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The cause of death was strangulation. But there was also great blood loss.

He had 57 lacerations.

Inflicted while he was still alive.

No fingerprints and no DNA.

All we have is shoe prints outside.

-Was he anesthetized? -Yes.

With Midazolam. Like Ricky.

I think he leaves William here and returns to town before dawn.

And returns later. Taking his time.

So Ricky's murder didn't go as planned

but with William it did.

So what does he do now? Stops?

Perhaps. If he's found a release for his anger.

And if he hasn't?

Then he'll find new victims.

We have so frustratingly few leads to go by.

We have to come up with a new strategy.

I'll come in as soon as I've taken Alice to the hospital.

How is she doing?

We're waiting for the scan results, so we'll see.

Okay.

I'm afraid the tumor is growing faster than we anticipated.

Is there no possibility of a treatment?

Or something that can halt the growth?

I'm sorry. There's nothing we can do.

-Except for pain management. -Well, I haven't had that much pain.

No... but you most likely will.

And you will probably experience

more complications in general.

Weeks from now this may be difficult for a loved one to manage,

but we have the ability

to help you in a different way.

Hospice, you mean?

Yes.

If there's something you need to do,

I think you should do it now.

THOSE WHO KILL

POLICE

We spoke to everyone in the village where the car was found

and everyone in William's building, but no one saw anything.

And the shoe prints by the barn?

A standard boot.

Millions have been sold worldwide this year alone, so...

I have the exact same pair.

What about the night shift theory?

Surprisingly many companies have night workers.

He must work nights.

If not, his family must wonder what he does at night.

He may live alone.

Well, it's not just the family.

The neighbors must notice him leaving at odd hours.

But if someone out there suspects someone or knows something,

how do we get that individual to come forward?

I think we should address the public.

We already did.

-Several times. -So we give them more information.

Such as confirming that it's the same killer as five years ago.

And shock people

with the brutality of it.

No! Under no circumstances.

The details are only to be known by us.

Will you tell the parents that everyone will know

how their son was tortured for hours before he died?

No.

What do you think?

Does anyone know something they're not telling?

Our perp was under pressure.

And that also happened five years ago.

So maybe someone around him has noticed a change in his demeanor

which also occurred back then.

Such as?

Irritation. Anger.

Increased alcohol consumption. No matter what,

it will resemble his demeanor five years ago.

Good. So we confirm we think it's the same perp

and ask the public to consider what Louise mentioned.

But we must watch how we say it. It can be perceived as a provocation.

-We'll have to run that risk. -Yes.

We're almost done with the Ringsted order.

They'll pick it up in a few days. What's the password for this thing?

Uhm... Rabbit357. Capital R.

Rabbit357. There. Why didn't we just keep our old computer?

-Because it was 12 years old. -Right.

-Have you heard more from the police? -No.

About the William Fjeldby boy?

No, not really. They just asked how many times I'd met him,

and what our last meeting was about. That was it.

I doubt I'm on

their shortlist of suspects.

They may not even have a list.

That's true.

How are things at home?

Well, we had a nice birthday party,

but he hasn't talked to me since.

He's upset with me over something.

Let me know if there's anything we can do,

-okay? -Yes. Good.

Hi. Dinner's in 30 minutes.

Why did you hide Mom's present?

I told you to stay out of the garage.

You go into my room, too, when I'm not home.

Go to your room.

Why did you hide Mom's present?

How much was your phone?

Six thousand?

Seven? I didn't want you to have such an expensive present.

-Why is that any of your business? -I'm your dad.

While Mom is away, I'm in charge.

You're so fucking mean. I don't blame Mom for being over you.

Mom is over both of us.

Do you hear me?

Johannes!

Johannes?

Johannes!

Do we mention alcohol consumption?

I'd leave it out.

Focus on his nightly activities.

You need to see this video that was posted on Facebook.

It's been shared multiple times.

My name is Alice Ejbye.

Five years and four months ago

I lost my son, Markus.

He was the first victim of a killer

who now has the lives of five young men on his conscience.

Because the police know that he was also the one who killed

Esben Qvist, Kasper Larsen, Ricky Hansen and William Fjeldby.

I'm offering a reward of 500,000

to anyone who can lead the police to the killer.

There must be someone out there who harbors suspicions.

Maybe of a husband, a brother, a son, or a best friend.

And I understand that you're afraid.

And I understand that you're clinging on to the hope that he's not the one.

But if you know something, go to the police.

Stop protecting him.

He cuts his victims.

He tortures them.

And then he strangles them.

Where did she get those photos?

And to you who did this:

You think you're in control.

That you're the strongest. But you're not.

You're a weak, pathetic human being

and you won't get away with it.

One day the police will come for you.

-Louise? -And I will look you in the eye...

And you will be held accountable for your actions.

Yes, I took the photos from your room.

I apologize.

How do you think William and Esben's parents feel?

I think they're interested in catching their son's killer.

Karina intended to address the public with the exact same appeal.

Oh? So what's the problem?

That you've divulged details we don't want to be released!

And you got them from me!

Do you realize the position you've put me in?

Yes, and I apologized.

You provoked him on purpose.

Yes, I said what I wanted to say before it's too late.

Alice, this could make him react.

I sure hope so. He'll blow his own cover.

What is it you don't get?

What it is you don't get?

Someone's gotta do something!

Hi, Hanne.

It's Peter. Johannes's dad.

Yes, uhm... is Johannes with you?

Okay.

We probably misunderstood each other this morning.

I thought he had plans with Elliot.

He's probably at practice.

Yes.

No. I'm sure he's on the bus home as we speak.

Okay. Bye-bye.

Yes?

Okay, so he's with you.

Great.

No. It's just fine.

Okay.

I'm on my way now. I'll be right there.

Good. Thank you. Bye.

-Yes, 500,000. -Can we reach you at this number?

The reward is from a private individual.

No, I don't have her number.

Could you come to Odense?

We could come to you, if that's better.

Excellent. Thank you for calling.

So? Is Louise still on the case?

Ahem.

I just talked to a Martin Fjellesen, who said

that he was brutally assaulted a few years back and taken to a wood.

-Why haven't we heard of this before? -He didn't report it.

He was a bit odd. Hard to drag anything out of.

I don't know if it's relevant.

Hi, Karina.

I'm sorry about the photos. Alice took them from my case file.

-I'm... -I squared it with the chief.

A man just called

about a similar assault six years ago in Aalborg.

Did he ask about the reward?

No. Not at all.

I think we should meet with him. There might be something there.

I agree. Set up a meeting and text me place and time.

I will.

Good.

-See you tomorrow. -Yes. Bye.

Hi, Peter. Come on in.

-Where is he? -He's fine.

He was a bit cold when he came here, but he's fine.

-Did you fight? -Yes.

That's how it goes at that age.

Well, he... He misses his mom.

Does he know you're divorcing?

No.

Peter, I think

kids sense that stuff.

-Hi, Peter. -Hi, Grethe.

-Thanks so much for all your help. -We're just happy he came to us.

Maybe you should let him stay the night. He's asleep already.

-I'll take him to school tomorrow. -He's welcome to stay.

Okay.

Then...

let's do that.

Great.

He'll want his phone.

Right...

-See you tomorrow. -Bye-bye.

Hi, honey.

Not a bad place you've found.

-Is everything okay? -Yes.

Also with you and Alice?

I don't know.

I saw her...

Facebook video.

I think the whole country did.

-Will it be a problem for you? -Karina fixed it. It'll be fine.

Come here.

Hi.

Hi.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-Here you go. -That's sweet.

I'll have to leave shortly. Karina's picking me up.

Okay.

-What? -I just got here.

You know? I haven't seen you in two weeks.

It's only a couple of hours.

Okay?

Where are you off to?

To Fredericia to talk to a guy.

What about?

I'm not supposed to ask that.

Okay.

What would you like for dinner?

Or we could go out?

No, let's stay in. It'll be cozier.

Right?

What's this?

The contract for the apartment.

If we want it,

we need to act now.

"We"?

I'm buying it, of course, but it's...

a five-bedroom apartment

with a walk-in closet, and I don't need all that to myself.

-Didn't we talk about this? -Yes. I'm sorry, we did. It's just...

Isn't your lease up in four months?

-Three. -Perfect. We take possession June 1.

-Morning. -Morning.

Come in.

-Ready? -Yes.

Oh, David, meet Karina. Karina, meet David, my boyfriend.

-Karina. -Hi. David.

I didn't know that you were... That's great.

I feel guilty now for dragging her off to work.

Please don't.

I know how busy you are.

It's fine.

Sorry to bother you. Is Oliver home?

Do you remember me?

Yes.

I'm not a judge anymore.

-Come in. -Thank you.

You gave me six years.

Arms dealers usually get more.

What do you want?

Buy a handgun.

I don't do that stuff anymore.

I saw your video.

I didn't know your son was one of them. I don't want your money.

This is my personal gun.

-Do you know how to use it? -No.

You put the bullets here, cock it like this, and it's loaded.

When you find him...

don't hesitate.

Shoot him on the spot.

I'll go pick up Johannes now.

Did he text you?

-No. -Grethe picked him up from school.

He asked for pork roast for dinner. He's welcome to stay. I love roast.

My name is Alice Ejbye.

Did you see the video that Alice Ejbye woman posted?

-I don't have Facebook. -Come have a look.

The police know...

It's the woman who lost her son five years ago.

I'm offering a reward of 500,000

to anyone who can lead the police to the killer.

There must be someone out there who harbors suspicions.

Maybe of a husband, a brother,

a son or a best friend.

And I understand that you're afraid.

And I understand that you're clinging on to the hope that he's not the one.

But if you know something,

go to the police.

Stop protecting him.

And to you who did this:

You think you're in control.

That you're the strongest, but you're not.

You're a weak, pathetic human being and you won't get away with it.

One day the police will come for you, and I will look you in the eye.

So he never reported the assault?

No, we only heard about it yesterday. It was his idea to meet up here.

He didn't want to come to the station.

He teaches at the university.

I had to Google it. We couldn't get anything out of him.

How long have you known each other, you and David?

Eighteen months.

So it's serious then.

Why did you wait to call until now?

I...

I saw the video with...

The one on Facebook.

What she said about the killings...

What he did to the victims...

there are similarities between them and me.

-When did it happen? -Six years ago.

I was in a bar with some colleagues. There'd been a faculty party.

-Were you intoxicated? -Uhm, yeah...

but not much.

And yet, at some point I felt sick...

so I went into the yard for some fresh air,

and then it's a blank.

Until I wake up, lying on the ground

in the woods.

My hands and feet are tied,

and there's a man.

Did you see his face?

He'd put something over my head.

No.

May I ask what he did to you?

He stabbed me with a knife here.

He stopped when I screamed.

He got some rope and started strangling me.

I lost consciousness, and when I woke up,

he did it again.

He untied my hands and feet,

but left the hood on.

I lay still.

When I was sure he was gone,

I tried to get up, but he was suddenly there again.

He beat and kicked me,

and I stayed down.

I didn't dare move. I didn't know if he was around.

At some point, I sensed it was morning,

so I slowly removed the hood, and he was gone.

-How did you get home? -I walked.

I called in sick.

So no one can confirm your injuries?

No.

Before it happened, did you have a break-in at home?

No.

And you never reported the assault?

Why not?

Did you feel ashamed?

I guess.

-Could it be someone you knew? -No, he put something in my beer.

It could've happened to anyone in that bar.

He just wanted some perverted kick

and then use it later.

Use it later? What do you mean?

At one point I could hear him setting up something.

I heard a beep, like when you turn on a camera.

So you think he filmed it?

I do, yes.

While he strangled me.

And you didn't recognize anything about him?

His voice or...? Did he say anything to you?

No.

How did it go?

We didn't get a name out of Martin Fjellesen.

He couldn't imagine it was someone he knew.

Besides the camera

did he say anything that wasn't in Alice Ejbye's video?

No.

So... you think he's lying?

Maybe.

He could be making it up.

For the attention?

It's possible.

Okay,

so let's go back and follow up on the other tips.

We're no closer to him than three weeks ago.

Or three years.

He doesn't make mistakes.

He will.

But you're not. You're a weak, pathetic human being.

And you won't get away with it.

One day the police will come for you, and I will look you in the eye.

And you will be held accountable for your actions.

But you're not. You're a weak, pathetic human being.

You're a weak, pathetic human being. And you won't get away with it.

-Yes? -It's me.

What do you want?

I've called a million times. Why don't you pick up?

Huh?

I just did. What do you want?

I want us to talk about when Johannes can come see me.

Oh,

do you?

It's what we agreed, Peter.

We didn't make any agreements.

I miss him, and I know he misses me.

He won't for much longer.

What the hell are you saying?

Peter?

Listen to me.

How many times have you put Johannes's needs before your own?

Just give me one example.

I'm not doing this!

He's my son, too, Peter.

Not anymore.

You're a weak, pathetic human being.

This is Louise. Leave a message.

Louise,

it's me.

I just wanted to...

I wanted to apologize for yesterday.

And to tell you...

that I'm so grateful for everything you do for me.

And for Markus.

And I know I shouldn't have taken the photos.

And I understand that you had to leave.

But I want you to know...

that the fact that you and I found each other again...

is something I cherish.

Hey.

Hey.

-How long was I asleep? -For about two hours.

Did anything come of the interview?

Maybe.

I don't know if it's relevant or if I can trust him.

Well, that's kinda your thing.

Excuse me?

You don't trust men in general.

-That's not true. -It's sorta true.

What an odd thing to say.

I trust you.

Then...

tell me what's going on.

-I'm just worried about Alice... -No. What's going on with us?

Louise?

I don't think I can move in with you.

Okay.

Uhm, why not?

Because... Why do we have to move in together right now?

Because we want to start a family together, right?

That's what I want with you, anyway.

So in your mind, no kids?

-I don't know. -Yes, you do.

-Maybe, in a few years... -Stop it, Louise, I'm not an idiot.

If you don't want kids with me now, you won't in a few years.

Louise...

Can't we...

Can't we be completely honest with each other?

Are you afraid?

Is it something with your parents? I want to know.

No, I'm not afraid.

If you want to move in together, then that's what we'll do.

And if you want kids now, then we can do that.

No, we can't.

Not like this.

David, wait.

Mom!

I want my mom!

Mom.

I want my mom!

I want you to know that the fact that you and I found each other again,

is something I cherish.

Alice?

Alice?

Alice?

Edited by: Andrés Jiménez Llorens www.plint.com