Murdoch Mysteries S18 Episode 13 - The Wrong Man
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00:00You know, I've been to every building in this city, every mansion and slum, and City Hall's
00:13just as chock full of rats as the rest of them.
00:16Too bad you can't trap the rat while giving a speech outside City Hall.
00:19You're not a fan?
00:20Oh, not a fan.
00:21I'm a big fan of these guys, though.
00:28I can't believe Chadwick Vaughn is running for mayor.
00:35The outgoing mayor tapped him himself, and so far, Vaughn's running out of post.
00:39It'll be a dark day for this city if he gets the reins.
00:44My first order of business will be cleaning up the corrupt constabulary and partisan crown
00:51attorney's office.
00:54Time to put an end to these politically motivated sham trials.
00:59I myself was only rescued from a malicious prosecution by the good sense of my fellow
01:06citizens on the jury, who found me innocent of all charges.
01:11It doesn't mention it was a murder trial, and that he should have been hanged.
01:16I couldn't agree more.
01:17We must root out the radical elements in our justice system.
01:22These people will never be satisfied until they have destroyed our way of life.
01:28One need only consider the recent appointments at Station House Four.
01:34Not the most traditional choices, to say the least.
01:38Our justice system must be focused on rooting out criminals and undesirables infiltrating
01:44our city.
01:45Yeah!
01:46Yeah!
01:48Bravo!
01:50Chadwick Vaughn is the real criminal.
02:17Today, we will begin canvassing for a new police census.
02:48Wasn't there a government census just last year?
02:50Yes, Constable Roberts, but our outgoing mayor believes that census undercounted the citizens
02:54of Toronto.
02:55Can't we just mail out a survey, sir?
02:58We are looking for accuracy, Constable Higgins.
03:01We will be registering each citizen in person.
03:04We will be knocking on doors day and night and meeting the people of Toronto.
03:09You are not to rely on neighbors or rumors until all avenues have been exhausted.
03:13Sounds like we'll be the ones getting exhausted.
03:16I want Station House Four to collect more statistics than any other station house, so
03:20I'm offering a prize for the pair that collects the most names.
03:25What's the prize, sir?
03:26Surprise prize.
03:28Constable Roberts, you and Constable Higgins will be canvassing in this area.
03:32You two will be over here, and you two over here.
03:35We have the smallest section.
03:37It is also one of the most densely populated areas of the city.
03:40Double the doors to knock.
03:42Excellent chance at the prize.
03:46There were no witnesses.
03:47Do you think she was killed overnight?
03:48I'd say she's been dead about three hours.
03:49Unfortunately, there's nothing on her person to indicate her identity.
03:50She was dressed respectably.
03:51And plainly.
03:52Certainly not for a night out on the town.
03:53So what was she doing here?
03:54Ah, Murdoch.
03:55I just popped by the station house.
03:56They told me where to find you.
03:57I'm sorry.
03:58I'm sorry.
03:59I'm sorry.
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04:11I'm sorry.
04:12I'm sorry.
04:13I'm sorry.
04:15Ah.
04:18Dear God.
04:19Sir.
04:20I spoke to this woman yesterday at the Chadwick Vaughn announcement.
04:24She was no fan of his at all.
04:25I quite liked her.
04:26Did you learn her name?
04:27No.
04:28She only mentioned Vaughn.
04:29Who appears to have it in for me and the Crown Attorney's office.
04:32I suppose he still resents being put on trial for murder.
04:35He's a bloody killer as we all know.
04:37Who's now looking to run for mayor.
04:39Unopposed.
04:40It is upsetting, sir.
04:42But there's still time for someone to throw his hat in the ring.
04:45If they fancy facing off against a murderer.
04:48Anyhow, if he's got it in for me, he's got it in for all of us.
04:54Look sharp, lads.
04:55And let's catch this killer quickly.
04:58The victim was strangled by a single hand.
05:01You can tell by the bruising on her neck.
05:03Thumb and four fingers.
05:05A killer with a deadly grip.
05:07Indeed.
05:08It reminded me of a victim I examined recently.
05:11Station House One brought her over a few months ago.
05:14Fortunately, when I last checked, the case is still unresolved.
05:18Is that right?
05:20Take a look at the bruising patterns.
05:22They're strikingly similar.
05:24Almost identical.
05:26This victim was also strangled in an alley at night, found in the morning.
05:30I can track down more information on this Jesse Wallace.
05:34The file's a bit light on details.
05:36Good work, Miss Hart.
05:38Keep me posted.
05:39Of course.
05:42Well, that looks like a lot of stairs.
05:47At least the doors will be close together.
05:49Don't you like meeting new people?
05:51It's hard to believe there's hundreds of thousands of them here.
05:54How big is this building?
05:56In the city, I mean.
05:59All right.
06:06Still no answer?
06:07No.
06:08The neighbor I spoke to said there's an older lady named Ida that lives here.
06:13Well, that would match last year's census.
06:15Ida McKay, born in 1854.
06:18Knock again. Maybe she's going deaf.
06:25You know, if I'm to get exhausted working, I prefer to be doing something useful.
06:29Catching a criminal, solving a murder, not interrupting other people's naps.
06:33Let's just mark her down. Come on.
06:35Oh.
06:36We're supposed to try three times before we rely on second-hand sources, remember?
06:40Oh.
06:42Let's write her a note telling her when we'll be back.
06:49For when she wakes up from her nap.
06:59Do you really think you can identify the young woman by her clothing alone?
07:03Well, sir, our only other option is to wait for a missing persons report.
07:08Modest but decent attire. All of it smells rather strongly of coffee.
07:15I found several pencil stubs in her pocket.
07:18And I've confirmed traces of egg and flour on the soles of her shoes, along with this third substance here.
07:29Oops.
07:31Cayenne pepper.
07:33What do you conclude, detective?
07:35Well, sir, I believe our victim was a waitress.
07:38I just have to determine where she worked.
07:41Where was she found?
07:46In this alley right here, which is very close to a diner here.
07:52Good place to start, then.
07:54Those ferrets may be good at catching rats, Mr. Rotta, but I will not have them inside with the customers.
08:03Good day. Detective Murdoch, Toronto Constabulary.
08:07Mr...
08:08Lu. Min Lu. I'm the owner.
08:11Oh. Very good. Mr. Lu, do you recognize this woman?
08:16Yes.
08:17That's Bridget.
08:19Bridget Thurston.
08:22She's dead?
08:23What?
08:26I'm afraid so.
08:28Mr. Lu, when did you last see her?
08:31Last night. Right here. Working.
08:34We've been staying open all night.
08:36You know, try to get customers on time.
08:38I'm afraid I can't.
08:40I'm afraid I can't.
08:41Hey. Right here. Working.
08:44We've been staying open all night.
08:46You know, try to get customers on their way home from the bars.
08:49But it was slow.
08:51I let her go early.
08:53What time was that?
08:55Around four.
08:57Cora and I stay on until the morning folk come in.
09:00I was mostly working the grill.
09:03Thank you, Mr. Lu.
09:05If I could ask you a few questions, Miss...
09:09Cora Hastings.
09:10Miss Hastings.
09:12I told Bridget she needed to live closer.
09:16My place is small, but at least it's right next door.
09:19Or Bridget had to walk home alone.
09:24Did Miss Thurston have any enemies that you know of?
09:27No.
09:29Although...
09:31there's sometimes pressure on the girls who work nights to...
09:35provide favors.
09:37Did Miss Thurston...
09:38No. No.
09:40Bridget never even flirted for tips.
09:42That's why she left service to become a waitress in the first place.
09:45She used to be a cook.
09:47In a grand house.
09:49Until she ran into trouble with the master.
09:53Who might that be?
10:04You here to see which way I'm gonna vote?
10:06No. We're here for the police census.
10:09Can you confirm your name and age, sir?
10:11Wayne Miniman. 56 years old.
10:14Does anyone else live at this address, Mr. Miniman?
10:17Yes. My roommates.
10:19Tommy, Benny, Miles, Bo and Taffy.
10:22But, uh, well, they're away on vacation right now.
10:25All of them?
10:27All of them.
10:29Bit strange, them all taking a vacation at the same time.
10:32And that they all fit in the same flat.
10:33Well, they'll all be home soon, I swear.
10:37Just a minute.
10:42Here's your information.
10:44That's all right, sir.
10:46We'll come back to verify the details with them.
10:49In person?
10:51But I wrote it all down.
10:53There's a new opponent in the race.
10:56A Mr. Noah Everett.
10:58I suppose Vaughan couldn't bribe everyone to stay off the ballot.
11:01Any progress on that murder case yet?
11:03Yes, sir. I've identified the victim.
11:06It would seem that Miss Thurston used to work as a cook for none other than Mr. Chadwick Vaughan.
11:13First she was at Vaughan's rally making disparaging comments.
11:17Then she turns up dead.
11:19And now we know that she worked for him.
11:21What are you waiting for, Murdoch?
11:23Sir, we believe we may have stumbled upon a sequential killer.
11:27Miss Thurston is the second of two women who were strangled overnight just within the past few months.
11:33You're saying that Vaughan's on a killing spree?
11:36No, sir. Because the first victim was murdered while Mr. Vaughan was in custody for his trial.
11:41So it couldn't have been him.
11:43You can't be sure of that. Vaughan's as slippery as they come.
11:46Yes.
11:48Arrest him anyway. Throw a wrench in his campaign.
11:50Because if Vaughan wins, we're all in trouble.
11:57This way, please.
12:02Mr. Vaughan.
12:04Ah, the corrupt constabulary.
12:08How may I be of assistance?
12:10Mr. Vaughan, are you familiar with a Miss Bridget Thurston?
12:14No, I don't believe so.
12:17Oh, apparently she was employed as a cook in your household up until just a few months ago.
12:21Oh, yes. Miss Thurston. Unfortunately, I had to let her go.
12:27Why's that?
12:29She seemed to think I only wanted her for kitchen duties. Naive girl.
12:33Miss Thurston is dead, Mr. Vaughan.
12:36Ah, well, that is a tragedy, to be sure.
12:39Where exactly were you two nights ago?
12:41If that's when something happened to the girl, I suppose I should say I was at home.
12:45But the many staff members, I'm certain, will attest to my presence.
12:49Are you quite sure? Because we will be checking.
12:52Feel free. You did it.
12:55Sir.
12:57I know he did it. So prove it.
13:00And don't forget to vote.
13:03We should have him locked up, Murdoch.
13:05Sir, we still don't know if Miss Thurston was killed by Chadwick Vaughan.
13:09And there's reason to believe that both she and Mr. Vaughan are guilty.
13:12And remember, Mr. Vaughan was in custody at the time of the first murder.
13:17The same hand? That's just a theory.
13:20There is strong evidence, sir.
13:22Detective Watts is chasing down leads now on Miss Wallace.
13:26Details at Station House One may have overlooked, and they could lead us to the killer.
13:30Why look? He's standing right in front of us.
13:33We've got to get him off the street. More women could die.
13:36Sir, I need evidence.
13:38If it's evidence you want, I'll find it myself.
13:48Still no answer?
13:50No. Perhaps the poor woman is bedridden. Can't make it to the door.
13:55Our note is still there, after all.
13:57But the wreath is gone. Someone's been here since our last visit.
14:01Do you think Miss McKay is inside but avoiding us?
14:03Yeah, I don't know. The neighbor said she heard a woman screaming earlier.
14:10It's all quiet now.
14:12She also says she's worried. She's never gone this long without seeing Ida.
14:17Oi, you!
14:20I need to ask you some questions about the candidate.
14:23Of course, sir.
14:25It's Chief Constable to you, young man. You seemed a bit nervous earlier.
14:29Everyone on this ship is a bit nervous.
14:32I'm not nervous.
14:34I'm not nervous.
14:36I'm not nervous.
14:38I'm not nervous.
14:40I'm not nervous.
14:42I'm not nervous.
14:43You seemed a bit nervous earlier.
14:45Everyone on the campaign's been on edge since Mr. Everett announced he's running for mayor.
14:49Surely Vaughan's not worried about a little competition?
14:52Mr. Everett used to be one of Mr. Vaughan's closest confidants, sir.
14:55But now he's been bad-mouthing Mr. Vaughan to anyone who will listen.
14:58And Mr. Vaughan says that Everett will live to regret it.
15:02Hold this.
15:04Go on.
15:06And I'm not sure that Mr. Vaughan was home that night like he told you.
15:10I heard him making plans to attend a dog fight on Dundas Street.
15:14Dog fight, eh?
15:16And I'm legally obligated to tell you all this, right?
15:21Of course.
15:23Now then, Mr. Everett.
15:25I understand that you're running for mayor against Chadwick Vaughan.
15:28That's right.
15:30I'm going to bring Toronto into the future by expanding the waterworks and modernizing the sewers.
15:34That's just a regular floor that you purchased on Mr. Everett, not a soapbox.
15:37I've heard that you and Vaughan were close.
15:40Why compete against a friend?
15:42He may have been a friend until I told him I was running.
15:45Then he said I was scum.
15:47Very nice of him.
15:49But more than that, he can't be trusted.
15:52Chadwick Vaughan is a man with money instead of a conscience.
15:56You're not wrong there.
15:58Does this have anything to do with that poor woman who was found dead?
16:02I've heard things.
16:04I've, uh, heard things from Vaughan about women.
16:12So, Miss Thurston.
16:14Is there anything else you remember your sister Bridget saying about Chadwick Vaughan before he dismissed her?
16:19Bridget wasn't let go.
16:21She quit because Mr. Vaughan wouldn't leave her alone.
16:25Mr. Vaughan harassed her?
16:27He was determined to have her.
16:29He even called up her agency and left her a bad reference all to try and force her back into working for him.
16:35He lied about it to the agency?
16:37Bridget wanted the respectability and the safety of working in a fine household.
16:43But he drove her away, out of service, all together to here.
16:47And it still wasn't far enough.
16:50You think Chadwick Vaughan may have still been after her?
16:53He told her that, in the end,
16:55he always gets what he wants.
17:13Nothing will convince me that Chadwick Vaughan didn't kill my sister.
17:19I've spoke to more than a dozen people.
17:21I've spoke to more than a dozen people.
17:23Surely there's enough in this file to send him to prison.
17:26Uttering threats, making false claims, and attending a dog fight on the night of Miss Thurston's murder.
17:31And he's not more than a few women about.
17:33We'll look into these allegations, sir, but so far Mr. Vaughan's family and staff have backed up his alibi.
17:41We'll need more in terms of hard evidence to charge him with anything.
17:45The evidence is not good enough unless you've found it yourself.
17:48Aim it up!
17:52Ah.
17:57I'm worried about the Chief Constable's single-minded pursuit of Mr. Vaughan.
18:01This may end badly for Station House Four, especially for some of us.
18:05So I've heard.
18:07Constables, have you seen Detective Murdoch?
18:09Pardon me just a moment, Inspector.
18:13Watts?
18:15Have you learned anything about Jessie Wallace?
18:17First off, nobody called her Jessie. Miss Wallace was a prostitute, better known as Venus in Furs.
18:23Oh my.
18:25Yeah, she spent a great deal of time frequenting music clubs downtown and always wore mink stoles and coats.
18:30If she always wore fur, it would imply she had high-paying clients.
18:34Hmm. Yes.
18:36I also spoke to her roommate.
18:38She said Miss Wallace mentioned she had something in her possession that could get her killed, but wouldn't tell her what it was.
18:44I'm not surprised Mr. Miniman didn't answer his door this time.
18:47I'm sure his five roommates haven't magically returned from vacation.
18:51He couldn't be telling the truth.
18:53Lodgings aren't cheap and there's plenty of overcrowded apartments around town.
18:56That was some strange sounds coming from behind the door.
18:59Squealing and scratching.
19:01Whining and hissing.
19:03You think it was animals?
19:05I hope it was animals.
19:07In Chatham, we like to keep our animals outdoors, for the most part.
19:10I wager you're right, Constables.
19:11Probably mousers and terriers in there keeping the vermin down.
19:14How do you figure that, ma'am?
19:16Well, that building you're in is better than most when it comes to rats.
19:19I keep losing tenants to it.
19:21You manage a building nearby?
19:23The apartment's near the diner.
19:25Oh, and this new hotel's up.
19:27It'll be full of rats, too.
19:29That's city life for you.
19:31Mr. Everett, why do you believe people of this city should vote for you?
19:34I am committed to improving the sewers.
19:37Toronto is growing faster than the current system can keep up with.
19:39And households in the ward deserve better than contaminated communal water taps.
19:47Think he'd make a good mayor?
19:49He'd be better than Vaughan.
19:51What do you say to the criticism that you're inexperienced?
19:55Mr. Vaughan has been a member of the Board of Control for years.
19:58And the power has gone to his head.
20:00Just yesterday, the Chief Constable was asking me questions about Mr. Vaughan,
20:04who's clearly under investigation, again by the police.
20:06Now I ask you this.
20:08Is that the kind of man who should be mayor?
20:10Mr. Vaughan, what do you think of your opponent, Mr. Everett?
20:14He's a loser.
20:16He should quit the race now and save the city the cost of the ballots.
20:19All he cares about are raising taxes and filthy sewers.
20:24In fact, he likes sewers so much, he's probably a rat himself.
20:28Noah Eberrat, more like.
20:31I'm sorry, but there's not enough here to convict Mr. Vaughan.
20:34And besides, we can't afford another trial like the last one.
20:38Rat tail?
20:40Sugar-powdered licorice.
20:42Kids love them.
20:44No, thank you.
20:46They can have them.
20:48Is that rat poison that you'll be putting down?
20:51No.
20:53It's harmless.
20:55But the rats don't like it.
20:57Keeps them on their runs right into my traps.
20:58Now then, Mr. Rotter.
21:00Tell me, how would I go about catching a rat?
21:04To catch a rat, you have to know their ways.
21:07Go to their secret places where they come out at night.
21:10Not too different from people who have things to hide.
21:12Take your man, Mr. Vaughan.
21:14I know a secret or two about him.
21:19Do you know why the chief constable summoned us here?
21:22I'm guessing he's found something.
21:24And I have a feeling it has to do with Noah.
21:26And I have a feeling it has to do with Mr. Chadwick Vaughan.
21:36Sir?
21:38Ah, good. You're here.
21:41What is this place?
21:43A secret den of perversion maintained by Chadwick Vaughan.
21:46How did you find it?
21:48I have my sources. I'm a very well-connected man.
21:50Now, gentlemen, there's sure to be something incriminating here.
21:56Let's go.
22:26Sir?
22:28What have you got there?
22:30A piece of fur.
22:32And it looks like mink.
22:34Just like the stoles favored by Miss Wallace.
22:37Which proves she was here.
22:41That means Vaughan is connected to both victims.
22:44I told you he was guilty!
22:50Yes, I've maintained that apartment most of my marriage.
22:54A wife is a treasure who must be treated like a queen.
22:58But a king?
23:00A king needs a court.
23:03And a court is in a tomb.
23:05So you entertained numerous guests there.
23:09Did you ever host a woman known as Venus in furs?
23:14Yes. Yes, I had Venus over numerous times.
23:18As you know, I understand the woman is dead.
23:21We found fur.
23:24I see.
23:26Why shouldn't there be fur?
23:29I treated her well.
23:31Bought her the finest mink.
23:33So you bought her gifts?
23:35Certainly. Wasn't the only one, either.
23:37Venus was obsessed with fur, after all.
23:40Perhaps one of her less luxurious pelts was the one shedding.
23:44Gentlemen, you can't keep wasting my time every time a woman dies in Toronto.
23:48I had no reason to kill her or Miss Thirst.
23:51Huh.
23:53Venus was a professional of the highest order.
23:56And very discreet.
23:58We both enjoyed our relationship.
24:02And of course, I was in custody when she died.
24:10He didn't see Rattle in there, did he?
24:13No, he didn't.
24:15So, Watts, have you turned up anything we can use?
24:18I spoke to Miss Wallace's aunt and sister.
24:21Neither of them knew what she could have had in her possession that would put her in danger.
24:25And her roommate has searched their place high and low.
24:28The fact is, sir, we don't have enough evidence to charge Vaughn with either murder.
24:33Vaughn could have hired someone to do the killings.
24:36His so-called alibis are meaningless.
24:38We are investigating that possibility.
24:40As well as the rumored dogfight the night of the murder.
24:43We'll carry on.
24:45Watts, let's start by determining if Miss Thirst and then Miss Wallace knew each other.
24:52Perhaps there's another common denominator.
24:54Right. I'll see what I can find out about Miss Wallace's clients.
25:01So you admit it?
25:03Yes, yes, fine. It's true.
25:06Tommy, Benny, Miles, Bo and Taffy are my pets.
25:11And, well, I tried to get their names on the census.
25:16But why?
25:18Because I love them.
25:20And they deserve to be counted.
25:32Did Miss Wallace's family know anything of her clients?
25:36No. They believed her to be a secretary.
25:39Hey! This elevator is months early!
25:43You can't just leave it here!
25:46We haven't even gotten off the ground yet!
25:49Invasile!
25:51So these ferrets will do the trick?
25:54Yes, ma'am. They'll catch all the rats I couldn't track.
26:04Miss Hastings.
26:06You're back.
26:08We were wondering if Miss Thurston was at all acquainted with a Jesse Wallace?
26:14Otherwise known as Venus in furs.
26:17Possibly through Chadwick Vaughn.
26:20I've never met Mr. Vaughn.
26:22I do remember Venus. She came into the diner from time to time.
26:26And was she friends with Miss Thurston?
26:29I don't think so. Venus was just a customer. We both served her.
26:33Speaking of customers, that gentleman was seated there last time I was here.
26:38Thanks.
26:40Ned couldn't afford his lodgings after he lost his factory job. He's here most nights.
26:45Just like Mr. Everett. Always stops in for a coffee and a chat.
26:49Your usual, Noah?
26:51If you please, Cora.
26:53What do you have there?
26:55Evening edition of the Sentinel. Featuring a laundry list of Chadwick Vaughn's dirty deeds.
26:59Oh.
27:01You're the Noah Everett running for mayor?
27:04Yes, I am. And I think I finally got a shot in this race.
27:13Miss Cherry, where did you get the information you published?
27:16Not now, Detective. Mr. Vaughn, what is your response to the recent allegations that have surfaced?
27:20Sources close to you have reported adultery, slander, threats, cruelty to women, attendance at illegal diners.
27:24There's no merit to these claims whatsoever.
27:27Your witness here today is liable, plain and simple.
27:31The allegations in the Sentinel are nothing but spurious reports.
27:35The police planted this story.
27:38In fact, it probably came straight from the chief constable himself.
27:43Well said! Bravo!
27:46Come on, prepare!
27:48Vaughn, lead on! Vaughn, lead on! Vaughn, lead on!
27:56Did you share your Vaughn dossier with Miss Cherry?
27:59What of it?
28:01His supporters have closed ranks.
28:02They'll likely never speak to us now.
28:05And rumors of this Venus and Furs are the talk of the town.
28:08This could compromise our investigation.
28:10Who would have thought that news of a man's crimes wouldn't even put a dent in his reputation?
28:17Miss Cherry?
28:20I have something. It might be important.
28:23Well, come in. Spit it out.
28:24It's a manuscript. A Romane Clef, if you will.
28:29Written by one Venus in Furs.
28:32It's a salacious account of her various indiscretions with a number of powerful men.
28:39How did you come by it?
28:41Venus entrusted it to a friend.
28:44Apparently, Vaughn was furious when he found out she was going to publish it.
28:48He demanded that she destroy it.
28:49This could be the dangerous item that Miss Wallace spoke to her roommate about.
28:53The thing that could get her killed.
28:55Venus' friend read the article in the Sentinel.
28:59Thought it might be important and brought it to me.
29:01She said it's full of passages of Vaughn's indiscretions.
29:07I'm surprised, Miss Cherry.
29:09One would think you would want to break news of this in your paper.
29:13I don't.
29:14I'm surprised, Miss Cherry.
29:16One would think you would want to break news of this in your paper.
29:20I was.
29:22But now I fear that Vaughn will twist the headlines in his favor.
29:25Even though Everett is by far the better candidate.
29:36I am so tired of those stairs.
29:38It's our last visit.
29:40If she doesn't answer, we'll use the information from the neighbor.
29:42Oh.
29:44You mean the neighbor that you spoke to the first time we came.
29:49Yes? Hello?
29:51You're not Ida McKay.
29:53No, I'm Max Crisp.
29:56Where's Miss McKay?
29:58She's gone.
30:00Gone?
30:02Moved away.
30:04She's my aunt.
30:06And she left me her flat.
30:08Yes, lovely building.
30:10Hardly any vermin.
30:13So, the census seems to be doing quite well.
30:16We've already collected the names of hundreds more Torontonians
30:19than were reported on the Dominion census.
30:22Of many different ancestries as well.
30:24Well, since men can't vote unless they hold property,
30:27I doubt the government's enumerators tried very hard.
30:30Still, I would like to know how many people we are serving.
30:33It might convince the city to increase our funding.
30:36I doubt that.
30:38Besides, a highly motivated police officer
30:40can do the work of ten men.
30:42What do you mean by that?
30:44I've arrested Chadwick Vaughan.
30:46He's in your cells right now.
30:48In my cells?
30:50Good to have a killer behind bars before nightfall,
30:52wouldn't you say?
30:54Toodlepip.
30:56Toodlepip.
30:58English pip.
31:06Step aside, please.
31:08Step aside.
31:11It's Cora Hastings.
31:14She has the same one-handed bruising around her neck.
31:19Watts, we need to secure the area and question witnesses quickly.
31:23Miss Hastings hasn't been here long.
31:25And Chadwick Vaughan is still in our cells?
31:28Yes. Miss Hastings was definitely killed while Mr. Vaughan was locked up.
31:32Which means we've got the wrong man.
31:35I can't believe you went ahead and arrested Mr. Vaughan.
31:38Sir, I thought we agreed that there wasn't enough evidence to charge him yet.
31:43The Crown Attorney is furious.
31:45He ordered me here to try to smooth things over with him.
31:48What were you thinking, sir?
31:50I was thinking that we now had hard evidence of antagonism
31:53between Vaughan and both victims.
31:55Miss Wallace was about to expose me in print as a philanderer.
31:59There's still the issue of his alibis.
32:01His family and staff are maintaining that he was at home the night of Bridget Thurston's murder.
32:06As does another councilman who says they played snooker together at Vaughan's residence.
32:11Oh, and the dogfight organizer was arrested and says Vaughan placed a bet that never showed.
32:17I've told you before. Vaughan could easily have got his people to lie for him.
32:21Or hired a killer.
32:24Not this time.
32:27No.
32:29No.
32:31Mr. Vaughan was in custody all night and was never alone to have ordered Miss Hastings' murder.
32:36Someone else is killing these women.
32:39You're going to have to release Vaughan and make nice.
32:45Open up, Crisp. We're back. We need to talk to Ida McKay now.
32:53May I help you?
32:55Are you Ida McKay?
32:58Yes.
33:00And you know Max Crisp? You're a nephew?
33:06Not her nephew.
33:08And where do you live?
33:10He lives at this address too.
33:12He does?
33:14We were hoping to avoid any interference with the morality officers.
33:19Not everyone is understanding of our relationship, as I know you two gentlemen would be.
33:29And now if you'll excuse us.
33:37Stick around long enough, Teddy. He won't even blink an eye.
33:47You're free to go.
33:50The Crown Attorney wishes to extend his sincere apologies, Mr. Vaughan.
33:55He would want to apologize, wouldn't he?
33:58And you, Mrs. Crabtree, are you sorry?
34:05I never want to see the innocent behind bars.
34:10A murder is most unfortunate for the victim, but in this case, rather providential for me, wouldn't you say?
34:20I've always believed that God is looking out for me.
34:25You have to admit you're guilty.
34:28I never admit anything.
34:40Excuse me, do you live here?
34:43Yes, I'm the landlady of this building.
34:46Oh, I'm a detective investigating Cora Hastings' murder.
34:49I noticed no key was found on her body and I'd like to be let into her apartment.
34:53Oh, it's just awful. My tenant murdered.
34:57And my other tenants, they're terrified of being strangled in their beds.
35:01Does he live here?
35:03No.
35:05I know you from the diner, don't I? Ned, is it?
35:09Yes.
35:11Are you coming from Cora Hastings' apartment?
35:14Yes. Cora gave me her key.
35:18She said I could grab a few hours sleep.
35:22So I'll be rested up to look for work today.
35:25Why were you let go from your job?
35:28Arthritis. I can barely hold a cup of coffee, let alone run a machine.
35:34Cora said she'd be back at seven when her shift ended, but she's late.
35:39Back by seven? Do you know any reason why?
35:41No.
35:43I thought I would check at the diner.
35:47Miss Hastings was murdered around five this morning.
35:53Could someone at the all-night diner be the killer? All of the victims are connected to it.
35:58It's a good theory. And perhaps we should take another look at Miss Waltz's manuscript.
36:02Chief Constable Bracknery dropped it off earlier.
36:05Interest, Constable?
36:06You see, sir, we realized that Mr. Miniman here wasn't just trying to get his pets added to the census.
36:11He was trying to commit election fraud by getting extra names added onto the voter roll.
36:15And when we leaned on him, he admitted to being paid by...
36:18Noah Everett.
36:20Very good. Well, get him booked, then it's back to your clipboards, Constables.
36:25Those names won't collect themselves.
36:27Sir, could you please tell us what the surprise prize is for the winning census team?
36:31Very well.
36:41A beautiful first-place blue ribbon.
36:44A ribbon?
36:46Yes.
36:48Is there a prize for catching criminals at the same time?
36:51Hmm.
36:53Job satisfaction.
36:55Hmm.
36:56Job satisfaction.
36:59Hmm.
37:01Thank you, sir.
37:06Something on your mind, Detective?
37:08Noah Everett is a regular customer at the diner.
37:12All right. I did pay Miniman, but Miniman came to me.
37:16He said he'd found a way to inflate the voter roll and cast extra ballots.
37:20He believed in the cause.
37:22I thought you had to be a property owner to vote.
37:24Doesn't Mr. Miniman rent his lodgings?
37:27Oh. Well, another reason someone like me needs to win the election.
37:32To represent all the people.
37:34Chadwick Vaughn would be a terrible mayor, and worse.
37:36I think he's done every evil thing he's ever been accused of.
37:40Well, you aren't just here to answer questions about the election, Mr. Everett.
37:44Were you acquainted with a Miss Jessie Wallace?
37:48Uh, no. I don't think so.
37:50You may have known her as Venus in Furs.
37:54Oh. Yes.
37:57I appreciate you not trying to deny it.
38:00Miss Wallace wrote this manuscript.
38:03And in it, she goes into a great deal of detail about a man she dubbed...
38:08Rowan Peverett.
38:11Everett.
38:13Uh, well, Venus and I were on quite friendly terms,
38:16though I had no idea she was working on something like that.
38:20Such a frank portrayal in print could harm one's chances at election.
38:26Are you suggesting that I hurt her?
38:30I would never.
38:32And Chadwick Vaughn introduced us. He must be in here as well.
38:35Mr. Vaughn has an alibi for the murder.
38:38But you knew Miss Wallace.
38:41You knew Cora Hastings.
38:43You knew Cora Hastings?
38:46Did you also know Bridget Thurston?
38:49She worked at the diner as well.
38:52I knew her, and I liked her. And Cora and Venus.
38:55But I was away in Brooklyn studying their waterworks the night Venus was killed.
39:00And I can prove it. And my next-door neighbor is a busybody.
39:03She keeps track of all my comings and goings.
39:05I'm sure she can vouch for me for the nights of the other murders.
39:08We'll be booking you for election fraud, Mr. Everett.
39:11And then we'll verify your alibis.
39:16I don't believe Mr. Everett did it.
39:19And looking into Vaughn's finances, we've found no evidence that he hired any killers.
39:24And Everett's out of the race for election fraud.
39:26So it would seem.
39:28Which means that Vaughn will definitely be mayor.
39:31And my days as chief constable are numbered.
39:34You probably won't fare much better, Murdoch.
39:37Looks like the rats are definitely taking over for good here at City Hall.
39:42I'll be the one fleeing this sinking ship.
39:46We've been thinking that the victims were connected by the diner,
39:50but perhaps the diner isn't the link.
39:53Just the fact that it's open late.
39:56Killers come out after dark.
39:58Nothing good happens after midnight, Murdoch.
40:00What is that all over the floor?
40:03I don't know.
40:04Something that Mr. Rotter put down for the rats.
40:08He said it was harmless, but rats don't seem to like it.
40:16That's cayenne pepper.
40:18The same substance found on Miss Thurston's shoes.
40:21Where are you off to?
40:24I know who our killer is.
40:30What?
40:32You were just inside?
40:33Yes. I wanted to know why Cora Hastings left her ship early last night.
40:37And?
40:38Apparently the diner was forced to close at about a quarter to five when a bunch of rats came running in.
40:42We suspect the killer is...
40:43Mr. Rotter.
40:44The rat catcher.
40:45Someone inside said he just came out.
40:48There he is.
40:50Watts, force him north. I have an idea.
40:54Stop!
41:04Come on.
41:15Everyone pretends to be grateful to the rat catcher.
41:19But really?
41:21They think I'm vermin too.
41:23Actually, I think you're a murderer, Mr. Rotter.
41:27Good thing you trapped me.
41:29Otherwise I would have never stopped.
41:32Never stopped running and hiding.
41:35Taking what I want after nightfall.
41:40This is what happens when you force into the dark what you don't want to see.
41:52I can't believe it.
41:54I can.
41:56Mr. Vaughn.
41:57You're only a few hours away from officially winning the mayoral election with nearly all polls reporting.
42:03Any comments?
42:04I'm looking forward to starting my term.
42:07Removing from office the partisan chief constable Thomas Brackenreid and all current crown attorneys.
42:15If not for their undue focus on persecuting me and stealing the election,
42:20this wretched Bill Rotter might have been caught sooner and an innocent young woman spared.
42:26This is for Bridget!
42:34That's no way to seek justice, young lady.
42:43I understand you're quite the hero, chief constable.
42:46Save justice?
42:47Quite the hero, chief constable.
42:49You saved Chadwick Vaughn's life.
42:52Well, I don't have any love for the man, but I couldn't stand by and watch Miss Thurston murder him in cold blood.
43:00Mr. Mayor.
43:01What are you doing here, Vaughn?
43:03And what's with the sling? You never even got a taste of that blade.
43:07Careful, chief constable. I'm here to say thank you for saving my life.
43:12Don't make me regret it.
43:14Was there anything else, Mr. Mayor?
43:15Any staffing changes, for example?
43:18Not for the moment. I don't want to appear ungrateful in public.
43:24So we call it even, then?
43:26For now.
43:30But not forever.