Calling Hansaem Kim
Who is it?
Ah, just… a co-worker checking in. Is Hansaem there?
My name's Lieutenant Ena Yoon.
Ah, right.
Yeah, Hansaem doesn't actually live here.
Oh, yes, I know.
Although doesn't he come here on this day every week?
Right, but not today. Want to leave a message?
Oh.
Guess he's not here.
Uh, I only came 'cause I couldn't reach him.
Well, good night.
Which floor did I park on?
Nine Puzzles
There, I think that's her. Park in front of the car.
Yes, Captain. Making our way to The One City.
Right, Building A's underground parking lot.
Uh, we'll be there in about five minutes.
The crime scene is almost ready for forensics.
No gloves?
I'll wear 'em later if I have to.
Find anything interesting?
Forensics should be there soon, make sure they have everything they need…
Please stay behind the tape.
Yes, sir.
The victim's a resident here, right?
Yeah.
The guard confirmed, Unit 58-02, in Building A.
Sorry, this area is restricted.
We appreciate your cooperation.
That's correct. Take pictures of everything.
Even if it doesn't seem important. You never know, over.
They left the scene spotless.
And her purse was left behind, so it wasn't a robbery.
Driver's license Miyoung Lee
What? Do you know her?
No.
Who found the body?
And who reported it to us?
After 10 years, another puzzle piece shows up.
On top of that, a person was murdered on the same day.
This new puzzle piece
matches the one I found the day my uncle was killed.
Must be the same person. It has to be.
Man, I really don't wanna be involved with this mess.
I can tell you this.
I got texted that a prepaid delivery order came at 10:32.
They said the item would be in the bathroom supply closet
in the building.
In the men's bathroom.
There is no CCTV here.
They obviously chose this place because of that.
And there's no way I'll find any fingerprints.
Also, the delivery order
was most likely placed with a burner phone.
Ten years have gone by.
Who sent me that puzzle piece?
Why send me that piece?
So that's what you meant by "someone died"?
Why didn't you pick up my call?
Why is it you again?
It happened 10 years ago too,
so of all people, why were you there again, huh?
- Well, I came by to see you today. - Mm-hmm.
Am I your alibi this time?
You didn't go to your parents' today. Why's that?
Why would you come by to see me?
- Because I had something to tell you. - And what could that be?
The same person drew this.
What's this, and where'd you get it?
I found it on the day my uncle was killed.
Check it out.
It's a serial killer.
Ten years pass and the killing starts again.
Based on what?
I'll start looking for the evidence now.
Already wrote my statement, so take a look.
You sure you didn't kill her and then call me?
Hmm…
I bet you're behind the puzzle.
Why me?
Ah, I should believe it's all a coincidence?
Make of it what you will then.
Statement Ena Yoon
So, she came by around 12:00 a.m.?
Mm-hmm.
I think it was just before midnight.
She said she came because you wouldn't answer her calls.
Okay.
It's late, you should get to bed.
Wait, can you tell me who she is?
She said that she's your coworker?
It must've been something urgent if she stopped by so late to see you.
Don't worry. She's nobody important.
Okay, fine. I'm going to bed.
'Kay. I'll visit next week.
- Sounds good. - Mm.
"I drove to the parking lot with my car, but forgot where I parked it,
so I went through all the floors and tried to look around for my car."
Does this make any sense?
Uh, well…
Hmm, sometimes I forget which floor I parked on
when I go to the supermarket.
But I mean, her alibi is really solid.
Her alibi… Tch.
Let's double-check that she's telling the truth.
Sir, but don't you wanna get some breakfast?
Nah, I'm not hungry.
Got it.
If you don't mind, I'll stop by the convenience store.
Haven't had a bite to eat since last night.
Hmm…
So, she was alive up until then.
So her estimated time of death…
has to be sometime between 10:10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Could you show us the B3 parking lot too?
Sure.
How come we can't see when she's parking?
There's no coverage there, sir.
We're aware of it.
Residents have been complaining,
so we were going to install more cameras, but, well…
I want you to check the dashcams
of all the cars parked on B2 as well, Choi.
All, like, every single car?
Hey, remember that Korea's the republic of CCTVs,
and as detectives, we have to check them.
Well, I know we check 'em.
CCTVs aren't the same as dashcams though, right?
You joined Violent Crimes about a month ago, correct?
CCTVs, dashcams, doesn't matter. Search every floor.
And from now on, eat your meals before working with me.
You never have a response,
which is why they say Millennials are so rude.
Understood, sir.
Aren't we going?
Can you check one more thing for me?
Could you show me the shared entrance beginning from around
10:10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.?
Sure.
- Please fast-forward it. - Yeah.
Yeah, right there.
Here?
Her?
Wow.
Will I ever get to live in a palace like this one?
No signs of a robbery.
Seems like nothing was even touched, right?
I don't think they set foot in here.
- Oh. Hey, buddy. Come here. - Why is there a dog here?
Nothing unusual from the apartment shopping center.
I struck out with the parking lot cameras too.
I think they knew where the blind spot was.
That's the only spot we can't see.
We're attempting to get some dashcam footage,
but these rich folks just ignore me. They won't cooperate.
Come on, you thought they would? They're all basking in the lap of luxury.
Hey, the rich people here, they make the most money in the country.
Well, there's even a doggy daycare here,
and for 20,000 won each, there's even ice cream for dogs.
Holy shit. Doggy ice cream for 20,000?
Jeez, that's crazy.
Team One, you check the MO against other ex-convicts.
Check her phone records for the past six months, okay?
And Choi, do your best to get dashcam footage.
- Detective Kim, go to the whiskey bar. - Yes, sir.
Hey, this is Lieutenant Kim, Violent Crimes, Unit 2.
At what time did you get the call for the Hangang Street incident
in The One City?
11:35 p.m.?
Is it possible to send those call recordings now?
New recording 34
911, what's your emergency?
Hi, I'm on Hangang Street, The One City.
I'd like to report something.
Go ahead, I'm listening.
Looks like there's a dead woman here.
- Sorry, where? - Wasn't an accident either.
She was killed. Building A's parking lot, B2.
- There's a dead woman here. - Sorry, where?
Wasn't an accident either. She was killed. Building--
There's a dead woman here.
- Sorry, where? - Wasn't an accident either.
She was killed. Building A's parking lot, B2.
Crime Scene Investigation
I ran it through the database.
And it came up empty. Found absolutely nothing.
Yeah, that's what I thought.
They were thorough, so didn't expect anything to be found.
What case is this?
Something that seems simple on the surface,
but in reality, it's not.
Appreciate it. Enjoy the latte.
Ena Yoon sent a gift
E-card 50,000-won gift card
Lieutenant Hansaem Kim Violent Crimes Unit 2
Sunshine Mental Health Clinic
Is Dr. Lee in right now?
Hello.
I'm Lieutenant Kim, do you remember me?
We've met once before about Ms. Ena Yoon.
I understand if you've forgotten me.
Has Ms. Yoon ever mentioned a puzzle piece or shown this picture of it to you?
Since you're her doctor and all.
As we've discussed in the past,
without the written consent of the patient,
no information can be shared.
The patient and the puzzle are related is what you're saying.
What did she tell you?
I can't say, sir. I'm sorry.
And what if that patient killed someone?
I can't answer your questions, even when they're hypothetical.
You haven't changed at all, you know that?
And neither have you.
The whiskey bar. Did you go yet?
Ah, well… the whiskey bar is still closed.
So, I was tracking a suspect's whereabouts.
What suspect?
Lieutenant Yoon?
Listen to me.
There's no way she's the first witness for two homicides.
How could that be a coincidence?
You think our profiler's the killer?
She doesn't even know the victim.
Are we supposed to share minds with criminals now?
Just track the victim's activities.
If you truly believe that it's Yoon, maybe their whereabouts will coincide.
Fine, I'll focus on the victim.
Hi.
But why did you go to the clinic? And how'd you know I go to that exact one?
I've known for a while now.
Come on. Just ask me already.
Oh, shall I?
Why ring a stranger's doorbell after she's murdered?
Maybe so I don't get caught?
Finally confessing?
You didn't find anything at the crime scene, right?
I'm sure.
And the estimated time of death is reportedly before 10:32.
And why should I tell you anything at all?
Don't have to.
So, they killed her, then sent me a piece again.
You're still on that?
It's a serial killer.
I'm telling you, it has to be, with how meticulous
and clinical they've been.
The puzzle piece had a woman drawn on it, then a woman was killed after.
It's logical, then you must agree.
Also, it's clear their patterns are consistent.
A clean murder, with precision and singular focus.
Oh, some crazy fucker kills a woman,
then sends puzzles to you, is that what you're saying?
That right?
Why send these puzzles to me, huh?
What's up with those weird drawings?
I wonder what their motives are.
Any theories? Who could it be?
You're writing a thriller right now?
Hello.
I'm Lieutenant Kim with the Hangang Police, Violent Crimes Unit.
Well, earlier today, I had a bartending licensing exam,
so I had to get off work early.
The owner…
She had mentioned she had things to do, so she headed out early too.
What time did you clock out?
9:00 p.m.
Did Ms. Lee…
mention that she was gonna meet up with someone or anything like that?
No.
No CCTV inside, huh?
The owner made it so that privacy was a top priority, so no cameras.
When you got off work, how many customers were still here?
About four people.
And the owner spent a lot of time with one of the customers.
- Safe to assume that it was a man? - Yes.
Do you know who he is?
I don't. I barely know his name.
Oh, I think my friend Jeoungun would know.
But as the manager, she's probably asleep
since we're open late into the early morning.
Is it possible to get your manager's number?
Of course.
4 customers, spoke to 1 customer
Jeoungun
Also,
by any chance…
does this person look familiar?
Never seen her here.
I see.
Well, if you remember anything else, use this number to contact me.
Thank you.
"Call history"
A call at 8:00 p.m.
Then a missed call from the same number at 9:45.
That's the end of her call log.
Then she was found dead.
Yes, this is Hyeun Hogeun.
Who's this?
Anyone there? Hello?
Who the hell is this?
I can't hear you, so I'm hanging up.
Congratulations on your promotion
Miyoung Lee is dead?
The owner of the Griffin, right?
Yes, sir.
I'm a regular.
That's been my go-to spot for the past two years.
For the first time, I called for a reservation.
That's the missed call.
I called to cancel that reservation.
She didn't pick up, so I left it.
So, you're saying it wasn't possible to cancel your reservation?
You could've sent a text, but didn't. There a reason why?
Do I have to have a reason?
She didn't pick up, so I couldn't cancel. End of story.
Why are you questioning me?
I said I didn't go.
If you were trying to reserve a room…
you must've planned to meet someone, right?
Why, you little shit.
Is this necessary?
To tell you every detail of my life?
So, you called to cancel the reservation, but on the day of the crime,
I discovered that some whiskey was reserved under your name.
Still claiming you weren't there?
How many times have I told you?
I wasn't there.
Hansaem Kim. Enough.
Chief, is there anything more you want to tell us?
Not really.
I'd like an official statement, Chief.
Statement
Here's the form.
Please fill it out when you can.
Ena Yoon
Hey, what's going on?
Yeah, that's right. Chief Hyeun is a regular here.
He reserved a room yesterday, but never showed up.
How come the whiskey was reserved
under Chief Hyeun Hogeun's name yesterday then?
Well, that's because
people who are close friends share their liquor here
as long as they let them know.
I see. And do you happen to know who the last customer was
that spoke with Ms. Lee that night?
Well, it's hard to remember the names of all the customers who visit here.
Hmm… I do remember him being pretty big.
Ah, the customer had a large build, huh?
Yeah, seemed like he was an officer.
He's been to the bar before. Uh, with Chief Hyeun.
- A police officer? - Yeah.
Officers like to come here.
Hangang's where you're stationed, right?
You'd probably find this guy by just asking around there.
Got it, thank you.
So, what's up?
I'm usually the one who calls.
Today's been… quite hectic.
Miyoung Lee…
What kind of person was she?
Is my uncle connected to her?
Why are you asking me that?
I know things about you, and it's more than you think.
Like, the last person who called Miyoung Lee was you.
Well, that much is true. But why are you bringing up your uncle?
Miyoung Lee and my uncle. Did they know each other?
Beats me, I don't know.
Why are you asking?
So, you're saying my uncle may have known her,
but the three of you never met up, right?
'Kay, that's all I need.
Were you the one who killed her?
Come on!
Stop at three drinks max, okay?
Crimes in the first half of 2011 Seoul Hangang Police Station
Random knife attack case Seoul Hangang Police Station
Hangang Police Station Griffin bar visitors list
Jingyu Bae Byeongguk Kim
Violent Crimes Unit 2 Captain Jungho…
Don't tell me you were there too.
It was the Chief's inauguration. Everyone visited together.
Why didn't you say anything?
I'm sorry. Thought it'd give you the wrong idea.
Let's get this over with.
You can start with me.
So, you went often, huh?
Where were you two days ago, around 10:00 p.m.?
Home, of course, why?
Track my phone if you don't believe me.
I'll confirm that later.
Have you ever met with the victim, just you two?
You think I'm crazy? Meet her alone? What kind of bullshit question is that?
Were you close with the victim named Miyoung Lee?
The owner's name is Miyoung Lee, huh?
I haven't ever seen her face before.
I only went because the chief wanted to, okay?
You think it was my idea?
Of course I know that. This is just due diligence.
Hey, hold the door.
- Better not take long. - Yes, sir.
Uh, thank you, sir.
Superintendent General Custody Head…
Investigations Head Violent Crimes Unit 1…
Security Section Chief External Affairs…
Make sure everyone keeps their mouths shut.
If the news catches even a whisper of this…
you can kiss your badges goodbye.
Statement Hogeun Hyeun
We'll be careful, sir.
A woman in her forties was found dead in the underground garage
of a mixed-use apartment complex in Seoul.
The police have launched an investigation.
Without any prime suspects to be found,
there are suspicions that the police officers
of the jurisdiction are involved,
which has only been drawing more attention to the case.
Reporter Jung is on the scene.
I'm reporting live from that parking garage
located in Hangang-gu, Seoul.
A report was received on the night of the 25th
that Lee was found murdered inside a parked car.
The officers who went to the scene
have secured CCTV and dashcam footage of the surrounding area,
but they have yet to identify a suspect.
Meanwhile, it was revealed that Hangang Station's police officers
have received multiple favors in the whiskey bar named the Griffin,
that was also owned by the victim.
The police officers who received those favors
are reportedly from the Violent Crimes and Community Order Division,
with at least seven to eight officers involved.
The Hangang Police Station is not responding to phone calls
or answering questions from the press asking about their involvement.
- Look at this fucking asshole. - Isn't he on our side? Jeez.
- The prick thinks he's a hotshot. - Just seeing his face pisses me off.
Let's see where he ends up with all that "amazing investigating."
He doesn't trust any of us.
He's sure got a knack for stirring shit up.
I brought us coffee. Feel free.
Appreciate you.
You get any sleep?
Enough.
There's condensed milk in mine, right?
Of course, man.
- Go give this to the captain for me? - Yep.
Having a nice morning, huh?
Wow. Not a care in the world.
Fake news and rumors running rampant out there.
I guess that doesn't matter to you guys.
All this bullshit and you guys are enjoying a coffee break, huh?
Why aren't you solving this case?
I'm sorry. We'll close it ASAP, sir.
By the end of the week.
Get your shit straight.
You were chomping at the bit when you started this case.
You run out of steam or what?
Doing my best, sir.
Well, it's already Friday, so…
…guess we're not going home this weekend.
This sucks. Stuck here all weekend?
Yes, Ms. Yu.
Hey, Lieutenant Kim, that guy that you were asking about before?
Uh, the last customer that spoke to my boss?
Yeah?
I was just tidying up here and…
I found the name of the customer who reserved that whiskey.
So, who is it?
Looks like his name is Tae Dongsu.
From the Seoul Regional Investigation Team.
It's all coming back to me.
I remember him taking a shot of Chief Hyeun's
25-year-old Laphroaig whiskey that day.
That helps me a lot, thanks.
Seoul Metropolitan Police
Oh. Hey, guys.
Let's go in. I'll introduce you to the whole team inside.
Sorry, we're here to ask about Miyoung Lee.
Where should we do this?
Somewhere private?
The last person she saw before she died was me.
Is that what you're saying?
Have you spoken to our chief at all about this case?
We may be close friends and all…
We never discuss our cases though.
On the day of the incident, why'd you meet with Ms. Lee?
To drink whiskey and enjoy a cigar or two.
Why? Is that illegal?
Did you see her after I left?
- Yeah. - Alone?
Yes, alone.
You sure you didn't have plans with Chief Hyeun?
For God's sake.
I had plans that day to meet with you, so why would I ask Hogeun to come by, huh?
Especially when I know you guys pretty much hate each other.
Am I a suspect?
Do you think I'm suspicious?
Should I be suspicious of you?
Miyoung said that she had to take off early…
so I only had three shots of whiskey.
And after that, I left. It was just about 9:30.
According to my sources though,
Ms. Lee left early and you followed her outside.
Man, I didn't follow her outside.
I just wanted fresh air, so I took a walk. To sober up a little.
Did you not drive your car that day, sir?
After you and I met up, I dropped off my car at home,
then walked to the bar, okay?
It's only a 10-minute walk.
The apartment I moved into is right there, you know that.
All right.
I'll check on that.
How'd you come to know Ms. Lee?
What kind of a question is that?
What'd she mean to you?
Absolutely nothing.
And I'll confirm that too.
- Are we done? - Yes, sir.
Fuck off.
Jeez. Man, I know instant coffee isn't healthy,
but I've been drinking it like water.
That'll be what kills us, am I right?
What?
Something wrong? All day you've been serious.
Ah, it's nothing. I'm okay.
I bet it's because of that case, messing with you.
Forget about it.
The blood and violence are part of the job,
so don't let it get to you.
I hear that case still doesn't have a suspect yet.
I expected it to be open and shut, but guess not.
This is Lieutenant Kim from Violent--
Hey, Lieutenant Kim.
Sergeant Nam, hey. Why'd you call?
Well, it's because I have something I wanted to ask you.
Go ahead.
It's about The One City case.
The estimated time of dea…
We're positive she was murdered inside the parking lot, right?
Have you found anything new that might verify that?
No, there's nothing new really.
But, um… why do you ask?
Coming up empty, huh?
Okay. Well, never mind then. Thanks anyway.
Lieutenant Kim.
Sir?
Chief Hyeun and Commander Tae don't have alibis yet, right?
Yeah.
I double-checked the apartment's CCTV.
They both arrived after the estimated time of death.
What's this?
There's something missing.
You can't enter The One City without a resident card,
but it's nowhere to be found.
The culprit only took one thing. That card.
You said there were no signs of a robbery.
Yeah, I did.
Why'd the culprit only take her resident card?
I think the killer might know her.
Hmm.
Resident card.
Yes?
Yeah, this is Jungho speaking.
Hospital?
Ah, hold on a second.
Yeah, sure.
Hagye-dong case victim statement
Connect seemingly random ideas
Reenactment of events
Criminal linkage with profiling Analyzing serial murders
Pleased to meet you all.
Today, we'll be discussing criminal linkage with profiling.
I work with the Criminal Analysis team. My name's Lieutenant Yoon.
Thanks for having me.
Seoul metropolitan serial killer Donghwi Han
I'm sure you all know the Han Donghwi case.
This case involved incidents in multiple areas.
Since there wasn't a common thread connecting them all,
the station in charge determined that it wasn't a serial killer.
Though, I discovered a key link that suggests it actually was.
What do you think the common thread is?
Any guesses?
Maybe it's that he only targeted women?
Not quite.
Every incident occurred past midnight and took place in dark alleyways.
Uh… yes, it's true that all three murders happened in dark alleyways
that were missing cameras,
but crimes in alleyways are common, so it doesn't really stand out.
Is it 'cause…
- they all died the same day? - Bingo!
They all occurred on Wednesday.
But I don't believe that the weekday's enough to determine
that it's a serial killer, ma'am.
Might need more commonalities.
The victims were all women, but different ages.
The weapons used, and MO, and the regions were all different.
That's all true.
However… there is one crucial detail you're missing
that linked these three cases together.
What do you think is the final piece of the puzzle?
"Go to hell."
This is what Han Donghwi said…
all those poor survivors, repeatedly, like a broken record.
And so, I focused on the symbolic meaning of the word "hell".
What could possibly be the reason
why this man chose to spew out this specific word?
It was church, of course.
Early morning services are on Wednesdays.
And those services were being held at local churches.
All of the alleyways where he committed the crimes
were on the way to a church.
This murderer… held a grudge
against all women who were churchgoers.
And it's a high probability that these killings were premeditated.
You see, Han Donghwi's wife…
went to early morning services on a Wednesday,
leaving his only son home alone, who perished in a fire.
This was the church's fault to him,
so he killed anyone who even looked close to his wife.
As you can see, his MO changed,
but him saying "hell" was clearly his signature.
And so, when the signature of a culprit stands out like this,
crime linkage in profiling can be vital.
That said, it can be dangerous to assume all cases are serial killers.
You need hard evidence such as the MO or their signature.
Puzzles.
That's the signature.
The woman in the drawing on the puzzle is Miyoung Lee.
Her neck showed signs of strangulation.
The culprit aimed with precision for the carotid artery,
and pulled with their full strength from the back seat.
There are traces of her resisting in the car,
but not a single fingerprint was found.
The culprit must've had gloves on when they strangled her.
It's crystal clear that their only intention was to kill.
There were no wasted movements.
Just enough to get the job done.
They're pretty clever.
Cold and calculating too.
If the culprit is the same as my uncle's killer,
there has to be a common thread.
Donghoon Yoon and Miyoung Lee
Crime linkage analysis
Gender: male, female
Place of birth: Seoul, Tongyeong
Petite
Large build
Murder weapon: Awl
Murder weapon: Rope
Premeditated attack
Strangulation
The only common thread is the puzzle.
If the second piece hadn't shown up,
I would've never considered these cases to be connected.
How do I figure out who the culprit is with just puzzle pieces?
Oh.
I thought you left for the night.
I must've dozed off a little. I'm sorry.
You can just sleep here since it's so late now.
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