S05E05 · SCENE 19/23 · 48:56
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Killer's Call Details

A reporter discusses the details of the serial killer's phone call with detectives.

48:56→52:21
in the episode · 3m 25s · S05E05

What happens

48:56–52:21

A reporter discusses the details of the serial killer's phone call with detectives. The killer said he wanted people to know there'd be 12 bodies before he's finished. He complained that the article made him sound like a pervert.

Wherenewsroom
DriverBill Zorzi
Positionreveal
ThreadSenator Davis' Indictment and Political Fallout

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49:46

Payphone on South Hanover near West Street.

50:25

So, you're saying this couId be the kiIIer?

51:02

Every caII he makes, every word he says, to you and to us, can onIy provide information.

52:06

Shows what I know, I guess.

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investigation0.5
triumphant0.4
threat0.3
social rule violation0.2

Beats

51:51Detective discusses wiretap plan

Scene in the episode

48:56–52:21
A · Stanfield's Rise and Vondopoulos' Instructions
B · Dukie's Struggles and Michael's Guidance
C · Senator Davis' Indictment and Political Fallout

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