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Previously on All Rise...

We can't all be perfect.

Lola, with the dream job

- and the beautiful baby girl. - You see, I'm a psychic.

I'm looking for the job as a court reporter to supplement my income.

Don't talk about my mother. You understand?

My brother is not a murderer.

Darius, I'm the victim's advocate assigned to this case.

A "chimera" refers to

someone who could be carrying two totally different sets of DNAs.

Those records include that Mr. Brewer

received the bone marrows transplant...

Council, you are both out of order.

I wanna see you in my chambers now.

You never should have introduced

this new medical information

- without first... - You have Carl's medical records,

- same as me... - It said nothing of multiple DNA markers.

And what is this Chimeria crap?

- It sounds like... - Chimera.

- Fiction. - Chimera and your own expert

just testifies that it's not.

I'm not obligated to turn in any more documentation.

- It's impeachment evidence for the people's expert. - Hey!

You done?

Your honor, I'm requesting that Mr. Brewer's DNA be retested

and that the people be granted time

to analyze and review this claim.

Your honor, this continuance would be a denial of due process,

to deny a fair trial.

Granting it will be an interference by the court to help the prosecution.

Mr. Watkins, I understand your position.

But given that this is a very unusual circumstance,

- I'm going to grant the request. - Boom.

Mr. Callan, you have 48 hours.

Your honor, it takes time to run tests for multiple points.

Blood, hair follicles, the works.

We need to ensure that all known sample of the defendant

are corroborated not only with each other,

but also with the evidence collected at the crime scene.

Then I suggest you hurry, 'cause I made my ruling.

So, what does all this mean?

Is he getting off because he has two different sets of DNA?

I really don't know.

I haven't heard of this before.

I'm not sure anyone has.

What happens now?

Well, look, Mark Callan is a fighter

and he will do everything in his power

to get justice for your mom.

- That I know. - Okay.

Why don't you go down for some air and I'll get some coffee.

- Hi! - Hey.

Oh, come here.

- How are you holding up? - Thanks, friend.

This has been a very long, very strange day.

But, I got you a little housewarming gift.

- Oh! And you know I'm a lavender girl. - I do.

- How's the new apartment? - I just checked it out.

This building is amazing.

It's got a private gym, it has a pool, a sauna,

- an in-house movie theatre. - Oh!

Well, I'm officially jealous.

I'm grabbing the rest of my stuff from my brother's tonight

and I will finally have a peaceful place of my own.

- Thanks. - Well, that sounds amazing.

Um, dinner this week?

- I'll bring a wine. - Okay.

And thank you again for my candle, I love it.

- Of course. - Emily!

- Edith! Yeah! - Do you have a minute?

One of our attorneys is in the middle of a case,

but her mother was just rushed for the hospital.

I know this is really unusual,

but could you take over her case?

- It looks like she's gonna be out for a while. - Sure.

You're a lifesaver.

It's Gloria Hernandez.

Residential burglary,

grand theft, gun possession.

She's a real peach.

You can handle a juvie case. Can't you?

- Of course. - Great.

Uh, the adjudication starts tomorrow.

I owe you.

Juvie court. Hmm.

They're rerunning the blood panel

and tracked down your donor.

Now, you and your sister

- never met him, right? - No.

He said that he wanted to be anonymous.

And all this time, I've been thinking,

god sent me an angel.

Now, it turns out, my angel could be a killer.

Carl, that entire case

is based on circumstantial evidence

and we have a reasonable explanation

- for all of it. - Mmm-hmm.

You know, I used to listen to those...

Murder mystery podcasts. You know the ones?

I thought it was entertaining.

Now, I feel like, I'm living in one.

Hi, I'm Emily Lopez to see Gloria Hernandez.

- Oh, perfect. Thank you so much. - Right there.

Gloria, hi.

Um, my name is Emily Lopez.

Your attorney has a family emergency.

So, I will be representing you now.

Can we, um, can we talk for a few minutes?

Well, you know, this whole experience

must be scary, but I just wanna ask you a few questions.

Okay?

Residential burglary, grand theft

and gun possession are

really serious charges. Did you know that?

You were seen on surveillance

entering the home in Pasadena through and unlocked dog door

- in broad day light. - People should learn to lock their shit up.

You were accused of trying to steal a $100,000 vase?

I didn't expect a wireless sensor. That was...

- That was my bad. - Why would you wanna steal a vase?

It was the xiang dynasty. Duh.

- And you had a gun? - Okay, that was also my bad, I...

- I just didn't mean to bring it with me. - But it's yours?

Yeah, but I keep it unloaded. It's just to...

Scare off the pervs.

You do understand that these are very serious charges?

You've said that already.

Wow.

Okay, well, if you would like to throw your life away,

I guess that's your choice.

I'll get, like, nine months in probation camp.

That's not my life.

You don't have to be so dramatic about it.

There were people home. And you had a gun.

You could get a lot longer.

- Edith! - Oh, good.

I was hoping to catch you. What happened?

I am no child psychologist, okay.

And I get that she's been through a lot.

But I really don't think that she cares at all about her circumstances.

You know, kids.

Then how could you call her a peach?

I don't like peaches.

You have to see this.

What is...

She filmed the burglary.

Hey.

Whoo! Real quiet in here.

- Man, am I glad to see you. - Y'all bet.

You know, this whole building is talking about hybrid human.

Don't remind me, all right.

I'm trying to track down the bone marrow doners through the cancer center.

Good. What else have you got on there?

Aside from his DNA on the victim,

Carl was seen at the restaurant where she works.

He lived in that neighborhood, did he?

He also had the same caliber gun.

Nine millimeter. Although it was reported

- stolen a few years prior. - Yeah, if he's clever, he could still have it.

What about his neighbors? His coworkers?

- What are they saying about him? - Not much.

He was quiet, kept to himself.

Any reluctant witnesses we can persuade?

I'm still waiting to hear back from a few, but...

He basically just hung out with his sister

and she's definitely not talking to me.

Yeah, well, something's gotta stand out, you know?

Either about him, about his past

or about the day of the murder.

Tony, I gotta be honest with you,

I am running out of rocks to turn over.

Then we'll find some boulders to move.

Because, if you set a murderer free,

you'll never forgive yourself.

Trust me.

It will haunt your for the rest of your life.

Knock, knock!

I figured you hadn't eaten yet.

I love you so much right now.

Thank you.

Sorry, I missed dinner. How's Rachel?

She's Rachel, so she's great.

- She says, "hi." - With her usual storm of chaotic energy.

Never leaves home without it.

Oh, Collier just texted that my insurance

is finally covering his medication.

- I can't believe that took so long. - That is terrific.

I'm so glad he's taken care of.

So, what's the latest with the case?

Well, this Carl Brewer possibly having two sets of DNA,

- we're scrambling. - Hey, can't you get a blood sample from

- before her had the surgery? - No, we tried.

The original lab shut down almost ten years ago.

- All the samples were lost. - So, what now?

The lead detective's trying to track down the bone marrow donor,

but since the lab closed

all the records were transferred.

- They can be anywhere. - Why don't you use the press?

- For what? - To help track this donor.

You might never get the hospital records

so you might as well to utilize the public

No, it's just... it's not me, Amy.

I don't want this to be more of a circus than it already is.

Detectives are on it.

And once we find the donor and where he was

when Brenda Fletcher disappeared,

- they'll know who killed her. - Carl or the donor?

Unless, Carl isn't the only person he donated to.

Now, I don't want you to be nervous.

Okay? The trial is gonna break down like...

It's not called a trial here,

- it's an adjudication. - Right.

That's what I meant.

There are going to be a few witnesses,

the prosecution will introduce all of their evidence.

Tomorrow, we'll appeal to the judge for leniency during sentencing.

- Disposition. - Yes.

- During the disposition. - Yeah, I know.

- You've done this before, right? - Yes.

- Of course. - Hello, Ms. Lopez.

- Hello. - All rise.

Court is now in session.

The honorable judge Alister Khoo presiding.

Good morning. Be seated.

Gloria Hernandez is present with council,

the people are represented.

Well, Ms. Gloria,

this is quite a step up

from your previous theft charge

and the trespassing charge before that.

This is disappointing. Very disappointing.

Okay, let's begin.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Sherri, before this trial

had you ever heard of someone having

- two DNAs? - No.

Two personalities, but not two DNAs. No.

Thank you.

Oh... you have the look.

I'm worried with all this press.

It's gonna affect the jury.

Do you want to sequester them...

These headlines are keeping me awake at night.

I can only imagine this affecting them to...

Oh, they are most affected.

Their energy is at times chaotic

and overwhelming.

You know what's keeping me up at night

What? Really?

You love this stuff.

No, I do. It's just...

She is too good.

You know the pregnant court reporter on three.

- Hmm. - Well, ilani correctly predict the sex of that baby

and she knew that Ronnie was gonna propose to his girlfriend today.

- So, what happened? - Well, he hasn't proposed yet.

- No. Whith you? - Oh...

Well, let's just say she gave me a reading that hit too close to home.

- See? - Here is probation reports

and don't forget, you have a lunch with Rachel at 1:00 today.

Ooh! She's been speaking in her high voice.

Which usually means...

- She's got juicy gossip. - You know it.

- Hey... - Yes.

- I miss this. - What?

Us.

Me too, your honor.

Me too.

- Can you identify who's walking on the property? - The defendant.

You can see her walking directly to the kitchen door,

when we lose sight of her.

That's when she went through the dog door to enter the hall...

- Objection, foundation. - Sustained.

- Lay a foundation. - How do you know it was the defendant seen

- on this video? - We zoomed in to make an identification.

- Overruled. - Showing you people's five.

What is this photograph?

These images are thin, rubber wheel marks

found on both the kitchen and the hall floor

which match the skateboard the defendant was caught with.

It's how she didn't send off the motion sensors

- which were set at 4:15. - Objection.

Foundation. Motion to strike.

He's not an expert on wheel marks.

Sustained and stricken.

Ms. Lopez, you can keep your seat.

We're not formal here.

And if there are no more questions for this witness,

let's pick up here after lunch.

Callan, I need your help. How many juvie cases have you tried?

A few. Early days. Why?

Will you teach me everything you know and fast?

They called you out on terminology, didn't they?

Adjudication, after-care, intake,

and we don't stand when we address the judge?

- What happened here? - This is me goiner cold cases, trying to...

Think outside the box

which as it turns out is not as easy as it sounds.

Hmm.

What the hell's going on?

It's all over the media.

Five people claiming they know who the anonymous bone marrow donor is.

Your honor, the people are requesting a short continuance

- with the investi... - What? No!

We will not accept another delay.

This is a blatant violation of due process

and my client's speedy trail rights.

We need to investigate two new viable leads

regarding the bone marrow donor.

Mr. Kalen haven good cause

for another continuance.

We will not sit around while he investigates claims

from every attention-hungry loon

claiming to know something

- about the anonymous donor. - Okay!

Enough, you two.

Though I do believe the people have established good cause for a continuance,

Mr. Watkins is correct.

We need to move this along.

So, Mr. Kalen, you have 24 hours,

- but that is all. - Yes, your honor. Thank you.

You are clearly smart,

with a surprisingly strong grasp on juvie law.

Gloria, you're just a kid.

You shouldn't be so carefree about losing your freedom

for any amount of time.

It would be nice to have

something productive to say at your sentencing.

I mean, your disposition.

Can you at least tell me if someone put you up to it?

I mean, how would you even know the vase was there?

And where would you even sell it?

Okay, at least tell me

why you did it in the middle of the day.

Everyone's at work and school.

Right. That's...

Listen...

I'm really sorry that your parents passed away in that car accident.

I really am.

You and your sister were lucky to have survived it.

And I cannot imagine

how difficult it's been for you to be in foster care.

But, at least, you guys are there together.

Gloria, your future matters.

No, it doesn't.

He does.

My sister is all that matters.

I'm good.

The new DNA test came back

and you do have two distinct markers.

- So, now we got reasonable doubt. - That's right

but, Mark Callan is one of the best D.A.'s in L.A. County,

So, we need to be prepared for anything and everything.

Now, I know I keep asking you this,

but is there anyone who can establish an alibi

for you the day...

Brenda Fletcher reportedly went missing?

You're telling me the DNA aren't enough now?

I'm trying to build the strongest defense I can.

Kid, you tell me something,

if they find the donor

and he's some richy rich

that can get a hot-shot lawyer to get him off,

what happens to me? Huh?

Ain't I got no alibi, so...

I get stuck holding the bag, right?

Don't the poor always ain't take the fall?

I can get screwed no matter what.

Shoot.

I may be better off if they never find him.

Powerful forces are around you.

They're guiding you into another path.

Now, you must stop resisting

for this is your destiny.

What is... what is my destiny?

- All will be revealed in time. - But how much time?

When you're ready, you'll know.

How did you know I needed a giant cookie today?

Every day is better with a giant cookie.

Come on, now.

So, did she tell you your future?

I guess, I...

I don't know.

After yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to get a reading.

- Why? What happened? - While I was moving my stuff

out of Rachel's office,

because she's back in town this week,

I got a call that I lost my new apartment.

Wow. That's a lot.

I'm sorry.

If you still need a place to crash,

the offer's still open.

Um, thank you, I will let you know.

How's your juvie case?

Not only...

My 16-year-old client

live streamed herself

stealing a $100,000 vase

in the middle of the day,

and yes, the metadata confirmed that it did come

from her phone,

but she was also caught on surveillance

breaking in.

So, literally, the only defense I have right now

is that she's the kid that did this stupid thing.

So, they've got her dead to rights.

All you can do is convince the judge

that she has a future worth saving.

She doesn't even think she has a future worth saving.

- Mmm. - How is it going with you and Mark?

Judge Carmichael keeps granting his every wish

like a fairy godmother.

I'm trying to connect with Carl, but...

Even with the good news, he has no hope,

they guy has been sitting in jail

while fighting for his life, you know.

He's probably trying to manage his expectations.

Seen a lot of people failing him his entire life.

So, I don't know if he believes in anyone anymore.

Then, make him believe in you

by giving him back his freedom.

She's getting so big!

She's growing so fast

and I feel like I'm missing it all.

When she's older, she'll understand that her mommy

was a very important person.

Besides...

Her daddy is perfectly capable of changing a diaper.

He even potty trained her.

- No. - Robin has been great!

I'm the one who's trying not to be jealous that

he gets to be with her all the time

and that he never misses a first.

Weren't you guys getting a nanny?

Or is Robin planning on not going back to work and this is it?

'It"? What do you mean by "it"?

Raising our daughter is no small feat.

- It is a huge responsibility. - Girl, girl, girl, girl!

Don't get defensive.

I was suggesting that you two

find yourselves some "oh, baby!" Time.

Oh, baby!

- Where is that? - Surfing Caicos.

- Oh! - I took a just because

- weekend getaway. - Wow, this looks fabulous.

If you haven't hired help,

ask Roxie to watch her and just go!

Girl!

- You earned it! - Uh...

You and mister mom.

- Two iced-teas. - Thank you.

Maybe one day.

Hey, there is something I wanna talk to you about.

Don't sound so serious. You make me nervous.

It's just, um...

I told you that Andre and I

were hanging out a little bit in DC.

- Yeah, how is he? - He's great.

That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.

It's been a few months now

and things are going really well.

- But... - No but. I just...

It feels like,

we're going to the next level.

And I want to make sure

you're cool with it.

What? Are you serious?

Dre is great and...

We were a thing like a million years ago.

You two were more than a thing.

I know.

But he's a wonderful man and...

I am happy for you honestly.

Lola.

Dre...

She didn't tell me that you were here.

Oh, look at that! What a surprise!

- You look sensational. - Oh, thank you.

- Come on. Sit, sit, sit. - All right.

Look at you two.

Please tell us that you have good news.

Wasn't easy.

But we've finally tracked down

where the medical records had been transferred.

A Mr. Leonard Green was called Brewer's anonymous

bone marrow donor back in 1987.

The lab ran both his and Brewer's DNA

through codis and they do have a shared DNA marker.

And according to the data bank,

Mr. Green only made the one bone marrow donation.

- Any other links? - He lived in Brewer's neighborhood

where they have the bone marrow drive

and he even frequented the bar where your victim used to work.

- Well, did you pick him up? - Unfortunately, Mr. Green is no longer with us.

He died two months ago in a house fire

due to faulty wiring.

We did some asking around,

but it seems the guy was a homebody,

pretty much kept to himself.

If he was the killer,

any evidence we would've collected

went up in flames with him.

- Thanks. - Sorry, wasn't better news.

- Geez. - You know that I have

Carl's interrogation statements?

The gun and questionable DNA?

I just don't see a strong chance

for a conviction here, not without a "hail Mary."

But, we can go through this all again, all right?

Maybe something else will pop up.

Tony, I can't shake the feeling

that there is something more that we're missing with Carl.

Yeah, but you know, we cannot convict on theory.

I know, I know.

Look, I...

I saw a glance that he gave his sister in court once

and it was, I mean, it was a moment.

But it made the hair on my back stand up.

There was something in the interrogation video I wanted to show you.

It's not evidence.

But I think it might help us understand

who Carl Brewer really is.

...on her dead body, Carl.

People with psycho-pathologies,

they share a certain tell.

They don't yawn when other people yawn.

They lack a basic ability to make empathetic connection.

Okay, I know it's a reach...

But I'm telling you, there is something wrong

- with this guy. - Yeah, well, I'm with you there.

Guy certainly gives me a vibe.

But, we're gonna need more than yawns and glances

that put him away.

You're right.

And it was my first time clerking,

- I wanted to, you know, make a good impression. - Mmm-hmm.

But, I was so nervous about just everything.

The man never smiled. Never.

But Lola hadn't been there a full week as an intern

before she had him in doubled over in laughter.

He was a Teddy bear.

No, no, you are a lion tamer.

Well, you have a...

Talent for calming beasts.

Thank you.

Hmm...

Oh...

- Please, excuse me. - Yeah.

I'm so glad this isn't weird.

No! I am happy for you.

- Thank you. - Perfect.

Mark!

Found someone in the lobby who's looking for you.

- Mr. Callan? - Mmm-hmm.

- You've been trying to reach me about a Carl Brewer. - Yeah.

My name is Charlene Addison.

16 years ago, Carl Brewer tried to kill me.

I realized,

if I don't speak up

and he gets off,

I'd feel worse.

Charlene, in your previous statement

you said, you first met Mr. Brewer

in 2006. Is that right?

I waitressed in a little dive bar on Figueroa.

And he came in one night.

We talked a bit.

After my shift, we had a few drinks.

And then he asked me if I wanted to get some food.

Walked into his car.

That's when I started to get a weird feeling about him.

He touched my hair. Asked me if it was mine.

But it was the way he said it.

Then later, we were leaning against his car, kissing.

I glanced inside and I saw...

A rope on the backseat and gloves on the floor.

I tried to leave, but he wouldn't let me.

He grabbed me by my throat

and... and then I just felt myself

blacking out and then all of a sudden

a car backfired and it startled him.

And he loosened his grip

and that's when I shoved him and I ran for my life.

- I'm sorry, gentlemen. I just need a minute. - Not at all.

Let me show you to the restroom.

It's just down the hall to the left.

Brenda Fletcher had rope burns on her wrists.

And she was a waitress.

Looks like this creep has a type.

Maddy, thank you again

for being willing to talk to the court about your sister.

I know it must be scary.

You just want me to say what a good sister she is and stuff, right?

Yes, exactly.

We just want the judge to understand that

she's a good person who did a dumb thing.

Do you know why she tried to steal that vase?

Maddy, your sister is up on some serious charges

and if you tell me why she did it,

it might help with the sentencing.

So, how long have you been skating?

Since I was six.

Looks like I'll make it to Nationals this year.

What?

That's amazing! Congratulations! That's...

Your sister must be so proud of you.

That's why she did it.

We saw the vase on some rich influencer's social media post.

Gloria thought it would be a good thing to take for a "tick bait" challenge.

- For a what? - People livestream themselves

doing stupid or dangerous things...

For clicks. The more clicks, the more cash you get.

When Gloria livestreamed the burglary,

it made enough money for me to train and get to nationals.

She's not a bad person, it was just dumb game.

Right.

Um... I'm so sorry.

Just excuse me for one minute, okay?

Yeah.

Right.

Okay.

It's time to go, Maddy.

Ready?

Good.

When our parents died,

the only thing I had left was my sister and skating.

Our foster parents are nice,

but they can't afford my training.

So, we babysit, dogsit, wash cars,

anything to get us some money.

Nationals is my big break.

But if I qualify,

we can't afford the entry fee,

travel, costumes.

She wasn't keeping it, I swear.

She was just trying to help me.

- Thank you, Maddy. - You may step down.

- I can't believe you did that. - I did that

to try to get you out in time to see her skate in Nationals.

Your honor, the only person in the world

who matters to Gloria is Maddy.

They are all they have left.

And she was simply trying to help her little sister

fulfill a dream.

Her intent was never to hurt anyone.

She did not know that anyone was home

and the gun was unloaded.

It was a "tick bait" challenge,

a modern day prank.

I beg of you...

Please consider the child beyond the crime.

Mr. Blake?

The prosecution rests on the evidence.

Gloria, is there anything you wish to say?

Just that I know it was a really stupid thing to do.

I'm sorry.

The youth are our future,

so we must treat them regardless of their current maturity level

with respect and patience.

In this case, however,

Ms. Hernandez has squandered

two previous opportunities to correct her behavior.

Understand this, young lady.

I'm presenting you with your very last chance

to set yourself straight.

So, don't blow it.

Your sister needs you.

I will allow Gloria Hernandez

to remain a dual ward

and remand her six months

of probation camp.

We are adjourned.

Nice working with you.

Well done.

Thank you.

- Hey, could I ask a favor? - Yeah.

Could you keep an eye on Maddy for me?

- Sure, absolutely. - Thanks.

All rise.

Judge Lola Carmichael presiding.

You may be seated.

On the record People v. Carl Brewer.

Parties are present and represented

and the jury is not present.

- Mr. Callen. - Your honor,

the people have 1101 evidence on

- the issue of identity. - What? Wait.

Why am I just now hearing about this?

She was on the witness list, Mr. Watkins

and a preliminary statement was in the discovery.

We haven't been given no notice that any potential propensity evidence

will come into on this trial.

Mr. Callen, have you turned over any new statements?

This is unacceptable. This calls for misconduct.

While I agree it's not ideal,

I will allow the people to bring the witness in

and conduct a 402 hearing

outside the presence of the jury.

It will allow Mr. Watkins

the opportunity to cross-examine her.

Then, I will decide if she will testify during trial.

I told him I was tired

just to get out of there.

That's when he attacked me.

Ms. Adison, did you fear for your life?

- I was sure he was going to kill me. - Objection!

Relevance, motion to strike.

Sustained and stricken.

Thank you, Ms. Adison. I know this wasn't easy for you.

Nothing further.

Cross-examination.

How many drinks did you have that night?

Two, maybe.

Maybe three, maybe four.

- Maybe. - And were you feeling the effects of the alcohol?

I guess so.

And you testified that you were in an alley.

Was the alley dark?

Yes.

And you had never see the person that did this before that night?

- No. - So, your testimony

is that you were positive

the person you met 16 years ago

at night, in a bar, while feeling the effects of alcohol,

- was my client? - Yes, I know.

It was him.

- He was the one. - Do you have proof

- or should we just trust you? - No, he was the one.

I know he was the one

- to try to kill me. - Your honor, objection.

- Argumentative. - Sustained.

Mr. Watkins, ease up.

You want us to trust you. So, tell us...

Did you testify that my client

- drove a light blue Chevy? - Yes.

Marking defense, exhibit G,

a certified DMV registration record

showing that my client

never owned a blue Chevy.

- Hi! - Hi.

- How are you? - I'm good.

You too, come.

- We just ordered a delicious... - Okay.

- ...bottle of Bordeaux. - I hope you don't mind me crashing ladies night.

Not at all.

Cheers!

- Cheers! - Cheers.

We were just discussing a mutual friend we have in DC.

You okay?

Mmm-hmm.

She's in the middle of that murder case with Mark.

We should give her the bottle with a straw.

Okay, well, you know what?

Let's go find you a straw.

Girl, I have known you too long.

What's wrong?

This is gonna sound petty

and selfish and totally insane...

Come on.

Out with it.

But even though I said I was okay with it...

I don't think I am.

Lo, do you still have feelings for Andre?

Hey, sorry to interrupt. But...

- What? - I have a nervous client

who needs some hand holding.

- Lola, it was really good seeing you. - Oh.

Maybe we can catch up next time I'm in town.

That would be great.

- I will walk you out. - All right.

What's all this?

So, I got a bit sidelined

when Lola denied our request to introduce Charlene's testimony in trial.

But then I remembered something Charlene said

when she was on the stand.

Um, okay, take it back.

Brenda Fletcher, shot once in the head and her body dumped in the trash,

- right? - Mmm-hmm.

In Charlene's testimony she said that Carl had a rope in the back of his car.

There are rope burns on Brenda's wrists.

Charlene also mentioned that Carl asked about her hair.

There's a lock of hair missing from Brenda's head.

Which the coroner thought was torn out during the struggle.

Yeah, but what if it was intentional?

You know, I've been going to the cold cases all week?

These four black women, they were all killed in different neighborhoods

at different times,

but they were killed the exact same way, Tony.

One shot to the head, rope burns on their wrists,

bodies dumped in the trash with a lock of hair missing from their heads.

Jesus Christ, Mark, you think we have

a serial killer on our hands.

I don't know yet, but...

- One hell of a coincidence. - We're gonna have pave it.

We're gonna have to ask the jury...

Tony, I'm out of continuances and it'll take weeks.

And we gotta investigate, we gotta run DNA tests,

- get warrants. - Then you're gonna have to

give the closing argument of your career, otherwise...

This guy could walk free.

Okay!

Okay. I believe we are to begin here in closing arguments,

that is if we don't have any additional requests

- or delays. - People are ready to proceed.

- We are ready if you are, your honor. - Then let's begin.

So, the facts in this case may seem complicated,

but in fact, they're pretty simple when we break it down.

One, the defendant was seen with the victim,

Mrs. Brenda Fletcher at her workplace

in the days preceding her disappearance.

Two, the defendant owned a nine millimeter weapon,

the same caliber gun used to end Ms. Fletcher's life.

Three, the defendant has no alibi

for the day in which Brenda Fletcher went missing.

Four, the defendant clearly

has anger issues as we saw ourselves

in this very courtroom.

And five and most importantly,

the defendant's DNA was found on Brenda Fletcher's body.

Now, it is true that the defendant has two distinct DNA markers.

But that doesn't change the fact

that one of them was found on the victim.

When you add this all up,

it is abundantly clear

that the defendant, Carl Brewer,

is guilty of murder.

Carl was seen in the same South L.A. neighborhood

because that is where he lives.

That doesn't make him a killer.

Carl spoke with Brenda

when she took his drink order once or twice.

That doesn't make him a killer.

Carl once owned a gun

and yes, he does at times have a short temper.

Doesn't make him a killer.

This case is dripping in reasonable doubt,

because there is another man that could be

responsible for Mrs. Fletcher's death.

When Carl was 20, he received a life-saving transplant,

which, as it turns out,

left him with two sets of DNA.

Perhaps Carl's donor,

another man from the neighborhood,

had a motive.

Because Carl Brewer certainly does not.

And the people have not proven beyond reasonable doubt

that he did. Why?

Because Carl Brewer is not a killer.

Has the jury reached a verdict?

We have, your honor.

Thank you.

"The people of the State of California v. Carl Brewer,"

we, the jury, in the above entitled case

find the defendant, "not guilty."

Oh... oh.

I know you're happy with your new therapist,

but I'm always here for you too. Okay?

Thanks, Sara. I really appreciate you being at my side this whole time.

- I can't imagine having to do it by myself. - Darius.

I just want to tell you, I'm sorry for you loss.

If your guy didn't do it, I'm not gonna stop till I find out who did.

"Love does not delight in evil,

but rejoices with the truth."

My mom's mantra.

- Ready? - Yeah.

- Good luck. - Thanks.

- Darius! - Darius!

Good work, Watkins.

You too.

Okay.

I don't wanna know my future,

but I do wanna know why someone from my past has come back into my life.

Where's Olani?

She must've known we were feeling uneasy with her around,

that I was considering transferring her to the courtroom,

because she just left her letter of resignation.

Damn! That woman is good!

Shit!

Okay, seriously? This has to be our worst spot yet.

Yeah, I really miss the rooftop.

I take that is case has been keeping you up at night.

Tell me I look as bad as I feel?

Protestors marching outside the courthouse every day

were right.

There are so many women of color that have been killed

or disappeared and without money, resources...

We've just been in the middle of a trial.

Or if they don't look a certain way,

the media just doesn't cover it.

I'd like to think that the media is doing their best,

but you're right.

White victims get spotlight

more often than women of color.

More often? This woman's murderer

is still out there somewhere!

Just like the countless victims

of unsolved, uninvestigated crimes.

The only hope I have is that the media

and law enforcement and everyone

will start treating victims of color

and specifically black women

with the respect and the resources

and the urgency needed to solve these crimes.

I did my best, Lo.

- I know you did. - Can we just...

Switch the subject?

How's my beautiful goddaughter?

Miss Bailey is amazing.

Her father is spiraling.

I found a long lens on his camera

and he's glued to that citizen app.

That sounds like, he's just, you know,

misses his mommy group.

I think he needs some guy time.

- Beer, a game... thank you. - Sure.

- Between him and Rach... - Oh, you saw Rachel?

I missed dinner with her and Amy,

but apparently Amy met her...

Hot-shot DC attorney boyfriend.

I think he...

clerked for the same judge n for in DC...

- Are you okay? - Yeah, I'm fine.

What's happening to your face? You're sweating.

Nothing's wrong with my face. It's hot. We're in a boiler room.

It's not that hot, Lo.

And the only time I've seen you like this

is when you used to talk about...

Holy shit!

Andre is your "Dre."

"Love of your life from college" Dre, like...

Mr. Might-ay, might-ay!

Yes.

- Hi. - Hey, hey.

Mr. Watkins.

Thank you again for all of your hard work.

- You have been a blessing. - Just doing my job.

Be there in a second.

Hey, uh...

My sister was right to believe in you.

And listen, I'm sorry

I gave you such a hard time.

You know, it's been a lot to deal with.

I'm just glad the truth came out.

"Love does not delight in evil,

but rejoices in the truth."

Well, thank you again, brother.

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