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-Hello? Genz here. -It's Hess.

You're early.

-I need a login for the video archives. -Okay.

I need to access the Hartung case.

Aren't you working with Thulin on that amputated hand case?

Yes. How soon can you get me a login?

-I'll send it now. -Thanks.

This is the recorded interrogation of Linus Bekker

about the killing of Kristine Hartung.

Parties present are officers Martin Ricks and Tim Jansen,

and the suspect's legal counsel.

Linus?

Can you tell us what happened on Wednesday 3 November?

In your own words please.

I had one of those restless evenings, so I went for a drive.

That's where I saw her.

The girl. Walking with her bike.

What did you do afterwards with the body?

-Can you tell us about that? -I drove north with the machete in the car.

And then I cut her up.

I buried her in the woods.

Where was that?

I don't really remember.

I can't remember.

There you go. Eat you fruit now.

Off you go.

My tummy hurts a little.

Hey, listen. We were just talking.

Okay?

No one's upset.

All right?

Have a great day, sweetie.

Hi, Mom.

Are you alone? Can you talk?

-Yes, they just left. -You made the right decision, Anne.

It may be the right decision, but it's still not easy.

I know, but it's the right thing to do.

I don't know the details.

But the main thing is for you to look after you and the girls.

I know.

Okay. I'll see you later.

-And you'll be all packed. -Yes, I'll pack everything we need.

I love you, Anne. Just remember, you're not alone, okay?

I love you too.

THE CHESTNUT MAN

MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER

Unfortunately, no one can confirm that you were at the motel Monday night.

Nobody saw your car in the parking lot before 7 a.m. the following morning.

You've detained my client for 48 hours.

But he maintains he was in the motel all night,

and that he didn't do anything, so unless you've new information--

Laura changed the locks without your knowledge. Why?

I already told you.

Magnus probably lost his keys again.

Yes, or she wanted to end your relationship.

She called you that evening. What did she want?

Did she break up with you?

-You've asked that already. -That must be hard.

After all you'd done for her and her kid.

It would only be natural if you drove home to talk to her.

-I didn't! -But she was adamant.

It was over. You needed to move out, and you'd never see Magnus again.

-You lost control of yourself. -No.

You cut off her left hand with the engagement ring on it.

Stop! You can't detain my client any longer.

He wants to go home and see the boy as soon as he's discharged--

Yes, please.

One more question.

Do you recognize this?

No.

Great.

We're leaving.

My client wants to be patient while you conduct your investigation,

but when can he go home?

The house is sealed until we're done, so he has to be patient a while longer.

-We'll work it out. Thank you. -Thank you.

Abildgård, did you find any photos of Hauge's car?

No.

The traffic cameras between Roskilde and Husum must have captured him.

It's a busy route with lots of cars.

I know, but I'm only asking you to locate one car here.

Thulin.

I want to show you something.

-You haven't been here for days. -No, I was reading up on osteology.

Okay, so you've been learning about bones?

Exactly.

Follow me. My car's running outside.

What's he doing?

-Isn't he going back to Europol? -No idea.

I studied the Hartung case.

The Hartung case?

Before we start, I need to know that I can trust you.

I'm serious.

Unless it takes all day, and provided it's legal, you can trust me.

According to the pathologist's report,

Linus Bekker killed and dismembered Kristine Hartung using a machete.

Yes, he confessed, and the evidence was overwhelming.

The murder weapon was found in his garage,

and the pathologist said with 100% certainty there was blood on the machete.

But something was missing. I've brought an identical machete. And…

-What the hell is that? -Can you grab it?

-You do it. -Come on.

-Do I have to? -Yes.

Why do I--

Do you want to do something later?

Mom's probably in meetings until late.

Like what?

I don't know.

Something nice.

Sure.

What did the police want the other evening?

Did Mom tell you?

No. I saw them.

It was nothing. Just a misunderstanding.

So it wasn't…

No.

Okay.

-I love you. -Sure.

Bye.

Watch where you're going!

Mathilde?

Mathilde?

Hi.

Hi.

How are you doing?

I'm okay.

Can I ask you something?

Last fall, when you and Kristine were making chestnut men at our house.

How did you make them?

-The chestnut men? -Yes.

-Did you make most of them, or did she? -We both did, I guess.

What did you do with them?

-We sold them. -To whom?

People you know, or people just passing by?

-I don't know. -You don't know?

Surely you remember who you sold them to?

-Come on! -We didn't know them.

And you're sure?

-It may be important. -I have to go.

Sorry.

Sorry.

I didn't mean to stand here and…

We miss you.

I miss you too.

And her. Sorry, I can't…

Wait! Was this last year?

Yes.

We didn't make chestnut men last year.

It was too childish.

We haven't done enough for children whilst we've been in government.

That ends now. With your party, I'd like to allocate more resources

to early prevention measures. We know how important they are.

We need more social workers allocated to schools and nurseries,

and we need to improve the educational competences,

allowing staff to safeguard the children sooner…

Gert? Am I boring you?

Not at all.

But this is nothing new.

Yes, I said it at last year's Budget talks,

but we didn't get the necessary votes to pass a bill.

Rosa, I like you.

I'm sorry for you and for your loss.

But I think the PM is trying to milk your situation.

That makes me feel sick.

-Bukke, I think-- -I don't know what you mean.

Since you've been gone, government approval rates are down.

So now, the PM is trying to create a free for all Budget.

She's using her most popular minister to act as some kind of Santa Claus

to lure voters back before the election.

But this cause has always been close to my heart.

It's nothing to do with political pandering.

Great, if you say so.

But if our proposal is a "free for all", let's talk about it.

-If we're offering-- -We're offering nothing, Frederik.

You need to discuss it with his political group.

If you'll excuse me.

If Bukke is applying pressure, we'll do the same.

I'd like to arrange some interviews. Today, if possible. And all week.

-As many as you can. -Is that wise?

Our social policy must be communicated and heard.

We can force Bukke's support that way. Otherwise, he'll look weak and indecisive.

And when they ask you about non-political topics?

I'm not scared of that.

Great, but we'll have to manage it.

We need a strategy so they don't pounce on…

Well, how much you miss Kristine… How hard it is, and if you cry often?

Rosa, it mustn't overshadow your political message.

I was ordering a sandwich and only gone for five minutes.

Who would write something like that?

MURDERER

Let me call the police.

Hess, please explain what you're doing with the pig!

I've a departmental meeting in three minutes.

Okay.

There we go.

Now, we need to wash it.

FROM: SEBASTIAN SLEEP AT YOURS TOMORROW?

The bone density and strength are similar to those of a 12-year-old.

Is that a fair statement?

Yes, I think so, but what's your point?

Hess?

Yes. Could you lend me a microscope?

Sure.

When you cut into bones,

they leave microscopic bone residue in cracks and crevices on the weapon.

It is virtually impossible to remove.

Unless you scrub the weapon as vigorously as Bekker said he did.

Yes, and I did that too.

Take a look.

Yes.

Okay.

Okay.

I'll be damned…

Bone residue. And so what?

The technical forensics of the murder weapon

show blood residue from Kristine, but no bone residue.

So maybe Bekker didn't dismember her?

The lack of residue on the murder weapon is strange.

But he confessed to the murder.

And forensics did find Kristine's blood on the machete in the garage,

which means he did kill her.

-Genz? -Yes?

We have to go.

-Please excuse me. -Sure.

Why couldn't Bekker find the places where he allegedly buried the body?

He was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic.

He's convicted of a string of sex crimes. He confessed and was convicted.

I fail to see what this has to do with the killing of Laura Kjær.

We found a chestnut man with Kristine's prints on it at the scene.

Thulin?

Yes?

Someone sent a text to Laura Kjær's mobile phone.

What does it say?

Normally, we cancel the victim's contract after our forensic examinations,

but listen to this.

Chestnut man

Come on inside Chestnut man

Come on inside Do you have some chestnuts

For me today?

Who sent it?

The number's withheld, but it was sent from town.

When was it sent?

A couple of hours ago, but we only saw it now.

Chestnut man

But the only ones who know about the chestnut man are us and the Hartungs.

-How long before you can triangulate? -I'm on it already.

Do you have some chestnuts For me today

I've been such an idiot, honey. I'm sorry.

It won't happen again. I promise.

I've booked the couple's counseling we talked about, so let's do that.

I love you and the kids. I can't live without you.

Call me when you get this. Thanks, honey. Bye.

Come on!

Your phone!

-Phone. -What's going on?

We've got him.

Laura Kjær, 37-year-old dental nurse.

You sent her an audio file.

I've no idea what you're talking about. Who's Laura Kjær?

The audio file's not there. Just photos of women. Who are they?

-I have no idea. -Do you photograph women you don't know?

-I'm married. It's not what you think. -And the message to Laura Kjær?

Does he have another mobile?

I've no other mobiles.

What are you doing?!

I've not done anything, but you put me in a police car.

We traced the audio file to you.

It's from Laura Kjær. Why do you have a package from Laura Kjær?

-What in the package? -I had a text message and collected it.

It's private. You can't just open it.

Fucking hell!

Let me out of the car. Now!

-Let me out, goddammit! -It's Thulin. Send forensics to Lima 2.

I need you to think carefully.

How do you know Laura Kjær?

I already said I don't know her.

-Where were you on Monday night? -What?

-Where were you? -Where's your wife?

-My wife? Why? -Where is she?

-Why do you need to know? -Where is she?!

At home, I guess. What's happening? What is going on?

I've been such an idiot, honey. I'm sorry.

It won't happen again. I promise.

I've booked the couple's counseling we talked about, so let's do that.

I love you and the kids. I can't live without you.

Call me when you get the message.

Thanks, baby. Bye!

Hello?

Hello?

-Nobody's home. -I'll check upstairs.

Signs of a struggle in the bedroom and living room.

The garden door was open when we arrived. We've not yet searched the area.

Hess!

Report Anne Sejer-Lassen missing.

Trace her phone signal.

Ask the neighbors if they saw or heard anything.

We need K9 to attend.

Call in the dogs.

Anne?

Anne?

Anne?

Hess!

Hess!

Why on earth would someone write "murderer"?

-The police are asking that question too. -We'll talk about it tomorrow, Engells.

-I have to go now. -No problem, bye!

You're a minority government.

How can you be sure your supporting party is backing you?

Thankfully, our coalition is strong,

so I'm certain Bukke and his party will make room in the Budget for this.

Since you're here…

After everything you've been through, how difficult is it to be back?

Naturally, I'm not the same person I was before.

My husband and I have decided that life goes on.

For our son's sake, and for ours.

It helps me to take on responsibilities that go beyond my family.

Careful, you'll burn it.

You're doing great, honey.

-Do you get angry with me when you see it? -What do you mean?

Well, that I talk about it.

No.

And you shouldn't be angry at yourself.

You called earlier. What was it?

I ran into Mathilde at school this morning.

How is she?

We made a mistake.

They didn't make chestnut men last year.

Okay, it must have been the year before that then.

Rosa?

-Where's the ketchup? -Do you hear what I'm saying?

Why did they find Kristine's prints in Husum--

Steen, stop! Don't. I can't take anymore.

Gustav, dinner!

What is it you want me to stop?

-It's strange-- -Stop!

-I'm trying-- -It's pointless.

-I'm trying-- -Steen, she's dead.

What are you talking about?

Nothing, sweetie.

-Do you want a cola? Go and get one. -No, thanks.

-I don't feel like it. -Okay.

You were supposed to lay the table. I forgot.

Come on, get to it!

How was tennis practice?

It was fine.

Henrik was out sick.

-Oh, okay. -So it was all nice and easy.

Yeah, great.

And? Did you beat him today?

We've found a chestnut man in the house.

Any witnesses?

-Dog walkers, joggers etcetera? -We're on it!

-Thomsen and Kragh, you search the house. -Copy that.

Abildgård, grab the forest ranger when he arrives.

I will. He's here now.

-Do you want to know about this first? -Yes.

-I'll hurry! -Charlie 5 is enroute.

I'll set up road blocks…

I watched the news last night.

Are you sure you're right for this investigation?

Yes, and that's the problem.

-Here. Let me take it. -Thank you.

Don't forget the lantern festival at Le's school tonight.

LANTERN FESTIVAL AT THE SCHOOL

Good morning.

Didn't you hear about the new recycling bins?

Plastic, metal and biodegradables…

-What time is it? -Are you stuck?

-Could you stop that? -Come here.

You'll have to do something about the floors, if you want to sell it.

Where the hell is my phone?

There is a sander in the basement. I can bring it.

And if you're looking for an estate agent, my friend's good at selling properties.

-Great, thanks. -Bad news?

TUESDAY, 13 OCTOBER

Both victims are in their 30s, both were attacked in their homes.

Preliminary examinations show they were killed by blunt force trauma

which penetrated the eye and the brain.

The first victim had her left hand amputated.

The second victim had both her left and right hands amputated.

Probably with a battery-powered saw, but we're checking the various models.

What about the phone used to send a text to Kjær's mobile?

It had a prepaid SIM card.

The serial number was removed, so we can't trace it.

-And who sent the package? -It says it was Laura Kjær.

The perpetrator had left the package outside her front door,

and a delivery guy found it.

We initially--

We initially suspected Kjær's partner, Hans Henrik Hauge.

But it turns out that he was with his lawyer last night.

So, we've got jackshit?

We assume the victims aren't connected.

Except for the chestnut men and the prints.

We found chestnut men close to both crime scenes.

We found a fingerprint on both chestnut men,

and the dactyloscopic forensics show

that the prints are identical…

to those of Kristine Hartung.

What?

-That can't be true! -Listen…

Guys, that's all we know right now.

It may turn out that the prints have no bearing on our case.

How old are the chestnuts?

We don't know. The University's science faculty says

they may a few weeks or a year old, depending on their storage.

We're all affected by this case,

and I'm reminding you that it's strictly confidential.

We have to reopen the Hartung case.

One print may be coincidental. Not two.

If those are Hartung's prints,

the theory about her disappearance may be wrong.

So you're saying we didn't do our job?

No, I'm not. This isn't personal.

I'm not taking it personally.

But it's odd to be criticized by someone

who's only just here, because he fucked up in The Hague.

Hess, do you know how many resources we sunk into this one?

Maybe the forensics back then weren't good enough?

We have new prints, and you have to deal with them!

The colleagues are working 24/7.

Don't offer your speculations unless you can back them up.

There'll be more killings.

What do you mean?

Think of a chestnut man. It has no hands or feet.

The first victim lost one hand. The second one lost both hands.

Fuck, you're not saying--

Kristine Hartung and the chestnut man connect them,

so we need to speak to the family.

I'll do it. You're not going!

Not until you can back this up.

Forget Hartung. You must've missed something else.

I'd like to speak to Thulin.

Alone, please.

Jesus, he's really irritating!

Shall I send him home?

I think he has talent.

He's your problem then.

Why didn't you back me up?

If you're afraid--

You'll be back in The Hague soon, leaving me to clean up.

Hi, Sebastian. Can we talk later--

-Or it could be your reference for NC3. -Thanks.

I'm not the only one who wants to get out of here.

You don't know anything about me.

Thulin.

Erik Sejer-Lassen is in the meeting room.

Sejer-Lassen… There's got to be something.

Laura Kjær. Did Anne know her? Did she talk about her perhaps?

I don't think so.

Was Anne afraid of anyone? Did she have any enemies or…

Anne just cared about the house and kids.

Why was she trying to run off then?

Your mother-in-law says Anne was leaving you. Why's that?

I had a few affairs.

Did Anne know about them?

-Yes. -So she wanted to leave you?

I presume so.

She packed up the girls' stuff. That seems a bit harsh.

I've told you all I know.

Our technician found dry blood residue on your living room floor.

Where did that come from?

Our oldest daughter, Sofia, fell and broke her nose and collarbone a few months ago.

-She went to hospital. -Which one?

The central one.

-Which ward? -Pediatrics, I think? Anne dealt with it.

That's where Magnus Kjær was being assessed.

Hi. We called you earlier.

We've a few questions about two children who were admitted to this ward.

Who do we talk to?

The consultant in charge. He's doing rounds now.

He can do that later. We're in a hurry.

Can I help you?

Nurses often know the children better than the doctors.

We'd like to speak to the consultant.

If you wait down the hall, I'll get him for you.

Thank you.

Magnus has been coming here for assessments for about a year.

Sofia was admitted with a simple fracture after a fall at home a few months ago.

Did the kids know each other? Or perhaps the parents did?

No. It seemed like they didn't know each other.

You need to understand something else…

about this ward.

-It's a gateway to other departments. -Who brought the children in?

As far as I recall, mainly the moms.

You'll have to ask them to be sure.

But I'm asking you.

Yes, and I gave you my answer.

I'm impressed you remember them.

And their moms.

Yes. One of the most important aspects is making the parents feel safe.

Of course.

-So you knew the mothers quite well? -Yes.

What do you mean?

Did you sleep with them?

If that's your line of questioning, I'd like to focus on the children.

We're not done.

Both mothers are dead. You're the common denominator.

I know Magnus' mom.

She's the one I knew best

as Magnus' assessment for autism had been ongoing.

She was frustrated as nothing seemed to help.

Then they suddenly stopped coming.

Why?

She said someone had reported her and her son to social services.

Reported for what?

-Your patients are waiting. -Let them wait--

Wait! There was a report to social services?

I only know what the mom said, but she said

she was being accused of neglecting Marcus.

Did she mention who'd reported her?

No.

As far as I know, it was done anonymously.

But she was a loving mother, so…

So it's not true.

Let's get a copy of the social services report.

The police say that the person vandalizing your car

is the same person who sent the threat.

Even I could have guessed that!

Who is he?

The car was parked in a blind spot from the CCTV,

so they have no suspects.

Rosa, the police are now insisting on bodyguards.

Okay, if there no way around it.

But I'd like to tell my family myself.

Of course.

The PM was pleased with your TV interview.

ANOTHER MURDER - SAME MURDERER?

-Bukke would like a meeting. -Nice.

Especially, if we can agree on something. Tell him to come over.

-Yes. -Thank you.

The homicide investigator asked to see you and your husband today.

It's urgent.

Thanks for coming. I'll keep it brief.`

I know Rosa has a meeting.

In connection with another murder, we found another chestnut man.

It also carries Kristine's prints.

The victim is a woman. Anne Sejer-Lassen.

Do you know her?

No.

They live in Klampenborg. The husband's Erik Sejer-Lassen.

We've just started our investigation,

but it's probably a matter of malicious harassment directed at you.

-Why? -That's what we'd like to know too.

The intelligence services are assisting, and I heard you'd received some threats.

Nothing that'll keep me up at night.

-Which threats? -I'll tell you later.

I understand how painful this is for you.

And I promise you we'll apprehend the person quickly.

-So you're allowed some peace. -Yes, please.

I just need to…

Yes?

If you found her print again…

Couldn't that mean…

that Kristine might be alive?

Steen, I'm afraid not. Fingerprints can last for several years.

This person could have gotten the chestnuts a long time ago.

But how can you be sure?

It's hard to accept what happened,

but it doesn't change a thing.

I'm sorry.

-Nylander? -Yes.

Please excuse me?

I've been threatened twice.

First by email and then with graffiti on my car, but it's nothing.

The police are placing a bodyguard or two--

Is it nothing?

Two women were murdered. You're being threatened.

They have Kristine's prints. What's going on?

Rosa, I think the driver would like to get going.

Can't you cancel?

Sorry, no. I'm meeting Bukke.

I won't be late.

-Thanks for coming. -Not at all.

-Yes. -Thanks, Steen.

SEARCH FOR KRISTINE HARTUNG ABANDONED

POLICE SEARCHING FOREST

No, everything's fine, Aksel.

I went shopping for the lantern festival, so I'll just see you at school. Bye.

Social services received an anonymous report regarding Laura Kjær.

The sender wants to remove the boy from his home.

"The selfish whore thinks of herself and not of the boy."

"She should know better."

It also says that there is evidence in the home.

-Okay. And what did they find? -Nothing.

And they've no idea who sent it?

No, that's what "anonymous" means.

-And Sejer-Lassen? Any reports on them? -The social worker says no.

Let's look at Laura Kjær's home again.

All right, let's do that.

I have to get back before my daughter's lantern festival.

Don't you have anyone waiting?

I know you're married. Maybe she kicked you out?

I'll check the house. You talk to the neighbors.

-Sure. -Somebody still reported Laura Kjær.

Keys.

-Hess? -Did you find anything?

The neighbors say the family's nice.

Nobody saw anything that could cause them to report them anonymously.

No. All right.

Go home to your son. I'll finish this.

And I'll lock up when I leave.

Sure.

My son!

You called!

Hi, Sebastian. Are you still at work?

-Yes. What's up? -I just need to see someone sane.

Hi Thulin.

Would you ask Abildgård to check a plate for me?

-Sure, go ahead. -BS 23 512.

He'll call you once he's run it. What's this all about?

I don't know, but…

-Just ask him to call me when he's done. -I will!

-Hi, I thought you were busy? -I am. I need to leave in ten minutes.

Well…

-Okay. -I was just thinking…

I don't know what I was thinking.

Do you need to answer?

Abildgård, what's up?

Hess?

Police!

Turn around.

Now. Turn around!

Hauge, what are you doing here?

You can't be here.

What are you doing here?

Hey! Fuck!

What was that?

Where's Hess?

Move it.

Open it!

Hess!

Get the laptop.

Subtitle translation by: Harry Darkins and Helle Kaiser-Nielsen