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Good morning, sir.

What brings you by?

Do you know her?

Am I right to assume that you still won't tell me what it's about?

You know her, don't you?

I need her contact number.

You need to tell me what this is about...

if you want me to cooperate.

She's a victim of a murder incident.

Now that you know, please tell me her number.

The phone is turned off. You will be directed to voicemail.

It's turned off.

Im Hee Jung and Seo Sang Won both didn't have any families.

What was their relationship?

Is Seo Sang Won the victim?

I can't tell you that yet.

I don't know anything.

This is a murder case.

I really don't know anything. I'm not a deity.

How do you expect me to know everything?

On top of that, it's been a long time...

since Seo Sang Won cut ties with our church.

But you still had his phone number and address saved on your phone.

I know you're a cop,

but how long are you going to waste my time like this?

If you need my help, reach me after you go through the proper procedure.

Please get out of the car now.

If you don't cooperate,

I'll have to investigate New Life Church.

Is that a threat?

I'm just telling you my plan.

I'm worried you might get hurt...

during the investigation.

Are you serious?

Please shut the door.

It's National Forensic Service.

Hello?

Okay, thank you.

Seo Sang Won's DNA matched the DNAs that were found...

in three of the murder incidents.

Seo Sang Won was the culprit of the stigmata serial murders.

Go to the office and call the victims' families.

Okay. What about you?

I need to go somewhere.

Where?

The family of the last murder... I mean...

The family of the eighth murder lives nearby,

so I'm going to tell them in person.

Should I drive you there?

No, it's okay. It's nearby.

Can we meet?

Ms. Im Hee Jung died.

What?

How?

She was murdered.

Can you come to the school?

Okay, bye.

Who was that?

The secretary general of the church.

What time is planning to come?

- Why? - So I can avoid him.

I don't want to bother talking to him.

Hey, stop it. You'll get yourself in trouble one day.

That's why I want to avoid him.

Ji Won, why don't you have one more bite?

It doesn't taste good.

My gosh, it doesn't taste good?

Then you and I should do jump ropes from tomorrow...

so you'll have an appetite.

Ji Won, you're in trouble now.

You'll have to wake up early starting tomorrow.

No.

- "No"? - No.

Look at you eat so well. Eat up.

Good.

(Su Jung's mother)

Ma'am.

I'm in front of Su Min's house.

Hey, Young Jin.

What brings you here at this hour?

No way.

Did you catch the culprit?

Yes.

I did.

My goodness.

My dear, Su Jung.

Young Jin.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Why?

What is it?

Did you lose him?

I couldn't save him.

He's dead?

Let's eat.

It looks like you didn't get any sleep.

You should at least eat properly.

Go on.

Even after my daughter died,

I still felt hungry and sleepy.

That really made me feel so sad.

But it also made me think that there's not much to life.

I ate and slept...

and lived each day as it passed by.

But I never once felt at ease.

Did he say anything about Su Jung?

What about Su Jung? Did she live?

I'm sorry to tell you this. But she was not qualified.

No.

If he was still alive,

he may have gone to prison,

but he still would've eaten and slept.

He would've lived a normal life just like us.

I don't know if your hand slipped...

or purposely let him go.

But you did a good job either way.

Young Jin, you did very well.

I'm sorry.

(Homicide Team 1, Team Leader, Lieutenant Cha Young Jin)

Yesterday, she asked for Seo Sang Won.

And today, she told me that Im Hee Jung got murdered.

I'm guessing Pastor Seo Sang Won was the one who killed her.

Yes, probably.

The victim and culprit got revealed at the same time.

So the press and media will go crazy about this.

Then things that are irrelevant to the case will surface as well.

Did you tell her that Im Hee Jung was the director of our foundation?

No, I didn't because I thought you might need some time to prepare.

On top of that, I remember hearing...

that you and Ms. Im recently had a serious disagreement.

That was unnecessary.

It's a murder incident. There's nothing for me to prepare.

We're here.

Oh, right. The limited edition of "The Avengers" is arriving today.

When should we open it?

Min Sung, is there a problem?

It's okay. Tell me.

I might be able to help.

I'm getting threatened.

What?

Eun Ho.

- Hello. - Would you like a drink?

- No, it's okay. - It's okay. Choose one.

Come on.

I'll drink this.

- This? - Yes.

- Here. - Thank you.

Eun Ho.

Can we talk for a moment?

Sure.

Dong Myung never bullied me.

- Really? - Yes.

Then are you saying he only behaved that way...

because you two are close?

Yes.

Then has he ever asked you for anything...

such as money, clothes, or shoes?

- No. - Let me ask you one more question.

Is it really okay for me to believe you?

Yes.

Okay then.

Can I go now?

Yes.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

I said you should tell me if you're going through anything.

It's okay. Don't worry anymore.

- Really? - Yes.

I know how to deal with immature punks.

Weren't you and Eun Ho good friends in elementary school?

Forget it.

Why would I bother coming over?

- What do you want? - Just a moment.

The problem...

Hey.

Who are you?

You can't park like this on school grounds.

Is he a teacher?

I'll get out.

Min Sung saved your life.

Hey, hey, Min Sung. Min Sung.

Is he your dad?

He's my driver.

Is he?

He acts just like you.

Oh, you're Ha Min Sung.

Darn it.

What rotten luck.

Same here!

Hello?

That punk.

Mr. Vice-principal?

I'm on the school campus.

I'll prepare a little before coming in.

We have a newsflash.

The strongest suspect of Korea's worst cold case,

the stigmata serial murders,

died as the police tried to apprehend him.

At 6pm yesterday, Seoul Metropolitan Police's Special Crime Squad...

announced that they identified the suspect...

and went after him,

during which the suspect made a drastic choice and ended his life.

We ran a test on the DNA of Seo Sang Won, the suicide victim.

His sample matched the DNAs found at the scene of...

2nd, 5th, and 8th serial murders.

We failed to locate him sooner...

and prevent another victim from losing her life.

For that, we are extremely sorry.

Also, we are very sorry that we could not stop the suspect...

from taking his life.

But for the past 20 years,

we never gave up looking for the serial killer,

and no one could've prevented his jumping to his death.

I hope you all understand.

Although the suspect has died,

we will continue to follow his actions...

and find out what happened...

What on earth is going on?

(Detective Cha Young Jin)

Hello?

That's right.

It's him.

If you had told me this morning what the situation was like,

things would've gone smoother.

She told you clearly that there was a murder.

We were still waiting for the DNA comparison results.

Do you still not know how they are connected?

Pastor Kwon Jae Chun who established our church...

kept both of them very close.

Didn't you say Seo Sang Won left the church a long time ago?

He did.

He suddenly quit being a pastor.

But Pastor Kwon kept him under his wing.

Then this Pastor Kwon...

He passed away not long ago.

When did Seo Sang Won quit being a pastor?

I don't know the exact time.

Wasn't it after August of 2000?

I'm not a computer.

How could I remember that?

There will be records.

We don't keep personnel records that go that far back.

(Staff Personal Details, Im Hee Jung)

(Shinsung Foundation)

The Shinsung Foundation here.

Is it...

the foundation that owns Shinsung Middle School?

Yes. Our church manages that foundation.

(Stigmata serial murders)

(Serial killer suspect jumps to his death)

(Seo jumped during an altercation with the police.)

All students are to come to the gymnasium.

I will repeat.

All students are to come to the gymnasium.

(New Life Foundation Prize for Good Conduct)

Year 2 Class 2, Ko Eun Ho.

Ko Eun Ho. Step forward.

We got a call from the 911 board.

Yesterday, Ko Eun Ho...

found a man lying unconscious on the road.

He administered CPR and saved the man's life.

Applause.

You did a great deed.

Year 2 Class 2, Ko Eun Ho.

I'll make a certificate for you.

Bow.

Finally,

we'll hear from an honored guest.

Mr. Baek Sang Ho,

chairman of the New Life Foundation that provided us with...

supplies and scholarships for many years, is here.

Give him a warm hand.

Nice.

Oh, Ko Eun Ho.

Good for you.

We meet again.

You're in the same class.

Hi.

Hi. Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Hi.

(New Life Foundation Prize for Good Conduct)

Thanks.

It's nice to meet you all.

I'm Baek Sang Ho, New Life Foundation's chairman.

Today, at Shinsung Middle School,

I saw light...

and darkness.

Everyone.

What do you think is the difference between humans and animals?

Anyone?

You don't know?

In the animal kingdom, the strong eat the weak.

That's why the young usually become prey first.

We feel sorry for them,

but we don't say that's wrong,

because that's the way animals live.

But what about humans?

The strong and powerful protect and look after the weak.

That's a human being.

That's why I wanted to become powerful.

To live a life where I could protect and look after the weak.

And...

I became powerful.

(New Life Foundation Prize for Good Conduct)

Don't clap. Let's end it at that.

Thank you.

- Stay for some tea. - Sure.

(Chairman Yun Hee Seob)

Gosh, thank you.

Drink this.

You're the best.

You've known me for years and that makes things easier.

Thanks.

Today...

did I say too much?

It was fun.

I've never seen the kids so focused.

I liked the message.

I saw Sun Woo but didn't get to say hi.

Tell him I'd like to eat with him soon.

Sure.

(Chairman Yun Hee Seob)

That desk.

Isn't it the same one?

- As Sun Woo's father's? - It is.

When will he take over from you?

I'm not sure yet.

My brother-in-law isn't ready to run a foundation yet.

- Excuse me. - Sure.

Yes?

Seo Sang Won is dead too.

What?

He committed the crime then killed himself?

Yes, but...

he didn't kill just one person.

- What? - Seo Sang Won.

He's the stigmata serial killer.

Okay.

What suddenly has you on edge?

For the time being,

New Life Church and Shinsung Foundation...

will be in the spotlight.

What?

Ms. Cha,

the phone was last pinged at Seo Sang Won's house.

But it wasn't at the crime scene.

When was that?

It was on the 28th, the day Ms. Im was murdered.

It was before the video was sent to your phone.

What do you think happened?

Seo Sang Won carried it outside and then discarded it.

Or he could've threw it out the window.

And?

Could someone else have been there?

(New Life Gospel)

(Shinsung Middle School)

Hello, everyone. I'm back.

I hope you're not skipping meals.

Tell us if you need anything.

I'll have Office Yun help out.

We're good.

Everyone doing their jobs...

in their respective places is what helps us the most.

What if I'm not where I'm supposed to be?

The victim's phone is missing.

It was pinged at the crime scene before the murder occurred.

Scenarios?

Four, ma'am.

Not three?

A, he carried it outside and discarded it.

B, he threw it out the window.

C, someone else was there.

And D,

Ms. Cha took it with her.

I'm sorry for not noticing you.

Our youngest is this clever.

I'll ask if I need any help.

Please do, ma'am.

"I wanted to become powerful."

"And..."

"I became powerful."

You still have it, right?

If by any chance, something bad happens to me,

I don't ever want you to know.

But how could I not know if something happens to you?

(November 3, 1999, 19:00)

(8th, Choi Su Jung)

(Statute of limitations abolished)

(9th, Im Hee Jung)

(Im Hee Jung, born 1970)

(Deaconess of New Life Church for 11 years)

(9th victim in the Stigmata Serial Murder)

(Seo Sang Won, born 1965)

(Kwon Jae Chun, born 1940)

Young Jin.

You're here, sir.

You will both write up a report regarding your actions.

Young Jin, you'll write why you didn't wait for Officer Lee...

and how your prints got on the awl.

What you said to the culprit to stop his suicide...

must be written in detail too.

The video of his crime that he sent to you...

will be revealed to the public soon.

The orders came from above.

We must know what we're dealing with...

to lay out a game plan from here on out.

Yes, sir.

All right. Carry on then.

Ms. Cha.

Will you include how you cuffed the dead suspect?

Don't mind me and write what you saw.

It's all over now.

Tell your colleagues you were Su Jung's best friend.

- Jae Hong. - Yes?

(Eun Ho)

It's nothing. Carry on.

Sure.

Yes?

Right now?

(Ko Eun Ho)

Why are you here?

Have you had dinner?

Haven't you?

I have.

Is something up?

There's something I want to say.

Just a second.

Yes, ma'am.

Congratulations on catching the killer.

Just know that I did consider not calling you.

- What's this about? - The test you requested...

on the first victim's card.

Oh, right. What did you find?

Five sets of DNA were found on it.

Two are of female DNA.

The victim's mother and younger sister, no doubt.

Do any of the rest belong to Seo Sang Won's DNA?

No.

What about the angel doll?

His was on that.

I knew it.

Well, thank you.

Young Jin.

Young Jin?

Right, sorry. Where were we?

I won a prize for good conduct today.

Is that what you came to tell me?

You won't know unless I tell you.

I'll get going then.

We'll go and get something nice to eat soon.

Thank you for worrying about me.

But how could I not know...

if something happens to you?

But you don't know.

You know nothing about me.

(Autopsy report)

(Incident report)

Everything matches.

- Yes. - But there's missing evidence.

The outfit you were wearing on the day of the incident.

Right.

They were blessed.

I'm sorry to tell you this. But she was not qualified.

That's why I punished the woman.

You cannot survive because you don't have a sign...

of resurrection.

"A sign of resurrection"?

They must have the same signs.

"Blessing".

Why are they different?

(Nobody Knows)

Eun Ho, what were you doing there?

Did anyone bully Eun Ho?

Not that I know of.

Hey, Dong Myung.

How do you know about that place?

I need to know what happened to Eun Ho.

Do you think Eun Ho's death is a crime?

That's just what I hope.

It's less painful to think that it was an accident...

rather than thinking that he willingly decided to jump.

There were signs of physical abuse on his body.

I need to see the CCTV footage.

They keep saying Eun Ho killed himself.

I'll prove to you...

that they're wrong.