1 00:00:01,035 --> 00:00:03,171 In the criminal justice system, 2 00:00:03,204 --> 00:00:06,774 sexually based offenses are considered especially heinous. 3 00:00:06,807 --> 00:00:09,210 In New York City, the dedicated detectives 4 00:00:09,243 --> 00:00:11,212 who investigate these vicious felonies 5 00:00:11,245 --> 00:00:12,546 are members of an elite squad 6 00:00:12,580 --> 00:00:14,382 known as the Special Victims Unit. 7 00:00:14,415 --> 00:00:17,085 These are their stories. 8 00:00:17,818 --> 00:00:19,187 You understand, 9 00:00:19,220 --> 00:00:20,688 there's no wiggle room on the price. 10 00:00:20,721 --> 00:00:24,325 Well, I'd like to see it before we talk numbers. 11 00:00:24,358 --> 00:00:25,593 A brownstone like this 12 00:00:25,626 --> 00:00:27,661 won't stay on the market for long. 13 00:00:27,695 --> 00:00:29,763 What happened here? 14 00:00:31,732 --> 00:00:32,700 Oh, God. 15 00:00:32,733 --> 00:00:35,403 Donna! Call for help. 16 00:00:37,405 --> 00:00:39,073 I-I need the police. 17 00:00:39,107 --> 00:00:40,241 Two people are dead. 18 00:00:41,742 --> 00:00:43,811 H-Help me. 19 00:00:43,844 --> 00:00:44,845 Dead lady's 20 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:46,247 Donna Brooks, 70. 21 00:00:46,280 --> 00:00:49,217 No sign of forced entry, no security cameras. 22 00:00:49,250 --> 00:00:50,718 Raped and strangled. 23 00:00:50,751 --> 00:00:53,087 Lumalite showed traces of semen. 24 00:00:53,121 --> 00:00:55,789 Okay. Dispatch said that you had a live one. 25 00:00:55,823 --> 00:00:57,125 Old guy's Richard Sutton. 26 00:00:57,158 --> 00:00:58,459 EMS is treating him out there. 27 00:00:58,492 --> 00:00:59,660 Don't know why he was here. 28 00:00:59,693 --> 00:01:00,694 What happened to him? 29 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:01,862 Possible heart attack. 30 00:01:01,895 --> 00:01:02,830 Marks, bruises? 31 00:01:02,863 --> 00:01:04,198 Not that we could see. 32 00:01:04,232 --> 00:01:05,666 Is he stable enough to talk? 33 00:01:05,699 --> 00:01:07,535 Yeah, but we got to get him to Saint Vincent's. 34 00:01:07,568 --> 00:01:08,536 You can ride along. 35 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:09,870 I'm Detective Stabler. 36 00:01:09,903 --> 00:01:11,705 Can you tell me what happened? 37 00:01:11,739 --> 00:01:13,874 Donna... Donna... 38 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,609 Now Mr. Sutton, tell me what happened. 39 00:01:15,643 --> 00:01:17,278 Oh, God. 40 00:01:17,311 --> 00:01:18,446 I'm sorry. 41 00:01:18,479 --> 00:01:19,747 For what? 42 00:01:19,780 --> 00:01:21,115 I'm sorry. 43 00:01:22,316 --> 00:01:23,451 Mr. Sutton? 44 00:01:23,484 --> 00:01:24,518 We lost his pulse. 45 00:01:24,552 --> 00:01:25,753 What we got, another heart attack? 46 00:01:25,786 --> 00:01:27,121 He's in V-fib. 47 00:01:27,155 --> 00:01:28,256 You know CPR? 48 00:01:28,289 --> 00:01:29,623 Yeah. 49 00:01:29,657 --> 00:01:31,259 Start chest compressions. Grab the paddles. 50 00:01:31,292 --> 00:01:32,760 Did he say anything else to you two inside? 51 00:01:32,793 --> 00:01:34,728 Just that his chest was killing him. Back away. 52 00:01:34,762 --> 00:01:36,564 Clear. 53 00:01:36,597 --> 00:01:37,798 Still in V-fib. 54 00:01:37,831 --> 00:01:39,267 I'll shock him again. 55 00:01:41,535 --> 00:01:42,770 Clear. 56 00:01:44,272 --> 00:01:46,840 I got a rhythm and a pulse. 57 00:01:46,874 --> 00:01:48,476 Let's move. 58 00:01:50,311 --> 00:01:51,545 What the hell happened? 59 00:01:51,579 --> 00:01:52,880 Okay, let's get him in. 60 00:01:52,913 --> 00:01:54,382 Heart attack. 61 00:01:54,415 --> 00:01:56,384 Is that the victim? 62 00:01:56,417 --> 00:01:58,519 No. More like the perp. 63 00:02:01,755 --> 00:02:05,826 Captioning sponsored by UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION 64 00:02:05,859 --> 00:02:08,762 and NBC 65 00:02:48,269 --> 00:02:49,737 Richard Sutton is still unconscious. 66 00:02:49,770 --> 00:02:50,904 He's in cardiac intensive care. 67 00:02:50,938 --> 00:02:52,573 Lives alone on the Upper East Side. 68 00:02:52,606 --> 00:02:53,641 Neighbors say he keeps to himself. 69 00:02:53,674 --> 00:02:55,943 What's he doing hanging around with the Queen 70 00:02:55,976 --> 00:02:56,644 of the charity balls? 71 00:02:56,677 --> 00:02:58,379 Well, he's a good-looking guy. 72 00:02:58,412 --> 00:02:59,780 Donna Brooks is a wealthy widow. 73 00:02:59,813 --> 00:03:00,914 Maybe he's her boyfriend. 74 00:03:00,948 --> 00:03:02,883 So this could be a domestic dispute? 75 00:03:02,916 --> 00:03:03,951 Well, makes sense. 76 00:03:03,984 --> 00:03:06,454 There's no obvious signs of robbery or forced entry. 77 00:03:06,487 --> 00:03:08,756 Donna and Richard have sex, they argue, 78 00:03:08,789 --> 00:03:10,391 it gets violent, he murders her, 79 00:03:10,424 --> 00:03:11,792 and then has a heart attack 80 00:03:11,825 --> 00:03:13,661 from all the excitement? 81 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:15,863 Or he finds her dead body, then has a heart attack. 82 00:03:15,896 --> 00:03:18,632 The victim's family should know if she and Sutton were involved. 83 00:03:18,666 --> 00:03:20,000 Her daughter Joset 84 00:03:20,033 --> 00:03:22,503 is on her way in right now from Jersey. 85 00:03:22,536 --> 00:03:24,004 The marks on her neck are distinctive. 86 00:03:24,037 --> 00:03:25,406 Did you find the ligature? 87 00:03:25,439 --> 00:03:26,840 No. CSU's checking for all possibles 88 00:03:26,874 --> 00:03:28,242 in the victim's house-- lamp cords, 89 00:03:28,276 --> 00:03:29,243 belts, drapery pulls. 90 00:03:29,277 --> 00:03:30,244 Warner give us 91 00:03:30,278 --> 00:03:31,245 a time of death? 92 00:03:31,279 --> 00:03:32,646 Based on rigor and body temp, 93 00:03:32,680 --> 00:03:34,014 she puts it at 10:00 last night. 94 00:03:34,047 --> 00:03:35,783 Okay. Keep on CSU for the ligature report. 95 00:03:35,816 --> 00:03:37,485 - Captain... - Right this way. 96 00:03:38,786 --> 00:03:39,753 Excuse me. 97 00:03:39,787 --> 00:03:42,356 I'm, uh, here about my mother, Donna Brooks. 98 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:44,392 Why was your mother 99 00:03:44,425 --> 00:03:45,893 selling her brownstone? 100 00:03:45,926 --> 00:03:48,396 Because I forced her to. 101 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:52,533 She liked her independence, but I wanted her 102 00:03:52,566 --> 00:03:55,569 to spend the time she had left with me and her grandkids. 103 00:03:55,603 --> 00:03:56,870 She was sick. 104 00:03:56,904 --> 00:03:57,938 Lymphoma. 105 00:03:57,971 --> 00:03:59,940 She had less than a year. 106 00:03:59,973 --> 00:04:01,875 When was the last time you spoke with her? 107 00:04:01,909 --> 00:04:03,477 I called her this morning. 108 00:04:03,511 --> 00:04:06,580 But I got the machine. 109 00:04:06,614 --> 00:04:08,982 I just figured she was exercising. 110 00:04:09,016 --> 00:04:10,984 She was that strong? 111 00:04:11,018 --> 00:04:12,886 She worked out every morning at 5:00. 112 00:04:12,920 --> 00:04:15,055 She said she... 113 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:17,057 she wanted to stay fit, 114 00:04:17,090 --> 00:04:19,727 because there was a lot of competition for a good man. 115 00:04:19,760 --> 00:04:21,762 Your mom dated a lot? 116 00:04:21,795 --> 00:04:24,632 This is just so embarrassing. 117 00:04:24,665 --> 00:04:26,300 So, your mother was 118 00:04:26,334 --> 00:04:27,701 sexually active? 119 00:04:27,735 --> 00:04:29,903 With all sorts of men. 120 00:04:29,937 --> 00:04:32,039 She ever mention the name Richard Sutton? 121 00:04:32,072 --> 00:04:33,374 No, 122 00:04:33,407 --> 00:04:34,675 I've never heard of him, 123 00:04:34,708 --> 00:04:36,410 but that doesn't mean anything. 124 00:04:37,778 --> 00:04:40,648 I told her to be more careful. 125 00:04:40,681 --> 00:04:43,617 Was there anyone special? 126 00:04:43,651 --> 00:04:45,919 Harvey Cohen. 127 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:48,656 He was an instructor at Hot to Trot. 128 00:04:48,689 --> 00:04:50,724 He taught her how to tango. 129 00:04:50,758 --> 00:04:53,026 Excuse me, can you tell me 130 00:04:53,060 --> 00:04:54,061 which one Harvey Cohen is? 131 00:04:54,094 --> 00:04:55,696 He's right there. 132 00:04:55,729 --> 00:04:56,997 Right there. Thank you. 133 00:04:57,030 --> 00:04:58,399 Harvey Cohen? 134 00:04:58,432 --> 00:04:59,567 Yes. 135 00:04:59,600 --> 00:05:00,734 Mind if I cut in? 136 00:05:00,768 --> 00:05:01,835 Phil, take over, will you? 137 00:05:01,869 --> 00:05:03,437 I could never refuse a beautiful lady. 138 00:05:03,471 --> 00:05:04,972 Good. Then you won't mind telling me 139 00:05:05,005 --> 00:05:06,507 if Donna Brooks was here last night. 140 00:05:06,540 --> 00:05:07,708 Why don't we step over here? 141 00:05:07,741 --> 00:05:09,977 She's here every Monday. 142 00:05:10,010 --> 00:05:11,111 You tell me what this is about. 143 00:05:11,144 --> 00:05:12,746 Just have a couple of questions. 144 00:05:12,780 --> 00:05:13,981 How well did you know Donna? 145 00:05:14,014 --> 00:05:14,782 We're partners. 146 00:05:14,815 --> 00:05:16,684 We have a standing date after class. 147 00:05:16,717 --> 00:05:18,118 Oh. So you were having an affair? 148 00:05:18,151 --> 00:05:19,853 Oh, shame on you, Detective. 149 00:05:19,887 --> 00:05:20,888 A gentleman doesn't kiss and tell. 150 00:05:20,921 --> 00:05:23,524 A gentleman doesn't rape and murder his girlfriend. 151 00:05:23,557 --> 00:05:25,092 What the hell are you talking about? 152 00:05:25,125 --> 00:05:26,960 Donna Brooks-- she was murdered last night. 153 00:05:26,994 --> 00:05:28,362 Oh, my God. 154 00:05:28,396 --> 00:05:29,797 What, you don't think I killed her. 155 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:31,699 You just admitted to having a date with her. 156 00:05:31,732 --> 00:05:32,866 Well, I canceled. 157 00:05:32,900 --> 00:05:34,034 Why? 158 00:05:34,067 --> 00:05:35,836 Well, she was flirting with another man 159 00:05:35,869 --> 00:05:37,004 during class, in front of everyone. 160 00:05:37,037 --> 00:05:38,038 What did you do about that? 161 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:39,039 I told her to take 162 00:05:39,072 --> 00:05:41,141 her boy toy and get out. 163 00:05:41,174 --> 00:05:42,876 This boy toy have a name? 164 00:05:42,910 --> 00:05:44,044 Ben Pawler. 165 00:05:44,077 --> 00:05:45,613 Young enough to be her son. 166 00:05:45,646 --> 00:05:47,815 Donna and I left class together. 167 00:05:47,848 --> 00:05:49,483 Went back to her place. 168 00:05:49,517 --> 00:05:51,051 What's the big deal? 169 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:54,354 I'd say about a 40-year age difference. 170 00:05:55,155 --> 00:05:56,056 You should try it. 171 00:05:56,089 --> 00:05:58,091 Older women-- they have more experience. 172 00:05:58,125 --> 00:05:59,092 They're less inhibited. 173 00:05:59,126 --> 00:06:00,060 And you don't have to worry 174 00:06:00,093 --> 00:06:01,595 about getting them knocked up. 175 00:06:01,629 --> 00:06:02,830 You forgot to mention 176 00:06:02,863 --> 00:06:04,164 financially independent. 177 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:05,599 Donna has a lot of dough. 178 00:06:05,633 --> 00:06:06,834 Definitely sweetens the pot. 179 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:08,101 Had a lot of dough, 180 00:06:08,135 --> 00:06:09,437 ass-wipe. 181 00:06:09,470 --> 00:06:11,905 Donna was murdered last night. 182 00:06:13,941 --> 00:06:15,943 She was fine when I left her. 183 00:06:15,976 --> 00:06:18,779 No, I take that back. 184 00:06:18,812 --> 00:06:21,014 She was satisfied. 185 00:06:22,616 --> 00:06:24,918 Yeah? What time was that, Romeo? 186 00:06:24,952 --> 00:06:26,086 9:15. 187 00:06:26,119 --> 00:06:27,755 Can anyone back up that story? 188 00:06:28,789 --> 00:06:30,758 Marion? 189 00:06:32,059 --> 00:06:33,994 I picked Ben up from Donna's 190 00:06:34,027 --> 00:06:35,463 at 9:15, Detectives. 191 00:06:39,099 --> 00:06:41,101 Benny, Harvey, Sutton. 192 00:06:41,134 --> 00:06:42,503 Donna got around. 193 00:06:42,536 --> 00:06:44,104 Guess she was trying to pack a lot of living 194 00:06:44,137 --> 00:06:45,506 into the days she had left. 195 00:06:45,539 --> 00:06:47,107 Well, she should've had better taste in men. 196 00:06:47,140 --> 00:06:49,176 I got an update on Richard Sutton. 197 00:06:49,209 --> 00:06:52,045 Doc says he's still intubated, nobody can see him. 198 00:06:52,079 --> 00:06:55,048 But I did some digging. 199 00:06:55,082 --> 00:06:57,117 Turns out Mr. Sutton had four wives. 200 00:06:57,150 --> 00:06:58,151 All four still alive? 201 00:06:58,185 --> 00:06:59,920 First three died of natural causes. 202 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:01,455 Last Mrs. Sutton is still with us. 203 00:07:01,489 --> 00:07:02,623 She's so sweet. 204 00:07:02,656 --> 00:07:03,891 And loaded. 205 00:07:03,924 --> 00:07:05,493 He knows how to pick 'em-- old and rich. 206 00:07:05,526 --> 00:07:06,560 Yeah, but he doesn't know 207 00:07:06,594 --> 00:07:07,661 how to treat them. 208 00:07:07,695 --> 00:07:09,096 The most recent Mrs. Sutton filed a 61 209 00:07:09,129 --> 00:07:10,030 for domestic violence last year. 210 00:07:10,063 --> 00:07:11,732 And they didn't lock him up? 211 00:07:11,765 --> 00:07:13,734 She conveniently dropped the complaint. 212 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:14,902 Where is she now? 213 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:16,470 Social Security checks go 214 00:07:16,504 --> 00:07:17,638 to an address in Queens. 215 00:07:20,741 --> 00:07:23,076 Alexis, I wanted to ask you 216 00:07:23,110 --> 00:07:24,144 about Richard. 217 00:07:24,177 --> 00:07:26,514 Who? 218 00:07:26,547 --> 00:07:27,848 Your husband? 219 00:07:27,881 --> 00:07:29,550 Marty was my husband. 220 00:07:29,583 --> 00:07:32,152 My one true love. 221 00:07:32,185 --> 00:07:34,855 He died in Korea. 222 00:07:34,888 --> 00:07:36,857 I have his medals. 223 00:07:36,890 --> 00:07:38,526 Sorry, Detectives, I got held up. 224 00:07:38,559 --> 00:07:40,160 Your message said you wanted to talk 225 00:07:40,193 --> 00:07:41,128 about Richard Sutton. 226 00:07:41,161 --> 00:07:45,032 Not Richard. Marty. Marty. 227 00:07:45,065 --> 00:07:47,234 President Truman sent me a telegram. 228 00:07:48,602 --> 00:07:49,737 Alzheimer's? 229 00:07:49,770 --> 00:07:51,905 Progressing rapidly. 230 00:07:51,939 --> 00:07:54,174 No offense, Mr. Ridley, but we heard she had money. 231 00:07:54,207 --> 00:07:55,876 What is she doing in a place like this? 232 00:07:55,909 --> 00:07:57,244 Oh, she did, 233 00:07:57,277 --> 00:07:59,079 until that snake Sutton got hold of it. 234 00:07:59,112 --> 00:08:00,213 He married her, 235 00:08:00,247 --> 00:08:01,682 and then he dumped her in here, 236 00:08:01,715 --> 00:08:03,150 so he could live like a king. 237 00:08:03,183 --> 00:08:04,752 Now, does he ever come and visit her? 238 00:08:04,785 --> 00:08:07,054 Only when he needs her signature. 239 00:08:08,055 --> 00:08:09,189 She is obviously in no... 240 00:08:09,222 --> 00:08:10,691 I want that cracker. 241 00:08:10,724 --> 00:08:12,092 ...condition to sign anything. 242 00:08:12,125 --> 00:08:13,260 I filed a complaint, 243 00:08:13,293 --> 00:08:14,261 but nothing happened. 244 00:08:14,294 --> 00:08:15,195 Husband has the right to do 245 00:08:15,228 --> 00:08:16,797 what he wants with the money. 246 00:08:16,830 --> 00:08:18,532 Including romancing other women? 247 00:08:18,566 --> 00:08:20,067 If you call slapping around women romantic. 248 00:08:20,100 --> 00:08:21,234 He hit her? 249 00:08:21,268 --> 00:08:22,903 After Sutton's last visit, 250 00:08:22,936 --> 00:08:25,038 I found her lying on the floor, all bruised up. 251 00:08:25,072 --> 00:08:26,239 Did you report it? 252 00:08:26,273 --> 00:08:28,008 I didn't see him do it, 253 00:08:28,041 --> 00:08:31,545 and Alexis said she must've fallen out of bed. 254 00:08:32,212 --> 00:08:33,547 This time Sutton is going 255 00:08:33,581 --> 00:08:35,583 to answer my questions. 256 00:08:37,585 --> 00:08:39,186 We found your wife, Mr. Sutton, 257 00:08:39,219 --> 00:08:40,220 the one you stashed away 258 00:08:40,253 --> 00:08:41,288 at that dump in Queens. 259 00:08:41,321 --> 00:08:43,156 You want to talk about her? 260 00:08:43,190 --> 00:08:44,057 I'm not surprised. 261 00:08:44,091 --> 00:08:46,927 Why don't we talk about Donna Brooks then? 262 00:08:46,960 --> 00:08:48,596 Is she your next target, Mr. Sutton? 263 00:08:48,629 --> 00:08:49,630 What, did she reject you? 264 00:08:49,663 --> 00:08:50,698 Is that why you raped 265 00:08:50,731 --> 00:08:51,699 and killed her? 266 00:08:52,833 --> 00:08:54,134 How did you get into the house? 267 00:08:56,336 --> 00:08:58,238 Write your answer down. 268 00:09:02,643 --> 00:09:03,611 The house was open? 269 00:09:03,644 --> 00:09:04,945 What time were you there? 270 00:09:06,079 --> 00:09:07,848 You were there 271 00:09:07,881 --> 00:09:09,249 at 9:00 a.m. this morning? 272 00:09:09,282 --> 00:09:11,151 Where were you at 10:00 last night? 273 00:09:13,721 --> 00:09:15,723 "Home... 274 00:09:15,756 --> 00:09:17,090 alone." 275 00:09:17,124 --> 00:09:18,726 So, you have no alibi for when she was killed? 276 00:09:26,967 --> 00:09:28,936 "Not killed last night." 277 00:09:28,969 --> 00:09:30,671 How do you know that? 278 00:09:30,704 --> 00:09:32,606 "Donna exercises 279 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:35,876 "a.m. 280 00:09:35,909 --> 00:09:37,978 "Windows... 281 00:09:38,011 --> 00:09:41,314 always... open." 282 00:09:41,348 --> 00:09:43,651 Did you shut them? 283 00:09:50,658 --> 00:09:52,860 "Freezing." 284 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,630 You turned up the heat? 285 00:09:57,297 --> 00:09:58,866 Postmortem 286 00:09:58,899 --> 00:10:00,934 body temp decreases roughly one degree per hour 287 00:10:00,968 --> 00:10:02,235 at average room temperature. 288 00:10:02,269 --> 00:10:03,370 What was Donna's body temp 289 00:10:03,403 --> 00:10:04,972 when the real estate agent found her? 290 00:10:05,005 --> 00:10:06,173 About 86 degrees, 291 00:10:06,206 --> 00:10:07,808 which is 12 degrees below normal. 292 00:10:07,841 --> 00:10:09,743 That puts time of death at 10:00 p.m., 293 00:10:09,777 --> 00:10:10,944 12 hours earlier. 294 00:10:10,978 --> 00:10:12,312 Problem is, I didn't account 295 00:10:12,345 --> 00:10:14,047 for the freezing apartment, 296 00:10:14,081 --> 00:10:15,816 or the fact she was exercising. 297 00:10:15,849 --> 00:10:17,417 So, how does that change your calculation? 298 00:10:17,450 --> 00:10:19,152 The exertion from working out 299 00:10:19,186 --> 00:10:21,054 depleted her adenosine triphosphate, 300 00:10:21,088 --> 00:10:22,422 causing rigor to occur faster. 301 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:25,893 So the exercise sped up the rigor, and the cold caused 302 00:10:25,926 --> 00:10:27,661 a rapid decline in body temperature. 303 00:10:27,695 --> 00:10:28,762 But what's that add up to now? 304 00:10:28,796 --> 00:10:30,964 I was wrong about the time of death. 305 00:10:30,998 --> 00:10:33,100 Donna was killed early this morning. 306 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:34,367 I'd say around 6:00 a.m. 307 00:10:34,401 --> 00:10:35,969 We have to reinterview all the men. 308 00:10:36,003 --> 00:10:37,671 We didn't get alibis for this morning. 309 00:10:37,705 --> 00:10:38,806 I've got something that might help. 310 00:10:38,839 --> 00:10:41,975 I didn't find fibers in the skin of your victim's neck, 311 00:10:42,009 --> 00:10:44,978 but the ligature's impression is unusual. 312 00:10:45,012 --> 00:10:47,114 Does it match anything at the crime scene? 313 00:10:47,147 --> 00:10:50,183 No. The killer took whatever he used with him. 314 00:10:50,217 --> 00:10:52,052 You have any idea what it was? 315 00:10:52,085 --> 00:10:53,353 Sorry. But the FBI has 316 00:10:53,386 --> 00:10:54,755 a database. 317 00:10:54,788 --> 00:10:56,857 I forwarded the image to their lab. 318 00:10:56,890 --> 00:10:58,258 Well, Huang works for the Bureau. 319 00:10:58,291 --> 00:10:59,693 Maybe he can expedite our search. 320 00:10:59,727 --> 00:11:01,028 Thanks. 321 00:11:02,763 --> 00:11:05,132 The murder weapon is a rope-- 322 00:11:05,165 --> 00:11:06,233 a static kernmantle. 323 00:11:06,266 --> 00:11:08,468 It's used in rock climbing, it's extremely strong, 324 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:09,903 and it doesn't fray. 325 00:11:09,937 --> 00:11:11,371 Well, that's why there were no fibers. 326 00:11:11,404 --> 00:11:12,706 Does VICAP have any other cases 327 00:11:12,740 --> 00:11:14,107 where this kind of rope was used? 328 00:11:14,141 --> 00:11:15,943 I already checked, and there's 15 matches. 329 00:11:17,110 --> 00:11:18,311 Tell you what. 330 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:20,347 Let's narrow this down by using our M.O., okay? 331 00:11:20,380 --> 00:11:21,882 Okay. Give me the search parameters. 332 00:11:21,915 --> 00:11:22,950 Victim is female, 333 00:11:22,983 --> 00:11:24,918 age 60 to 80, 334 00:11:24,952 --> 00:11:26,019 strangulation homicide. 335 00:11:26,053 --> 00:11:27,287 In her own home. 336 00:11:27,320 --> 00:11:29,990 In her own home. 337 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:31,992 Wow. Two matches. 338 00:11:32,025 --> 00:11:33,460 And the first one is Susan Zelman, 339 00:11:33,493 --> 00:11:35,128 age 65. 340 00:11:35,162 --> 00:11:36,864 Killed two years ago in Brooklyn. 341 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,503 Second one, Claudia Wooding, 342 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:46,373 70, murdered three years ago in Piermont. 343 00:11:48,375 --> 00:11:49,943 BENSON Three females over 60, 344 00:11:49,977 --> 00:11:51,311 all from the Metro area, 345 00:11:51,344 --> 00:11:53,981 all strangled with this static kernmantle. 346 00:11:54,014 --> 00:11:56,917 We've got a serial killer preying on the elderly. 347 00:12:01,554 --> 00:12:02,355 Three rich elderly women 348 00:12:02,389 --> 00:12:04,892 all strangled with the same rope. 349 00:12:04,925 --> 00:12:05,893 Perp's organized. 350 00:12:05,926 --> 00:12:07,160 Doesn't leave a murder weapon, 351 00:12:07,194 --> 00:12:08,328 no prints, no sign of forced entry. 352 00:12:08,361 --> 00:12:10,530 The victims know him, so they let him in. 353 00:12:10,563 --> 00:12:11,899 Or he conned 'em. 354 00:12:11,932 --> 00:12:13,166 Old people make great targets. 355 00:12:13,200 --> 00:12:14,467 They're lonely. They're vulnerable. 356 00:12:14,501 --> 00:12:15,903 Let's keep the M.O. in-house. 357 00:12:15,936 --> 00:12:17,370 Last thing we need is a copycat. 358 00:12:17,404 --> 00:12:19,907 What've you got? The victims' nearest and dearest. 359 00:12:19,940 --> 00:12:22,910 Claudia Wooding's son, Eddie Wooding. 360 00:12:22,943 --> 00:12:26,079 Detective on the case says Eddie's a real schmuck. 361 00:12:26,113 --> 00:12:27,915 Mother disinherited him after he lost 362 00:12:27,948 --> 00:12:30,283 a bundle of her money in the market. 363 00:12:30,317 --> 00:12:32,552 Where's Eddie now? He owns a fancy car dealership. 364 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:34,054 What about Susan Zelman? 365 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:34,955 No suspects in her murder. 366 00:12:34,988 --> 00:12:36,456 She's survived by her husband Marvin. 367 00:12:36,489 --> 00:12:38,291 They look at him? 368 00:12:38,325 --> 00:12:40,293 He's got rheumatoid arthritis, confined to a wheelchair. 369 00:12:40,327 --> 00:12:41,561 Doubt he had the strength to strangle her. 370 00:12:41,594 --> 00:12:43,563 Munch, Fin, go talk to Eddie. 371 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,799 You two, pay a visit to Mr. Zelman. 372 00:12:45,833 --> 00:12:48,268 There's got to be a link between these three women. 373 00:12:48,301 --> 00:12:50,437 Apart from being dead? 374 00:12:50,470 --> 00:12:52,339 I'll never forgive myself 375 00:12:52,372 --> 00:12:53,406 for her death. 376 00:12:53,440 --> 00:12:54,574 Why is that, Mr. Zelman? 377 00:12:54,607 --> 00:12:57,945 Because I was out playing bridge. 378 00:12:57,978 --> 00:13:00,280 She didn't want to go. 379 00:13:00,313 --> 00:13:03,116 If I'd stayed home, this wouldn't have happened. 380 00:13:03,150 --> 00:13:06,419 Mr. Zelman. 381 00:13:06,453 --> 00:13:09,289 Did your wife know a Donna Brooks? 382 00:13:09,322 --> 00:13:12,960 No, no, and I know all of Susan's friends. 383 00:13:12,993 --> 00:13:15,162 How 'bout Claudia Wooding? 384 00:13:15,195 --> 00:13:17,330 Yeah, Claudia was my mother. Why you asking? 385 00:13:17,364 --> 00:13:19,466 Did she know Donna Brooks or Susan Zelman? 386 00:13:19,499 --> 00:13:20,433 How the hell do I know? 387 00:13:20,467 --> 00:13:22,435 If you're sniffing around, 388 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:25,138 trying to reopen my mother's murder, save your energy. 389 00:13:25,172 --> 00:13:28,475 I didn't kill her. Any idea who did? 390 00:13:28,508 --> 00:13:31,444 I just can't imagine anyone hurting my Susan. 391 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:34,614 Now, the police said it was probably a drug addict 392 00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:35,615 looking for money. 393 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:37,317 Was anything taken? 394 00:13:37,350 --> 00:13:38,618 Not a thing. 395 00:13:38,651 --> 00:13:42,322 She only had $20 in her purse, 396 00:13:42,355 --> 00:13:43,991 even though she had plenty of money. 397 00:13:44,024 --> 00:13:46,093 Who inherited the money after she died? 398 00:13:46,126 --> 00:13:47,094 Not me. 399 00:13:47,127 --> 00:13:48,628 Bitch didn't leave me a dime. 400 00:13:48,661 --> 00:13:50,463 Sounds like a fine motive for murder. 401 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:51,999 Oh, why bother? 402 00:13:52,032 --> 00:13:53,633 She was about to kick the bucket anyway. 403 00:13:53,666 --> 00:13:55,502 Lung cancer. 404 00:13:55,535 --> 00:13:57,570 Your wife was sick? 405 00:13:57,604 --> 00:13:58,638 She had breast cancer... 406 00:13:58,671 --> 00:14:01,008 and on the very day she was killed, 407 00:14:01,041 --> 00:14:03,343 the oncologist told her she was in remission. 408 00:14:03,376 --> 00:14:05,645 Who was the oncologist? 409 00:14:09,917 --> 00:14:11,518 Dr. Brelsford, we need your help. 410 00:14:11,551 --> 00:14:13,220 It's about two of your patients: 411 00:14:13,253 --> 00:14:15,222 Susan Zelman and Claudia Wooding. 412 00:14:15,255 --> 00:14:17,357 Unfortunately, they both died several years ago. 413 00:14:17,390 --> 00:14:18,391 Of cancer? 414 00:14:18,425 --> 00:14:21,061 I believe they were both murdered. 415 00:14:21,094 --> 00:14:22,395 That's quite a coincidence. 416 00:14:22,429 --> 00:14:24,397 Isn't it. What's this about? 417 00:14:24,431 --> 00:14:26,533 Donna Brooks. Was she a patient of yours? 418 00:14:26,566 --> 00:14:29,903 No, but she was treated at this hospital. 419 00:14:29,937 --> 00:14:31,571 Why are you asking about her? 420 00:14:31,604 --> 00:14:33,540 She was murdered also. 421 00:14:33,573 --> 00:14:36,243 I assure you, if I wanted to kill somebody, 422 00:14:36,276 --> 00:14:37,477 you'd never know it was murder. 423 00:14:37,510 --> 00:14:38,378 Yeah? How's that? 424 00:14:38,411 --> 00:14:40,380 Because I'd know how... To cover it up? 425 00:14:40,413 --> 00:14:41,681 Is that what you were going to say? 426 00:14:41,714 --> 00:14:43,483 No. You make some lethal house calls 427 00:14:43,516 --> 00:14:44,451 to rich old ladies? 428 00:14:44,484 --> 00:14:46,486 My patients are very grateful for the quality 429 00:14:46,519 --> 00:14:47,587 of care I give them. 430 00:14:47,620 --> 00:14:50,457 I have no reason to kill anybody. 431 00:14:50,490 --> 00:14:51,992 I'm very busy. Is that all? 432 00:14:52,025 --> 00:14:54,027 No. Where were you yesterday at 6 a.m.? 433 00:14:54,061 --> 00:14:55,028 At home. With who? 434 00:14:55,062 --> 00:14:56,163 I live by myself. 435 00:14:56,196 --> 00:14:58,398 Doctor, we have two, possibly three dead women, 436 00:14:58,431 --> 00:15:01,034 all of 'em connected to you. 437 00:15:01,068 --> 00:15:04,004 You're going to have to do a little better than that. 438 00:15:05,538 --> 00:15:08,375 Look... lots of people are involved 439 00:15:08,408 --> 00:15:10,443 in the care of cancer patients. 440 00:15:10,477 --> 00:15:12,212 Like who? In the hospital, 441 00:15:12,245 --> 00:15:13,613 there's a team of doctors, 442 00:15:13,646 --> 00:15:15,382 nurses, social workers. 443 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:17,517 After discharge, they often use in-home care. 444 00:15:17,550 --> 00:15:19,052 Who provides that? 445 00:15:19,086 --> 00:15:21,554 I use RDH, run by Dr. Matt Spevak. 446 00:15:21,588 --> 00:15:26,059 My patients wouldn't settle for less. 447 00:15:26,093 --> 00:15:27,294 Dr. Spevak is in a meeting, 448 00:15:27,327 --> 00:15:29,062 but I'm Emma Spevak, the Nurse Manager. 449 00:15:29,096 --> 00:15:30,230 Are you his wife? 450 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:32,565 Sister. What can I do for you? 451 00:15:32,599 --> 00:15:34,234 We need to confirm that Claudia Wooding 452 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:36,303 and Susan Zelman were clients. 453 00:15:36,336 --> 00:15:39,572 I'll check. 454 00:15:39,606 --> 00:15:41,608 Yes, they were. 455 00:15:41,641 --> 00:15:43,110 How 'bout Donna Brooks? 456 00:15:45,678 --> 00:15:47,547 Yes, she was as well. 457 00:15:47,580 --> 00:15:49,249 What's this about? 458 00:15:49,282 --> 00:15:51,084 They were all murdered. 459 00:15:51,118 --> 00:15:52,452 Oh, my God. 460 00:15:52,485 --> 00:15:54,554 Well, please tell me what you need, and I'll help you. 461 00:15:54,587 --> 00:15:56,289 Did they have a caretaker in common? 462 00:15:56,323 --> 00:15:59,726 Nurse DeVaal was the primary for all three. 463 00:15:59,759 --> 00:16:01,261 What's going on, Emma? 464 00:16:01,294 --> 00:16:02,729 This is Dr. Spevak. 465 00:16:02,762 --> 00:16:05,065 Doctor, I'm Detective Stabler. 466 00:16:05,098 --> 00:16:06,633 This is my partner, Detective Benson. 467 00:16:06,666 --> 00:16:08,601 Hey. Oh, you must be here about Donna Brooks. 468 00:16:08,635 --> 00:16:10,437 I saw it on the news. 469 00:16:10,470 --> 00:16:13,173 Two other patients of yours were also killed. 470 00:16:13,206 --> 00:16:15,542 Your sister says that a Nurse DeVaal treated all of 'em. 471 00:16:15,575 --> 00:16:17,644 Where can we find her? Him. 472 00:16:17,677 --> 00:16:19,579 Gary hasn't been with us for a few weeks now. 473 00:16:19,612 --> 00:16:23,116 Why? A patient accused him of stealing. 474 00:16:23,150 --> 00:16:25,585 I fired him. BENSON Which patient? 475 00:16:25,618 --> 00:16:28,055 Donna Brooks. 476 00:16:28,088 --> 00:16:29,056 Where is Gary 477 00:16:29,089 --> 00:16:31,624 working now? Meals on Wheels. 478 00:16:34,327 --> 00:16:35,595 Gary DeVaal? 479 00:16:35,628 --> 00:16:37,297 Yeah? 480 00:16:37,330 --> 00:16:40,033 We'd like to talk to you about Donna Brooks. 481 00:16:40,067 --> 00:16:42,302 What about her? Why don't we take a ride? 482 00:16:42,335 --> 00:16:44,637 Oh, Gary. 483 00:16:44,671 --> 00:16:46,139 You brought friends. 484 00:16:46,173 --> 00:16:47,474 We're the police, ma'am. 485 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:48,475 The police? Yeah. 486 00:16:48,508 --> 00:16:49,642 Wha-What happened? 487 00:16:49,676 --> 00:16:51,144 Can't stay today, Mrs. Rabinowitz. 488 00:16:51,178 --> 00:16:53,146 Here's your dinner. Don't go. 489 00:16:53,180 --> 00:16:55,148 No one else visits me. 490 00:16:55,182 --> 00:16:56,783 I'll come back tomorrow-- I promise. 491 00:16:56,816 --> 00:17:00,220 Shouldn't make promises you can't keep. 492 00:17:00,253 --> 00:17:01,221 Why'd you steal 493 00:17:01,254 --> 00:17:02,322 from Donna Brooks? 494 00:17:02,355 --> 00:17:03,790 I didn't. The bitch is lying. 495 00:17:03,823 --> 00:17:06,326 The bitch is dead, Gary. 496 00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:08,328 I hated her, but I didn't kill her. 497 00:17:08,361 --> 00:17:10,163 Why didn't you like her? Everyone else did. 498 00:17:10,197 --> 00:17:13,166 Everyone else didn't work for her. 499 00:17:13,200 --> 00:17:14,801 Getting fired was the best thing 500 00:17:14,834 --> 00:17:16,636 that could've happened to me. 501 00:17:16,669 --> 00:17:18,338 So why'd you keep her house keys? 502 00:17:18,371 --> 00:17:19,572 Plan to pay her a visit? 503 00:17:19,606 --> 00:17:20,607 I never got a chance 504 00:17:20,640 --> 00:17:22,642 to return them. "To my dear husband, Larry, 505 00:17:22,675 --> 00:17:24,177 with love, from Donna." 506 00:17:24,211 --> 00:17:25,745 I guess you didn't have a chance to return 507 00:17:25,778 --> 00:17:26,779 her dead husband's watch, either, huh? 508 00:17:26,813 --> 00:17:29,316 She docked me 20 bucks for being ten minutes late. 509 00:17:29,349 --> 00:17:31,518 You took a $10,000 Rolex! 510 00:17:31,551 --> 00:17:33,253 Fair trade? That old bat 511 00:17:33,286 --> 00:17:34,821 gave half a mil to feed the pigeons. 512 00:17:34,854 --> 00:17:36,456 She didn't need the lousy watch! 513 00:17:36,489 --> 00:17:38,191 You steal from them as well? 514 00:17:38,225 --> 00:17:41,194 No. I'd never rip off Susan. 515 00:17:41,228 --> 00:17:43,596 She was a sweetheart. 516 00:17:43,630 --> 00:17:46,399 Well, how 'bout Claudia Wooding? Is she a sweetheart, too? I've never seen her 517 00:17:46,433 --> 00:17:48,401 before in my life. RDH says you were her nurse. 518 00:17:48,435 --> 00:17:51,704 RDH is lying! Someone's setting me up! 519 00:17:51,738 --> 00:17:53,673 Check the files! 520 00:17:53,706 --> 00:17:56,209 That enough to subpoena RDH's records? 521 00:17:56,243 --> 00:17:57,844 Yeah, I'll get started on the paperwork, 522 00:17:57,877 --> 00:17:59,712 but since DeVaal is shouting frame job, 523 00:17:59,746 --> 00:18:00,847 I want the files authenticated. 524 00:18:00,880 --> 00:18:02,749 Take 'em to the forensic document examiner. 525 00:18:02,782 --> 00:18:04,717 We'll catch this low-life in another lie. 526 00:18:04,751 --> 00:18:07,587 Keep DeVaal on ice-- I'll go check it out. 527 00:18:11,258 --> 00:18:13,726 I reviewed Claudia Wooding's file. 528 00:18:13,760 --> 00:18:15,862 DeVaal's signature is definitely on the nursing logs. 529 00:18:15,895 --> 00:18:17,397 So DeVaal is lying. 530 00:18:17,430 --> 00:18:18,698 Not necessarily. 531 00:18:18,731 --> 00:18:19,732 What do you mean? 532 00:18:19,766 --> 00:18:22,402 RNs have to sign off at the end of each shift. 533 00:18:22,435 --> 00:18:25,738 Now, these are Claudia Wooding's case logs with, uh... 534 00:18:25,772 --> 00:18:28,408 from two different dates with Gary DeVaal's signature on each. 535 00:18:28,441 --> 00:18:30,443 Now watch this. 536 00:18:31,444 --> 00:18:33,213 Bam. They're identical. 537 00:18:33,246 --> 00:18:34,747 Yeah, but nobody signs their name 538 00:18:34,781 --> 00:18:36,749 exactly the same way every time. 539 00:18:36,783 --> 00:18:38,718 We call it a transposition forgery. 540 00:18:38,751 --> 00:18:40,753 So someone Xeroxed DeVaal's signature 541 00:18:40,787 --> 00:18:42,755 and then cut and pasted onto the files. 542 00:18:42,789 --> 00:18:45,425 Which was then copied, making the paste job undetectable. 543 00:18:45,458 --> 00:18:49,729 So DeVaal was right; he is being set up. 544 00:18:49,762 --> 00:18:51,464 It's got to be someone at RDH. 545 00:18:51,498 --> 00:18:54,734 They're the only ones with access to the victims' files. 546 00:18:54,767 --> 00:18:57,604 DeVaal is a sleazeball who got fired for theft. 547 00:18:57,637 --> 00:18:58,605 He's a good fall-guy. 548 00:18:58,638 --> 00:19:00,573 But why kill these women? 549 00:19:00,607 --> 00:19:01,774 Well, they're all rich. 550 00:19:01,808 --> 00:19:03,443 They're known for their generosity. 551 00:19:03,476 --> 00:19:05,612 Maybe someone made a profit off their deaths. 552 00:19:05,645 --> 00:19:07,614 You're right. Someone made a mint. 553 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:09,816 I pulled copies of the victims' wills. 554 00:19:09,849 --> 00:19:12,319 Who's the lucky beneficiary? 555 00:19:12,352 --> 00:19:13,786 The Golden Memories Foundation. 556 00:19:13,820 --> 00:19:15,888 Who gets the gold? Dr. Matt Spevak, 557 00:19:15,922 --> 00:19:20,293 CEO of RDH and chairman of Golden Memories. 558 00:19:20,327 --> 00:19:22,929 Well... looks like the good doctor's 559 00:19:22,962 --> 00:19:25,832 been killing old ladies for their money. 560 00:19:28,368 --> 00:19:29,769 I didn't kill anyone. This is outrageous. 561 00:19:29,802 --> 00:19:31,771 My client is a well-known, respected physician. 562 00:19:31,804 --> 00:19:32,672 Well, tell me, there, Doc, 563 00:19:32,705 --> 00:19:34,807 did these women die of natural causes? 564 00:19:34,841 --> 00:19:37,310 Of course not... but why would I murder them? 565 00:19:37,344 --> 00:19:40,280 Oh, I can think of about a million bucks worth of reasons. 566 00:19:40,313 --> 00:19:41,848 Each victim left you quite a bit of cash. 567 00:19:41,881 --> 00:19:43,750 By killing them, you got your hands on it quicker. 568 00:19:43,783 --> 00:19:44,884 I don't inherit their money. 569 00:19:44,917 --> 00:19:47,587 The bequests go to charity for poverty-stricken seniors. 570 00:19:47,620 --> 00:19:48,421 Right, Golden Memories 571 00:19:48,455 --> 00:19:50,957 - Foundation. - Golden Memories 572 00:19:50,990 --> 00:19:52,959 is a legitimate nonprofit organization. 573 00:19:52,992 --> 00:19:54,894 Whose mission is to fleece rich old ladies. 574 00:19:54,927 --> 00:19:57,330 My company's doing well. I don't need their money. 575 00:19:57,364 --> 00:19:58,731 I started the foundation to give 576 00:19:58,765 --> 00:20:00,800 something back. You gave three women back to God. 577 00:20:00,833 --> 00:20:02,435 Does that count? 578 00:20:02,469 --> 00:20:04,737 Excuse me, aren't we missing something here, 579 00:20:04,771 --> 00:20:06,639 like direct evidence? Your client had access 580 00:20:06,673 --> 00:20:07,640 to the victims' homes 581 00:20:07,674 --> 00:20:10,777 and profited substantially from their deaths. 582 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:12,679 That's not probable cause for arrest. 583 00:20:12,712 --> 00:20:14,347 Call us if you ever get any. 584 00:20:14,381 --> 00:20:15,448 Matt, let's go. 585 00:20:19,286 --> 00:20:20,853 Spevak's laughing at us. 586 00:20:20,887 --> 00:20:23,356 I'm not going to let that bastard get away with this. 587 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:26,526 I'm not so sure Spevak's guilty. 588 00:20:26,559 --> 00:20:28,995 Well, gee, Doc, do you know something that we don't, 589 00:20:29,028 --> 00:20:30,363 or are you just extending Spevak 590 00:20:30,397 --> 00:20:31,864 a little professional courtesy? 591 00:20:31,898 --> 00:20:34,534 I'm giving you my professional opinion. 592 00:20:34,567 --> 00:20:36,703 A doctor would've covered his tracks better. 593 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:39,005 Well, what do you call forging a nurse's signature? 594 00:20:39,038 --> 00:20:40,707 What's his motive? Money. 595 00:20:40,740 --> 00:20:41,874 Best motive in the world. 596 00:20:41,908 --> 00:20:43,543 These murders were way too personal 597 00:20:43,576 --> 00:20:44,877 to have been committed for profit. 598 00:20:44,911 --> 00:20:48,014 Choking the life out of three elderly women is a sign of rage. 599 00:20:48,047 --> 00:20:50,883 Or a sign that he couldn't get his hands on their money fast enough. 600 00:20:50,917 --> 00:20:52,752 Okay, hold it-- we don't know if Spevak 601 00:20:52,785 --> 00:20:53,886 got any of their money. 602 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:55,888 Where are we on his financials? 603 00:20:55,922 --> 00:20:58,558 Novak says we don't have enough to subpoena his bank records. 604 00:20:58,591 --> 00:20:59,892 Golden Memories is a nonprofit. 605 00:20:59,926 --> 00:21:01,894 That means that his books are public record. 606 00:21:01,928 --> 00:21:03,530 Have a forensic accountant see 607 00:21:03,563 --> 00:21:05,432 if Spevak's cooking 'em. 608 00:21:06,833 --> 00:21:09,569 Last year, Golden Memories took in 675 grand. 609 00:21:09,602 --> 00:21:10,870 How much did they spend in grants? 610 00:21:10,903 --> 00:21:13,406 All of it... most which went for the care 611 00:21:13,440 --> 00:21:14,741 of two indigent patients: 612 00:21:14,774 --> 00:21:16,576 Maria Franco and Andrea Robbins. 613 00:21:16,609 --> 00:21:18,578 That's a lot of charity for two people. 614 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:21,914 Yeah, especially two dead ones. 615 00:21:21,948 --> 00:21:24,417 I checked with Social Security. 616 00:21:24,451 --> 00:21:28,888 Maria Franco and Andrea Robbins have been dead since '96. 617 00:21:28,921 --> 00:21:31,891 Spevak's been keeping phony records and pocketing the money. 618 00:21:31,924 --> 00:21:35,294 That's enough for a search warrant. 619 00:21:37,464 --> 00:21:38,765 Look at this place. 620 00:21:38,798 --> 00:21:39,966 Got to be at least 621 00:21:39,999 --> 00:21:41,534 3000 square feet. 622 00:21:41,568 --> 00:21:43,903 Beautiful view, fancy art, expensive antiques... 623 00:21:43,936 --> 00:21:45,372 All of it unpaid for. 624 00:21:45,405 --> 00:21:47,073 His credit cards are all maxed out. 625 00:21:47,106 --> 00:21:47,940 On what? 626 00:21:47,974 --> 00:21:48,941 Gambling. 627 00:21:48,975 --> 00:21:51,010 Every casino from Atlantic City to Foxwoods. 628 00:21:51,043 --> 00:21:52,512 Answering machine's blinking. 629 00:21:52,545 --> 00:21:53,980 Probably a collection agency. 630 00:21:55,014 --> 00:21:56,048 Hey, Spevak, 631 00:21:56,082 --> 00:21:57,049 you're late again. 632 00:21:57,083 --> 00:21:59,085 You better pay up, Doc, or we're coming over. 633 00:21:59,118 --> 00:22:01,554 Doesn't sound like Master Card. 634 00:22:01,588 --> 00:22:03,055 Explains why he killed the old ladies. 635 00:22:03,089 --> 00:22:04,090 He needs money, fast. 636 00:22:04,123 --> 00:22:04,957 Look at here. 637 00:22:04,991 --> 00:22:07,927 When Spevak's not killing old folks, 638 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:09,061 he's climbing rocks. 639 00:22:09,095 --> 00:22:10,697 I'll say. 640 00:22:11,931 --> 00:22:16,703 Webbing, harness... belay devices. 641 00:22:16,736 --> 00:22:18,971 And our murder weapon. 642 00:22:19,005 --> 00:22:20,072 Can this wait? 643 00:22:20,106 --> 00:22:21,107 My brother's in a meeting 644 00:22:21,140 --> 00:22:22,074 with a new client. 645 00:22:22,108 --> 00:22:24,043 Your brother is a suspect in three homicides. 646 00:22:24,076 --> 00:22:25,412 You're wrong. 647 00:22:25,445 --> 00:22:26,679 Matt would never hurt anyone. 648 00:22:26,713 --> 00:22:27,947 Well, we have strong proof that he did. 649 00:22:27,980 --> 00:22:28,948 It's a mistake. 650 00:22:28,981 --> 00:22:30,417 There's got to be an explanation. 651 00:22:30,450 --> 00:22:31,951 I'd love to hear it. 652 00:22:36,022 --> 00:22:38,024 As you can see, we offer only 653 00:22:38,057 --> 00:22:39,058 the highest standards of care. 654 00:22:39,091 --> 00:22:40,059 You'll be looked after 655 00:22:40,092 --> 00:22:42,395 in the comfort of your own home. 656 00:22:42,429 --> 00:22:43,963 Emma, you'll have to wait. 657 00:22:43,996 --> 00:22:45,164 I'm in the middle of something. 658 00:22:45,197 --> 00:22:46,599 I know, I'm sorry, but it's... 659 00:22:46,633 --> 00:22:47,634 Damn it, Emma. 660 00:22:47,667 --> 00:22:49,636 I told you no interruptions. 661 00:22:49,669 --> 00:22:51,137 Detectives. 662 00:22:51,170 --> 00:22:53,105 Excuse me, 663 00:22:53,139 --> 00:22:54,106 I'll be right back. 664 00:22:54,140 --> 00:22:55,942 No, you won't. 665 00:22:55,975 --> 00:22:57,544 Matt Spevak, you're under arrest for Murder 666 00:22:57,577 --> 00:22:58,678 in the First Degree. 667 00:22:58,711 --> 00:23:00,480 This is insane-- what the hell 668 00:23:00,513 --> 00:23:01,714 did you tell them, Emma?! 669 00:23:01,748 --> 00:23:03,450 Nothing, I swear, Matt. 670 00:23:07,754 --> 00:23:09,622 How does the defendant plead? 671 00:23:09,656 --> 00:23:10,923 Not guilty, Your Honor. 672 00:23:10,957 --> 00:23:12,992 I'll hear the People on bail. 673 00:23:13,025 --> 00:23:13,960 Remand. 674 00:23:13,993 --> 00:23:15,828 Dr. Spevak manipulated three elderly women 675 00:23:15,862 --> 00:23:17,864 out of their money and then killed them for it. 676 00:23:17,897 --> 00:23:19,699 The funds have not been recovered. 677 00:23:19,732 --> 00:23:20,800 He's a flight risk. 678 00:23:20,833 --> 00:23:23,503 My client is a respected member of the community. 679 00:23:23,536 --> 00:23:24,637 Save it, Ms. Staines. 680 00:23:24,671 --> 00:23:25,905 Unfortunately for the defendant, 681 00:23:25,938 --> 00:23:26,873 I have an 80-year-old mother. 682 00:23:26,906 --> 00:23:28,007 I didn't kill anyone. 683 00:23:28,040 --> 00:23:29,876 Bail is set 684 00:23:29,909 --> 00:23:31,644 at $500,000. 685 00:23:31,678 --> 00:23:33,446 Come on, doc. Let's go. 686 00:23:38,150 --> 00:23:39,819 He'll plead out on the fraud, Casey. 687 00:23:39,852 --> 00:23:40,753 Not enough. 688 00:23:40,787 --> 00:23:42,489 He pleads to three counts of Murder Two, 689 00:23:42,522 --> 00:23:43,956 I'll take the death penalty off the table. 690 00:23:43,990 --> 00:23:44,957 The death penalty? 691 00:23:44,991 --> 00:23:46,559 My brother is innocent. 692 00:23:46,593 --> 00:23:47,660 Don't worry, Emma. 693 00:23:47,694 --> 00:23:48,961 Ms. Novak is bluffing. 694 00:23:48,995 --> 00:23:49,862 She has no case. 695 00:23:49,896 --> 00:23:52,031 Let's post bail and get Matt out of here. 696 00:23:52,064 --> 00:23:53,966 Spevak's attorney is no fool. 697 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,234 The fraud case is solid, 698 00:23:55,267 --> 00:23:57,537 but the evidence on the murders is weak. 699 00:23:57,570 --> 00:23:58,404 The Crime Lab says 700 00:23:58,437 --> 00:23:59,972 the rope found in Spevak's apartment 701 00:24:00,006 --> 00:24:01,674 matches the pattern on the victims' necks. 702 00:24:01,708 --> 00:24:03,075 Is it the actual murder weapon? 703 00:24:03,109 --> 00:24:05,211 Lab didn't find any blood or skin cells on it. 704 00:24:05,244 --> 00:24:06,646 Spevak wouldn't need much rope 705 00:24:06,679 --> 00:24:07,647 to strangle someone. 706 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:08,648 Three feet at most. 707 00:24:08,681 --> 00:24:09,649 He cuts off a piece, 708 00:24:09,682 --> 00:24:10,683 he uses it, he throws it away. 709 00:24:10,717 --> 00:24:12,485 But I still can't connect him to the murders. 710 00:24:12,519 --> 00:24:13,853 Everything we have is circumstantial. 711 00:24:13,886 --> 00:24:14,954 Okay, what about the sister? 712 00:24:14,987 --> 00:24:15,955 She runs Spevak's office, 713 00:24:15,988 --> 00:24:17,189 she'd have to know about the fraud. 714 00:24:17,223 --> 00:24:18,658 Maybe she's the one who forged 715 00:24:18,691 --> 00:24:20,092 DeVaal's signature on the nursing logs. 716 00:24:20,126 --> 00:24:21,894 That would make her a co-conspirator. 717 00:24:21,928 --> 00:24:24,964 So let's bring her in for a chat. 718 00:24:30,603 --> 00:24:31,904 Special Victims. 719 00:24:31,938 --> 00:24:33,239 What's going on? 720 00:24:33,272 --> 00:24:35,241 Gal from the nursing agency was attacked. 721 00:24:35,274 --> 00:24:37,610 Looks like she was nearly choked to death. 722 00:24:37,644 --> 00:24:39,011 She conscious? 723 00:24:39,045 --> 00:24:39,946 Yeah. We called for a bus, 724 00:24:39,979 --> 00:24:41,247 but she says she's all right. 725 00:24:41,280 --> 00:24:43,149 The EMTs are checking her out. 726 00:24:46,085 --> 00:24:48,621 Ms. Spevak, 727 00:24:48,655 --> 00:24:50,823 can you talk? 728 00:24:50,857 --> 00:24:51,924 Yes. 729 00:24:51,958 --> 00:24:54,026 Who did this to you? 730 00:24:54,060 --> 00:24:56,763 I don't know. 731 00:24:56,796 --> 00:24:58,865 I'm fine now really. 732 00:25:02,802 --> 00:25:04,571 Look, you need to get to a hospital 733 00:25:04,604 --> 00:25:05,972 to make sure that you're okay. 734 00:25:06,005 --> 00:25:06,939 Well, I'm a nurse. 735 00:25:06,973 --> 00:25:08,174 I can take care of this. 736 00:25:08,207 --> 00:25:09,542 Emma? Emma, listen to me. 737 00:25:09,576 --> 00:25:10,777 This guy nearly killed you. 738 00:25:10,810 --> 00:25:12,912 I can't... I can't... 739 00:25:12,945 --> 00:25:15,114 Was it your brother? 740 00:25:15,147 --> 00:25:18,084 He's been under so much stress. 741 00:25:18,117 --> 00:25:20,987 He said he needed some money. 742 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:23,089 When I told him I wouldn't give him any more, 743 00:25:23,122 --> 00:25:24,056 he freaked out. 744 00:25:24,090 --> 00:25:25,224 He didn't mean it. 745 00:25:25,257 --> 00:25:28,160 Please, don't hurt him. 746 00:25:33,232 --> 00:25:35,968 Looks like the doctor's gonna split. 747 00:25:36,002 --> 00:25:38,004 Why don't you cut the bedrooms? 748 00:25:40,006 --> 00:25:41,207 Bedroom's clear. 749 00:25:41,240 --> 00:25:42,975 Bedroom's clear. 750 00:25:43,009 --> 00:25:43,976 Clear. 751 00:25:44,010 --> 00:25:45,111 Maybe he had a few errands 752 00:25:45,144 --> 00:25:46,946 to run first, like choking his sister. 753 00:25:46,979 --> 00:25:48,114 Or getting cash. 754 00:25:48,147 --> 00:25:49,682 He's tapped out with the loan sharks. 755 00:25:49,716 --> 00:25:51,183 Posting bail would have cleaned him out. 756 00:25:51,217 --> 00:25:53,052 But he knows plenty of rich old ladies. 757 00:25:53,085 --> 00:25:54,587 Let's see if he called any of them. 758 00:25:54,621 --> 00:25:55,755 Caller ID. 759 00:25:55,788 --> 00:25:58,057 Someone called at 5:05 a.m. 760 00:25:58,090 --> 00:25:59,726 Vivian Calas. 761 00:26:01,060 --> 00:26:03,029 Police. Search warrant. 762 00:26:03,062 --> 00:26:05,598 Spevak, Police. Show yourself. 763 00:26:05,632 --> 00:26:08,000 I'll get back. 764 00:26:08,034 --> 00:26:09,669 Clear. 765 00:26:12,138 --> 00:26:14,040 In the bedroom. 766 00:26:19,078 --> 00:26:21,580 She's dead. 767 00:26:37,063 --> 00:26:39,165 So is Matt Spevak. 768 00:26:47,940 --> 00:26:50,109 Sorry, Doc, but there is your serial killer. 769 00:26:50,142 --> 00:26:52,912 He just picked the wrong victim this time. 770 00:26:52,945 --> 00:26:54,346 So, the old lady killed him? 771 00:26:54,380 --> 00:26:56,816 Vivian Calas shot Spevak in the heart. 772 00:26:56,849 --> 00:26:58,117 Bled out in seconds. 773 00:26:58,150 --> 00:27:00,086 Well, she must have been pretty good with a gun. 774 00:27:00,119 --> 00:27:00,920 Not that good. 775 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:02,689 From the trajectory of the bullet, 776 00:27:02,722 --> 00:27:04,390 I'd say she's on the bed, 777 00:27:04,423 --> 00:27:07,159 pulls a gun out of the night stand, 778 00:27:07,193 --> 00:27:09,361 fires once and misses, 779 00:27:09,395 --> 00:27:11,297 then takes a lucky shot 780 00:27:11,330 --> 00:27:12,298 and hits him. 781 00:27:12,331 --> 00:27:13,232 Why lucky? 782 00:27:13,265 --> 00:27:15,101 Detectives arrived at 9:00 this morning. 783 00:27:15,134 --> 00:27:17,103 Spevak's blood had congealed. 784 00:27:17,136 --> 00:27:19,271 That takes at least three hours. 785 00:27:19,305 --> 00:27:21,107 None of the lights were on when we got here. 786 00:27:21,140 --> 00:27:22,408 She shot him in the dark. 787 00:27:22,441 --> 00:27:24,310 CSU found this jewelry in Spevak's pockets. 788 00:27:24,343 --> 00:27:25,745 Vivian called Spevak. 789 00:27:25,778 --> 00:27:27,179 He rushes on over here. 790 00:27:27,213 --> 00:27:27,980 He uses the opportunity 791 00:27:28,014 --> 00:27:30,249 to rip her off for some travel cash. 792 00:27:30,282 --> 00:27:31,751 He takes the jewelry. 793 00:27:31,784 --> 00:27:33,085 He's gonna strangle her, 794 00:27:33,119 --> 00:27:35,121 but she has a little surprise for him-- 795 00:27:35,154 --> 00:27:36,989 nine-mill Lady Smith and Wesson. 796 00:27:37,023 --> 00:27:38,257 Registered in her name. 797 00:27:38,290 --> 00:27:39,926 She shoots him, dies of fright. 798 00:27:39,959 --> 00:27:41,460 M.E. says that the left hand side 799 00:27:41,493 --> 00:27:43,129 of her body was contracted. 800 00:27:43,162 --> 00:27:44,330 Uh, cause of death was a stroke. 801 00:27:44,363 --> 00:27:46,232 I don't see any medications here 802 00:27:46,265 --> 00:27:47,399 for hypertension or blood thinners. 803 00:27:47,433 --> 00:27:48,267 She doesn't look like 804 00:27:48,300 --> 00:27:50,069 she has any risk factors for a stroke. 805 00:27:50,102 --> 00:27:51,237 She's an 80-year-old 806 00:27:51,270 --> 00:27:52,438 woman with a man in her bedroom 807 00:27:52,471 --> 00:27:53,840 trying to kill her. 808 00:27:53,873 --> 00:27:55,742 He scared her to death. 809 00:27:55,775 --> 00:27:58,110 Well, if she's so scared, then how'd she get a shot off 810 00:27:58,144 --> 00:28:00,112 in the dark that hit him right in the heart? 811 00:28:00,146 --> 00:28:02,281 Stroke doesn't make sense. 812 00:28:07,153 --> 00:28:09,121 Vivian Calas did have a stroke, 813 00:28:09,155 --> 00:28:11,123 but it wasn't caused by fear. 814 00:28:11,157 --> 00:28:12,925 Puncture mark on her neck. 815 00:28:12,959 --> 00:28:16,495 I missed it at first because her skin is so wrinkled. 816 00:28:16,528 --> 00:28:19,165 What was she injected with? 817 00:28:19,198 --> 00:28:21,167 The tox screen came back negative, 818 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,202 so my guess is air. 819 00:28:23,235 --> 00:28:25,137 How would air kill her? 820 00:28:25,171 --> 00:28:26,438 An air embolus injected 821 00:28:26,472 --> 00:28:28,374 into the carotid artery would cause a stroke. 822 00:28:28,407 --> 00:28:30,109 The embolus acts like a clot, 823 00:28:30,142 --> 00:28:32,011 blocking the blood flow to the brain. 824 00:28:32,044 --> 00:28:33,212 No syringe was found 825 00:28:33,245 --> 00:28:35,014 at the crime scene. Look, we know 826 00:28:35,047 --> 00:28:36,482 Matt Spevak didn't die of natural causes, 827 00:28:36,515 --> 00:28:37,750 and now you're telling us 828 00:28:37,784 --> 00:28:39,185 she didn't, either? 829 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:41,220 Had to have been a third person in that room. 830 00:28:41,253 --> 00:28:43,856 Only a health professional would know about an air embolus 831 00:28:43,890 --> 00:28:45,291 and be able to do it properly. 832 00:28:47,193 --> 00:28:49,161 There's one other person with access 833 00:28:49,195 --> 00:28:51,831 to RDH files, keys and patients. 834 00:28:51,864 --> 00:28:55,134 Spevak's sister, Emma. 835 00:28:55,167 --> 00:28:56,168 Why Emma? 836 00:28:56,202 --> 00:28:58,404 Maybe she and Matt were in on the murders together. 837 00:28:58,437 --> 00:29:00,272 She finds out that Matt is going to run 838 00:29:00,306 --> 00:29:01,874 and leave her to face the music. 839 00:29:01,908 --> 00:29:02,942 Emma kills Vivian Calas, 840 00:29:02,975 --> 00:29:05,845 then calls Matt from her house to come over. 841 00:29:05,878 --> 00:29:07,413 Tells him that Vivian is sick. 842 00:29:07,446 --> 00:29:09,515 When Matt gets there, Emma shoots him. 843 00:29:09,548 --> 00:29:11,784 She puts the old lady's fingerprints on the gun, 844 00:29:11,818 --> 00:29:13,319 on the phone, and then makes it look 845 00:29:13,352 --> 00:29:14,220 like Matt tried to rob her. 846 00:29:14,253 --> 00:29:16,255 Except Emma said Matt was the one 847 00:29:16,288 --> 00:29:17,256 who strangled her. 848 00:29:17,289 --> 00:29:19,325 But that doesn't play, because Matt was dead 849 00:29:19,358 --> 00:29:20,426 two hours before Emma called 911. 850 00:29:20,459 --> 00:29:22,061 So then, who tried to strangle Emma? 851 00:29:22,094 --> 00:29:23,062 Emma strangled Emma. 852 00:29:23,095 --> 00:29:24,063 She's smart enough 853 00:29:24,096 --> 00:29:25,364 to kill someone with air. 854 00:29:25,397 --> 00:29:27,199 It's easy to choke herself. 855 00:29:27,233 --> 00:29:29,001 It's gonna be tough to prove. 856 00:29:29,035 --> 00:29:30,202 And we're gonna need the syringe 857 00:29:30,236 --> 00:29:33,339 with Emma's prints to tie her to Vivian Calas's murder. 858 00:29:33,372 --> 00:29:34,540 Chances are, Emma dumped it. 859 00:29:34,573 --> 00:29:35,942 I looked at the autopsy photos 860 00:29:35,975 --> 00:29:37,776 of the first three victims. 861 00:29:38,577 --> 00:29:40,312 Strangle me. 862 00:29:40,346 --> 00:29:42,081 I'll try. 863 00:29:42,114 --> 00:29:44,216 I'll hold the rope. 864 00:29:44,250 --> 00:29:45,985 The first three original victims were 865 00:29:46,018 --> 00:29:47,386 between five-five and five-seven. 866 00:29:47,419 --> 00:29:49,922 Matt Spevak was nearly six feet tall. 867 00:29:49,956 --> 00:29:51,257 Pull. 868 00:29:51,290 --> 00:29:52,358 Look at the angle of the rope. 869 00:29:52,391 --> 00:29:53,860 Upwards from front to back. 870 00:29:53,893 --> 00:29:55,862 Which is exactly the way that it should be, 871 00:29:55,895 --> 00:29:57,029 given Matt Spevak's height 872 00:29:57,063 --> 00:29:58,197 and natural arm movement. 873 00:29:58,230 --> 00:30:00,399 Oh. Switch places with me. 874 00:30:05,404 --> 00:30:06,939 Okay. The impression angles downward. 875 00:30:06,973 --> 00:30:08,240 That's what you would expect 876 00:30:08,274 --> 00:30:10,476 if the perp was shorter than the victim. 877 00:30:10,509 --> 00:30:12,211 Just like the person 878 00:30:12,244 --> 00:30:13,579 who strangled Claudia, 879 00:30:13,612 --> 00:30:15,381 Donna and Susan. 880 00:30:15,414 --> 00:30:18,250 All angled downward. 881 00:30:18,284 --> 00:30:19,585 Emma Spevak is only five foot three. 882 00:30:19,618 --> 00:30:20,586 She killed them all. 883 00:30:20,619 --> 00:30:22,088 Your rope trick's not going 884 00:30:22,121 --> 00:30:23,089 to be enough, Doc. 885 00:30:23,122 --> 00:30:24,857 We need a confession from Emma, 886 00:30:24,891 --> 00:30:26,458 or she walks on five murders. 887 00:30:33,465 --> 00:30:35,301 Emma, we need to talk. 888 00:30:35,334 --> 00:30:36,468 Can you please come back later? 889 00:30:36,502 --> 00:30:38,270 I'm just not up to talking right now. 890 00:30:38,304 --> 00:30:39,538 We know you've been through a lot. 891 00:30:39,571 --> 00:30:41,573 This won't take long. 892 00:30:46,412 --> 00:30:48,981 I've been mourning my brother. 893 00:30:49,015 --> 00:30:51,383 I can't believe that he's dead. 894 00:30:52,384 --> 00:30:53,452 Mom's gone, too. 895 00:30:53,485 --> 00:30:55,487 All I have are these. 896 00:31:22,448 --> 00:31:24,250 That's you with your brother? 897 00:31:24,283 --> 00:31:27,219 And Mom. 898 00:31:27,253 --> 00:31:28,254 You really loved her. 899 00:31:28,287 --> 00:31:29,355 How long has she been gone? 900 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:30,589 Seven years. 901 00:31:30,622 --> 00:31:32,024 What'd she die of? 902 00:31:32,058 --> 00:31:34,060 A stroke. 903 00:31:40,366 --> 00:31:42,368 You said you needed to talk. 904 00:31:44,403 --> 00:31:46,405 About what? 905 00:31:46,438 --> 00:31:47,239 Matt's death. 906 00:31:47,273 --> 00:31:49,475 To be honest, we're a little confused, 907 00:31:49,508 --> 00:31:51,543 and you could really help us out here. 908 00:31:51,577 --> 00:31:52,945 All right. 909 00:31:52,979 --> 00:31:55,114 Now, why don't we start with your attack? 910 00:31:55,147 --> 00:31:57,283 I think I've told you everything already. 911 00:31:57,316 --> 00:31:58,450 Tell us again. 912 00:31:58,484 --> 00:32:00,152 Now, who choked you? 913 00:32:01,387 --> 00:32:02,955 My brother. 914 00:32:02,989 --> 00:32:04,590 Why are you torturing me like this? 915 00:32:04,623 --> 00:32:06,192 Well, see our problem is, 916 00:32:06,225 --> 00:32:08,594 that when EMS found you, Matt was already dead. 917 00:32:10,562 --> 00:32:12,531 Well, I passed out. 918 00:32:12,564 --> 00:32:15,101 I-I didn't call 911 until I came to. 919 00:32:15,134 --> 00:32:17,136 You-You think I'm 920 00:32:17,169 --> 00:32:18,337 making this up? 921 00:32:18,370 --> 00:32:19,605 Well, what should we think, Emma? 922 00:32:19,638 --> 00:32:22,141 That Matt tried to kill me. 923 00:32:22,174 --> 00:32:24,510 Matt murdered Vivian Calas. 924 00:32:24,543 --> 00:32:25,978 No, we've ruled him out. 925 00:32:26,012 --> 00:32:28,247 Matt did not murder Vivian. 926 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:29,415 Who did then? 927 00:32:29,448 --> 00:32:31,083 Oh, we don't know. 928 00:32:31,117 --> 00:32:33,485 That's why we're asking you. 929 00:32:35,754 --> 00:32:37,723 Well, if I think of anything 930 00:32:37,756 --> 00:32:39,958 I'll be sure to call you right away. 931 00:32:41,727 --> 00:32:43,295 So, Emma killed her mother, too? 932 00:32:43,329 --> 00:32:45,231 She died of a stroke, just like Vivian Calas. 933 00:32:45,264 --> 00:32:47,499 How much you want to bet it was caused by an air embolus? 934 00:32:47,533 --> 00:32:49,101 But how are we going to prove it? 935 00:32:49,135 --> 00:32:50,269 We have to exhume her body. 936 00:32:50,302 --> 00:32:51,437 I need more than that. 937 00:32:51,470 --> 00:32:52,571 You got to check out Emma's house. 938 00:32:52,604 --> 00:32:54,406 The place is like a shrine to her mother. 939 00:32:54,440 --> 00:32:55,574 So, she loved her-- 940 00:32:55,607 --> 00:32:56,675 that's hardly grounds for an exhumation. 941 00:32:56,708 --> 00:32:59,178 The point I'm making is that Mommy didn't reciprocate. 942 00:32:59,211 --> 00:33:00,412 Matt got all the attention. 943 00:33:00,446 --> 00:33:01,613 And so now, she's killing old women 944 00:33:01,647 --> 00:33:03,382 to get back at Mom for not loving her. 945 00:33:03,415 --> 00:33:05,084 Yeah, but if Emma knows how to kill with air, 946 00:33:05,117 --> 00:33:06,185 why is she changing her M.O. 947 00:33:06,218 --> 00:33:07,319 to strangulation with a rope? 948 00:33:07,353 --> 00:33:08,620 It was her brother's climbing rope. 949 00:33:08,654 --> 00:33:10,122 She set him up. 950 00:33:10,156 --> 00:33:11,523 Sibling rivalry. 951 00:33:11,557 --> 00:33:13,092 So Mom really was Emma's first victim. 952 00:33:13,125 --> 00:33:15,027 Most serial killers start close to home. 953 00:33:15,061 --> 00:33:16,128 Well, if I can establish 954 00:33:16,162 --> 00:33:17,463 that Emma's mother really did die 955 00:33:17,496 --> 00:33:18,664 of an air-induced stroke, 956 00:33:18,697 --> 00:33:19,665 then we've got our probable cause. 957 00:33:19,698 --> 00:33:21,633 Yeah, but Emma's not gonna fry herself 958 00:33:21,667 --> 00:33:25,104 by letting us dig up her mother. 959 00:33:25,137 --> 00:33:28,107 You know any friendly judges? 960 00:33:31,510 --> 00:33:32,578 What the hell do you want? 961 00:33:32,611 --> 00:33:34,346 I'm so sorry to bother you at home, 962 00:33:34,380 --> 00:33:35,581 Judge Terhune, but it's urgent. 963 00:33:35,614 --> 00:33:36,748 Well, I'm in the middle 964 00:33:36,782 --> 00:33:38,450 of something pretty important myself. 965 00:33:38,484 --> 00:33:40,552 Joe, are you folding this hand? 966 00:33:40,586 --> 00:33:41,687 No! No. C-Come on. 967 00:33:41,720 --> 00:33:43,089 Come on in, all right? 968 00:33:43,122 --> 00:33:44,623 Come on. 969 00:33:47,426 --> 00:33:49,461 I just need Your Honor's signature. 970 00:33:49,495 --> 00:33:51,463 You hit the jackpot, Dearie. 971 00:33:52,598 --> 00:33:53,765 I'm in. 972 00:33:53,799 --> 00:33:56,668 I believe you all know ADA Novak. 973 00:33:56,702 --> 00:33:58,504 Judge Ridenour, Judge Petrovsky, 974 00:33:58,537 --> 00:34:00,672 Judge Wyler, Judge Bradley. 975 00:34:00,706 --> 00:34:02,441 I've had this nightmare before, 976 00:34:02,474 --> 00:34:03,809 only I was naked. 977 00:34:03,842 --> 00:34:05,444 Charming. 978 00:34:05,477 --> 00:34:07,113 What could be so important 979 00:34:07,146 --> 00:34:09,281 that it couldn't wait until morning? 980 00:34:09,315 --> 00:34:10,449 An exhumation order. 981 00:34:10,482 --> 00:34:12,351 You better sign it, Joe. 982 00:34:12,384 --> 00:34:13,719 Corpse might be a flight risk. 983 00:34:13,752 --> 00:34:15,787 Your Honor, this body may be the key 984 00:34:15,821 --> 00:34:17,189 to solving six murders. 985 00:34:17,223 --> 00:34:18,190 I'm in. 986 00:34:18,224 --> 00:34:19,191 And I take it 987 00:34:19,225 --> 00:34:19,991 the family won't consent, hmm? 988 00:34:20,025 --> 00:34:20,759 The suspect is the sole survivor. 989 00:34:20,792 --> 00:34:22,794 We want to exhume her mother. 990 00:34:22,828 --> 00:34:23,795 Raise. 991 00:34:23,829 --> 00:34:25,231 We think she killed her, too. 992 00:34:25,264 --> 00:34:25,997 Was the mom's death ruled a homicide? 993 00:34:26,031 --> 00:34:27,533 No, but we have new evidence. 994 00:34:27,566 --> 00:34:29,435 And you want me to disturb 995 00:34:29,468 --> 00:34:32,471 the sanctity of the dead on your say-so? 996 00:34:32,504 --> 00:34:36,108 I have a very convincing but long argument. 997 00:34:36,142 --> 00:34:37,209 It'll disturb the sanctity 998 00:34:37,243 --> 00:34:39,311 of your poker game. 999 00:34:42,681 --> 00:34:45,117 Thank you. 1000 00:34:45,151 --> 00:34:48,086 Go. Go. Go, go. 1001 00:34:52,324 --> 00:34:53,825 What are the chances of finding a needle mark 1002 00:34:53,859 --> 00:34:54,926 after seven years? 1003 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:57,529 New York State law requires all cadavers be embalmed. 1004 00:34:57,563 --> 00:34:59,198 The skin should still be intact. 1005 00:34:59,231 --> 00:35:01,233 Whenever you're ready. 1006 00:35:06,205 --> 00:35:08,540 What kind of family engraves the name of their kids 1007 00:35:08,574 --> 00:35:10,309 into their headstone before they die? 1008 00:35:10,342 --> 00:35:11,477 A really close one? 1009 00:35:11,510 --> 00:35:12,678 Check that out. 1010 00:35:12,711 --> 00:35:16,148 Matthew and Emma-- born May 9, 1971. 1011 00:35:16,182 --> 00:35:18,217 They're twins. 1012 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:23,522 Fraternal twins. 1013 00:35:23,555 --> 00:35:25,157 I checked the hospital records. 1014 00:35:25,191 --> 00:35:26,725 Emma Spevak was born two minutes 1015 00:35:26,758 --> 00:35:28,227 after her brother Matt. 1016 00:35:28,260 --> 00:35:29,295 Man, she's been following 1017 00:35:29,328 --> 00:35:29,995 in his footsteps her whole life. 1018 00:35:30,028 --> 00:35:30,496 Always trying to catch up, 1019 00:35:30,529 --> 00:35:31,930 but never able to. 1020 00:35:31,963 --> 00:35:33,432 That's why she used the rope. 1021 00:35:33,465 --> 00:35:35,601 She hates her brother, but she's bound to him. 1022 00:35:35,634 --> 00:35:36,768 This is all fascinating, 1023 00:35:36,802 --> 00:35:38,704 but it doesn't help us send Emma upstate. 1024 00:35:38,737 --> 00:35:39,905 This will. 1025 00:35:40,939 --> 00:35:42,808 Margaret Spevak's mummified neck. 1026 00:35:42,841 --> 00:35:44,176 And a small 1027 00:35:44,210 --> 00:35:46,445 needle mark in the carotid artery. 1028 00:35:46,478 --> 00:35:48,480 Emma killed her mother with an air embolus. 1029 00:35:48,514 --> 00:35:49,481 Can you prove it? 1030 00:35:49,515 --> 00:35:50,482 No. 1031 00:35:50,516 --> 00:35:51,417 Emma doesn't know that. 1032 00:35:51,450 --> 00:35:52,451 Be careful. 1033 00:35:52,484 --> 00:35:53,552 She's spent her whole life 1034 00:35:53,585 --> 00:35:54,520 hating her mother. 1035 00:35:54,553 --> 00:35:56,522 If you confront her with what she's done, 1036 00:35:56,555 --> 00:35:57,589 she's never going to talk. 1037 00:35:57,623 --> 00:35:58,490 Okay. So, what, empathy? 1038 00:35:58,524 --> 00:35:59,891 She's going to need more than empathy. 1039 00:35:59,925 --> 00:36:01,360 She's going to need an ally. 1040 00:36:01,393 --> 00:36:02,428 So, how do we do that? 1041 00:36:02,461 --> 00:36:04,630 Reenact the sibling rivalry. 1042 00:36:07,766 --> 00:36:09,335 Can I get you something to drink? 1043 00:36:09,368 --> 00:36:10,502 I'm okay. 1044 00:36:10,536 --> 00:36:11,703 Why did I have to come down here? 1045 00:36:11,737 --> 00:36:13,505 Uh, we wanted to apologize to you. 1046 00:36:13,539 --> 00:36:14,740 Personally. 1047 00:36:14,773 --> 00:36:16,208 Apologize? For what? 1048 00:36:16,242 --> 00:36:17,476 For dragging you into this. 1049 00:36:17,509 --> 00:36:18,877 Emma, 1050 00:36:18,910 --> 00:36:20,346 we've made a terrible mistake. 1051 00:36:20,379 --> 00:36:22,848 What kind of mistake? 1052 00:36:22,881 --> 00:36:25,551 We searched Matt's apartment. 1053 00:36:25,584 --> 00:36:27,653 And we found his rock-climbing equipment. 1054 00:36:27,686 --> 00:36:30,289 His rope matches the strangulation mark 1055 00:36:30,322 --> 00:36:31,923 on those poor women's necks. 1056 00:36:34,860 --> 00:36:35,927 I understand. 1057 00:36:35,961 --> 00:36:37,529 You were just doing your job. 1058 00:36:37,563 --> 00:36:38,797 We are so sorry. 1059 00:36:38,830 --> 00:36:40,432 Am I free to go? 1060 00:36:40,466 --> 00:36:41,633 Yeah. 1061 00:36:41,667 --> 00:36:43,435 Come here. Come here. 1062 00:36:43,469 --> 00:36:45,504 Come here! 1063 00:36:50,576 --> 00:36:51,810 What are you doing? 1064 00:36:51,843 --> 00:36:53,845 Are you apologizing to her? 1065 00:36:53,879 --> 00:36:54,846 What do you care? 1066 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:55,981 What do I care? I'm in charge. 1067 00:36:56,014 --> 00:36:56,982 My case, remember? 1068 00:36:57,015 --> 00:36:58,149 Elliot, this is our case. 1069 00:36:58,183 --> 00:37:00,286 Please don't talk to me like this in front of her. 1070 00:37:00,319 --> 00:37:01,920 We're equals. Right. 1071 00:37:01,953 --> 00:37:05,357 Did she bring you down here? Yeah? 1072 00:37:05,391 --> 00:37:06,592 You bring her down here, so you can take the credit? 1073 00:37:06,625 --> 00:37:07,926 No, I brought her down here 'cause I knew 1074 00:37:07,959 --> 00:37:08,994 that you wouldn't apologize. 1075 00:37:09,027 --> 00:37:10,529 Well, you're damn right about that. 1076 00:37:10,562 --> 00:37:11,630 We wouldn't even be here 1077 00:37:11,663 --> 00:37:13,299 if Emma had the guts to open her mouth. 1078 00:37:13,332 --> 00:37:14,533 What are you talking about? 1079 00:37:14,566 --> 00:37:15,667 You knew what was going on. 1080 00:37:15,701 --> 00:37:17,569 You knew your brother was up to his ass 1081 00:37:17,603 --> 00:37:19,571 in gambling debts and using the foundation 1082 00:37:19,605 --> 00:37:20,606 to cover himself. 1083 00:37:20,639 --> 00:37:21,640 You did nothing about it, 1084 00:37:21,673 --> 00:37:22,274 and you went right along with him. 1085 00:37:22,308 --> 00:37:23,041 No! 1086 00:37:23,074 --> 00:37:24,075 You're a liar. Elliot. 1087 00:37:24,109 --> 00:37:26,712 You protect your brother, and he almost kills you. 1088 00:37:26,745 --> 00:37:27,679 You're pathetic. 1089 00:37:27,713 --> 00:37:30,682 I loved my brother. 1090 00:37:30,716 --> 00:37:31,049 Elliot, leave her alone. 1091 00:37:31,082 --> 00:37:32,451 Shut up. 1092 00:37:32,484 --> 00:37:34,953 You know what the problem is? 1093 00:37:34,986 --> 00:37:35,921 Women shouldn't be cops. 1094 00:37:35,954 --> 00:37:37,323 They shouldn't be doctors. 1095 00:37:37,356 --> 00:37:40,292 They're too weak and stupid. 1096 00:37:46,064 --> 00:37:48,066 I'm sorry about that. 1097 00:37:48,099 --> 00:37:50,936 Does he always talk to you like that? 1098 00:37:50,969 --> 00:37:52,471 You heard him. 1099 00:37:52,504 --> 00:37:55,341 He's in charge. 1100 00:37:55,374 --> 00:37:57,443 I'm sure you know how it is. 1101 00:38:05,884 --> 00:38:08,520 Do I ever. 1102 00:38:08,554 --> 00:38:10,522 I was always the good girl. 1103 00:38:10,556 --> 00:38:11,823 Always the helper. 1104 00:38:11,857 --> 00:38:12,824 Emma, do this. 1105 00:38:12,858 --> 00:38:14,860 Emma, do that. 1106 00:38:18,597 --> 00:38:20,832 I know how you feel. 1107 00:38:20,866 --> 00:38:24,035 My mother was a drunk. 1108 00:38:24,069 --> 00:38:26,638 And I had to carry her into her bed every night. 1109 00:38:26,672 --> 00:38:28,874 I've had to scoop the vomit off the floor. 1110 00:38:29,875 --> 00:38:31,943 I thought I'd never escape. 1111 00:38:31,977 --> 00:38:33,512 But you did. 1112 00:38:33,545 --> 00:38:35,581 Yeah, after she died. 1113 00:38:36,982 --> 00:38:38,984 It's the only time that I ever felt free. 1114 00:38:45,791 --> 00:38:47,759 Mothers are all the same. 1115 00:38:47,793 --> 00:38:48,660 You try to be good to them, 1116 00:38:48,694 --> 00:38:50,829 and all they do is treat you like dirt. 1117 00:38:52,498 --> 00:38:53,965 You're a nurse. You're a caregiver. 1118 00:38:53,999 --> 00:38:55,934 I'm sure you were great to your mother. 1119 00:38:55,967 --> 00:38:58,103 She had cancer. 1120 00:38:58,136 --> 00:39:00,672 I took care of her for five years. 1121 00:39:00,706 --> 00:39:02,007 Five years? 1122 00:39:02,040 --> 00:39:03,909 Where was your brother? 1123 00:39:03,942 --> 00:39:06,645 Matt was off in medical school. 1124 00:39:06,678 --> 00:39:08,980 And then doing his residency. 1125 00:39:09,014 --> 00:39:10,982 Mama used all of her money to pay for it. 1126 00:39:11,016 --> 00:39:12,784 Oh, and I'm sure he didn't appreciate it. 1127 00:39:12,818 --> 00:39:15,020 I'm sure he just took you for granted. 1128 00:39:15,053 --> 00:39:15,921 He made me work for him. 1129 00:39:15,954 --> 00:39:18,390 He made me take care of all those women 1130 00:39:18,424 --> 00:39:20,726 that were just like Mama. 1131 00:39:20,759 --> 00:39:24,129 Wash my clothes, walk my dog, clean my fridge. 1132 00:39:24,162 --> 00:39:25,964 A girl can only take so much. 1133 00:39:25,997 --> 00:39:28,600 They thought that my brother was a god. 1134 00:39:28,634 --> 00:39:29,901 I took care of them. 1135 00:39:29,935 --> 00:39:30,936 I did all the work. 1136 00:39:30,969 --> 00:39:33,071 You had to do something. 1137 00:39:33,104 --> 00:39:35,106 Yes. 1138 00:39:38,043 --> 00:39:41,046 With Matt's rope. 1139 00:39:41,079 --> 00:39:43,449 Then I was free. 1140 00:39:45,050 --> 00:39:48,487 Just like with your mother. 1141 00:39:48,520 --> 00:39:51,490 Yes. 1142 00:39:53,058 --> 00:39:55,427 How did you do it, Emma? 1143 00:39:57,596 --> 00:39:59,731 With a little shot of air. 1144 00:39:59,765 --> 00:40:02,067 It always worked so quickly. 1145 00:40:03,969 --> 00:40:05,571 What do you mean? 1146 00:40:05,604 --> 00:40:07,773 When I was in nursing school, I'd see daughters 1147 00:40:07,806 --> 00:40:10,141 by their mothers' beds, trapped, 1148 00:40:10,175 --> 00:40:12,911 watching their lives disappear. 1149 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:18,183 So, you helped them. 1150 00:40:19,217 --> 00:40:20,786 I set them free. 1151 00:40:20,819 --> 00:40:21,953 How many were there? 1152 00:40:21,987 --> 00:40:23,989 Dozens. 1153 00:40:26,124 --> 00:40:28,193 Do you remember any of their names? 1154 00:40:30,996 --> 00:40:33,865 They were all called Mama. 1155 00:40:35,133 --> 00:40:38,069 Captioning sponsored by UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION 1156 00:40:38,103 --> 00:40:42,040 and NBC 1157 00:40:42,073 --> 00:40:45,143 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org