,541 I don't know Her real name. 563 00:23:28,575 --> 00:23:31,611 My name is linnie malcolm. 564 00:23:31,644 --> 00:23:34,213 Caroline cresswell died A long time ago. 565 00:23:34,246 --> 00:23:36,983 Right after Vincent cresswell died. 566 00:23:37,016 --> 00:23:38,818 So, tell me What happened. 567 00:23:38,851 --> 00:23:42,589 We met when I was 17 568 00:23:42,622 --> 00:23:44,524 At an anti-war protest. 569 00:23:47,126 --> 00:23:49,862 Vincent was standing On the stage, 570 00:23:49,896 --> 00:23:51,964 Reciting his poetry. 571 00:23:53,800 --> 00:23:58,170 It wasn't very good, But oh, 572 00:23:58,204 --> 00:24:01,508 He was so-- 573 00:24:01,541 --> 00:24:03,042 So passionate. 574 00:24:06,212 --> 00:24:08,681 I fell in love. 575 00:24:08,715 --> 00:24:11,584 With him, And the movement. 576 00:24:11,618 --> 00:24:13,720 And after The vietnam war ended? 577 00:24:13,753 --> 00:24:15,154 The world moved on. 578 00:24:15,187 --> 00:24:20,259 But vincent, he couldn't. 579 00:24:20,292 --> 00:24:22,094 He was still angry, 580 00:24:22,128 --> 00:24:25,665 And no one wanted Bitter poems. 581 00:24:25,698 --> 00:24:29,969 No one listened, so... 582 00:24:30,002 --> 00:24:32,038 He took it out on me. 583 00:24:32,071 --> 00:24:33,806 So, you fought? 584 00:24:33,840 --> 00:24:36,208 Constantly. 585 00:24:36,242 --> 00:24:40,246 The rejection letters Kept coming and... 586 00:24:40,279 --> 00:24:43,916 Well, he blamed me. He said I was-- 587 00:24:43,950 --> 00:24:47,253 He said I was Stifling his muse. 588 00:24:47,286 --> 00:24:52,825 I was dull, Ugly, boring. 589 00:24:52,859 --> 00:24:55,261 It wasn't me. It was-- 590 00:24:55,294 --> 00:24:57,697 It was the drugs And the booze. 591 00:24:57,730 --> 00:25:00,600 I mean, he could barely walk, Let alone write. 592 00:25:00,633 --> 00:25:02,268 Did he beat you? 593 00:25:02,301 --> 00:25:03,002 All the time. 594 00:25:03,035 --> 00:25:07,139 Mostly it was Just bruises. 595 00:25:09,676 --> 00:25:11,143 An occasional black eye. 596 00:25:13,613 --> 00:25:19,719 One time he choked me Until I passed out, 597 00:25:19,752 --> 00:25:21,821 And then he bought the gun. 598 00:25:24,724 --> 00:25:27,093 Did he threaten You with it? 599 00:25:27,126 --> 00:25:29,729 When he was drunk, 600 00:25:29,762 --> 00:25:33,633 He would talk About suicide. 601 00:25:33,666 --> 00:25:36,869 And then one day 602 00:25:36,903 --> 00:25:39,606 He said he was gonna shoot me And then kill himself, 603 00:25:39,639 --> 00:25:42,308 And I know he meant it. 604 00:25:42,341 --> 00:25:46,613 He was in this Downward spiral and-- 605 00:25:46,646 --> 00:25:48,147 And he was gonna Take me with him. 606 00:25:48,180 --> 00:25:49,849 Why didn't you leave? 607 00:25:49,882 --> 00:25:51,283 I was planning to. 608 00:25:51,317 --> 00:25:54,353 I'd been stashing away change From the groceries. 609 00:25:54,386 --> 00:25:57,256 I kept it hidden In a shoe. 610 00:25:57,289 --> 00:26:01,628 I had almost $50. 611 00:26:01,661 --> 00:26:05,031 When he found it, 612 00:26:05,064 --> 00:26:07,099 He said I must be Selling myself 613 00:26:07,133 --> 00:26:10,169 To have so much money, 614 00:26:10,202 --> 00:26:14,306 And if wanted To be a whore, 615 00:26:14,340 --> 00:26:16,976 He was gonna Treat me like one. 616 00:26:17,009 --> 00:26:19,646 He raped you. 617 00:26:25,351 --> 00:26:29,889 [sniffling] Over...And over. 618 00:26:35,962 --> 00:26:38,998 [crying] He did every vile thing 619 00:26:39,031 --> 00:26:41,834 That he could think of. 620 00:26:45,204 --> 00:26:47,640 And then he went to sleep. 621 00:26:49,842 --> 00:26:56,282 So, I took that gun From under his pillow, 622 00:26:56,315 --> 00:26:58,651 And I shot him. 623 00:27:04,924 --> 00:27:08,127 [sniffles] I don't know 624 00:27:08,160 --> 00:27:11,397 How long I stood there Looking at his body. 625 00:27:14,100 --> 00:27:18,004 I heard the siren. 626 00:27:18,037 --> 00:27:24,677 I knew the neighbors Had called the police. 627 00:27:24,711 --> 00:27:26,112 I still had the gun In my hand 628 00:27:26,145 --> 00:27:29,248 When they broke-- Broke down the door. 629 00:27:29,281 --> 00:27:31,383 Did you tell them That he raped you? 630 00:27:38,925 --> 00:27:44,230 [sniffles] Until now... 631 00:27:44,263 --> 00:27:48,067 I've never told anyone. 632 00:27:48,100 --> 00:27:50,102 [sobbing] 633 00:27:54,340 --> 00:27:57,744 Marital rape wasn't A crime until 1984. 634 00:27:57,777 --> 00:27:59,912 Today, it would be Ruled self-defense. 635 00:27:59,946 --> 00:28:02,381 We wouldn't Even charge her. 636 00:28:02,414 --> 00:28:04,483 She'll have to face The original indictment, 637 00:28:04,516 --> 00:28:06,385 But if we can Corroborate her story, 638 00:28:06,418 --> 00:28:08,154 She's probably looking At probation. 639 00:28:08,187 --> 00:28:09,789 (donnelly) Over my dead body. 640 00:28:09,822 --> 00:28:12,058 Judge donnelly. 641 00:28:12,091 --> 00:28:13,359 Not anymore. 642 00:28:13,392 --> 00:28:14,727 I've taken A leave of absence 643 00:28:14,761 --> 00:28:15,862 To return To the d.A.'s office. 644 00:28:15,895 --> 00:28:17,864 Why? 645 00:28:17,897 --> 00:28:22,434 Unfinished business. 646 00:28:22,468 --> 00:28:26,472 Hello, caroline. 647 00:28:26,505 --> 00:28:27,706 Remember me? 648 00:28:31,443 --> 00:28:33,412 You were the prosecutor On my case. 649 00:28:33,445 --> 00:28:34,413 I still am. 650 00:28:34,446 --> 00:28:36,983 Arrest her. 651 00:28:37,016 --> 00:28:38,450 The charge is escape In the first degree. 652 00:28:38,484 --> 00:28:39,518 Your honor-- 653 00:28:39,551 --> 00:28:41,387 If you won't do it, 654 00:28:41,420 --> 00:28:43,289 I'll bring in another detective Who isn't personally involved. 655 00:28:43,322 --> 00:28:45,391 Your choice. 656 00:28:47,960 --> 00:28:49,762 Stand up. 657 00:28:50,830 --> 00:28:52,431 (benson) Linnie malcolm-- 658 00:28:52,464 --> 00:28:54,066 Her name is Caroline cresswell. 659 00:28:54,100 --> 00:28:56,869 Caroline cresswell, You're under arrest. 660 00:28:56,903 --> 00:28:58,270 You have the right To remain silent. 661 00:28:58,304 --> 00:28:59,305 Anything you say 662 00:28:59,338 --> 00:29:00,439 Can and will be Used against you 663 00:29:00,472 --> 00:29:01,774 In a court of law. 664 00:29:01,808 --> 00:29:02,975 You have the right To an attorney. 665 00:29:03,009 --> 00:29:04,010 If you cannot Afford one, 666 00:29:04,043 --> 00:29:06,045 One will be Appointed to you. 667 00:29:07,013 --> 00:29:08,180 Docket ending 1-1-1-6, 668 00:29:08,214 --> 00:29:09,816 People of the state Of new york 669 00:29:09,849 --> 00:29:13,485 Versus caroline cresswell Aka linnie malcolm. 670 00:29:13,519 --> 00:29:15,021 One count murder In the second degree, 671 00:29:15,054 --> 00:29:16,823 One count escape. 672 00:29:16,856 --> 00:29:17,990 How does The defendant plead? 673 00:29:18,024 --> 00:29:19,091 Not guilty, your honor. 674 00:29:19,125 --> 00:29:21,093 I assume the people Request remand? 675 00:29:21,127 --> 00:29:23,129 Unless you want to give her Another 34 years 676 00:29:23,162 --> 00:29:24,396 On the lam. 677 00:29:24,430 --> 00:29:25,932 Your honor, we request Home confinement. 678 00:29:25,965 --> 00:29:28,000 With electronic monitoring. 679 00:29:28,034 --> 00:29:30,903 My client is her husband's Sole caretaker. 680 00:29:30,937 --> 00:29:34,006 His disability requires Round-the-clock assistance. 681 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:35,007 Hire a nurse. 682 00:29:35,041 --> 00:29:36,308 She won't shoot him In his sleep. 683 00:29:36,342 --> 00:29:38,510 Elizabeth, 684 00:29:38,544 --> 00:29:40,212 I expect better of you. 685 00:29:40,246 --> 00:29:43,382 Under the circumstances, Remand is appropriate. 686 00:29:43,415 --> 00:29:45,017 Any motion practice? 687 00:29:45,051 --> 00:29:48,988 Notice that we will be pursuing An affirmative defense. 688 00:29:49,021 --> 00:29:51,123 My client was A battered woman 689 00:29:51,157 --> 00:29:52,124 Who used reasonable force To protect herself 690 00:29:52,158 --> 00:29:53,960 Against imminent danger. 691 00:29:53,993 --> 00:29:56,028 A sleeping man poses Imminent danger? 692 00:29:56,062 --> 00:29:59,198 He beat my client On a daily basis. 693 00:29:59,231 --> 00:30:00,266 Can you provide Documentation, 694 00:30:00,299 --> 00:30:02,869 Photographs, medical records, Eyewitness testimony? 695 00:30:02,902 --> 00:30:04,904 She never disclosed The abuse. 696 00:30:04,937 --> 00:30:05,972 (donnelly) Because it never happened. 697 00:30:06,005 --> 00:30:07,273 The victim had No history of violence 698 00:30:07,306 --> 00:30:10,042 Toward his wife Or anyone else. 699 00:30:10,076 --> 00:30:11,844 To have His reputation smeared 700 00:30:11,878 --> 00:30:12,912 By his murderer Is repugnant. 701 00:30:12,945 --> 00:30:14,380 Save your moral outrage 702 00:30:14,413 --> 00:30:15,481 For the jury. 703 00:30:15,514 --> 00:30:18,317 I'll allow the defense. Anything else? 704 00:30:18,350 --> 00:30:20,853 Next case. 705 00:30:20,887 --> 00:30:21,888 [gavel bangs] 706 00:30:24,190 --> 00:30:27,026 Come to show me The error of my ways? 707 00:30:27,059 --> 00:30:31,230 You've spent your entire career Protecting abused women 708 00:30:31,263 --> 00:30:33,900 And now you're Going after one. 709 00:30:33,933 --> 00:30:34,901 You don't know, Do you? 710 00:30:34,934 --> 00:30:36,102 Know what? 711 00:30:37,436 --> 00:30:41,307 Did you ask linnie How she escaped? 712 00:30:41,340 --> 00:30:43,976 No. Does it matter? 713 00:30:44,010 --> 00:30:46,478 She asked for a meeting To discuss a plea bargain. 714 00:30:46,512 --> 00:30:48,948 I let her use the bathroom, She crawled out the window. 715 00:30:48,981 --> 00:30:51,017 So, you took the fall. 716 00:30:51,050 --> 00:30:53,319 For years, 717 00:30:53,352 --> 00:30:55,121 Whenever a rookie a.D.A. Pulled a stupid move 718 00:30:55,154 --> 00:30:57,023 It was known as Doing a donnelly. 719 00:30:59,025 --> 00:31:01,193 You have no idea What it was like 720 00:31:01,227 --> 00:31:03,996 In law enforcement Back in those days. 721 00:31:04,030 --> 00:31:06,966 I fought to get assigned To the homicide bureau, 722 00:31:06,999 --> 00:31:09,468 But the d.A. Didn't think 723 00:31:09,501 --> 00:31:11,037 It was a suitable job For a woman. 724 00:31:11,070 --> 00:31:13,572 So, what made him Change his mind? 725 00:31:13,605 --> 00:31:14,573 Well, he knew A male prosecutor 726 00:31:14,606 --> 00:31:16,508 Beating up on poor Little caroline cresswell 727 00:31:16,542 --> 00:31:18,110 Would get sympathy points With the jury, 728 00:31:18,144 --> 00:31:21,113 So he gave me the case. 729 00:31:21,147 --> 00:31:24,483 After he called My husband 730 00:31:24,516 --> 00:31:26,652 And asked For his permission. 731 00:31:26,685 --> 00:31:28,587 So all of this because She made you look bad? 732 00:31:28,620 --> 00:31:29,655 She made me look Like a fool, 733 00:31:29,688 --> 00:31:32,058 And she set back the image Of women prosecutors. 734 00:31:32,091 --> 00:31:34,226 I never made it back To the homicide bureau. 735 00:31:34,260 --> 00:31:36,028 You want revenge. 736 00:31:36,062 --> 00:31:38,097 Please. [scoffs] 737 00:31:38,130 --> 00:31:40,499 I got over being bitter A long time ago. 738 00:31:40,532 --> 00:31:43,569 I'm speaking for the victim, Vincent cresswell. 739 00:31:43,602 --> 00:31:44,603 That man beat The crap out of her 740 00:31:44,636 --> 00:31:46,973 Every single day. 741 00:31:47,006 --> 00:31:48,674 She had nowhere to turn. 742 00:31:48,707 --> 00:31:51,010 They didn't have a single Battered woman shelter 743 00:31:51,043 --> 00:31:53,079 In the city, not to mention That raping your wife 744 00:31:53,112 --> 00:31:54,380 Wasn't a crime. 745 00:31:54,413 --> 00:31:57,116 You don't need To remind me 746 00:31:57,149 --> 00:31:59,085 How hard it was For women. 747 00:32:05,191 --> 00:32:09,095 Linnie snowed you, olivia, But don't feel bad. 748 00:32:09,128 --> 00:32:10,562 She snowed me, too. 749 00:32:16,102 --> 00:32:18,004 "Dear ms. Donnelly, 750 00:32:18,037 --> 00:32:20,973 "Please help me. 751 00:32:21,007 --> 00:32:23,642 "I want to plead guilty, But I have a terrible problem 752 00:32:23,675 --> 00:32:27,013 "And only you Can save me. 753 00:32:27,046 --> 00:32:29,148 I have to speak with you In private." 754 00:32:31,650 --> 00:32:33,019 So what was the problem? 755 00:32:33,052 --> 00:32:35,221 It was a ruse To get me 756 00:32:35,254 --> 00:32:37,023 To bring her down To my office. 757 00:32:37,056 --> 00:32:39,525 I wanted to help her, Just like you do. 758 00:32:39,558 --> 00:32:42,728 Linnie plays the victim Quite well. 759 00:32:42,761 --> 00:32:46,065 But she's really A very smart, 760 00:32:46,098 --> 00:32:48,700 Manipulative woman. 761 00:32:55,241 --> 00:32:58,544 What more do you want From me, olivia? 762 00:32:58,577 --> 00:33:00,212 The truth. 763 00:33:00,246 --> 00:33:02,214 I've told you everything. 764 00:33:02,248 --> 00:33:04,050 No, you haven't. 765 00:33:04,083 --> 00:33:07,086 Why did you escape? 766 00:33:07,119 --> 00:33:09,155 I didn't plan to. 767 00:33:09,188 --> 00:33:14,193 There I was in the bathroom, And the window was open. 768 00:33:14,226 --> 00:33:15,494 So it just happened. 769 00:33:15,527 --> 00:33:17,663 Yes. 770 00:33:17,696 --> 00:33:21,167 Well, then, why did you Write this letter to donnelly? 771 00:33:21,200 --> 00:33:23,402 What was so important 772 00:33:23,435 --> 00:33:25,737 That you had to meet With her alone? 773 00:33:25,771 --> 00:33:27,339 Don't remember. 774 00:33:27,373 --> 00:33:30,742 Then you're gonna go to jail For the rest of your life. 775 00:33:30,776 --> 00:33:33,079 That's what I deserve. 776 00:33:33,112 --> 00:33:36,182 I shot a man six times In cold blood. 777 00:33:36,215 --> 00:33:39,085 In self-defense, Linnie. 778 00:33:39,118 --> 00:33:42,188 Linnie, I know how much You cared about mia. 779 00:33:42,221 --> 00:33:45,457 And I know how much You love your husband. 780 00:33:47,493 --> 00:33:50,696 And a cold-blooded killer Isn't capable of that. 781 00:33:50,729 --> 00:33:53,765 You have to tell the jury What really happened. 782 00:33:53,799 --> 00:33:54,800 No. 783 00:33:54,833 --> 00:33:56,535 Why did you run away, Linnie? 784 00:33:56,568 --> 00:34:00,206 I can't tell you. 785 00:34:05,277 --> 00:34:08,314 Well, if you won't Help yourself, 786 00:34:08,347 --> 00:34:12,118 Then do it for jonah. 787 00:34:12,151 --> 00:34:13,219 He won't forgive me. 788 00:34:13,252 --> 00:34:14,386 He loves you, linnie. 789 00:34:14,420 --> 00:34:18,557 But you've been lying To him for 34 years. 790 00:34:18,590 --> 00:34:22,528 Doesn't he deserve to know The whole story? 791 00:34:30,436 --> 00:34:33,672 After vincent raped me... 792 00:34:36,742 --> 00:34:39,678 I was crying... 793 00:34:39,711 --> 00:34:44,116 And he told me to shut up So he could get some sleep. 794 00:34:46,152 --> 00:34:49,388 He put the gun Under his pillow, 795 00:34:49,421 --> 00:34:53,892 And he said he knew I liked it. 796 00:34:53,925 --> 00:34:56,762 And if I was a good girl, 797 00:34:56,795 --> 00:34:59,298 He was gonna give me Some more 798 00:34:59,331 --> 00:35:01,300 In the morning. 799 00:35:01,333 --> 00:35:04,470 And I could hear him Breathing softly, 800 00:35:04,503 --> 00:35:07,906 Like a baby. 801 00:35:07,939 --> 00:35:12,811 What he did to me Didn't bother him a bit. 802 00:35:12,844 --> 00:35:16,182 He was relaxed. 803 00:35:16,215 --> 00:35:18,617 Hurting me was The only thing 804 00:35:18,650 --> 00:35:22,821 That made him feel good. 805 00:35:22,854 --> 00:35:25,491 And I pulled the trigger. 806 00:35:27,259 --> 00:35:33,765 I kept seeing him slap me And kick me... 807 00:35:33,799 --> 00:35:37,269 And rape me. 808 00:35:37,303 --> 00:35:41,240 And I kept shooting... 809 00:35:41,273 --> 00:35:44,843 Until those images Went away. 810 00:35:44,876 --> 00:35:48,447 The next thing I remember 811 00:35:48,480 --> 00:35:52,384 Was the blood everywhere. 812 00:35:55,621 --> 00:35:58,557 Thank you, linnie. Nothing further. 813 00:35:58,590 --> 00:36:02,694 So you were scared And you shot him. 814 00:36:02,728 --> 00:36:04,296 Yes. 815 00:36:04,330 --> 00:36:08,534 Did you tell the police That he beat you? 816 00:36:08,567 --> 00:36:11,270 They could see The bruises. 817 00:36:11,303 --> 00:36:13,439 They didn't document them In the arrest report. 818 00:36:13,472 --> 00:36:16,442 Did--did you tell them That you'd been raped? 819 00:36:16,475 --> 00:36:17,609 No. 820 00:36:17,643 --> 00:36:19,411 Maybe if there'd been A woman there-- 821 00:36:19,445 --> 00:36:20,446 But of course, 822 00:36:20,479 --> 00:36:23,382 There were no female Police officers in those days. 823 00:36:23,415 --> 00:36:28,654 Hmm, your story is Very convenient. 824 00:36:28,687 --> 00:36:30,989 It tugs at the heartstrings. 825 00:36:31,022 --> 00:36:33,825 But...There's no proof. 826 00:36:33,859 --> 00:36:35,427 It's the truth. 827 00:36:35,461 --> 00:36:38,297 Well, why didn't you tell that To a jury 34 years ago? 828 00:36:40,432 --> 00:36:45,437 We're all waiting. 829 00:36:45,471 --> 00:36:48,240 (judge) Please answer the question. 830 00:36:48,274 --> 00:36:49,641 I can't. 831 00:36:49,675 --> 00:36:51,410 (donnelly) You mean you won't. 832 00:36:51,443 --> 00:36:54,880 You ran because you knew You'd be convicted. 833 00:36:54,913 --> 00:36:59,285 There was no beating. 834 00:36:59,318 --> 00:37:01,453 No rape. 835 00:37:01,487 --> 00:37:05,291 No self-defense. 836 00:37:05,324 --> 00:37:07,359 You're guilty, And you knew it. 837 00:37:10,396 --> 00:37:12,531 I was pregnant. 838 00:37:12,564 --> 00:37:16,435 (donnelly) Oh, so now hormones Made you do it. 839 00:37:16,468 --> 00:37:17,736 Did they make you run too? 840 00:37:17,769 --> 00:37:21,507 I ran so I could get An abortion. 841 00:37:21,540 --> 00:37:25,477 I couldn't get an abortion In prison. 842 00:37:25,511 --> 00:37:29,981 And I-- I couldn't have that baby. 843 00:37:30,015 --> 00:37:34,820 I didn't care if I spent The rest of my life in jail! 844 00:37:34,853 --> 00:37:38,557 But the thought of his child 845 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:41,827 Growing inside me... 846 00:37:41,860 --> 00:37:47,433 That's why I came To see you. 847 00:37:47,466 --> 00:37:50,068 To say I'd plead guilty 848 00:37:50,101 --> 00:37:55,307 If I could just End the pregnancy first. 849 00:37:55,341 --> 00:37:57,343 But you... 850 00:37:57,376 --> 00:38:01,413 Are so strong. 851 00:38:01,447 --> 00:38:05,851 So self-confident. 852 00:38:09,488 --> 00:38:12,924 I was ashamed... 853 00:38:12,958 --> 00:38:15,894 Of my weakness. 854 00:38:19,498 --> 00:38:23,569 I couldn't tell you. 855 00:38:23,602 --> 00:38:30,476 How could a woman like you Ever understand... 856 00:38:30,509 --> 00:38:32,744 A woman like me? 857 00:38:38,650 --> 00:38:40,386 (judge) Has the jury reached A verdict? 858 00:38:40,419 --> 00:38:41,620 (man) We have, your honor. 859 00:38:41,653 --> 00:38:43,689 (judge) Will the defendant please rise. 860 00:38:43,722 --> 00:38:46,358 As to the first count Of the indictment, 861 00:38:46,392 --> 00:38:48,126 Murder in the second degree, 862 00:38:48,159 --> 00:38:49,495 How do you find the defendant? 863 00:38:49,528 --> 00:38:50,962 Not guilty. 864 00:38:53,999 --> 00:38:55,667 As to the second count Of the indictment, 865 00:38:55,701 --> 00:38:58,737 Escape in the first degree, 866 00:38:58,770 --> 00:39:00,606 What is your verdict? 867 00:39:00,639 --> 00:39:02,941 (man) Guilty. 868 00:39:02,974 --> 00:39:04,410 (judge) Ladies and gentlemen Of the jury, 869 00:39:04,443 --> 00:39:05,611 Thank you for your service. 870 00:39:05,644 --> 00:39:07,546 You are excused. 871 00:39:07,579 --> 00:39:09,080 I'll see you in two weeks For sentencing. 872 00:39:09,114 --> 00:39:11,517 At which time, your honor, 873 00:39:11,550 --> 00:39:13,519 The people will be Recommending probation. 874 00:39:13,552 --> 00:39:16,121 (judge) I'll look forward to hearing Your reasoning, elizabeth, 875 00:39:16,154 --> 00:39:18,757 But I tend to agree with you. [gavel bangs] 876 00:39:27,433 --> 00:39:29,501 Why? 877 00:39:29,535 --> 00:39:33,104 Because back then, 878 00:39:33,138 --> 00:39:35,607 I was trying so hard To be one of the boys, 879 00:39:35,641 --> 00:39:37,976 I forgot why I became a lawyer. 880 00:39:41,980 --> 00:39:43,482 Thank you. 881 00:39:43,515 --> 00:39:44,583 And thank you. 882 00:39:44,616 --> 00:39:47,118 You'll be home In a couple of weeks. 883 00:39:47,152 --> 00:39:49,621 Jonah, 884 00:39:49,655 --> 00:39:52,057 It's over. 885 00:39:52,090 --> 00:39:54,392 It's over. 886 00:39:57,529 --> 00:40:00,532 I'm happy for you, linnie, But, uh... 887 00:40:00,566 --> 00:40:02,501 Oh, no. 888 00:40:02,534 --> 00:40:05,136 Please don't say it. 889 00:40:05,170 --> 00:40:07,673 When did you have... The abortion? 890 00:40:10,041 --> 00:40:11,510 The week you went To the conference 891 00:40:11,543 --> 00:40:14,212 In seattle. 892 00:40:14,245 --> 00:40:16,715 You left me money. 893 00:40:16,748 --> 00:40:20,085 Every decision You and I made 894 00:40:20,118 --> 00:40:22,588 Was based on a lie. 895 00:40:22,621 --> 00:40:25,657 I wanted children, Remember? 896 00:40:25,691 --> 00:40:26,658 And grandchildren. 897 00:40:26,692 --> 00:40:28,460 And I'll never have them. 898 00:40:28,494 --> 00:40:30,729 You stole them From me, linnie. 899 00:40:32,631 --> 00:40:34,566 I'm sorry. 900 00:40:34,600 --> 00:40:36,668 I don't know you. 901 00:40:36,702 --> 00:40:40,105 I'm still the woman You married. 902 00:40:40,138 --> 00:40:42,641 Can't you forgive me? 903 00:40:42,674 --> 00:40:46,077 I--I don't think I can. 904 00:41:04,796 --> 00:41:04,863 Captioning by captionmax Www.Captionmax.Com