1 00:00:07,709 --> 00:00:10,594 Oh, honey! Uh, you're home. 2 00:00:10,629 --> 00:00:13,866 I called your cell. Where... where were you? 3 00:00:13,901 --> 00:00:15,721 Uh, I sort of ate. 4 00:00:15,756 --> 00:00:17,601 Uh, I can pull out the menus if you want. 5 00:00:17,636 --> 00:00:20,952 No, thanks. I lost my appetite... About an hour ago. 6 00:00:20,987 --> 00:00:24,268 It was around the time your friend Captain Raydor 7 00:00:24,303 --> 00:00:26,151 showed up at my office. 8 00:00:26,646 --> 00:00:27,286 Oh? 9 00:00:27,763 --> 00:00:29,551 Apparently my wife 10 00:00:29,586 --> 00:00:31,786 is being vetted for chief of police. 11 00:00:32,252 --> 00:00:34,053 And I didn't even know she was in the running. 12 00:00:34,088 --> 00:00:36,141 I'm... I'm not. Look. See? 13 00:00:36,176 --> 00:00:38,738 I haven't turned in my application. 14 00:00:39,551 --> 00:00:41,391 How long have you known about this? 15 00:00:41,426 --> 00:00:43,232 - Only about a week. - A week? 16 00:00:43,266 --> 00:00:45,904 A w... do you have any idea how humiliating it is 17 00:00:45,938 --> 00:00:48,893 being blindsided with questions about my DUIs 18 00:00:48,928 --> 00:00:51,813 and how many AA meetings I attend each week? 19 00:00:51,848 --> 00:00:53,845 I had no idea she was gonna talk to you about this. 20 00:00:53,880 --> 00:00:56,562 Brenda, this is one of the most powerful positions in the city. 21 00:00:56,597 --> 00:00:59,245 People are gonna make damn sure your husband isn't a liability. 22 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:00,709 Well, the only reason Captain Raydor 23 00:01:00,744 --> 00:01:02,806 Is pushing me for this is because I'm a woman 24 00:01:02,841 --> 00:01:04,452 and to make trouble between me and Pope. 25 00:01:04,486 --> 00:01:07,126 And then besides, you were up for a promotion last year, 26 00:01:07,161 --> 00:01:08,389 and you never said a word about it. 27 00:01:08,424 --> 00:01:09,583 I never considered it seriously. 28 00:01:09,618 --> 00:01:12,367 Well, I'm not considering this seriously, either. 29 00:01:12,402 --> 00:01:13,763 - Really? - Really. 30 00:01:20,941 --> 00:01:22,203 Why not? 31 00:01:22,204 --> 00:01:24,612 I mean, getting some emotional distance from your cases 32 00:01:24,647 --> 00:01:25,834 would be good for you. 33 00:01:25,869 --> 00:01:27,151 And it would be a hell of a lot safer. 34 00:01:27,186 --> 00:01:29,198 This job comes with bodyguards. 35 00:01:29,783 --> 00:01:31,119 What about your career? 36 00:01:31,154 --> 00:01:33,350 - Chief is a five-year commitment. - Oh, don't make this about me. 37 00:01:33,385 --> 00:01:35,501 - You couldn't take another job outside of Los Angeles... - I am not holding you back. 38 00:01:35,536 --> 00:01:36,261 For the next five years. 39 00:01:36,296 --> 00:01:38,749 Then there'd be all those events and dinners I'd have to go to. 40 00:01:38,784 --> 00:01:40,878 Yeah, as opposed to all the crime scenes you go to now. 41 00:01:40,913 --> 00:01:42,143 And what about Pope? 42 00:01:42,178 --> 00:01:44,738 He's had his heart set on this for years. 43 00:01:44,773 --> 00:01:47,263 What about Pope? Who cares about Pope?! 44 00:01:47,298 --> 00:01:50,464 Who would... who... who would take over major crimes? 45 00:01:51,036 --> 00:01:53,393 Oh. Okay. Now we're getting to it. 46 00:01:53,428 --> 00:01:55,952 For starters, you got three lieutenants in your squad. 47 00:01:55,987 --> 00:01:56,873 Promote one of them. 48 00:01:56,908 --> 00:01:58,935 Oh, right. Like it's that easy. 49 00:01:58,970 --> 00:01:59,940 Who would I choose? 50 00:01:59,975 --> 00:02:01,447 And there's civil-service issues, 51 00:02:01,482 --> 00:02:03,272 and... and it would require a whole lot... 52 00:02:03,307 --> 00:02:04,746 Look, do not answer that phone. 53 00:02:04,780 --> 00:02:06,848 Of bureaucratic rigmarole that you don't even... damn it. 54 00:02:06,883 --> 00:02:08,941 Yes, Detective. Hello. What is it? 55 00:02:09,401 --> 00:02:10,682 Evening, chief. 56 00:02:10,717 --> 00:02:13,005 Got rolled out to cover for Hollywood tonight. 57 00:02:13,040 --> 00:02:15,012 Apparently they're all at a retirement party. 58 00:02:15,047 --> 00:02:16,984 Brenda, we have to finish this discussion. 59 00:02:17,019 --> 00:02:19,711 I am serious. This is important. 60 00:02:19,746 --> 00:02:22,369 Anyway, it's a probable suicide, 61 00:02:22,404 --> 00:02:24,462 although we still have to establish a time of death. 62 00:02:24,496 --> 00:02:25,662 We are talking about a job 63 00:02:25,697 --> 00:02:26,963 I don't even want! 64 00:02:26,997 --> 00:02:27,715 W- why? 65 00:02:27,750 --> 00:02:30,290 This... this could be an amazing opportunity for you. 66 00:02:30,325 --> 00:02:32,831 - That's what I'm saying. - Chief, are you there? 67 00:02:32,865 --> 00:02:35,175 Shh! They know nothing about this chief business, okay? 68 00:02:35,210 --> 00:02:36,624 Just one second. W... 69 00:02:36,659 --> 00:02:38,800 Yes, Detective. Just start knocking on doors. 70 00:02:38,835 --> 00:02:42,501 And let's confirm suicide before we jump 71 00:02:42,536 --> 00:02:43,665 to any conclusions, okay? 72 00:02:43,700 --> 00:02:45,233 Uh, I will be there in just... 73 00:02:45,268 --> 00:02:47,116 Provenza can handle a suicide. 74 00:02:47,151 --> 00:02:48,964 This is an important conversation. 75 00:02:48,998 --> 00:02:51,163 - They're fighting. - We are not fighting. 76 00:02:51,164 --> 00:02:53,301 - Now they think we're fighting. - We are fighting! 77 00:02:54,248 --> 00:02:55,064 Evening, chief. 78 00:02:55,099 --> 00:02:56,480 Delegate and hang up the phone. 79 00:02:56,515 --> 00:02:59,305 Chief, r-really, uh, we're almost done here. 80 00:02:59,339 --> 00:03:01,824 There's no need for you to ruin your evening. 81 00:03:01,859 --> 00:03:04,309 Apparently the victim's boyfriend called it in. 82 00:03:04,343 --> 00:03:05,412 And he just so happens to live 83 00:03:05,447 --> 00:03:07,610 in the second floor of that apartment building. 84 00:03:07,645 --> 00:03:09,474 - Just bring him down, huh? - What? 85 00:03:09,509 --> 00:03:11,223 What is that, lieutenant? I can't hear you. 86 00:03:11,258 --> 00:03:13,199 Uh, uh, nothing. Nothing, chief. 87 00:03:13,234 --> 00:03:15,106 Uh, listen, I have this, okay? 88 00:03:15,141 --> 00:03:17,774 - So why don't you just, uh... - Hang up. 89 00:03:17,809 --> 00:03:18,316 - Shh... - You know... 90 00:03:18,351 --> 00:03:18,770 Hang up. 91 00:03:18,805 --> 00:03:20,924 - Do whatever you're doing. Hang up... 92 00:03:21,438 --> 00:03:25,795 Um, if it's... if it's anything serious, 93 00:03:25,830 --> 00:03:28,373 - I'll... I- I-I'll call you. Cross my heart. - No, no, no, no. Wait, wait, wait, wait. 94 00:03:28,408 --> 00:03:29,387 Hang up. 95 00:03:29,422 --> 00:03:31,496 Don't hang up. 96 00:03:31,531 --> 00:03:33,965 - He hung up. - Good. 97 00:03:42,638 --> 00:03:44,107 I'm just gonna be a few minutes. 98 00:03:44,108 --> 00:03:45,454 Keep the doors locked. 99 00:03:45,837 --> 00:03:46,610 You want anything? 100 00:03:46,644 --> 00:03:50,313 No, I'm good, but it's a little cold. 101 00:03:53,062 --> 00:03:54,050 There you go. 102 00:03:56,875 --> 00:03:59,219 Gina Decker, age 27. 103 00:03:59,253 --> 00:04:00,671 - Is this her car? - Uh, no. 104 00:04:00,706 --> 00:04:02,718 The car's registered to a Wayne West. 105 00:04:02,753 --> 00:04:04,134 Her boyfriend's name is Wayne. 106 00:04:04,169 --> 00:04:06,196 Yeah, Flynn's bringing him down now. 107 00:04:06,231 --> 00:04:08,224 I'm sorry I'm late. I was at the movies. 108 00:04:08,258 --> 00:04:10,300 Ah. Yeah? Got a hot date or something? 109 00:04:10,335 --> 00:04:10,965 Uh, no, sir. 110 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:12,956 Uh, you know, looking at the blood, 111 00:04:12,991 --> 00:04:15,537 there's an absence of high-velocity misting 112 00:04:15,572 --> 00:04:18,243 that's inconsistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 113 00:04:18,278 --> 00:04:19,334 Shorter words, Tao. 114 00:04:19,369 --> 00:04:21,093 If she held a gun to her head and pulled the trigger, 115 00:04:21,128 --> 00:04:22,846 there would be blowback on her left hand. 116 00:04:22,881 --> 00:04:26,072 - Buzz, you getting this? Huh? Huh? - Yes, sir. 117 00:04:27,812 --> 00:04:29,616 Wait. Wait. So you're saying you think 118 00:04:29,651 --> 00:04:31,385 the driver shot her and left the gun? 119 00:04:31,420 --> 00:04:34,861 Look at the spatter here, huh? Nobody was sitting here. 120 00:04:34,896 --> 00:04:37,881 Excuse me, sir. Step back. 121 00:04:37,915 --> 00:04:42,118 Maybe the driver got out of the car 122 00:04:42,152 --> 00:04:46,420 and then shot her through the open window. 123 00:04:46,455 --> 00:04:48,055 Well, where is this boyfriend, huh? 124 00:04:48,089 --> 00:04:50,123 Wayne West, meet my pals. 125 00:04:50,158 --> 00:04:52,258 Ah, thank you for joining us, Mr. West. 126 00:04:52,293 --> 00:04:54,694 You look damp. Do you need a towel? 127 00:04:54,728 --> 00:04:56,428 Uh, no, man. No. 128 00:04:56,463 --> 00:04:58,129 Is this your car? 129 00:04:59,099 --> 00:04:59,632 Yeah, it is. 130 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:02,413 Yeah, you discovered your girlfriend's body in it 131 00:05:02,448 --> 00:05:04,275 earlier this evening? 132 00:05:04,310 --> 00:05:05,085 I did. Right. 133 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:06,967 And then you called the police. 134 00:05:07,002 --> 00:05:09,380 Then you thought you would freshen up a bit, 135 00:05:09,415 --> 00:05:12,143 maybe take a shower before we got here. 136 00:05:12,178 --> 00:05:14,345 Was that a mistake? 137 00:05:15,222 --> 00:05:16,717 Mr. West, uh, 138 00:05:16,752 --> 00:05:18,750 we need you to come downtown, make a statement. 139 00:05:18,785 --> 00:05:20,875 Really? Why? You know, I can make a statement right here. 140 00:05:20,910 --> 00:05:23,320 Um, uh, I was out with a friend. 141 00:05:23,354 --> 00:05:26,238 I came home. I found Gina dead in my car. 142 00:05:26,273 --> 00:05:28,257 And that's it. 143 00:05:28,291 --> 00:05:29,509 See, we hate to leave 144 00:05:29,544 --> 00:05:32,294 the victim's loved ones behind at the scene, 145 00:05:32,328 --> 00:05:34,173 especially when they're as upset as you are. 146 00:05:34,208 --> 00:05:36,153 - Right. - Or are you just a little on edge? 147 00:05:36,188 --> 00:05:38,099 - Or on something. - Whoa, please, guys. 148 00:05:38,134 --> 00:05:39,427 You... you told me she killed herself. 149 00:05:39,462 --> 00:05:41,069 Why are you acting like I had something to do with it? 150 00:05:41,104 --> 00:05:43,537 Oh, the thought never crossed my mind. 151 00:05:43,572 --> 00:05:45,636 Although she is parked in front of your apartment. 152 00:05:45,671 --> 00:05:46,774 She lives here, man! 153 00:05:46,808 --> 00:05:48,409 In the passenger seat of your car. 154 00:05:48,443 --> 00:05:49,743 That's her seat. 155 00:05:49,778 --> 00:05:52,778 Julio, I got to go to the bathroom. 156 00:06:00,135 --> 00:06:01,816 Lieutenants. 157 00:06:01,850 --> 00:06:02,950 Hey! 158 00:06:04,451 --> 00:06:06,317 Hey! I got him, I got him. 159 00:06:06,352 --> 00:06:09,720 Detective. 160 00:06:10,150 --> 00:06:12,381 Are you telling me that you have 161 00:06:12,416 --> 00:06:14,723 been holding on to this kid for a week? 162 00:06:14,758 --> 00:06:16,591 - Yes, sir. - Hey! Hey! 163 00:06:16,625 --> 00:06:19,612 Keep it down! People are trying to sleep around here! 164 00:06:19,647 --> 00:06:20,994 Get back here! 165 00:06:21,029 --> 00:06:23,230 Come on! 166 00:06:23,264 --> 00:06:24,230 Oh! Aah! 167 00:06:24,265 --> 00:06:25,833 I thought I made it clear 168 00:06:25,868 --> 00:06:27,543 that you were to turn Ruben over 169 00:06:27,578 --> 00:06:29,770 to the department of children's services. 170 00:06:29,804 --> 00:06:32,405 I got approved for emergency foster care instead. 171 00:06:32,439 --> 00:06:34,246 When you were supposed to be searching 172 00:06:34,281 --> 00:06:35,637 for his mother in Mexico. 173 00:06:35,672 --> 00:06:37,565 Detective, this boy is intimately involved 174 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:39,423 in a case that is officially still open. 175 00:06:39,458 --> 00:06:42,856 And we are responsible for his father's death. 176 00:06:42,891 --> 00:06:45,188 The FBI shot Ruben's father, not us. 177 00:06:45,223 --> 00:06:47,557 I know that your intentions are good, Julio, 178 00:06:47,591 --> 00:06:49,402 and... and... and... and I'm not unsympathetic 179 00:06:49,437 --> 00:06:50,449 to Ruben's situation, 180 00:06:50,484 --> 00:06:52,461 but this is not the proper environment for a child. 181 00:06:52,496 --> 00:06:53,996 Worked out okay for your niece. 182 00:06:54,030 --> 00:06:55,897 Hey, watch it. 183 00:06:56,284 --> 00:06:58,596 It is 2:00 in the morning, Detective. 184 00:06:58,631 --> 00:07:01,258 I hardly think that the scene of a murder or a suicide 185 00:07:01,293 --> 00:07:02,986 is any place for a child 186 00:07:03,021 --> 00:07:04,974 who just attended his father's funeral. 187 00:07:05,009 --> 00:07:06,473 We were at the movies when the call came in. 188 00:07:06,507 --> 00:07:08,578 I had no time to drop him at my mom's. 189 00:07:08,613 --> 00:07:11,323 I don't think you understand what you're getting into, Julio. 190 00:07:11,358 --> 00:07:13,380 That boy deserves more attention than you can... 191 00:07:13,414 --> 00:07:15,214 Sir, you think he's better off in the system 192 00:07:15,249 --> 00:07:17,632 instead of with me? 193 00:07:17,667 --> 00:07:19,384 My whole family is helping out, chief. 194 00:07:19,418 --> 00:07:20,766 I worry about what might happen 195 00:07:20,801 --> 00:07:22,080 if Ruben grows attached to you 196 00:07:22,115 --> 00:07:24,325 and then you are unable to find his mother. 197 00:07:24,360 --> 00:07:25,722 - He can end up back in the system. - I will find her. 198 00:07:25,756 --> 00:07:27,991 I certainly hope so. 199 00:07:30,095 --> 00:07:32,228 Excuse me. 200 00:07:34,030 --> 00:07:37,029 As the gun moves closer to the head, 201 00:07:37,064 --> 00:07:39,940 say, between 6 to 18 inches, 202 00:07:39,975 --> 00:07:41,670 there's a slight gunpowder stippling 203 00:07:41,705 --> 00:07:43,336 at the point of entry. 204 00:07:43,371 --> 00:07:45,856 When that stippling is more concentrated, 205 00:07:45,891 --> 00:07:47,671 as in the case of the deceased, 206 00:07:47,706 --> 00:07:51,009 the gun was fired 1 to 6 inches from the skull, 207 00:07:51,043 --> 00:07:53,876 which is consistent with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 208 00:07:53,910 --> 00:07:54,774 Chief, do you believe this? 209 00:07:54,809 --> 00:07:57,880 The good doctor wants to call our victim's death a suicide. 210 00:07:57,914 --> 00:07:59,521 And why shouldn't I, lieutenant? 211 00:07:59,556 --> 00:08:01,128 The body had no signs of a struggle, 212 00:08:01,163 --> 00:08:02,919 and she clearly didn't duck. 213 00:08:02,954 --> 00:08:04,629 Chief, the boyfriend, Wayne West, 214 00:08:04,664 --> 00:08:06,270 has a healthy criminal record 215 00:08:06,305 --> 00:08:07,904 that consists of a history of abuse. 216 00:08:07,939 --> 00:08:09,474 - and he tried to flee the crime scene. - Come on, Detective. 217 00:08:09,509 --> 00:08:11,428 Ditching this baggie of meth along the way. 218 00:08:11,462 --> 00:08:13,243 Oh, lieutenant, what happened to your head? 219 00:08:13,278 --> 00:08:14,350 Oh, it's nothing, chief. 220 00:08:14,385 --> 00:08:16,703 I just kissed the pavement a bit when I tackled that guy. 221 00:08:16,738 --> 00:08:19,134 Kissed the pavement. Listen to him. 222 00:08:21,471 --> 00:08:24,549 Uh, hey, doc, don't you think it's a little awkward 223 00:08:24,584 --> 00:08:27,475 that she held the gun away from her head? 224 00:08:27,510 --> 00:08:30,458 It's not uncommon for someone to reconsider 225 00:08:30,493 --> 00:08:31,663 at the last moment. 226 00:08:31,698 --> 00:08:34,695 Doctor, would you mind doing a tox screen for meth 227 00:08:34,730 --> 00:08:36,418 before you make your official determination? 228 00:08:36,452 --> 00:08:37,969 You're looking for an overdose? 229 00:08:38,004 --> 00:08:39,451 Because I-I'm pretty certain 230 00:08:39,486 --> 00:08:41,389 it was the hole in her head that killed her. 231 00:08:41,423 --> 00:08:43,177 I'd just like a little more time to figure out 232 00:08:43,212 --> 00:08:45,958 exactly how she got that hole to begin with, that's all. 233 00:08:46,367 --> 00:08:48,547 You... stay. 234 00:08:48,969 --> 00:08:51,328 Chief, Mr. West has been read his rights, 235 00:08:51,362 --> 00:08:53,897 and he's dying to talk to you. 236 00:08:54,776 --> 00:08:56,345 Thank you, commander. 237 00:08:57,765 --> 00:08:59,300 I can't believe she blew her brains out. 238 00:08:59,335 --> 00:09:01,120 Oh, Mr. West, you don't want to look at that. 239 00:09:01,155 --> 00:09:02,302 Right this way. 240 00:09:02,337 --> 00:09:05,705 That's just very upsetting. Detective? 241 00:09:06,035 --> 00:09:06,924 It's a tragedy, man, 242 00:09:06,959 --> 00:09:10,407 b ut I guess Gina was going through some things. 243 00:09:12,197 --> 00:09:15,544 Oh. Shocker. This way. 244 00:09:17,513 --> 00:09:19,246 Just have a seat. 245 00:09:20,943 --> 00:09:21,915 Thank you. 246 00:09:21,949 --> 00:09:25,070 So, uh, Mr. West, you were saying that Gina 247 00:09:25,105 --> 00:09:27,985 was going through a lot recently? 248 00:09:28,020 --> 00:09:31,699 Uh, yeah, yeah, stuff with her kid, you know? 249 00:09:31,734 --> 00:09:35,498 Her asshole ex-husband was suing for permanent custody, 250 00:09:35,533 --> 00:09:37,622 uh, said that Gina wasn't fit to be a mom 251 00:09:37,657 --> 00:09:39,070 'cause she was a-a druggie, 252 00:09:39,105 --> 00:09:42,912 so the judge told her clean up or else. 253 00:09:42,947 --> 00:09:44,339 And did she? 254 00:09:44,374 --> 00:09:45,731 Hell, yeah. 255 00:09:45,766 --> 00:09:48,297 J- just got back from rehab last week. 256 00:09:48,332 --> 00:09:51,224 Mr. West, earlier this evening, you told my detectives 257 00:09:51,259 --> 00:09:54,359 that you were out with a friend during the time of Gina's death. 258 00:09:54,394 --> 00:09:56,726 Is there someone we can talk to that can confirm that? 259 00:09:57,343 --> 00:10:00,681 You... so you're still not buying the whole suicide angle? 260 00:10:01,515 --> 00:10:04,797 We're exploring all possibilities, Mr. West. 261 00:10:04,832 --> 00:10:07,754 Okay, t-t-talk to my buddy Paul. 262 00:10:07,789 --> 00:10:09,122 Um... 263 00:10:09,572 --> 00:10:13,418 Paul... Olson. 264 00:10:13,453 --> 00:10:15,851 I- I was with him until I called you guys. 265 00:10:15,886 --> 00:10:18,331 I can... I can give you his number. 266 00:10:18,365 --> 00:10:21,815 I didn't do this. I- I loved Gina. 267 00:10:21,850 --> 00:10:23,539 Uh-huh. 268 00:10:25,763 --> 00:10:27,276 Uh, y-y-you know what else? 269 00:10:27,311 --> 00:10:28,607 You know, now... now that I think of it, 270 00:10:28,642 --> 00:10:31,871 You... you should talk to, um, her ex-husband, too. 271 00:10:31,906 --> 00:10:33,564 T- the last thing that dude wanted 272 00:10:33,599 --> 00:10:35,115 was for her to get visitation ever again, 273 00:10:35,150 --> 00:10:37,951 let alone custody to their daughter, you know? 274 00:10:37,985 --> 00:10:41,020 I mean, that's what you're looking for, right... motive? 275 00:10:41,054 --> 00:10:43,489 I mean, I didn't have any motive, you know? 276 00:10:43,524 --> 00:10:45,464 And why would I leave her body outside of our place? 277 00:10:45,499 --> 00:10:48,068 I mean, if it were me, I would take it out to the desert, 278 00:10:48,103 --> 00:10:50,121 pour some gravy on it, let the coyotes do the rest. 279 00:10:50,156 --> 00:10:52,363 You know, that way... poof! You know? 280 00:10:52,398 --> 00:10:53,631 Just gone. 281 00:10:53,665 --> 00:10:55,599 Wow. Wow. 282 00:10:55,634 --> 00:10:58,235 Uh, sounds like you got your plan all figured out. 283 00:10:58,270 --> 00:11:00,404 No, I think things through. 284 00:11:00,438 --> 00:11:02,333 I can see that. Yes. 285 00:11:02,368 --> 00:11:04,762 Uh, so, uh, this... t- that cop told me 286 00:11:04,797 --> 00:11:07,156 that I-I had the right to remain silent. 287 00:11:07,191 --> 00:11:08,489 So... so, when does that start? 288 00:11:08,524 --> 00:11:10,236 Oh, any time now. 289 00:11:10,271 --> 00:11:12,124 You also have the right to an attorney, 290 00:11:12,159 --> 00:11:13,480 because you are under arrest. 291 00:11:13,514 --> 00:11:14,948 What? Why? 292 00:11:14,983 --> 00:11:16,850 For possession of methamphetamine. 293 00:11:16,885 --> 00:11:18,018 Sleep tight, Mr. West. 294 00:11:18,052 --> 00:11:19,920 - Detective, would you? - Oh, come on. 295 00:11:21,555 --> 00:11:23,889 Put your hands behind your back, please. 296 00:11:25,225 --> 00:11:27,359 Ow. Gentle. 297 00:11:27,393 --> 00:11:29,260 Just don't get junkie on me, okay? 298 00:11:29,295 --> 00:11:30,362 Come on, man. 299 00:11:30,396 --> 00:11:31,830 This is a new suit. 300 00:11:43,439 --> 00:11:44,851 - Morning, chief Johnson. - Oh. 301 00:11:44,886 --> 00:11:46,341 Everything all right? 302 00:11:46,342 --> 00:11:48,093 Just missing the old building. 303 00:11:48,128 --> 00:11:50,209 Yeah, parking three blocks away 304 00:11:50,244 --> 00:11:52,291 does take some getting used to. 305 00:11:52,326 --> 00:11:54,393 Oh, man. 306 00:11:55,829 --> 00:11:58,345 Pretty exciting about Pope, don't you think? 307 00:11:58,380 --> 00:12:00,862 I mean, he is the closest thing to a lock 308 00:12:00,897 --> 00:12:02,691 for chief of police I can think of. 309 00:12:02,726 --> 00:12:03,665 Oh, I don't know. 310 00:12:03,700 --> 00:12:07,056 The commission has a lot of candidates they're considering. 311 00:12:07,091 --> 00:12:09,744 It's Pope. Trust me. 312 00:12:10,464 --> 00:12:12,376 And you know what that means? 313 00:12:12,410 --> 00:12:14,178 - What? - Musical chairs. 314 00:12:14,212 --> 00:12:16,025 Everybody changes jobs. 315 00:12:16,060 --> 00:12:20,483 In fact, you could become the new assistant chief, 316 00:12:20,517 --> 00:12:23,886 especially with LAPD's emphasis on diversity. 317 00:12:23,921 --> 00:12:25,655 Pope's number two... 318 00:12:25,689 --> 00:12:28,361 That would be a nice position for you. 319 00:12:28,788 --> 00:12:29,725 Would it? 320 00:12:29,759 --> 00:12:33,294 And should you be promoted... 321 00:12:33,329 --> 00:12:35,464 I would be honored to take over major crimes. 322 00:12:35,498 --> 00:12:37,132 Oh. 323 00:12:37,166 --> 00:12:40,806 That would be... that would be something... 324 00:12:40,841 --> 00:12:42,215 to... to consider. 325 00:12:42,250 --> 00:12:45,540 I had been, um, thinking about who would replace me 326 00:12:45,575 --> 00:12:48,374 if I were to become unavailable. 327 00:12:48,409 --> 00:12:52,004 The more seamless we... we make the transitions, the better. 328 00:12:52,039 --> 00:12:54,582 I mean, who's closer to major crimes than me? 329 00:12:55,452 --> 00:12:57,817 Oh. Excuse me. 330 00:12:57,852 --> 00:13:00,520 Well, thank you, commander, for thinking ahead. 331 00:13:01,562 --> 00:13:03,164 Uh, yes, lieutenant? What is it? 332 00:13:03,199 --> 00:13:05,756 Yeah, chief. I got an address on the victim's ex-husband. 333 00:13:05,791 --> 00:13:07,460 I can send Gabriel down if you want. 334 00:13:07,495 --> 00:13:10,792 Oh, yes, tell the Detective I'll be right... 335 00:13:10,826 --> 00:13:13,421 For starters, you got three lieutenants in your squad. 336 00:13:13,456 --> 00:13:14,461 Promote one of them. 337 00:13:17,165 --> 00:13:18,070 Actually, no. 338 00:13:18,105 --> 00:13:21,300 Lieutenant, I'd like you to join me for this notification. 339 00:13:21,334 --> 00:13:23,134 I'll meet you at your car, okay? 340 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:24,371 Sure. 341 00:13:27,205 --> 00:13:28,998 You know, as assistant chief, 342 00:13:29,033 --> 00:13:32,743 you get your own parking space right here in the building. 343 00:13:32,777 --> 00:13:34,077 Hmm. 344 00:13:34,821 --> 00:13:35,980 Come on, my sweet. 345 00:13:38,202 --> 00:13:41,118 Oh, but I'm gonna take you to the toy store again... 346 00:13:41,153 --> 00:13:42,286 Now? 347 00:13:42,320 --> 00:13:44,655 - Against my better judgment. - Yes. 348 00:13:44,690 --> 00:13:47,691 Excuse me, ma'am. 349 00:13:47,725 --> 00:13:48,811 I'm lieutenant Flynn. 350 00:13:48,846 --> 00:13:51,293 This is deputy chief Johnson from the LAPD. 351 00:13:51,328 --> 00:13:54,229 Is Darren Tatem here? 352 00:13:57,410 --> 00:13:59,462 In you go, my girl. 353 00:13:59,975 --> 00:14:01,763 My dad's making his music. 354 00:14:01,798 --> 00:14:04,432 When I dance to it, he cracks up. 355 00:14:04,467 --> 00:14:06,234 You must have some great moves. 356 00:14:06,269 --> 00:14:08,002 - What's your name? - Cody. 357 00:14:08,036 --> 00:14:10,370 May I ask what this is regarding? 358 00:14:10,405 --> 00:14:13,840 Yes. We have some information for Mr. Tatem, ma'am. 359 00:14:13,874 --> 00:14:16,926 Well, his doctor wants him to take it easy, 360 00:14:16,961 --> 00:14:19,978 but I suppose a few minutes wouldn't hurt, huh? 361 00:14:20,012 --> 00:14:22,080 He's just down the hall. 362 00:14:23,929 --> 00:14:24,448 Is he sick? 363 00:14:24,483 --> 00:14:26,650 Um, you could say that. Yes. 364 00:14:30,397 --> 00:14:31,673 Daddy. 365 00:14:32,764 --> 00:14:34,956 Daddy, police officers. 366 00:14:48,107 --> 00:14:49,292 Hello, Mr. Tatem. 367 00:14:49,327 --> 00:14:51,967 I'm deputy chief Brenda Leigh Johnson of the LAPD, 368 00:14:52,001 --> 00:14:53,615 and this is lieutenant Flynn. 369 00:14:53,650 --> 00:14:55,903 We're so sorry to bother you this morning. 370 00:14:55,938 --> 00:14:58,350 We were hoping you could answer a few of our questions. 371 00:14:58,385 --> 00:14:59,630 Sure, I guess. 372 00:14:59,665 --> 00:15:01,105 Anything I can get you? 373 00:15:01,140 --> 00:15:02,546 Uh, I'm fine, mom. Thanks. 374 00:15:02,580 --> 00:15:04,167 Now you go with grandma, okay? 375 00:15:04,202 --> 00:15:05,445 Okay. 376 00:15:05,485 --> 00:15:06,951 Come on, my sweet girl. 377 00:15:06,985 --> 00:15:08,019 Bye, daddy. 378 00:15:08,053 --> 00:15:09,120 Bye. 379 00:15:11,656 --> 00:15:13,222 Lymphoma. 380 00:15:13,257 --> 00:15:16,196 Mom and dad help me fight the good fight. 381 00:15:16,230 --> 00:15:17,569 You play beautifully. 382 00:15:17,604 --> 00:15:18,328 Thank you. 383 00:15:18,363 --> 00:15:20,590 It's part of a score I'm rushing to finish. 384 00:15:20,625 --> 00:15:21,640 You do all your work here? 385 00:15:21,675 --> 00:15:23,468 Yeah. I don't get out much right now. 386 00:15:23,503 --> 00:15:25,261 I imagine these are not the questions 387 00:15:25,296 --> 00:15:27,942 that you came here to ask. 388 00:15:29,119 --> 00:15:31,979 How are things between you and your ex-wife, Mr. Tatem? 389 00:15:32,013 --> 00:15:33,862 Strained. Why? 390 00:15:33,897 --> 00:15:36,689 - When was the last time you saw her? - I don't know. 391 00:15:36,724 --> 00:15:39,119 About a week ago, when she got out of rehab. 392 00:15:39,154 --> 00:15:40,771 Why? What happened? 393 00:15:40,806 --> 00:15:42,022 Well, I'm afraid we have some bad news 394 00:15:42,056 --> 00:15:44,424 for you and your daughter, Mr. Tatem. 395 00:15:44,458 --> 00:15:46,259 Gina was found dead last night. 396 00:15:49,629 --> 00:15:51,996 And the bad news is? 397 00:15:52,563 --> 00:15:54,156 Sorry. 398 00:15:54,191 --> 00:15:56,033 It's just a lot of water under the bridge. 399 00:15:56,067 --> 00:15:58,042 Did she OD? 400 00:15:58,077 --> 00:16:00,017 Yeah. On lead. 401 00:16:06,509 --> 00:16:09,078 Your ex-wife died of a gunshot wound to the head. 402 00:16:09,113 --> 00:16:09,908 She shot herself? 403 00:16:09,943 --> 00:16:13,146 That's unclear a- at this point. 404 00:16:13,180 --> 00:16:15,639 But, um, to your knowledge, did your ex-wife, Gina, 405 00:16:15,674 --> 00:16:19,585 own a gun like this one, perhaps? 406 00:16:21,321 --> 00:16:24,524 Um, no, not... not that I ever knew of. 407 00:16:29,064 --> 00:16:30,050 Sir? 408 00:16:30,751 --> 00:16:33,397 If... if you're here wondering whether I shot her, 409 00:16:33,431 --> 00:16:34,002 the answer is no. 410 00:16:34,037 --> 00:16:36,887 Like I said, I-I don't get out much lately. 411 00:16:38,676 --> 00:16:40,603 Gina's boyfriend, Mr. West, 412 00:16:40,637 --> 00:16:42,637 told us that there were some custody issues 413 00:16:42,672 --> 00:16:44,955 that you and your ex-wife were dealing with. 414 00:16:44,990 --> 00:16:47,239 I just wanted her to get clean, that's all. 415 00:16:47,274 --> 00:16:50,209 Now, I had the courts force her into rehab 416 00:16:50,243 --> 00:16:53,292 in order to give Cody the best possible chance 417 00:16:53,327 --> 00:16:54,646 at a... at a healthy home. 418 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:57,930 I mean, I- I even gave Gina $25,000 419 00:16:57,965 --> 00:17:01,352 when she got out just to get her back on her feet again. 420 00:17:01,386 --> 00:17:05,274 I'm just... I'm t-trying to make the best 421 00:17:05,309 --> 00:17:09,162 of a-a truly t-terrible situation, you know? 422 00:17:09,196 --> 00:17:10,764 For Cody. 423 00:17:11,528 --> 00:17:14,967 When did you say you gave your ex-wife this $25,000? 424 00:17:15,001 --> 00:17:17,491 The money is not in her account. 425 00:17:18,483 --> 00:17:22,540 But, uh, if you look here, boyfriend Wayne West... 426 00:17:22,574 --> 00:17:24,776 It says he deposited $25,000 427 00:17:24,810 --> 00:17:27,093 into his bank account four days ago. 428 00:17:27,128 --> 00:17:29,377 Two days after Gina got out of rehab. 429 00:17:30,611 --> 00:17:34,246 Detective Sanchez, where are we on Wayne West's alibi? 430 00:17:35,549 --> 00:17:37,242 Julio. 431 00:17:38,550 --> 00:17:41,068 Detective Sanchez, have you been able to confirm 432 00:17:41,103 --> 00:17:43,586 Mr. West's alibi at the time of the shooting? 433 00:17:43,620 --> 00:17:44,295 Oh, right, chief. 434 00:17:44,330 --> 00:17:47,122 Um, I-I called the number he gave us. 435 00:17:47,157 --> 00:17:50,684 This guy, Paul Olson... I had to leave a message, 436 00:17:50,719 --> 00:17:52,354 and Olson hasn't called me back yet. 437 00:17:52,389 --> 00:17:53,990 Have you tried paying him a visit? 438 00:17:54,025 --> 00:17:55,298 Not yet, chief. No. 439 00:17:55,333 --> 00:17:57,802 Well, is that something that you could possibly do? 440 00:17:59,772 --> 00:18:01,272 Say, now? 441 00:18:09,013 --> 00:18:10,680 Chief. Chief. 442 00:18:10,715 --> 00:18:13,502 Uh, clearly Wayne West stole money from Gina. 443 00:18:13,537 --> 00:18:16,098 But he owned the car she died in. He reported her dead. 444 00:18:16,133 --> 00:18:18,660 He went off and took a shower and cleaned himself up. 445 00:18:18,695 --> 00:18:20,045 And then he fled the scene. 446 00:18:20,080 --> 00:18:21,986 What are we waiting on Sanchez for? 447 00:18:22,021 --> 00:18:23,262 All right, lieutenant. 448 00:18:23,297 --> 00:18:25,293 You want another crack at Mr. West yourself? 449 00:18:29,097 --> 00:18:31,498 Tell us about the money. 450 00:18:32,382 --> 00:18:33,233 Oh, man. 451 00:18:34,754 --> 00:18:37,603 Okay. This looks bad, I know. 452 00:18:37,637 --> 00:18:40,239 But, um, did you talk to my friend? 453 00:18:40,273 --> 00:18:41,874 Because I-I was with him. 454 00:18:41,908 --> 00:18:43,842 Well, your friend is avoiding us. 455 00:18:43,876 --> 00:18:44,843 What? 456 00:18:47,561 --> 00:18:48,946 Okay. Look. 457 00:18:49,781 --> 00:18:51,007 Gina's ex gave me that money. 458 00:18:51,042 --> 00:18:53,983 Really? Because he told us he gave it to her. 459 00:18:54,018 --> 00:18:55,351 No. 460 00:18:57,323 --> 00:18:58,788 No way! No! 461 00:18:59,277 --> 00:19:00,256 Okay, okay. 462 00:19:00,257 --> 00:19:03,377 Uh, he gave me that money 'cause he wanted me to convince Gina 463 00:19:03,412 --> 00:19:05,071 to sign away her parental rights, okay? 464 00:19:05,106 --> 00:19:06,051 That... that... that's the truth. 465 00:19:06,086 --> 00:19:08,597 Did he also want you to put a bullet in her skull? 466 00:19:08,631 --> 00:19:10,404 Man, please. He... he was her ex. 467 00:19:10,439 --> 00:19:12,816 Mr. Tatem is probably dying, Mr. West. 468 00:19:12,851 --> 00:19:15,136 I don't think sole custody was an issue for him anymore. 469 00:19:15,171 --> 00:19:16,044 Look, I know, okay? 470 00:19:16,079 --> 00:19:17,292 But... but he's loaded, okay? 471 00:19:17,327 --> 00:19:19,820 So... so I guess the thing is, when he kicks it, 472 00:19:19,855 --> 00:19:22,248 All that money goes into a trust for the girl, 473 00:19:22,283 --> 00:19:24,642 a trust that Gina would control unless someone, 474 00:19:24,676 --> 00:19:27,127 I. E. me, could convince her to sign away her rights. 475 00:19:27,162 --> 00:19:29,579 Well, did you convince her like Tatem paid you to? 476 00:19:29,614 --> 00:19:30,981 I w... 477 00:19:32,584 --> 00:19:34,786 You know, it... it was never the right moment, so... 478 00:19:34,821 --> 00:19:37,219 Mr. West, you had far more to gain 479 00:19:37,253 --> 00:19:39,254 if Gina got custody of her daughter. 480 00:19:39,288 --> 00:19:41,326 And yet you want us to believe 481 00:19:41,361 --> 00:19:46,141 that you agreed to sell yourself short for $25,000? 482 00:19:46,176 --> 00:19:47,750 You know, who's to say she wouldn't skip on me 483 00:19:47,785 --> 00:19:49,496 as soon as things went her way? 484 00:19:49,497 --> 00:19:50,342 Besides, you think... 485 00:19:50,377 --> 00:19:52,232 You think I want that whiny little brat around? 486 00:19:52,267 --> 00:19:55,035 No, man, just give me the $25,000 up front. 487 00:19:55,069 --> 00:19:57,972 Least I know what's in it for me, you know? 488 00:20:00,408 --> 00:20:03,477 Uh, chief, can I talk to you two for a second? 489 00:20:03,512 --> 00:20:05,271 Yes, Detective. 490 00:20:06,048 --> 00:20:07,716 Just a moment, Mr. West. 491 00:20:10,286 --> 00:20:11,486 I didn't do it! 492 00:20:13,488 --> 00:20:16,689 Darren Tatem just wired another $25,000 493 00:20:16,723 --> 00:20:18,790 into Wayne's account. 494 00:20:18,824 --> 00:20:21,189 This is beginning to look less and less like a suicide. 495 00:20:21,224 --> 00:20:22,988 And more like a murder for hire. 496 00:20:30,852 --> 00:20:31,553 Yeah. 497 00:20:31,588 --> 00:20:32,219 More? 498 00:20:32,254 --> 00:20:33,774 Uh, yeah, a little bit more. 499 00:20:35,014 --> 00:20:36,135 Okay. 500 00:20:37,182 --> 00:20:38,971 Chief, I'm sorry. 501 00:20:39,006 --> 00:20:41,640 My mother had to go to work, and my sister's sick, 502 00:20:41,675 --> 00:20:42,756 and he had no other place... 503 00:20:42,791 --> 00:20:45,073 Have you found Mr. West's alibi yet? 504 00:20:45,108 --> 00:20:46,129 Not yet, no. 505 00:20:46,164 --> 00:20:46,885 But... 506 00:20:50,190 --> 00:20:52,258 Detective, you are holding up my investigation. 507 00:20:52,293 --> 00:20:53,760 Chief, I went by Olson's apartment. 508 00:20:53,794 --> 00:20:55,528 A neighbor there said he skipped to Vegas. 509 00:20:55,562 --> 00:20:57,363 And I have the police there looking for him. 510 00:20:57,397 --> 00:21:00,600 But I have no other way to verify West's alibi. 511 00:21:01,434 --> 00:21:04,265 Chief, good news... Sanchez found someone else 512 00:21:04,300 --> 00:21:06,739 who can verify Wayne West's alibi. 513 00:21:12,740 --> 00:21:16,861 Detective, a choice needs to be made regarding your situation. 514 00:21:16,896 --> 00:21:19,104 And lieutenant Provenza is going to help you make it. 515 00:21:22,666 --> 00:21:24,714 Lieutenant, with me. With me. 516 00:21:31,277 --> 00:21:32,795 Chief, I'm sorry. 517 00:21:32,830 --> 00:21:34,500 He's just new to this whole taking-care-of-kids thing, 518 00:21:34,534 --> 00:21:37,004 - and I was just trying to help out. - Then stop covering for him. 519 00:21:37,039 --> 00:21:39,220 Tell me about this new alibi. 520 00:21:39,255 --> 00:21:40,417 We were going through Tatem's accounts, 521 00:21:40,452 --> 00:21:42,127 and found a series of payments he recently made 522 00:21:42,162 --> 00:21:43,370 to a private investigator. 523 00:21:43,405 --> 00:21:44,714 Gabriel's bringing the guy in right now. 524 00:21:44,749 --> 00:21:45,508 Good. 525 00:21:45,991 --> 00:21:47,309 Here. Let me get the door for you. 526 00:21:47,843 --> 00:21:49,511 Thank you. 527 00:21:49,711 --> 00:21:51,295 West didn't kill anyone. 528 00:21:51,330 --> 00:21:52,772 I was following him the whole night. 529 00:21:52,807 --> 00:21:54,214 Got it all written down right here. 530 00:21:54,249 --> 00:21:56,057 - May I? - Here. 531 00:21:56,092 --> 00:21:58,184 You were hired by Mr. Tatem. Is that correct? 532 00:21:58,218 --> 00:21:58,625 Yeah. 533 00:21:58,660 --> 00:22:02,214 There were some custody issues, and Tatem wanted me to find out 534 00:22:02,249 --> 00:22:04,106 if his ex-wife was still on drugs. 535 00:22:04,141 --> 00:22:06,241 Tore him up thinking she was gonna raise their little girl. 536 00:22:06,276 --> 00:22:08,427 I... I felt for the guy. 537 00:22:08,462 --> 00:22:09,415 Okay. Here we go. 538 00:22:09,450 --> 00:22:13,796 Thursday night, 6:27 P. M., West is picked up by a friend. 539 00:22:13,831 --> 00:22:15,503 Gina remains at the apartment? 540 00:22:15,538 --> 00:22:17,141 Yeah. That's why I stayed on West. 541 00:22:17,176 --> 00:22:19,043 I figured I'd see if he was buying for her. 542 00:22:19,078 --> 00:22:20,336 - Was he? - Couldn't prove it. 543 00:22:20,370 --> 00:22:22,566 But he was definitely using, though. 544 00:22:22,601 --> 00:22:25,126 And he scored some meth that night with his friend. 545 00:22:25,161 --> 00:22:29,584 I- it says here West got home at 10:15 P. M. 546 00:22:29,619 --> 00:22:31,925 Right, when he discovered her body. 547 00:22:31,960 --> 00:22:34,231 He freaked and called 911 on his cell, 548 00:22:34,266 --> 00:22:36,684 and I left, got some sleep. 549 00:22:37,634 --> 00:22:38,503 Sorry. 550 00:22:39,294 --> 00:22:41,842 How often were you reporting to Mr. Tatem? 551 00:22:41,877 --> 00:22:43,276 Every day at some point. 552 00:22:43,311 --> 00:22:44,640 - By phone? - Mostly. 553 00:22:44,675 --> 00:22:46,385 He came by the office a few times 554 00:22:46,420 --> 00:22:48,095 when he was feeling up to it. 555 00:22:48,532 --> 00:22:50,563 So he's still able to get around. 556 00:22:50,597 --> 00:22:52,305 A- and that night, the... the night that Gina died... 557 00:22:52,340 --> 00:22:53,294 Did you talk to him then? 558 00:22:53,329 --> 00:22:55,700 I did. I told him West was getting high. 559 00:22:55,734 --> 00:22:58,335 So Mr. Tatem knew Gina was by herself. 560 00:22:58,369 --> 00:23:00,570 Coroner's investigator said she was dead by 10 P. M. 561 00:23:01,614 --> 00:23:04,549 But why would he pay me to prove his ex-wife was still using 562 00:23:04,584 --> 00:23:06,308 if he was just gonna kill her anyway? 563 00:23:06,343 --> 00:23:08,853 I promise that is the first question I'm gonna ask him. 564 00:23:13,765 --> 00:23:15,846 Sir, we're here to speak with Darren Tatem. 565 00:23:15,881 --> 00:23:17,927 He's busy, so unless you have a warrant, I... 566 00:23:17,962 --> 00:23:19,419 If you'll excuse us. 567 00:23:20,264 --> 00:23:21,841 Lieutenant Tao, upstairs, please. 568 00:23:21,876 --> 00:23:22,673 Lieutenant Provenza. 569 00:23:22,708 --> 00:23:26,159 Sir, is Mr. Tatem in his recording studio? 570 00:23:26,193 --> 00:23:28,829 I'll take that as a yes. And his daughter... is she here, too? 571 00:23:28,864 --> 00:23:30,262 Cody went shopping with my wife. 572 00:23:30,297 --> 00:23:32,064 Look, showing up with all these people here 573 00:23:32,098 --> 00:23:33,831 is completely unnecessary. 574 00:23:33,866 --> 00:23:35,667 Darren will cooperate in any way he can. 575 00:23:35,701 --> 00:23:36,768 Good. Detective. 576 00:23:36,802 --> 00:23:39,237 He's very sick. Don't you understand that? 577 00:23:39,271 --> 00:23:41,640 Look, he hasn't done anything wrong! 578 00:23:42,014 --> 00:23:44,341 Why don't you just tell me what you want?! 579 00:23:44,375 --> 00:23:45,475 Mr. Tatem. 580 00:23:45,969 --> 00:23:48,612 - My son didn't do anything! - Mr. Tatem. 581 00:23:50,284 --> 00:23:51,682 Mr. Tatem, open this door! 582 00:23:51,717 --> 00:23:53,081 Wait! Wait! Darren, please! 583 00:23:53,116 --> 00:23:54,849 Sir... sir... sir, just stay back, okay? 584 00:23:54,884 --> 00:23:57,942 Mr. Tatem, we need to talk to you. Open this door now. 585 00:23:57,977 --> 00:23:59,453 - Please, let me go in. - Sir, I said stay back! 586 00:23:59,487 --> 00:24:00,824 - This is ridiculous! - Stay back! 587 00:24:00,859 --> 00:24:02,765 - You want it open? Yes. 588 00:24:02,800 --> 00:24:05,508 Mr. Tatem, we know you hired a private investigator. 589 00:24:05,543 --> 00:24:07,162 He told you that Gina was by herself. 590 00:24:07,197 --> 00:24:09,662 - Just leave him alone! That woman shot herself! - Sir, will you shut up?! 591 00:24:09,696 --> 00:24:11,297 - That woman shot herself! - Will you shut up?! 592 00:24:11,331 --> 00:24:12,943 We know Wayne West didn't kill her. 593 00:24:12,978 --> 00:24:15,701 You just transferred another $25,000 to frame him. 594 00:24:15,735 --> 00:24:16,870 Please leave my family alone. 595 00:24:16,905 --> 00:24:19,353 - No. - Could you please just leave them alone? 596 00:24:19,388 --> 00:24:20,609 That's up to you, Mr. Tatem. 597 00:24:20,644 --> 00:24:22,711 Open this door. We need to talk to you. 598 00:24:22,745 --> 00:24:24,444 - Dad, I love you. - Darren? 599 00:24:24,948 --> 00:24:26,435 - Hurry, Detective. - I'm trying. 600 00:24:26,470 --> 00:24:29,149 And I love mom, too, okay? And tell Cody. 601 00:24:29,571 --> 00:24:32,070 Tell her that she was everything to me. Never doubt it. 602 00:24:32,105 --> 00:24:34,569 - Open the door. Get it open now. - I'm trying, chief. 603 00:24:35,497 --> 00:24:36,797 Darren! Darren! 604 00:24:36,831 --> 00:24:38,566 No! Oh, my God! 605 00:24:38,600 --> 00:24:41,350 - Oh, my God! - Chief, you all right? 606 00:24:41,385 --> 00:24:43,570 - 4-king-62. 4-king-62. I have a gunshot wound. - Oh, Darren, what did you do? 607 00:24:43,604 --> 00:24:45,938 Male, 30s. I need paramedics, two additional units, 608 00:24:45,972 --> 00:24:47,839 and a supervisor now... do you copy? 609 00:24:47,874 --> 00:24:49,708 - Darren, what did you do? What did you do? - All units, 4- king-62 is requesting 610 00:24:49,742 --> 00:24:51,909 - Two units and a supervisor. - Look at this. 611 00:24:52,719 --> 00:24:55,656 "I killed her. For Cody. I'm sorry. " 612 00:25:05,872 --> 00:25:07,763 Now, this was definitely a suicide. 613 00:25:08,181 --> 00:25:09,488 No argument here. 614 00:25:09,523 --> 00:25:10,658 You know, when people shoot themselves 615 00:25:10,692 --> 00:25:12,203 in the mouth like this, 616 00:25:12,624 --> 00:25:14,427 they always press their tongue against the barrel 617 00:25:14,462 --> 00:25:15,795 at the moment of truth. 618 00:25:16,482 --> 00:25:17,887 Interesting, no? 619 00:25:20,232 --> 00:25:22,029 How sick was he? 620 00:25:22,064 --> 00:25:24,083 Well, about as sick as you can be. 621 00:25:24,118 --> 00:25:26,102 Uh, the cancer was everywhere. 622 00:25:26,137 --> 00:25:29,167 He had a few weeks left, max. 623 00:25:29,202 --> 00:25:30,770 Would he have known that for sure? 624 00:25:31,218 --> 00:25:33,944 No responsible physician would have told him anything else. 625 00:25:34,708 --> 00:25:38,449 So why not just... turn himself in? 626 00:25:39,271 --> 00:25:40,198 I don't know. 627 00:25:40,233 --> 00:25:42,098 In his condition, the judge probably grants bail. 628 00:25:42,133 --> 00:25:43,963 He spends whatever time he has left at home. 629 00:25:43,998 --> 00:25:44,762 With his daughter. 630 00:25:44,797 --> 00:25:48,084 And his morphine drip. Hm. But to each his own. 631 00:25:50,590 --> 00:25:54,098 Let's just go back over everything, j-just to be safe. 632 00:25:54,643 --> 00:25:56,378 The... the timeline, the finances. 633 00:25:56,413 --> 00:25:58,114 Just recheck everyone's story. 634 00:25:58,721 --> 00:26:00,331 Thank you so much, doctor. 635 00:26:00,366 --> 00:26:02,044 Oh, um... 636 00:26:03,141 --> 00:26:06,043 The tox results for Gina Decker. 637 00:26:06,077 --> 00:26:07,966 Even though I'm still pretty certain 638 00:26:08,001 --> 00:26:09,820 it was the bullet that killed her, 639 00:26:09,855 --> 00:26:12,684 she was pretty jacked up on meth at the time of death. 640 00:26:16,996 --> 00:26:19,775 So she would've lost custody regardless. 641 00:26:20,192 --> 00:26:22,344 Wow. If Tatem had only known. 642 00:26:22,379 --> 00:26:24,298 That's what bothers me. 643 00:26:24,333 --> 00:26:26,584 He did know. I- I mean, he had to. 644 00:26:26,619 --> 00:26:28,835 His PI told him Wayne West was using. 645 00:26:28,869 --> 00:26:29,639 Wait a minute. I'm sorry. 646 00:26:29,674 --> 00:26:31,983 Are you questioning the confession now? 647 00:26:32,018 --> 00:26:33,974 You mean the seven words he typed on his computer? 648 00:26:34,008 --> 00:26:35,914 Just because he didn't say them to your face 649 00:26:35,949 --> 00:26:37,511 doesn't make it any less real. 650 00:26:38,449 --> 00:26:40,580 Anyway, uh... 651 00:26:40,614 --> 00:26:43,782 Speaking of custody issues, I've been thinking. 652 00:26:43,816 --> 00:26:45,982 If I make chief, 653 00:26:46,813 --> 00:26:50,514 I might move you into my job... 654 00:26:51,609 --> 00:26:55,656 In which case, we would need to begin to consider 655 00:26:55,690 --> 00:26:57,924 who might take over your division. 656 00:26:58,394 --> 00:26:59,893 Wow. 657 00:27:01,095 --> 00:27:02,495 Uh, okay, yes. 658 00:27:02,529 --> 00:27:05,451 Um, I-I'll start thinking about that. 659 00:27:05,486 --> 00:27:07,650 How do I look? Seriously? 660 00:27:07,685 --> 00:27:10,635 Fine. Nice. 661 00:27:10,670 --> 00:27:11,936 Where are you going, anyway? 662 00:27:11,970 --> 00:27:15,558 This event/dinner thing 663 00:27:15,593 --> 00:27:18,141 with a bunch of, uh, city council members. 664 00:27:18,175 --> 00:27:19,542 Ugh. 665 00:27:19,576 --> 00:27:22,510 You don't know how lucky you are you don't have to do this stuff. 666 00:27:22,545 --> 00:27:23,811 What about Taylor? 667 00:27:24,393 --> 00:27:25,414 What about him? 668 00:27:25,449 --> 00:27:26,783 You know, for major crimes. 669 00:27:28,434 --> 00:27:31,331 Well, think about it. He's... he's been very supportive. 670 00:27:31,366 --> 00:27:33,619 So send him a basket of muffins. 671 00:27:39,805 --> 00:27:41,493 Have a nice dinner. 672 00:27:43,859 --> 00:27:46,731 You're talking in the realm of ifs and maybes, 673 00:27:46,766 --> 00:27:48,499 and I'm talking in the realm of facts. 674 00:27:48,534 --> 00:27:50,001 - I don't believe this. - It's not as simple as you're making it out to be. 675 00:27:50,035 --> 00:27:51,970 - It's not that simple. - Over here? 676 00:27:52,004 --> 00:27:54,785 Lieutenant! You need to handle this. 677 00:27:55,437 --> 00:27:57,148 Chief, this isn't about Sanchez. 678 00:27:57,183 --> 00:27:58,476 Gabriel, come on. 679 00:27:59,988 --> 00:28:00,787 What's it about? 680 00:28:00,822 --> 00:28:03,705 Nothing, chief. E- everything's fine. Nothing. 681 00:28:07,391 --> 00:28:09,694 Tatem did not kill his ex-wife. 682 00:28:09,695 --> 00:28:10,906 Why do you say that? 683 00:28:12,126 --> 00:28:13,757 'Cause we were going back through everything. 684 00:28:13,791 --> 00:28:16,293 And lieutenant tao and I took a look at Tatem's computer. 685 00:28:16,328 --> 00:28:18,795 We were looking at the score that he was finishing up. 686 00:28:20,482 --> 00:28:21,931 Lieutenant, the score? 687 00:28:29,621 --> 00:28:31,761 The program he works on... 688 00:28:31,796 --> 00:28:36,276 is automatically set up to save changes every five minutes. 689 00:28:37,970 --> 00:28:41,115 Could you open the list of changes, please, lieutenant? 690 00:28:41,150 --> 00:28:42,929 Oh, boy. Here we go. 691 00:28:43,935 --> 00:28:47,179 Right. Okay. 692 00:28:48,442 --> 00:28:50,961 If you'll notice the dates and times of these saves, 693 00:28:50,996 --> 00:28:53,393 You'll see they occurred during the evening of Gina's murder, 694 00:28:53,428 --> 00:28:56,561 starting at 6:00 P. M. and continuing past 11:00. 695 00:28:56,595 --> 00:28:58,294 But that doesn't mean he was actually there. 696 00:28:58,329 --> 00:29:00,206 You said the program saves automatically. 697 00:29:00,241 --> 00:29:02,055 Only if changes are made. 698 00:29:02,089 --> 00:29:05,492 So he had to have been working on the score during that time, 699 00:29:05,527 --> 00:29:07,189 or it wouldn't have changed anything. 700 00:29:07,224 --> 00:29:10,005 - Exactly. - Chief, please. 701 00:29:15,302 --> 00:29:17,464 Chief, we've already solved this case once. 702 00:29:17,499 --> 00:29:19,697 It's wrapped up with a bow on top. 703 00:29:19,732 --> 00:29:24,289 Now, if you untie that bow, you know what will happen. 704 00:29:42,760 --> 00:29:45,256 This isn't the kind of decision we make on our own. 705 00:29:49,374 --> 00:29:52,102 Detective Gabriel, since this is still a custody case, 706 00:29:52,137 --> 00:29:53,734 I'd like to see Cody Tatem. 707 00:29:54,273 --> 00:29:56,804 Have her grandparents bring her in, please. Thank you. 708 00:29:59,596 --> 00:30:00,750 Yes, ma'am. 709 00:30:08,344 --> 00:30:10,352 We'll, uh, head down here. 710 00:30:11,673 --> 00:30:13,856 Sorry for the inconvenience. 711 00:30:16,260 --> 00:30:17,927 Thank you, commander. 712 00:30:17,962 --> 00:30:19,595 Oh, no job too small. 713 00:30:20,426 --> 00:30:21,473 Mr. And Mrs. Tatem, 714 00:30:21,508 --> 00:30:24,162 thank you so much for coming down here tonight. 715 00:30:24,623 --> 00:30:25,929 Right this way. 716 00:30:34,838 --> 00:30:38,428 Seems like we're running our own little daycare here lately. 717 00:30:38,463 --> 00:30:42,309 Um, Detective Sanchez here would be happy to watch Cody 718 00:30:42,344 --> 00:30:43,900 While we talk, if you don't mind. 719 00:30:44,404 --> 00:30:46,731 Cody, okay? 720 00:30:46,766 --> 00:30:48,549 Okay, sweetie. Lieutenant Flynn. 721 00:30:50,308 --> 00:30:51,797 Come on, sweetheart. 722 00:30:52,184 --> 00:30:53,316 Excuse me. 723 00:30:53,351 --> 00:30:54,323 Excuse me. Yes? 724 00:30:54,358 --> 00:30:56,435 You said that you had some questions 725 00:30:56,470 --> 00:30:57,569 about Darren's death? 726 00:30:57,604 --> 00:31:00,658 Yes. I have what I hope will be comforting news for you both. 727 00:31:00,693 --> 00:31:02,768 And that is that we've been able to establish 728 00:31:02,803 --> 00:31:04,494 that your son was not responsible 729 00:31:04,529 --> 00:31:07,126 - for the death of Gina Decker. - What? 730 00:31:07,543 --> 00:31:09,830 I'm sorry. I fail to see how that's comforting news to us, 731 00:31:09,831 --> 00:31:11,565 considering that it was your investigation 732 00:31:11,600 --> 00:31:13,734 - that forced Darren to commit suicide! - Sir. 733 00:31:13,768 --> 00:31:16,670 Our investigation did not force him to confess. 734 00:31:18,130 --> 00:31:20,796 Which of you was he trying to protect by killing himself? 735 00:31:20,831 --> 00:31:23,382 - What are you talking about? - No one. That's... that's ridiculous! 736 00:31:23,417 --> 00:31:25,247 We're... we're... we're not answering anything else. 737 00:31:25,282 --> 00:31:27,535 You will if you want to retain custody of your granddaughter. 738 00:31:27,570 --> 00:31:30,601 What? You wouldn't dare try to keep her here. 739 00:31:30,602 --> 00:31:32,254 I've done worse things. 740 00:31:33,381 --> 00:31:35,051 I'm beginning to think that you have, too. 741 00:31:37,989 --> 00:31:39,460 Let's find out. 742 00:31:45,377 --> 00:31:46,991 You first. 743 00:31:47,498 --> 00:31:48,710 - Albert. - Sir. 744 00:31:49,184 --> 00:31:52,367 Sir, I need you to come with me down the hall, please. 745 00:31:52,976 --> 00:31:54,738 Thank you. 746 00:31:54,739 --> 00:31:55,569 Right this way. 747 00:32:03,701 --> 00:32:06,365 Uh, it'll just be a few minutes. 748 00:32:06,400 --> 00:32:08,994 All right, now, Mrs. Tatem, 749 00:32:09,029 --> 00:32:11,284 I've gone around and around on this case, 750 00:32:11,319 --> 00:32:13,540 and, frankly, I'm tired of being lied to. 751 00:32:13,574 --> 00:32:14,892 So I'm gonna make this very simple. 752 00:32:14,927 --> 00:32:17,310 Detective Gabriel here has read you your rights. 753 00:32:17,344 --> 00:32:18,418 First I'm gonna talk to you, 754 00:32:18,453 --> 00:32:20,180 and then I'm gonna talk to your husband. 755 00:32:20,215 --> 00:32:21,873 And if I believe that the two of you 756 00:32:21,908 --> 00:32:24,048 conspired to kill your ex-daughter-in-law... 757 00:32:24,083 --> 00:32:25,817 No. Wait. That never happened. 758 00:32:25,851 --> 00:32:26,596 ...Then little Cody, who's already lost 759 00:32:26,631 --> 00:32:29,655 her mother and her father, will also lose you 760 00:32:29,689 --> 00:32:31,662 when the department of children's services 761 00:32:31,697 --> 00:32:32,793 puts her into foster care. 762 00:32:32,827 --> 00:32:34,395 Oh, God, no. Please, please, please... 763 00:32:34,429 --> 00:32:37,598 However, if I believe that one of you acted on your own, 764 00:32:37,632 --> 00:32:40,338 then the remaining grandparent will be awarded full custody 765 00:32:40,373 --> 00:32:42,735 and be able to take Cody home tonight. 766 00:32:49,592 --> 00:32:50,576 Are we done yet? 767 00:32:51,162 --> 00:32:53,279 Mrs. Tatem. 768 00:32:54,482 --> 00:32:57,985 Darren was our only child. 769 00:32:58,019 --> 00:32:59,253 And when it became clear 770 00:32:59,287 --> 00:33:02,012 that he wasn't going to beat the cancer, 771 00:33:02,047 --> 00:33:04,702 the only thing we had to hold on to 772 00:33:04,737 --> 00:33:07,995 was that he would live on with us through Cody. 773 00:33:08,947 --> 00:33:11,365 And Thursday morning, 774 00:33:11,400 --> 00:33:16,136 when Darren told us that Gina had tested clean 775 00:33:16,170 --> 00:33:20,473 and... after he was gone 776 00:33:20,507 --> 00:33:24,945 we were g-going to lose Cody, too... 777 00:33:24,979 --> 00:33:27,463 Had you tried to arrange it so that you and your husband 778 00:33:27,498 --> 00:33:29,398 would retain custody of your granddaughter? 779 00:33:29,433 --> 00:33:32,252 Of course! We hired lawyers. 780 00:33:32,286 --> 00:33:36,957 But in California, when the mother is deemed fit... 781 00:33:36,992 --> 00:33:41,093 the grandparents have no custodial rights. 782 00:33:41,128 --> 00:33:43,228 Let's get to Thursday night, shall we? 783 00:33:46,456 --> 00:33:48,166 My husband... 784 00:33:48,644 --> 00:33:52,103 he called Gina... 785 00:33:52,137 --> 00:33:55,579 and told her he wanted to meet 786 00:33:55,614 --> 00:33:59,681 and that there would be a lot of money in it for her 787 00:33:59,716 --> 00:34:03,748 if she would just sign away her parental rights. 788 00:34:04,817 --> 00:34:08,587 But she... she refused to meet Albert. 789 00:34:12,092 --> 00:34:14,727 So I went instead. 790 00:34:16,047 --> 00:34:17,323 Wait. 791 00:34:17,358 --> 00:34:18,600 You did? 792 00:34:21,617 --> 00:34:23,390 I brought our checkbook, 793 00:34:23,425 --> 00:34:26,405 hoping I could pay her enough money 794 00:34:26,439 --> 00:34:29,007 to get her to sign the papers. 795 00:34:29,042 --> 00:34:32,278 And you also brought a gun? 796 00:34:33,723 --> 00:34:34,940 Yes. 797 00:34:37,101 --> 00:34:38,116 I did. 798 00:34:38,150 --> 00:34:40,821 Mrs. Tatem, let me warn you that if your story 799 00:34:40,856 --> 00:34:42,879 does not match your husband's, I'll be forced to think 800 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:44,523 - that the two of you planned it together. - My husband didn't do it. 801 00:34:44,557 --> 00:34:45,991 No. Listen to me. I did it. 802 00:34:48,461 --> 00:34:50,262 I did it. 803 00:34:51,898 --> 00:34:54,333 Tell me how you planned it. 804 00:34:54,657 --> 00:34:57,202 I didn't plan it. 805 00:34:58,204 --> 00:35:00,840 I just knew it had to be done. 806 00:35:04,653 --> 00:35:08,782 Gina was surprised to see me. 807 00:35:09,393 --> 00:35:12,051 But I told her I just wanted to talk. 808 00:35:13,054 --> 00:35:16,890 She was hungry, so I offered to buy her dinner. 809 00:35:17,398 --> 00:35:18,944 I was low on gas, 810 00:35:18,979 --> 00:35:23,529 and Gina's license had been revoked, 811 00:35:23,563 --> 00:35:25,897 so we got in Wayne's car. 812 00:35:25,931 --> 00:35:28,166 But before we drove away, 813 00:35:28,201 --> 00:35:32,303 I- I asked Gina where she was comfortable going, 814 00:35:32,337 --> 00:35:34,241 considering how she was dressed. 815 00:35:34,276 --> 00:35:38,645 And she... she took that entirely the wrong way. 816 00:35:38,679 --> 00:35:42,049 She ended up screaming at me. 817 00:35:42,552 --> 00:35:47,088 That's when she said that after Darren died, 818 00:35:47,122 --> 00:35:50,425 we would never see Cody again. 819 00:35:52,163 --> 00:35:55,767 There was nothing left to discuss. 820 00:35:57,097 --> 00:35:59,468 I got out of the car. 821 00:36:01,560 --> 00:36:04,940 She was so mad, she wouldn't even look at me. 822 00:36:07,143 --> 00:36:10,178 I reached into my purse for the gun. 823 00:36:12,447 --> 00:36:14,882 I leaned into the car. 824 00:36:17,986 --> 00:36:20,387 And I shot her in the head. 825 00:36:24,236 --> 00:36:25,626 Where'd you get the gun? 826 00:36:26,386 --> 00:36:29,062 It was Darren's. 827 00:36:29,522 --> 00:36:31,531 I'd hidden it from him. 828 00:36:34,335 --> 00:36:36,736 Afraid he might do something stupid. 829 00:36:39,129 --> 00:36:41,107 I guess he replaced it. 830 00:36:42,710 --> 00:36:45,111 Did he know you killed Gina? 831 00:36:48,449 --> 00:36:51,451 Not until you showed him a picture of his gun. 832 00:36:53,002 --> 00:36:54,833 And what about your husband? 833 00:36:55,742 --> 00:36:58,596 He doesn't know anything. 834 00:37:00,861 --> 00:37:05,532 I decided to let Darren go... 835 00:37:05,566 --> 00:37:10,369 with the knowledge that Cody would be safe. 836 00:37:12,139 --> 00:37:15,908 But you took away all the time Darren had left... 837 00:37:15,943 --> 00:37:19,306 with Cody, with your husband, with you. 838 00:37:19,341 --> 00:37:22,670 Your son killed himself to protect you. 839 00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:25,943 And worst of all, Mrs. Tatem, 840 00:37:25,978 --> 00:37:29,524 blood work from our morgue shows that Gina was still using. 841 00:37:29,559 --> 00:37:32,124 So she would have lost custody anyway. 842 00:37:34,786 --> 00:37:36,864 You only know that 843 00:37:36,899 --> 00:37:40,170 because I put a bullet in her brain. 844 00:37:41,500 --> 00:37:44,169 And what would have happened to Cody if I hadn't? 845 00:37:45,561 --> 00:37:48,874 We all know. Don't we? 846 00:37:51,811 --> 00:37:53,345 I had to do it. 847 00:37:55,510 --> 00:37:57,315 I had to. 848 00:38:02,533 --> 00:38:04,823 I'm gonna bring your husband in now 849 00:38:04,857 --> 00:38:07,497 so you can tell him yourself what you did. 850 00:38:13,440 --> 00:38:15,267 Good luck to you, Mrs. Tatem. 851 00:38:27,247 --> 00:38:29,214 - Bringing the husband in now, chief. - Thank you. 852 00:38:29,699 --> 00:38:32,718 Chief, you know, we could write this up as manslaughter. 853 00:38:33,615 --> 00:38:35,454 She brought a gun with her, lieutenant. 854 00:38:35,489 --> 00:38:36,655 And good intentions. 855 00:38:37,209 --> 00:38:40,005 Is this how you want custody battles decided... 856 00:38:40,040 --> 00:38:42,928 by knocking off everyone unqualified to be a parent? 857 00:38:42,962 --> 00:38:45,330 We'd have a world full of orphans. 858 00:38:53,253 --> 00:38:55,774 Write it up as a murder. 859 00:38:55,808 --> 00:38:57,509 We'll let the jury decide. 860 00:38:57,982 --> 00:38:59,545 Yeah, chief. 861 00:39:20,391 --> 00:39:21,602 Do you want me to turn this off, chief? 862 00:39:21,637 --> 00:39:22,770 Uh, no. 863 00:39:22,805 --> 00:39:24,773 - Can I borrow headphones, please? - Sure. 864 00:39:30,173 --> 00:39:32,446 You sure she's not lying to you? 865 00:40:01,777 --> 00:40:03,401 I am now. 866 00:40:46,985 --> 00:40:48,224 Rough day? 867 00:40:48,259 --> 00:40:50,111 You could say that. 868 00:40:52,984 --> 00:40:54,582 Thanks. 869 00:40:59,831 --> 00:41:02,424 You decide to turn in your application for chief or not? 870 00:41:02,947 --> 00:41:04,493 No... 871 00:41:04,527 --> 00:41:06,303 Because the only person in my division 872 00:41:06,338 --> 00:41:08,747 who's begun to share my priorities is Gabriel, 873 00:41:08,782 --> 00:41:12,131 and he'd never even be considered because of his rank. 874 00:41:12,132 --> 00:41:13,235 And maybe his record. 875 00:41:14,370 --> 00:41:18,699 You know, Pope went outside the department to find you. 876 00:41:18,734 --> 00:41:20,718 You could do the same. 877 00:41:20,753 --> 00:41:23,327 Of course, you'd have to be chief to do it. 878 00:41:27,389 --> 00:41:28,857 I don't know. 879 00:41:33,349 --> 00:41:34,688 We'll see. 880 00:41:38,029 --> 00:41:38,860 Maybe you're right. 881 00:41:38,894 --> 00:41:42,696 Maybe... getting a little emotional distance 882 00:41:42,730 --> 00:41:44,330 wouldn't be such a terrible thing. 883 00:41:44,365 --> 00:41:45,431 Mm. 884 00:41:56,041 --> 00:41:58,041 Subtitles by Brainquake 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.tvsubtitles.net