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The murder of a woman in her 20s at a construction site.

The cruel murder case has traumatized everyone involved.

Han Jong–gu, stop!

Probationary Attorney Choi, you received a state–appointed case?

I didn't kill her.

You must at least tell me the truth.

Even if you've killed a person.

–I object. –Are you confident he's not guilty?

Can you be certain he is guilty?

The defendant, Han Jong–gu...

–...is not guilty. –No.

Han Jong–gu, that punk...

...is very dangerous.

There could be other victims besides the one from this case.

There could be more in the future.

Doesn't this body remind you of another case?

This case is too similar to the one from five years ago.

Both victims were young women who worked in adult establishments.

He used a broken bottle to stab their bodies...

...and stripped the bodies and burned the clothes.

But there was no sign of rape.

What are the chances of all these things being identical?

[K-Plus Asia ver.] Confession E02 Ripped & Synced by ordinaryguy92

(Episode 2)

(We will drive you with care)

Mister, where are we right now––

(Lawyer Choi Do–hyun)

Jeez.

Have you been doing all right?

You think prison would be nice?

I came to confirm a few things.

Mr. Choi, I'm telling you, I really didn't do it this time.

"This time"?

I just meant I didn't do it this time either.

The footprints from your shoes...

...match the footprints found at the crime scene.

The victim's blood was found on the sole of those shoes as well.

I've never even seen those shoes!

I told the police so many times that those aren't my shoes.

They just ignored me.

They found the shoes at your accommodations.

It says so right here.

(Shoes were found at suspect's motel and sent to forensics for analysis.)

–Are they really not yours? –They aren't mine.

I didn't do it.

Han Jong–gu.

There's too much clear evidence for you to blindly claim innocence.

I think it's better to admit guilt and ask for a shorter sentence.

This is seriously crazy.

How can I admit to something I didn't do?

I'm better off just dying here.

Huh? Why not?

Let go. Let me go.

I didn't kill her. I said I didn't kill her.

I didn't kill her. I didn't kill her.

I didn't kill her!

I didn't kill her. I really didn't kill her.

I didn't kill her!

(On February 9, 2019 at about 6:00 a.m., a body was discovered in Eunseo–gu.)

(The victim's occipital region was struck with a blunt weapon.)

(On February 9, 2019 at about 6:00 a.m., a body was discovered in Eunseo–gu.)

(Police)

–What are you looking at? –Jeez.

You scared me.

Just go.

I have nothing more to give you.

I have something for you, actually.

What is this?

Don't you know it's illegal for detectives to accept bribes?

And you call yourself a lawyer.

Those jerks.

Jeez.

What do you want?

It's about the crime scene photos for Kim Sun–hee's case.

Mr. Choi.

My boss lost his job because of the Han Jong–gu case.

We may have dealt with each other after that...

...but I can't this time.

I'm not asking for anything unreasonable.

Just the crime scene photo file.

Give me that and I'll leave.

I'm in a bit of a rush.

Seriously?

Are you sure you just need the photos?

Yes.

You sure have a way when it comes to harassing people.

Detective Lee, copy the crime scene photos...

...from Kim Sun–hee's case.

Only the crime scene photos.

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

–I'll be back. –Don't come back.

Don't come back!

–What time is it? –Why?

–Will I get paid if I come on time? –Of course not.

I didn't think so.

Jeez.

(The Law Offices of Choi Do–hyun)

–You're here. –Hello.

–You're here too. –Yes.

(Eunseo–gu Demolition Site Murder Case Prosecution Report)

(Eunseo–gu Demolition Site Murder Case Prosecution Report)

(Case report)

By any chance...

...did you do this, Madam Jin?

I thought you would be busy.

–Did I overstep my boundaries? –Why? What is it?

Is something wrong? Did she make a mistake?

No.

I think this will help a lot.

–Thank you. –Not at all.

What?

The two of you are very cozy.

Red nail polish.

(Eunseo–gu Demolition Site Murder Case Prosecution Report)

The victim from five years ago had the same red nail polish.

But why isn't this victim's nails mutilated...

...like the victim from five years ago?

Both victims had red lipstick.

The area around the recent victim's mouth is too clean...

...compared to the one from five years ago.

(Lawyer Choi Do–hyun)

You'll regret it forever if you leave now.

Jeez.

–How are you? –Not well.

I lost my job, thanks to you.

How does it feel to be back in?

Not good since I didn't kill her.

I know.

The case of Kim Sun–hee in Eunseo–gu...

I know you're not the murderer.

But five years ago...

...you did kill Yang Ae–ran.

At least tell me about it. Then I might let you out.

What?

Do you know what I'm conflicted about?

You didn't kill Kim Sun–hee.

I have evidence proving that.

If I bury it, you will be found guilty.

What I'm saying is...

...you can pay for killing Yang Ae–ran this time around.

What are you talking about?

But if I do that...

...the person who killed Kim Sun–hee won't get punished and will live in peace.

What do you think?

It's nonsense, isn't it?

I...

...didn't do anything five years ago, nor did I do anything this time.

Is that right?

I'll just get going then.

Just know you will regret...

...not telling me the truth today.

–Is this your new case? –Yes.

This is that pervert who murdered someone.

Perverted psychos like him need to rot in prison and never come out.

Until a court makes a decision, everyone is presumed innocent.

What's this about the Yang Ae–ran case?

Oh, by any chance...

I'm right. It's the guy you got a not–guilty verdict for five years ago.

That's the one.

The defendant from then got arrested as the suspect.

What is this?

Do you think he was the real culprit of that case too?

He was found not guilty, so he's not guilty for that case.

–Yu–ri. –Yeah?

–I'm working. –Oh, I see.

Yes, okay. I took up your precious time.

Get back to work, sir.

Yes, sir.

Yu–ri.

Reporter Ha.

–What? –Do a job for me.

You said you're busy working.

Well, I'm busy too.

If you need a job done...

...you can ask Madam Jin, whom you like so much.

Should I? Okay.

Hey, don't you know about asking three times?

You have to ask a minimum of three times.

Do it for me. Do it for me. I'm asking you.

Satisfied?

This is the victim's address.

Investigate her surroundings for me.

The victim? Why look into her?

As you can see, she lived in Jooyeon–dong.

So why of all places was she in Eunseo–gu?

Also, why was she in a building about to be demolished?

I just can't understand it.

Hey, is a reporter a private detective?

Then...

...this will make up for my rent this month.

It depends on how well you do.

(Personal profile and background check)

(347 Jooyeon–dong, Maju Apartment 102 Yangbuk–gu, Seoul)

Hello.

Do you happen to know Kim Sun–hee in Apartment 102?

I don't know her.

Oh, really?

Does that CCTV work, by any chance?

Yes, it does.

Could I check it then?

–What is that? –A month's worth of CCTV footage...

...from in front of the victim's home.

I had to beg and plead to get that.

My throat is sore because of that.

Good work.

Hey, now. You want it for free?

How about including next month's rent too?

Are you planning to pay even once?

Of course.

My life's motto is to never be indebted to others.

If you can, you should stick to just one motto.

Life's too fickle to live by one motto.

–I'm heading out. –Where to?

I worked really hard, so I have to make up for it.

Work hard.

Don't drink too much.

(Estimated time of death, February 8, 2019 at 10:00 p.m.)

(CCTV February 8)

(CCTV February 7)

(CCTV February 6)

(CCTV February 5)

(CCTV February 4)

(CCTV February 3)

She left her home five days before the incident.

She was murdered in the same clothes she left in.

(Estimated time of death, February 8, 2019 at 10:00 p.m.)

Drink up.

You know that Eunseo–gu murder case?

There are many similarities to Yang Ae–ran's case from five years ago.

–What do you think about that? –I don't know.

There is that, but what I find interesting...

...is not the case itself.

It's the lawyer who's taken on the case.

–The lawyer? –Yes.

The lawyer from the Yang Ae–ran case...

...is the same person who's on this case.

–Really? –Yeah.

Do you know why the police...

...made an urgent arrest?

The method used to kill both victims was identical.

This is where it gets interesting.

The verdict of the case from five years ago...

...was not guilty.

So you're saying, if the suspect is guilty this time...

...he must've been guilty five years ago.

Or that it's possible that he was guilty.

Is that what you're saying?

Well, I can't make that conclusion.

If that is the case...

...five years ago...

...this lawyer...

...pretty much let the murderer go free.

That's what I'm saying.

That's not it. Why is that the lawyer's responsibility?

The lawyer just did his job.

If anyone should be criticized...

...it's those who arrested the killer.

They couldn't prove that he was guilty.

Shouldn't the focus be on the prosecutors?

I'm not saying his lawyer should be criticized.

He was doing his job like you said.

I just want to know this.

When it comes to light that both deaths were committed by the same man...

...how do you think...

...that lawyer will feel?

Yes.

Mr. Choi.

Yes. Oh, my.

Lie down and sleep comfortably.

You shouldn't stay up all night so often like this.

Oh, goodness.

What is it?

Do I have something on me?

Oh, no. It's not that.

Most women...

...don't wear the same clothes several days in a row, do they?

Besides her, that is.

Most women don't. Men don't either.

Besides you, Mr. Choi.

If a woman has to dress flashy for work...

...that would apply even more.

Yes. Why do you ask?

Is there something you can't work out?

The victim was last seen six days before the body was found.

But the estimated time of death is only six to eight hours before it was found.

Something doesn't seem right.

Oh, I see.

So, from her last known location to her estimated time of death.

There are about five days missing.

That's right.

I could be missing something, so I should take another look.

–Thank you. –It's not a problem.

The person who was the closest to the victim.

The victim's boyfriend...

...Lee Chul–soo.

Excuse me.

Wait a minute!

What is it?

"What is it?" You little punk.

Are you awake now?

Captain Ki.

He thought you were a loan shark.

He doesn't have a good eye for things.

I'm being chased by loan sharks...

...so we didn't get to meet often.

When was the last time you met?

That's all I need to know.

About one week...

...before that happened to Sun–hee.

I didn't see her after that.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Well, then...

Was it worth getting hurt over?

It's not worth the pain, but I did confirm what I needed to.

How did you end up here?

Why did you visit the victim's boyfriend?

I needed to check on something.

What about you?

I was following you.

Me?

I found out you were the lawyer on this case.

Honestly, I was surprised.

So I got curious.

How will he get Han Jong–gu out this time?

Do you still...

...feel burdened over that case?

Still?

Do you know how long I was a detective?

Since you were this big.

If you've been a detective that long...

...you naturally get a sense and feel for things.

As you live your life...

–...you can't ignore that. –So it was a feeling?

If that's the reason why...

Mr. Choi, do you remember?

The murder weapon used five years ago for Yang Ae–ran's murder.

First, a blunt weapon.

Second, a broken glass bottle.

That's right.

The broken glass bottle used to mutilate the body.

Do you know what kind of bottle it was?

If my memory is correct...

...the police report didn't mention the type of bottle.

You're right.

I only found out later what kind of bottle it was.

I went to see Han Jong–gu who was found not guilty thanks to you.

I was angry, but there was something there.

Something was bothering me until the end.

–Han Jong–gu. –Oh, you scared me.

It's okay. I just need a moment.

What now? It's all over now.

I know it's over. I won't harass you, so relax.

Let me ask you one thing.

There were lots of other tools there.

Why did it have to be the soju bottle?

It wasn't a soju bottle but a soda bottle.

I told you I didn't kill her!

The report only said it was a broken bottle.

It didn't say what kind of bottle.

We had only been focusing on the existence of prints.

Han Jong–gu could never know this...

...unless he was the killer.

(After analysis, the murder weapon was confirmed to be a soda bottle.)

Mr. Choi, I'm telling you, I really didn't do it this time.

Even if we acknowledge it now...

...nothing will change.

Why not?

There is something.

A sense of guilt.

If Han Jong–gu killed Yang Ae–ran...

...could you stand with honor before the victim's family?

Under the Criminal Procedure Act, everyone is presumed innocent.

As a lawyer––

Don't bring up those ethics to me.

I'll ask you just one thing.

Even if he admits guilt this time and pays for his crime...

...how will he pay...

...for the murder from five years ago?

I have important information about this case.

Han Jong–gu is not the killer.

What I'm saying is...

...Han Jong–gu could get out if I stand as witness.

I would like to let Han Jong–gu get a guilty verdict.

But this situation is twisted.

There's another killer who really killed Kim Sun–hee.

But I can't let Han Jong–gu go either.

Why is it that you came to me to tell me this?

Are you saying you'll be a witness depending on how I behave?

What should I do?

Find a way...

...to get Han Jong–gu to pay for his crime from five years ago.

Even if it's revealed that he is the killer...

...double jeopardy will come into play.

–We can't punish him. –That's why I'm saying this.

The law...

...and you let him loose.

Then you, Mr. Choi...

...can think of another way to lock him up again.

Shouldn't you take responsibility for that?

Captain Ki.

How can I trust you?

That's your choice.

If Han Jong–gu killed Yang Ae–ran...

...could you stand with honor before the victim's family?

How will he pay...

......for the murder from five years ago?

(Case Record)

(February 9, 2019 at 6:00 a.m., Eunseo–gu, Jinhyun–dong, the victim's body was found.)

The trial for Case Number 2019...

...Go Hap 871...

...will now be starting.

Prosecution, proceed with arraignment.

Defendant Han Jong–gu mercilessly murdered

...the victim at a demolition site located...

...in Jinhyun–dong, Eunseo–gu and proceeded to damage the victim's body.

Therefore, under Article 250 and 161 of the Criminal Act...

...we charge the defendant with murder and exploring of tombs.

Defense counsel, state your position.

We do not accept the prosecution's charges.

I insist my client is innocent.

Defendant, how do you plead?

I didn't kill her.

I submit the list of evidence for the case.

Defense, do you have evidence you want to submit or a witness to call?

I submit the surveillance camera footage from the victim's residence into evidence.

Counselor.

Is that all?

–Yes. –Okay.

Prosecution, please proceed first.

Please show it on the screen.

These are the running shoes found in room 301 of the Baekwoon Motel...

...where the defendant was arrested.

A trace of the victim's blood was found on the sole of the shoes...

...and footprints that match the shoes were found at the crime scene.

I've never even seen those shoes!

Defendant. Be quiet.

This is the still frame of the surveillance video where the victim was last seen.

Please took carefully at the victim's clothes.

This is a remaining piece of the victim's burnt clothing found at the crime scene.

You can see that it's identical to what she was wearing on the surveillance video.

It's the same for her earrings.

The victim was last seen on the surveillance video five days before the incident.

Based on statements of people around her that she enjoyed wearing flashy clothes...

...and the fact that no whereabouts of the victim were known...

...after this final video...

...it's logical to suspect that the victim had been either kidnapped or confined.

Objection, Your Honor. Defense counsel is merely speculating.

The prosecution's objection is sustained.

Counselor, do you have concrete evidence that the victim was kidnapped?

(Not in Session)

Come with me now.

Nice try...

...but it wasn't good enough.

Well, I guess that works for me.

See you later then.

It's going to be a tough trial.

Isn't it about time you consider my proposal?

What is that evidence you mentioned?

It also works for me if you end up letting him go to jail.

It's better than letting that murderer roam free even if he didn't do it this time.

It'd still be nice to at least hear him say he did it.

(Estimated time of death)

(Yang Ae–ran murder case, Kim Sun–hee murder case)

These are the victim's pictures from the defense case I'm working on.

You can see that the victim's fingernails and the lip area were severely damaged.

It looks like he could be obsessed with a particular subject...

...or has a victim mentality himself.

Lips, fingernails, or the color red...

Perhaps he's obsessed with red.

It could be that he tried to erase the red from the victim's lips and fingernails.

Was there any evidence of rape or sexual abuse?

No, there wasn't.

This one too?

No.

–That's odd. –Is it possible it's the same culprit?

Well, assuming it was the same person...

...he must have wanted a stronger stimulation.

You can see that the damage was more severe in this one than that one.

Actually, this is the latter.

Really?

Then it'd be difficult to say it was the same perpetrator based on the pictures.

–Why is that? –At this level of obsession...

...his behavior pattern couldn't have changed so suddenly.

It would usually become more violent.

Paging Dr. Yoon of Internal Medicine. Please come to the department.

Do–hyun!

–Hello, Doctor. –Did you come to see me?

No, I had some other business here.

It's been a while since your last checkup.

I've been busy lately.

Why don't you at least book an appointment before you go?

–Next time. –Jeez.

You can't ignore any symptoms no matter how small. You have to come right away.

–Okay. –Well then, come back soon for a checkup.

–Thank you. –See you later.

(Demolition site in Eunseo–gu, Estimated time of death)

(Kim Sun–hee murder case, Yang Ae–ran murder case)

(Kim Sun–hee murder case, age 36, operator of adult establishment)

Is there something you can't work out?

The victim was last seen six days before the body was found.

But the estimated time of death is only six to eight hours before it was found.

Something doesn't seem right.

(Eunseo–gu Demolition Site Murder Case Prosecution Report)

What are you working so hard on?

The estimated time of death.

The estimated time of death?

I wrote down the estimated time of death...

...based on the standard guidelines.

But with the prosecution report and the crime scene pictures alone...

...I don't think we can be so certain of it.

I see.

Yes, Madam Jin.

The estimated time of death?

Usually, the body is kept refrigerated until an autopsy.

That's a method to reduce the rate of decomposition as much as possible.

If the body was treated the same way immediately after the victim's death...

...then you can easily manipulate the estimated time of death.

Please consider such a possibility as well.

Will do. Thank you.

Yu–ri, you have something you want to tell me?

Just say it.

No, I was just looking.

Is there something on my face?

Not at all.

Then what?

Madam Jin, who are you really?

Me?

I'm just a mere assistant for this office.

Sure. Right.

I got it.

Gosh.

The defense counsel will now begin the witness examination.

(Second Day of Trial for the Kim Sun–hee Murder Case)

You estimated the time of death to be about six to eight hours...

...before the body was found. What is your basis?

It was primarily based on changes in the victim's body...

...and decomposition status.

In general, is it accurate to estimate the time of death based on changes...

...in the victim's body and decomposition status?

It depends. Often, you have to consider many other factors...

...including weather, humidity, and environment for bacterial growth.

Does that mean that victim Kim Sun–hee's estimated time

...of death may not be accurate?

Objection, Your Honor.

Defense counsel is leading the witness.

Sustained.

How do you estimate the time of death in general?

In practice, when you estimate the time of death...

...aside from changes in the victim's body and decomposition status...

...you also consider the victim's final whereabouts...

...such as credit card usage and call records.

How was it done for this case?

For this case, there were no whereabouts of the victim to be used as evidence.

So we had to use the condition of the body only to estimate the time of death.

Then if the victim's body...

...was moved to another location with a lower temperature...

...or the body was refrigerated after death...

is it possible that the estimated time of the victim's death...

–...could also be different? –I object, Your Honor.

Counsel is examining the witness based on his speculation, not facts.

Counselor.

Are you questioning the estimated time of death?

Yes, Your Honor.

Witness, please answer.

Well, if the body was refrigerated...

...it would cause the temperature drop and the coagulation of blood...

...and it would also affect the time it takes for rigor mortis to set in.

Then it'd be difficult to accurately estimate the time of death.

Please look at the screen.

To date, the victim Kim Sun–hee was confirmed to be last seen...

...at around 11:00 a.m. on February 3rd.

Her body was found at around 6:00 a.m. on February 9th.

(6:00 a.m. on February 9th: Kim Sun–hee's body was found)

Police estimated the time of death to be around 10:00 p.m. on February 8th...

...but based on the premise that the body may have been refrigerated...

...it becomes difficult to estimate the time of death accurately.

This means the estimated time of death is no longer limited to February 8th...

...but now could fall between February 4th and February 8th.

This also means you can no longer exclude the possibility...

...that the defendant is not the murderer.

How is that so?

It's because the defendant was released from the Gwang–ha Correctional Facility...

...at around 11:30 a.m. on February 6th.

–What? –He was just released?

–Did you hear that? –Goodness.

Witness.

You were the victim's boyfriend, correct?

To be accurate, I was her ex–boyfriend.

We broke up at the end of last year.

Then was the day you broke up the day you saw the victim for the last time?

No. We lost touch for a while...

...but Sun–hee came to see me the night before she died.

I think it was about a week before what happened to Sun–hee...

...that I saw her last.

She told me the loan sharks were after her...

...and asked me to lend her 10 million won to go into hiding.

But I didn't have that kind of money...

...so I sent her away after giving her whatever I had in my wallet.

Your Honor.

Mr. Lee Chul–soo last saw the victim the night before her body was found.

Even if we cannot accurately estimate the exact time of the victim's death...

...we cannot say that the victim was missing for five days as the defense claims.

That is all.

Witness, we've met before, right?

Yes.

What did you tell me then?

I told you the exact same thing that I just told the prosecutor.

Witness, do you realize how severe it is to commit perjury in courts?

Objection, the defense counsel is––

Counselor.

You have to have evidence that the witness committed perjury.

I don't...

...have such evidence.

–What? –No evidence?

–Gosh. –No evidence.

Goodness.

How can he do that in court?

(The Law Offices of Choi Do–hyun)

If the two crimes were not committed by the same perpetrator...

...then it's possible that the one that crushed the nails...

...constantly looks for stronger stimulation.

That means...

It's just a possibility...

...but there could have been more victims before and after.

Yu–ri, can you help me with one more thing?

Oh, okay. Wait, what?

Can you go meet with Han Jong–gu's family? I'll send you the address.

Should I just work for you permanently?

So what's your plan?

The only thing I can try now...

...is to obtain a testimony from someone who has the conclusive

...evidence for this case.

Who is that?

Then don't we just need to call him...

–...to the witness stand? –Well...

What do I need to do?

Find a way to make Han Jong–gu pay for his crime from five years ago.

Well, it comes with a difficult condition.

A difficult condition?

Chul–soo.

Why did you reverse your statement in court?

What are you talking about? I don't know what you mean.

When did you really see Kim Sun–hee last?

I already said it all in court. Okay?

Leave me alone. Darn it!

What a nice coat.

I thought the loan sharks were after you. But you paid them all back somehow.

Gambling, playing games, and buying new clothes.

Did you win the lottery or something?

What's it to you? Why? You want to investigate my funding source?

Do as you wish.

You scumbag. If someone was killed, shouldn't you at least want to know...

...why the person was killed...

...and who did it?

And Kim Sun–hee was...

...your girlfriend at one point.

Take this.

Call me if you change your mind.

Are you looking for someone?

I came to see Ms. Yoon Yi–geum who I believe lives here.

I don't know her name, but that old lady was sent to a nursing home ages ago.

A nursing home?

I heard she had Alzheimer's or something.

Do you know when she was sent to the nursing home?

That I'm not sure of.

–Thank you. –Sure.

Hey, Yu–ri.

A nursing home?

Got it.

Your mother's name is Yoon Yi–geum, right?

Where is she now?

Why do you ask that?

That woman has nothing to do with this case.

I visited her in case she might be able to help me with your case.

But the house looked like it's been abandoned for a while.

What?

That woman had an affair and left a long time ago.

I'll never talk to you again if you bring her up ever again.

I'll say it again.

That woman.

She has nothing...

...to do with me.

Oh, I see. Thank you.

(Nursing home list)

–Any luck? –No.

I called every single nursing home there is in the entire country...

...but no one was admitted under the names Yoon Yi–geum or Han Jong–gu.

–How about his father? –He died from a ship accident long ago.

–How about the hospitals? –Madam Jin?

I called the hospitals but found nothing.

No missing person report was filed around that time...

...and no one that matches her profile was admitted to social services.

It's very odd.

How can she just disappear?

The neighbor said she definitely was sent to a nursing home. Weird.

That woman had an affair and left a long time ago.

You two should go home first.

Why? Are you going somewhere?

Yes, I just remembered I have to stop by somewhere.

Why didn't he just stay here after he got released from prison?

After all, it's still his home.

(Detective Seo Geun–pyo)

The person you're trying to reach is unable to answer. Please leave a message.

(Die)

(Die)

(Die)

This is getting interesting.

(Third Day of Trial for the Kim Sun–hee Murder Case)

Defense Counsel. Do you have any more witnesses to call?

If not...

Your Honor. I would like to call the defendant to the witness stand.

I object.

Enough evidence was found making any further examination unnecessary.

But if a new circumstance arose, which could benefit the defendant...

...it's permissible to reexamine at any point in time.

We'll hear it. Permission granted.

But I will not allow any more examination after this.

Defendant, come to the stand.

Defendant.

Did you...

...five years ago...

...at the construction site in Eunseo–gu...

...murder the victim Yang Ae–ran?

–What? –Goodness.

What does this mean?

What's going on?

You're crazy.

It's not going to be easy as of now.

Darn it.

Then what do I do? I didn't even do it. I feel so wronged.

There is one solution.

What is it?

I said, what is it?

Listen to me carefully, Mr. Han.

Even though this case might seem identical to the case from five years ago...

...there is actually an important difference.

But in order to prove that...

...I need you to confess that you are...

...the culprit that murdered Yang Ae–ran five years ago.

If we say that you're the real culprit of the previous case...

...we can prove that you didn't commit the crime this time.

So you're saying...

...in order for me to be free from this new murder charge...

I need to confess that I killed Yang Ae–ran five years ago.

Did I understand you correctly?

That's right.

What kind of crazy nonsense is that?

If I don't want to be a murderer, I need to confess that I'm a murderer?

That detective was speaking nonsense too.

Are you two collaborating and trying to get me?

But you didn't murder Kim Sun–hee, right?

So you finally believe me?

How many times do I have to tell you that I didn't do it?

Fine.

Let's just say I killed Yang Ae–ran five years ago.

Even if I'm cleared of the murder charge for Kim Sun–hee...

...wouldn't I still get arrested again for the Yang Ae–ran case?

Then what's the point? I'm back to zero.

No. Even if you confess for that crime, you wouldn't be arrested for that again.

Under the criminal code, you cannot be tried for the same crime again...

...because there's something called prohibition against double jeopardy.

In other words, even if it's revealed you were the murderer of the previous case...

...you wouldn't be tried again for that case.

Are you asking me to believe that?

You have to trust me.

Just like you did five years ago.

But I still can't admit to something that I didn't actually do.

Is that so?

I didn't do it.

You find a solution. You're the lawyer!

I just...

...told you the solution.

I'm asking you again.

Defendant. Five years ago...

...did you kill...

...the victim?

(Confession)

This is an unprecedented case.

What are you trying to do?

You basically negated your own defense. How do you feel about that?

Am I asking too much?

What are they thinking?

Aren't you curious?

Let's see how he handles this trial.

Following is the verdict...

...for the Kim Sun–hee murder case in Jinhyun–dong, Eunseo–gu.

Sir, I need your help.

Immediately.