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Sarge, he said he found the body just after 6:00.
Made a point of saying he didn't touch anything.
Anyone else around'?
No. Quiet as the grave, according to him.
No pun intended.
Simon, have we got a name yet'?
Yeah. Sean Reynolds.
Apparently, his wife Lisa Reynolds,
reported him missing about 45 minutes ago.
Call Barry and ask him to get everything he can on Sean.
I want a copy of the Misper and run a CRIMINT check.
Nice-looking guy.
The beautiful always die young.
Mm. Let's hope not.
What are you thinking?
He tried to call her.
What have you got to be so happy about?
It's a new crime scene, gov.
It gives me butterflies right up my stomach.
Give it a few years and it'll be a pain in the ass.
What we got'?
Sean Reynolds.
25-year-old white male.
He's was found around 6:00 this morning,
but it looks like he was dead awhile before that.
His wife has reported him missing.
No Way.
That's all I need.
You know him'?
No, but I've seen him play. He's a footballer.
That explains the car and the clothes.
Right.
I want him out of here
before the press turn this place into a circus.
Rosie, take Eva. Get over to the wife.
I don't want some reptile with a camera
giving her the bad news.
You two, over there, house to house.
I hope you're wearing comfortable shoes.
That's my dream car there.
You know What I mean - high-profile'?
It's murder, Eva.
It doesn't have a profile. It has a victim.
That's all you need to remember.
Yes, ma'am.
MacMANUS: Lisa Reynolds?
No, I'm her mother.
I'm D.S. Rosie MacManus, and this is D.C. Eva Sharpe.
Where's Sean'?
The cause of death
was most likely a brain hemorrhage,
resulting from a single blow
administered to the back of the skull.
The impact wound is V-shaped and approximately 6mm deep.
Any idea of the murder Weapon?
Possibly a length of wood.
I found a number of splinters embedded in the wound.
There was a skip filled with wood at the scene.
Mum?
What's happened'?
Lisa.
Tell me what's happened!
I'm truly sorry.
Sean's dead.
Oh, God.
All right, darling, all right.
What about this'?
Well, whoever attacked him may have punched him first.
Are there any defensive Wounds?
None that I've seen
and certainly nothing that would suggest any signs of a struggle.
You said that the impact wound is V-shaped.
The wood must have struck on the angle.
That's correct. Keep going.
So, What would have happened
if one of the flat sides had connected?
Well, given the force used,
it would have probably done little more
than knock him senseless.
Do you want the rest'?
I'm not going to like this, am I'?
No.
In my opinion, I'd say it was a lucky blow.
Well, if you do remember anything,
just give us a call on this number.
Now, are you sure you wouldn't both like to some in
for a quick cup of tea'?
Oh, no, no, thanks. We got to get on.
Thanks. Bye, now.
She was sweet.
Well, you're welcome to her, mate.
I'd rather be consoling Reynolds' wife.
His widow, you mean.
Whatever. She's got to be fit, hasn't she'?
Yeah?
Hi. I'm D.C. Griffiths. This is D.C. Tait.
I'm sorry to disturb you.
A man was found dead in Manning Park.
I heard the sirens.
Look, I don't know anything, okay? I'm sorry.
Maybe your husband or your partner...
I don't have one.
I'm not surprised with a face like that, love.
Sean was at the Blue House last night.
It's a private members' club on Coviston Road.
When was the last time you saw him, Lisa'?
Around 8:00.
I got here at quarter past. He'd already gone.
Did you go out'?
No, we stayed in.
Mum did my hair and nails.
And we had some wine.
I drank most of it. That's Why I stayed over.
Did you speak to Sean at any time during the evening'?
- No. - No.
MacMANUS: And what time did you expect him home?
About 2:00.
There's no training on Thursdays.
Did you wait up for him'?
No, we both went to bed.
What time was that?
Around 12:00, I think.
Yeah, I think it was about that time.
When Sean didn't come home weren't you concerned?
Sometimes he stayed out later.
I didn't mind.
It's not like he did it all the time.
I trust Sean.
I wasn't implying anything, Lisa.
- Do you want me to get that'? - Yeah. Thanks.
Sorry about that.
Rosie's phone.
When you woke up and found that Sean wasn't there...
I tried his phone. I couldn't get through.
Sol rang Marlon.
Marlon?
Marlon Raines.
Sean's... friend.
They play together.
Sean Went outwith him last night.
What did he say'?
He said Sean left the club just after 12:00.
That's when I got scared and phoned the police.
They're ready to do a formal identification.
I can arrange for you
to spend some time with Sean afterwards, Lisa.
I can't. I can't, Mum.
It's all right, darling.
It's okay. I'll do it. I'll do it.
All right, sweetheart.
Is that all right?
Yeah.
Take your time.
I'm ready.
Sean.
I blame myself.
I told him to go out.
I thought it might do him some good.
Things have been so difficult
since Sean said he was leaving the club.
When you say "difficult"...
The club weren't happy.
The fans.
It really hurt Sean.
What time did it happen'?
I'm sorry?
What time was he killed'?
We can't be sure.
I should have known.
You'd think I would have felt it.
Just so you know, not only is the entire nation watching you
I've just had a call from the commissioner's office.
Apparently, he likes his footie.
What was it you were saying
about this being just another murder'?
So, how are you guys doing?
Better than Lisa Reynolds, anyway.
You drew the short straw?
Keep on top of Renfield.
I want the toxicology as soon as possible.
If ever there was a category A times 2, Trevor, this is it.
I know. We can handle it.
That goes without saying.
I'll see you in the briefing room.
Sean Reynolds.
A decent first division footballer.
Time of death was between 2:00 a. m. and 6:00 a. m.
He took a blow to the back of the head.
Not instantly fatal.
Gets back into his car
Where he suffers a massive brain hemorrhage
While he's trying to phone his wife.
Is the call significant?
Only if we knew what he was going to say.
What do we know about the domestic setup'?
MacMANUS: The wife's called Lisa.
No kids, nice house.
They've obviously got money.
How's she doing'?
She's pretty broken up.
She's being looked after by the mother.
Anything suspicious?
Nothing as yet.
So, what's their story?
They were at home together all night.
Ruth came over about 8:00,
and she was still there when we came round this morning.
What did they have to say about Sean'?
Lisa told us that he Went to a private members' club
called the Blue House
with a teammate, Marlon Raines.
When she woke up and found that Sean hadn't some home,
she called Marlon,
who said that he'd left the club just after 12:00.
Barry, double-check this against their phone records.
I know the Blue House. It's on Coviston Road.
I've been there a couple of times.
It's Wicked.
I take it that means it has Women.
I got the impression that Lisa doesn't like Marlon.
That might explain Why.
Barry, check for CCTV at the Blue House and on Coviston Road.
It's sorted.
Jed, we need to speak to Raines Anything else'?
Lisa mentioned that Sean was having a few problems
with the fans and the club.
Something to do with him leaving the club.
Reynolds was going on a free transfer
at the end of the season.
He got a bit of flack about it.
Is it just me or am I the only one
who doesn't know What a free transfer is'?
It means that he was going to be out of contract.
The club can't sell him.
They stood to lose about four million on the deal.
Have we spoken to the club'?
The manager Tony Regan
is flying back from a scouting trip in Germany.
I've organized a meeting as soon as he gets in.
Well?
I'd prefer if you didn't sit in on the briefings.
Do you think I'm cramping your style?
I just don't want any confusion that's all.
Yeah, okay, well, let me clarify the situation
for both our sakes.
This is my investigation, because you work for me.
Your job is to find out who killed golden boy.
My job is to keep the commissioner sweet,
help you handle the press,
and any other crap this case generates.
I give you the space to do your job.
If you fail, you answer to me.
I answer to everybody else.
Is there a problem with the D.C.I.?
Let's call it a difference of opinion.
I think it's a murder investigation.
She thinks it's a PR. exercise.
She's just got different priorities, that's all.
Her only priority is looking after number one.
If you can't see that, Rosie,
then maybe you don't know her as Well as you think you do.
- Janet. - Sarge.
I was just having a look and I saw the card.
MacMANUS: "Rest in peace, Judas. "
Did you see who left this'?
No, sir.
Someone wasn't a fan.
The pen used was a ballpoint.
I'm waiting for the results on the specific ink type.
Whoever wrote it most likely came in contact with copper
because I found minute traces of the metal on the print.
As for the print,
I only managed to find three points on this side
and two on the bottom.
Can we get an I.D. from NAFIS?
If you can get another print,
I could probably tell you if the two match,
and that's the best I can do.
How are you doing with the skip'?
Any sign of the murder Weapon?
Is that supposed to be funny'?
The flowers were wrapped in a team shirt.
A number 9 shirt.
Sean's.
What did the note say'?
"Rest in peace, Judas. "
That sounds about right. - Mum.
Tell them about the phone calls.
There were only a few.
It was a man's voice.
He'd swear and call Sean names.
Were any threats made to him'?
Nothing Worse than stuff he heard every Saturday afternoon.
Did you report this'?
No, we changed our number and the phone calls stopped.
We didn't think it was serious.
Did he receive much fan mail?
The club takes care of that stuff.
Did he mention any threatening letters?
No.
He didn't say anything.
Now, my daughter needs some rest.
Okay. I think we're done for the moment.
Lisa and Sean were receiving threatening phone calls.
I spoke to B.T., but they can't trace the call
'cause no complaint was made at the time.
Get them to monitor the line from now on.
I think Elvis has left the building on that one.
I want you two to keep Ruth and Lisa on side,
hold their hands.
If Ruth lets us.
That's the job. You have to handle them.
If you need any help handling any attractive ladies,
you know Where to come, don't you'?
What about Raines'?
Yeah, I've just tracked him down.
He's at Coldmarsh. It's the team's training facility.
And the manager's back in the country as Well.
His office said he'll be at the ground in about an hour or so.
Go see Raines.
Rosie, we're going to speak to Mr. Regan.
Regan's a legend.
Apparently, at a cup final,
when his chairman told him to go out there and break a leg,
Tony asked him who and how bad.
Wow, you're really looking forward to this, aren't you'?
Marlon Raines'?
I'm D.C. Eva Sharpe.
I'm D.C. Jed Griffiths.
You're a hard man to get hold of, Marlon.
Where were you today?
Shopping-
Is there a law against that, officer?
No, no, but there is one for murder.
You don't seem particularly out up about your mate's death.
As if you know me. You don't know What I feel!
Marlon, calm down.
I've been getting this crap all my life.
I'm sick of it, yeah'?
What?
This club's like family, you know, always has been.
So you can imagine What it's been like for us.
How's Lisa'?
I haven't had a chance to talk to her.
She's coping.
Yeah, well, she's a strong girl.
Just to let you know, we're speaking to one of your players.
Who?
Marlon Raines.
And if Sean left at 12:00,
What time did you leave?
I don't know. Just after 1:00.
I got a cab home.
So, Why didn't you leave together?
Cause I didn't want to go home that's why.
Okay, just talk us through What happened yesterday evening.
We had a couple of drinks.
Chatted about things You know, the usual.
No, Marlon, we don't know What did you talk about?
We didn't have no meaningful conversation.
It was just chilled, relaxed.
Do you know if there was anything bothering Sean'?
In his personal life, you mean?
Well, just whatever you can tell us.
Look, I manage this club.
I'm a simple bloke with a simple philosophy.
Personnel not personal.
You know What it's like.
If you always got your arm around them,
it's harder to kick them up the ass when they need it.
And did Sean plan on meeting anyone afterwards?
What, like a girl'?
Ora man.
He wasn't gay.
Marlon.
Marlon, we need to ask these questions.
Sean weren't messing around.
I would have known if he was.
Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to take a shower.
See, when I'm finished with you...
...then you can take a shower.
And I'll tell you something else.
It broke my heart when he said he was leaving.
It broke everybody's heart.
Including the supporters?
Am I missing something here'?
Some flowers were found at the murder scene.
They were wrapped in a team shirt,
and there was a note.
What did it say'?
"Rest in peace, Judas. "
If you know anything about this, you must tell us.
According to Lisa,
Sean was receiving some threatening phone calls.
Look, I admit he took a bit of verbal
from some of the north stand boys,
but this...
I don't know.
Well, maybe it was Worse than "a bit of verbal. "
I would have known if it was.
But you said that Sean couldn't confide in you.
Anything that happens in this club,
I make a point to know all right'?
He got letters as Well.
Letters?
Same sort of crap as that card.
Was Sean worried?
Not really.
He always said it Went with the territory.
So, did Regan live up to your expectations?
He certainly didn't give us much to go on.
We need to make better progress tomorrow.
Any joy with Marlon?
The bloke's got an attitude problem.
We're checking his statements.
We were also told that Sean was sent threatening letters.
- How's he know that? Sean told him.
But not the wife or the manager?
Why didn't Sean want anyone to know about his stalker?
Maybe he didn't want to worry Lisa.
And Regan doesn't believe in personal relationships
with his players.
That's just being professional.
MacMANUS: Really?
Perhaps if Regan knew what was going on in Sean's life,
he might have been able to help us find his killer.
What do you mean?
Well, who knows What Sean was into'?
How do we know what he was doing
with his fat paycheck every week?
I checked his finances.
I couldn't find any irregularities.
I'm just saying we still don't know
What was going on in Sean's head.
We've got to get to know our victim.
Thanks for that.
See you.
Good night. See you tomorrow.
You okay?
I sometimes wonder if being a D.S.
is all it's cracked up to be.
You know you love him, really.
See you later.
Morning, Sarge.
Morning.
The D.I. looked a bit stressed out last night.
We're all stressed.
As long as he's not dumping it on you.
It's What I get paid for.
But you and Trevor usually get on like a house on fire.
My Stuart says he's like my second husband.
Every marriage has its ups and downs.
Joanna's school play today.
I know the feeling.
Stuart does all that stuff.
It's hard, isn't it'?
It can be.
I get the impression I'm being forced to choose.
You know, my job, my children.
Are you still fighting for residency?
Yeah, I feel like giving up sometimes.
But you won't, will you'?
No, never.
Let's go and find out who killed Sean Reynolds.
Great game, Sean.
That's your second hat trick in three games.
I'm not really counting, to be honest.
The rest of us are. It's pretty impressive stuff.
22 goals already this season.
Yeah, it's going really Well.
I mean, you got a standing ovation at the end.
Yeah, I mean, I know the fans aren't exactly chuffed
about me leaving,
but, you know, life's like a book
and you've got to turn the page sometime.
Well, I've just been handed a little something for you.
A great performance today.
Thank you very much. Thank you.
Sean obviously cared.
Yeah.
More fool him.
I've got Sean arriving at the nightclub.
That's Raines, there.
D.S. Purvis.
You need to get into shape, you.
What's all that?
Two months' fan mail. The club just delivered it.
That's you two sorted out for the rest of the day.
Gov, that was Renfield.
Toxicology came up negative for both alcohol and drugs.
Looks like our boy was teetotal all night.
Talk about the anti-footballer. It's enough to make Gazza weep.
Come on, then, Rambo.
You're kidding.
What?
Looks like we've found our football bad boy.
Seems a bit more than an argument, Marlon.
Want to tell us What it was about?
Cards.
We rent a private room and play poker.
And that explains What you were doing all night.
So, Why did you hit him'?
Sean cleaned me out.
Over three grand.
I was pissed off.
I wanted him to stay so I could win it back
but he weren't having it.
Then he started mouthing off,
saying I got a problem.
So you hit him.
Truth hurts, don't it'?
What happened to the money, Marlon?
He took it with him.
He didn't have it on him when we found him.
You think I killed him over three grand'?
Your head's messed up.
Ma'am.
Progress?
Maybe.
This is the part of the job I miss.
Marlon, according to your statement,
you left the Blue House at just after 1:00.
Is that correct?
Yeah.
And you said the minicab took you straight home?
Yes.
We checked with the cab company.
The driver said he dropped you at Moreland Road.
Moreland Road is five minutes' walk from where Sean was killed.
The club's gonna fire my ass.
For being a gambler or a murderer'?
I was with someone.
Teresa Edwards.
She's married.
Back to square one.
Drinking, gambling, fighting, adultery all in one night.
I think they call that a full house, don't they?
It's still not a motive for murder.
MacMANUS: What about the three grand?
You reckon?
Marlon earns five grand a week.
It checks out'?
It checks out.
Teresa Edwards says Marlon was with her from 1:00 a. m.
till 7:00 that morning.
Let's bail him for now.
Bag up his clothes he had on Wednesday night
and get them down to forensics.
Don't sound so enthusiastic.
He's not our man.
This one wanted him to wear these under his shorts.
Look at the size of them!
They'll fit you, then, Barry.
These people seriously need to get a life.
Football's more important than life and death.
Bill Shankly.
Give that man a goldfish.
Do you like football?
No, I just know the quote.
Hang on, here you are.
I think I've found something.
All right.
We may need to speak to you again, Marlon.
Sure.
What's gonna happen about Teresa?
Your story is confirmed.
Sorry, but the rest of it's between you and her.
The press will find out.
Not from us they won't.
If you want, I can speak to Tony Regan about the gambling.
Oh, he knows about the gambling.
He just doesn't want anyone else to.
It's bad for the club.
That's all the gaffer cares about.
Why are you being nice to me'?
Four years ago, F.A. cup, third round against Millwall.
I saw you smack in a volley from 25 yards.
The man I see standing here ain't the same person, Marlon.
It's the only goal I ever scored.
Sort yourself out, son. Get some help.
That's What Sean told me.
Then he was a good friend.
Yeah, I loved him, you know.
Sorry. Gov, we need you back in the briefing room.
Got to go.
Thanks, yeah.
MacMANUS: "I know who you are, Judas.
I know Where you live.
I know your life. You don't know me. "
This is the message card that came with the flowers.
Yeah, I'm no genius, but that's the same handwriting.
I want a name and a face on this joker, pronto.
That's him.
Forensics managed to lift a near-complete print
from the photograph
that matches the partial found on the message card.
Jason Phelps.
GBH, burglary...
and a season ticket holder.
The spotter unit gave us this.
It was taken three Weeks ago.
North stand.
They're chanting, "We hope you get cancer, Sean!"
I've spoken to local Intel and the National Football Unit.
Phelps didn't ring any bells.
Run an M-CRAC. See what we get.
Eva, you and Simon go and see Ruth and Lisa.
See if they recognize him. You never know.
Let's go and see if our boy's at work.
Barry said Jason Phelps is a plumber.
That would explain the traces of copper found on the card.
I hate them.
You know, once, one charged me a ton to fix a tap.
A cowboy.
I arrested him two Weeks later for drink driving.
I said you should have been riding your horse.
Eh? That's a good one.
Excuse me, mate.
Boss.
Can I help you'?
Yeah, I'm looking for Jason Phelps.
Downstairs. Do you want me to get him'?
No, it's all right. We'll surprise him.
Jason Phelps!
Jason Phelps, this is the police.
Stay here.
Come on, Jason.
Let's not play silly buggers.
Come on, Jason.
Jase!
I just want to talk to you.
Jason!
You all right?
You out of breath?
Barry. Jason Phelps done a runner.
Try his home. First blow, yeah'?
I'm sorry if we've caught you at a bad time.
That's okay. I'll get changed.
Make yourself at home.
Thank you.
Mum doesn't know I still smoke.
Show me the photograph.
I've never seen him before.
Did he kill Sean'?
We just want to question him at the moment.
We think he sent the flowers.
Is that it'?
Don't you think I've got a right to know?
Yeah.
He sent a letter, and we believe
that Sean may have been receiving them for some time.
What did the letter say'?
He called Sean a Judas.
We also think he was stalking your husband.
Seven years he was at that club.
He had two operations and a joke of a contract.
He scored 28 goals this season.
They still turned on him.
Why?
Because he wanted to better himself.
And the club just stood back and let it happen.
So, What about the manager?
Regan!
He's almost as bad as the fans.
You know he stopped talking to Sean.
How did Sean feel about that'?
He said it was all part of the game.
I hate it.
He's dead, and this is who they think I am.
Lisa!
Lisa, what's Wrong?
Excuse me.
Lisa!
- Mum. - Lisa, what's Wrong?
- Mum! - What did you do'?
We just needed to ask your daughter some more questions.
About What?
I'm sure Lisa will tell you.
Sorry.
If I ever get like that with my kids, shoot me.
She's just being protective.
Simon, I love you to bits,
but you don't know a thing about Women.
How'd it go'?
I'm starting to think there's three people in that marriage.
All the more reason to stay close to them
and keep them on side.
Local CID have checked Phelps' flat,
and it looks like he Went back and left in a hurry.
The door was wide open.
I've tracked down the ex-wife.
From the Way she sounded,
I don't think there's any love lost between them.
Rosie, Eva, do the honors.
I've got this press conference.
Barry, mind the fort.
Jed, Simon, get down to forensics
and see What they've got on this murder weapon.
It was like looking for a needle in a haystack,
or a skip in this case.
Yeah, do you know if you listen very, very carefully, Gerry,
you can probably hear
the world's smallest violin playing your tune.
Just show us for God's sake.
Listen, it was a miracle we found it at all.
Two hairs match the victim's.
That's the good news, I'm afraid.
There's no prints.
Not a single point.
What about DNA'?
Not a chance.
I'm sorry, fellas.
You've got a murder weapon but no murderer.
Let's go.
Look, I don't know Where he is, all right?
If I knew, I'd tell you.
Do you know if he has a girlfriend'?
Jason? I don't think so somehow.
What makes you say that?
Because I was married to him for 10 years
and I don't think God would let that happen to another poor cow.
Anyway, he always thinks he's going to get back with me,
silly sod.
Women were about the one thing I did trust him on.
When did you last see him'?
Two Weeks ago.
He came over to see Luke.
He gave me some money.
Oh, look, if he's been on the rob again,
I ain't giving it back.
No, that's not Why we're here.
We're investigating the murder of Sean Reynolds.
Jason's a lot of things, but he ain't a killer.
If that's true, then we need to speak to him.
Mum!
Who are you'?
Go outside and play.
Luke, do as you're told.
Sean Reynolds was his hero.
He thought the sun shined out his backside.
When he said he was leaving the club,
Jason came over and burned Luke's number 9 shirt,
his posters, you name it.
What can you tell us about that?
It was taken a year ago.
The club has these dinners Where you can meet the players.
What is it about men and football?
Phelps is acting like a jealous lover.
Oh, seriously. That is exactly how he feels.
Reynolds cheated on him.
He wanted to leave the team for a club that's richer,
better-looking, you know What I mean?
People have killed for less.
Knees high, knees high, knees high!
In and out. Come on.
And the next one.
Well?
- Do you know that man? - Why, am I meant to?
This club has got 20,000 supporters.
We're interested in this one, Mr. Regan.
His name is Jason Phelps.
Ring any bells?
I don't know him from Adam, all right?
I hope you ladies aren't implying anything.
We're just doing our job.
And what a blinding job you're doing.
Have you seen What the newspapers are writing about us?
I've had to suspend Marlon over this nonsense.
Now you're trying to tell me
one of our supporters might be a psycho.
You knew about the gambling Mr. Regan.
Look, I told you before, miss, it's my job to know.
Now, if you don't mind, I'd better get back to it.
Right, come on!
Okay? Move it!
Lisa Reynolds said you stopped talking to Sean.
Is that What you call man-management'?
Let me tell you about Sean Reynolds, right?
He earned 10 grand a Week here.
Some of the supporters don't earn that in a year.
For the first time in this club's history,
we had a chance of promotion.
Now, he knew that, but all he was interested in was the money.
I carried him for seven years That's how he repaid me.
So he was a Judas.
I'll forget you said that, miss.
Look, I'm not proud of the Way I treated the lad.
I have to live with that,
but don't you talk to me about her ladyship.
From day one, she was at him to leave this club.
And if Phelps is your killer,
then it was Lisa who pushed Sean into provoking him.
That was a total waste of time, wasn't it'?
Actually, I thought we came across rather well.
You've got to remember it's just part of the game.
Funny, I thought this was a murder investigation.
So, what's next?
There's a match tomorrow.
Phelps might show. I'm going to need resources.
Might show'?
Come on, Trevor. Sell it to me.
Phelps has got previous for GBH, he's an obsessive fan,
and all the evidence suggests that he was stalking Reynolds.
We know he sent the flowers and the threatening letter.
Now he's on the run He's our best bet.
Okay, I'll talk to the commander and request additional funds.
No need to look so surprised.
I said I'd back you up, didn't I?
Just make sure you're right.
Yes, ma'am.
She agreed to everything.
Did you think she Wouldn't?
Where is everyone'?
I sent them home.
That's Where you should be.
I've just been going over Phelps' file.
It just doesn't feel right.
His conviction for GBH, for instance.
He attacked a businessman
who was sexually harassing his wife at work.
Jason made threatening phone calls and vandalized his car
before attacking him.
And?
There was no force used in any of his burglaries,
and the National Football Unit have found nothing
to suggest that he's linked to any organized hooligan element.
So you're trying to tell me that Phelps isn't really violent.
No, no, I think he's a dangerous stalker,
who, given half the chance
would have beaten Reynolds to a pulp.
Renfield said it was a lucky blow.
Perhaps the killer didn't mean it to happen.
If he's so innocent, Why do a runner'?
Barry's search turned up a D.I. Jackson in burglary.
They nicked a man called Michael Brown
for an electrical Warehouse burglary
three Weeks ago.
He reckons it was a two-man job.
Why do I need to know this'?
Jason's a possible suspect.
The two of them stood trial four years ago
for a similar burglary,
and he's a dab hand at security systems.
There's also some interesting history
between Phelps and Brown.
And you reckon that's Why he did a bunk'?
We just need to make sure we're right.
Have you talked to Wishart about this?
'Cause it sounds like you have.
Are you questioning my loyalty?
- Are you'? - Forget it.
If you can't deal with D.C.I. Wishart, that's your problem.
Don't drag me into it.
My loyalty lies with the team.
There's still no sign of him, gov.
Received.
Are you going to tell me what's Wrong?
Not now.
Trevor's dumping on you, isn't he'?
Do yourself a favor and drop it, okay?
You know, there's such a thing as being too loyal, you know.
Don't I know it.
D.S. MacManus and D.C. Sharpe.
Can we have five minutes please?
I think I can squeeze you in.
After you.
No, after you.
Do you think he'll show'?
Look, I ain't seen Jason for months.
If you had, would you tell us?
What do you think?
I think you're scared.
It's nothing to be ashamed of, Michael.
I'm not scared of him.
Okay, let's say for the sake of argument
that you did the Warehouse job together
because you were frightened.
You see, you've lost me now.
Please don't interrupt!
I think you did it
because you were too frightened to say no to Jason.
Stands to reason.
Why else would you pull a job with a bloke
who, from what I hear rolled over on you'?
Jason didn't grass me up.
You lot put words in his mouth.
Must have been some pretty flash words
because he got a suspended and you did 18 months.
You've had five minutes.
Now I'd like you and your girlfriend to leave.
Let me tell you about your mate Jason Phelps.
He understands the meaning of loyalty.
He's loyal to his wife
he's loyal to his team,
and he's probably loyal
to those morons he sits with every Saturday.
Yet he turned you over.
Why is that?
It's because he knows What I know.
You're a pathetic little man.
And when you go down in a few months' time,
he'll be laughing at you.
You're not burglary.
Who are you'?
Murder squad.
Let's go.
If he's not at the game, he'll be at the Admiral.
It's near the ground.
You make sure you tell him who told you.
Feeling better, are we'?
Right, we're all set.
Jed and I will go in, I.D. him.
TSG will escort him out.
Any questions?
Sounds good.
Get out my Way.
Or What?
It's kicking off.
Jason, run!
Move it, man. Move it!
Armed police!
Cuff him! Cuff him!
Remember me, Jason?
Look at me. You're nicked, pal.
Keep them inside. Back them off.
- You all right? - Yeah, yeah.
My client admits to sending the flowers and the letter.
I'm not surprised.
Your client is a forensic scientist's wet dream.
Well, I can assure you,
he wants to cooperate in any Way he can.
Like when we arrested him you mean'?
I hope your regrettable injury won't influence your judgment
during this interview.
It depends on the head case you calla client, Mr. Davies.
So, is all this your handiwork?
Yeah.
Big question. Why?
'Cause he was a traitor.
Look, I didn't kill him,
so there's no Way that you can ruck me up for this,
and you know that.
So you said it with roses.
Maybe you should have sent them to your wife.
You never know.
Nice.
We should have brought some popcorn.
Apart from the club dinner,
did you have any other contact with Sean Reynolds?
Nah.
We didn't exactly move in the same circles.
Would you say you possess psychic or clairvoyant skills,
Jason?
You What?
I only ask
because, according to this,
you knew his life.
What exactly does that mean?
I found out about his tart on the side,
that's all.
Is it me, or has it just got warmer in here'?
How?
A few weeks ago, I followed him to Manning Park.
He gets out of the motor and goes to Langport Road.
Number 12 I think it was.
He walks straight in.
I only got a quick look at her.
Describe her.
Half-caste bird.
She looked pregnant.
Yeah, either that or she was a fat cow.
You've met her.
Yeah, we've met her.
Look, I swear on my son's life, I didn't kill him.
I'm not lying, and if you don't believe me, please ask his wife.
She knows everything.
You told her'?
I sent a letter.
I was wondering when you'd come.
I was at school with Sean.
A couple of years ago, we bumped into each other
at the hospital where I work.
He was visiting the children's ward with Lisa.
How often did you see Sean'?
Once, maybe twice a week.
We spoke every day, though.
We've checked all his phone records.
He had another mobile.
We registered in my name.
He forgot to take it with him that night.
Nothing else'?
He left some money. It's upstairs.
How much'?
About £3,000.
He won it playing cards.
I didn't ask for it, all right?
It's okay, Janine.
I never took anything.
Look around.
I paid for this. No one else.
The only thing I ever wanted from Sean was Sean,
and I had that.
Was he planning to tell Lisa'?
At the end of the season.
We were going to make a clean break.
From her, from the club, from everything.
He was so happy about the baby.
He'd wanted one for years, but Lisa wasn't interested.
She was too worried about her figure going to pot.
But Sean,
he would have been a good father.
I didn't kill him, you know.
I don't care What that bitch Ruth says.
Ruth?
Whatever lies she's told you...
Janine, we don't think you're involved,
but What about Ruth?
She was here last week.
I thought that's how you found me.
We've already checked these tapes.
Yeah, we didn't know what we were looking for.
There, look at the reflection. It's a Mercedes.
So?
Ruth drives a Mercedes.
She offered me some money
to stay away from Sean and keep quiet.
She said that he loved Lisa and this was just a mistake.
I told her to get stuffed,
and she said she could make sure I lost the baby.
Why didn't you come forward before, Janine?
I didn't want my face plastered allover the newspapers,
that's Why.
I'm not like Lisa.
Do you know Why he married her'?
He couldn't answer that.
I suppose he didn't really have a choice.
What makes you say that?
Sean was a footballer.
He had the clothes, the cars.
Lisa completed the package.
Of course, when he got her, he got Attila the Mum-in-law
as he called her.
Wherever Lisa went, Ruth was there like her shadow.
It was like her place in the sun.
Did she benefit financially from the marriage?
Three months ago, Lisa bought Ruth a new car.
A year before that, a flat.
The pair of them leached him dry.
Like mother like daughter.
Who's the monkey, who's the organ grinder'?
If Janine's right, Ruth didn't just give birth to Lisa.
She created her
like some Frankenstein mother.
Has this particular monster outgrown her maker?
Well, even if you're right,
I still think they'd fight tooth and nail to protect each other.
Wouldn't you'?
You better believe it.
I do feel sorry for Janine.
Sean dead and a kid on the Way.
Mm.
Meanwhile, Lisa's sitting pretty in the big house.
So, listen, come on, spill.
What?
You and the D.I. What's going on?
Look, Eva, I really like you.
You're a great cop.
But you're a D.C., and I'm your sergeant.
Oh, please.
And I'm not going to start gossiping
about a senior officer.
That would be my professionalism out of the window.
If a team is unprofessional, it's less effective.
And when you're dealing with murder,
that's just not an option.
Yeah, that's quite a speech,
but it still doesn't explain
how you got Trevor so hot and bothered.
Change the subject, please.
Yeah.
Yeah, of course... Sarge.
We've confirmed that the Mercedes caught on CCTV
outside the Blue House
is owned by Ruth.
Now, Lisa and Ruth have alibied each other
but one of them was driving the car.
The question is "Which one?"
See, I'd go for Lisa.
If Sean was planning to divorce her,
she stood to lose everything.
No, no.
You said that Ruth lived through Lisa.
She groomed her daughter to be who she is.
What's your point'?
She had as much to lose. Perhaps more.
Okay, let's think about What we've got.
We've got the car on camera,
but we can't actually place it at the murder scene.
We've got no Witnesses, no physical evidence,
and the murder weapon's a dud.
There's the letter that Phelps sent Ruth and Lisa
about the affair.
Even if we can prove he sent it which we can't,
we can't prove they read it.
Ruth threatened Janine.
It's her word against Ruth's.
Who's a jury going to believe?
A protective mother or a knocked-up marriage wrecker?
They'll tear her to pieces.
Lisa and Ruth's defense relies on the fact
that unless we can prove
that they knew about the relationship
we can't prove a motive.
Look, we know one of them is lying,
but as long as they both alibi each other,
we have got sweet F.A.
We need to bring them in, split them up,
and break them down.
Let's nick 'em.
What's all this about?
You've already got the man who killed Sean.
Why aren't you talking to him'?
Because we don't think he did it.
Were you aware your husband was having an affair?
We don't have to listen to this.
MacMANUS: Your mother already knows, Lisa.
She's met the Woman, and she's been to her house.
Ruth Baxter, Lisa Reynolds,
I'm arresting you
in connection with the murder of Sean Reynolds.
You drive a Mercedes coupe, don't you, Ruth?
How much a car like that go for, Ruth'?
It was a present.
You'll have to ask my daughter.
That's an expensive present.
She bought you a flat as well didn't she'?
Lisa's marriage to Sean must have been the best thing
that ever happened to you, Ruth.
Did you love Sean'?
My client was faithfully married to him for six years.
Did you love him, Lisa'?
I still do.
He's the only man I've ever been with.
You thought I was some easy tart, didn't you'?
Did you trust him'?
Yes.
And would you say you were happy?
As happy as anyone else.
Excuse me, but how is this relevant'?
It's relevant
because your client's husband for the past two years
was having an affair with a Woman called Janine Abbot.
She's seven months pregnant.
She claims it's Sean's.
Were you aware of this'?
No.
No, I wasn't.
Would you like to take a break, Lisa'?
I'm fine.
The Woman also claims Sean was intending to leave you.
She's lying.
So was Sean,
it seems.
Have you met her'?
Yes.
What's she like'?
She's... ordinary.
She's nothing like you.
Are you telling me Lisa never saw the letter
and you didn't tell her
about your visit to Janine Abbot's home?
That's exactly What I'm saying.
MacMANUS: You didn't think Lisa had a right to know?
What you don't know can't hurt.
I thought I could deal with it.
By threatening Janine Abbot?
She's lying.
That bitch is lying.
I just told her to stay away from Sean.
That's all.
I don't believe you, Ruth.
I ain't listening to this.
I've told you what you want to know.
Now let me see Lisa.
- Calm down. - Don't tell me to calm down.
You can see Lisa when we're finished.
Okay?
Sean wouldn't have left me.
Are you certain of that?
Because in an interview,
Sean said he was ready to turn to a new page in his life.
Maybe your name wasn't on it.
You want me hate him is that it'?
Don't you?
He's dead, or hadn't you noticed?
What if he wasn't dead'? What would you do'?
I'd forgive him.
Why?
Because when I said "till death do us part," I meant it.
I know you won't believe me, Ruth,
but I do understand What you did.
You've spent your whole life looking out for Lisa,
steering her in the right direction.
You must think I'm an idiot.
No, Ruth, we don't.
And up to now, I think you've handled the whole situation
extremely intelligently.
That is why I want you to think very carefully
about the answer you're about to give.
You've stated that you visited your daughter's house
on the night Sean died
and you stayed all night.
- Is that correct? - Yes.
And until the morning of the 12th,
you never left the house?
Yes.
MacMANUS: You're certain of that.
Yes.
You stated before that you own a silver Mercedes coupe.
Can you tell us the registration number'?
N879 RTH.
Is it the same car that was outside Lisa's house
on the 12th when I attended with D.C. Sharpe?
What is this?
MacMANUS: Just answer the questions, please.
Yes, it's the same car.
This image was taken on a CCTV camera
on Coviston Road on Wednesday night.
Aston Crescent, near Manning Park.
The same car was recorded on six different cameras
following exactly the same route as Sean's Range Rover.
A silver Mercedes coupe
registration number N879 RTH.
If you and Lisa were at home together,
as you have previously stated...
...who's driving it'?
No comment.
Who is driving the car, Ruth?
No comment.
Yeah, I think you would have stayed with him, Lisa.
But not out of love,
because you don't know the meaning of the word.
Your mother would have made you.
Just like she's made you do everything else in your life.
She's manipulated your whole life, and you've let her.
Singing lessons, acting school,
the surgery...
marrying Sean.
It was all for her.
And even now, after everything that's happened,
you're still letting her control you.
Thing is...
I don't believe that.
I don't think she's controlling you any more.
In fact, I don't even think she knows who you are now.
And you think you do'?
I know you're not the person in the newspaper.
The person Ruth created.
You found the letter, Lisa.
Your mother tried to control the situation
just like she controls everything else.
But this was too important.
This wasn't just your marriage under threat.
This was your whole future.
That's Why you took the car and you followed Sean.
You had to know for yourself.
You had to finally take control.
And when you got there,
What did you think about
While Sean was inside with Janine?
How did you feel'?
Everything you earned was gone.
What did you do, Lisa'?
I was home asleep.
I don't know Where my mum was.
Could you repeat that, please, Lisa'?
Mrs. Reynolds.
I don't know Where my mother was.
I don't know What she did.
Got her.
MacMANUS: Do you want to give Ruth the bad news or shall I?
Go on, Simon!
He's a cracker, isn't he, eh'?
I think we have a problem.
Lisa has now changed her story,
and as a consequence, you no longer have an alibi.
She's said she Went to bed
and didn't know Where you were or What you did.
What happened, Ruth?
I told him I wouldn't tell Lisa about it.
It would be our little secret.
I've never begged anyone in my life, but I begged him.
He just laughed at me and said,
How is it gonna be a secret
when I go up to Manchester without her?"
He called me a pathetic bitch.
Like mother like daughter.
Then he turned his back on me.
What happened then, Ruth?
- I must warn you - - No.
There was some wood in a skip.
I grabbed a bit, and I hit him with it.
How many times'?
Once.
I thought I'd just knocked him out.
I never meant...
Lisa loved him.
Nice job.
You were right about Ruth.
Was I'?
What do you mean?
I'm beginning to think it was Lisa all along.
It's a bit late for all that now, isn't it'?
Listen, you made Lisa break her alibi.
You did a fantastic job.
Yeah, but if we're wrong, what difference does it make'?
No, no, no, Simon.
You can't afford to think like that.
We did our job.
We got a result.
Lisa Reynolds is innocent.
Let it go.
Oh, come on, Simon.
Yeah, I'll see you down there.
I just got a few things to tidy up.
Don't be long.
Right, gov.
At 4:00 today, police charged Ruth Baxter
with the murder of her son-in-law, the footballer.
I swear she's had her hair done.
Well, that should be you up there, gov.
I mean, I know she's the D.C.I.,
but it's a bit out of order, isn't it?
MacMANUS: They couldn't put that ugly mug on the TV.
There might be kids Watching.
I brought you a cup of tea.
Sean was about to phone Lisa before he died.
It wasn't to ask for help, was it'?
It was to point the finger.
Why, Ruth'?
She's my daughter...
my baby.
What else could I do'?
You'll understand when you have children, Simon.
I hope not.
No Way We'll get murder.
Manslaughter at best.
We'll get some good mother-in-law jokes out of it.
I'd better give the kids a ring. Tell them I'll be late.
You don't always make it easy for her, you know.
It's not supposed to be easy.
Where the hell have you been'?
I was just finishing off a couple of things.
I'll get another round in.
What do you want, a water
or are you gonna be a bit dangerous and have a lemonade?
I'll have a pint of lager.
Ooh.
Hey.
I know you think Lisa did it.
It doesn't matter what we think.
It's what we can prove, right'?
That's right.
Give the kids a big hug for me.
Bye.
Look...
I want to apologize.
It's all right.
The team is nothing without you.
You know that, don't you'?
Just forget it, Trevor.
If I've made you doubt that for a second,
I'm sorry.
I trust you.
I just want you to know that.
Thanks.
Yeah, that means a lot to me.
You mean a lot to me.
What the hell do you think you're doing'?
I'm sorry.
Yeah, so am I.
Both girls were strangled with a cord,
and both had underwear stuffed in their mouths.
We've got the boyfriend and the ex-boyfriend
as our main suspects.
Gary Shale on parole for attempted rape.
Sounds like a real charmer.
What is it you're scared of'?
No comment.
What's the problem?
The problem is that the Woman you slept with
is our second murder victim.
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