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00:12all right who wants to go first let me out all right so just like we practiced
00:21dive out horizontally with your head in front of your body okay save the instructions for the
00:26answers I'll be back I can't look he always has to be the center of attention
01:05okay let's do this
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01:55you want to miss this buddy
02:07Let's get you home.
02:11And...
02:23What do we got?
02:25You heard of Steve Kowalski?
02:26I'm a real estate developer, right?
02:28Multi-millionaire real estate developer.
02:30This company's been buying up land in the area.
02:33He's our body.
02:34A bungee accident?
02:35Some kind of malfunction.
02:37Forensic is taking photos, but nothing obvious yet.
02:40It never is.
02:41Meeks and Esposito are talking to witnesses.
02:44I want you to talk to the wife and the operator.
02:46Copy that.
02:53Mrs. Kowalski?
02:54I have to call you back.
02:57That's me.
02:58You can call me Jenna.
03:00First, I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss.
03:03I'm Detective Larson.
03:06I just...
03:08I can't believe it.
03:11I...
03:11I...
03:16I mean, we made our way up, and he just...
03:24You didn't know what it is.
03:31I don't know what it is.
03:32Yes, Kowalski.
03:32I know you're upset about your brother.
03:38My sister-in-law planned this whole thing for his birthday.
03:42It was my suggestion.
03:44He always liked to do these crazy things.
03:50I just can't believe.
03:53Can you run me through it from your point of view?
04:00I moved to Crystal Ridge a few months ago.
04:03I wanted to start fresh, so I packed up the RV and came out here.
04:07So how long after moving here did you start working for Benji's Bungies?
04:11A few weeks after I set up camp.
04:13And Benji's great. He's one of the best bosses I've ever had.
04:16So you've only worked here, what, a couple of months?
04:19I'm a certified jump master.
04:21I know what I'm doing.
04:22I followed all the protocols.
04:24Even when Steve said that he didn't want any help, I still double-checked everything.
04:30I saw I recover the body several miles downstream.
04:32We need to move.
04:57Thanks.
05:08What was it, buddy?
05:23Something's up with this cord.
05:25You going with your gut again?
05:27Because...
05:27Blue hasn't failed us yet, and you know it.
05:30What I was about to say was I'm listening.
05:33And you're right.
05:35Chaos, you're a good cop.
05:37All right, look.
05:40I'm no expert on this stuff, so what are you thinking?
05:43Scooter said they replace the cords every six months.
05:46Industry standard is once a year, but Benji errs on the side of caution.
05:50He said the cords are only two months old.
05:51Blue hasn't left this spot, and that means something.
05:54We'll get it sent to forensics ASAP.
05:57All right.
05:58Esposito, Meeks, get some more intel from the family.
06:02Larson, you stay on scene.
06:04We'll reconvene at headquarters.
06:06Copy that.
06:06Copy that.
06:16What a way to start the day.
06:17Yeah, it was a rough one.
06:19Listen, Blue was sniffing around the cord that Steve Kowalski used.
06:24This is your world.
06:31Something definitely seems off.
06:34You know how brittle the rubber is, and there's a slight discoloration.
06:38What would cause that?
06:41No idea.
06:43But it's not regular wear and tear.
06:45We'll soon find out.
06:57Maverick!
06:58Oh, boy!
07:00Hey!
07:00Hey!
07:01Hey!
07:02Hey!
07:03Good to see you.
07:07Hi.
07:08Hi.
07:14Blue, you said.
07:16Yeah. Long story, but that's what I've been calling him.
07:20Said his name was Maverick.
07:22And he lived up to it.
07:24Doesn't surprise me that he's helping on a job.
07:26He's a heck of a canine.
07:28Served his country with honor.
07:29I should have known he was military.
07:31Mm-hmm. You too?
07:34Four years.
07:36Yeah, I can see it.
07:38I'm glad I put in my time.
07:41When was he decommissioned?
07:44Same day that his handler and my best friend Randall.
07:46Medically discharged.
07:48Randall's my best friend.
07:50Well, was until we met this for a ball.
07:53After that, I couldn't compete.
07:56Randall adopted him.
07:59You'd be happy to know that he turned up safe and sound.
08:02Would be.
08:07Randall passed away recently, unexpectedly.
08:10Then Maverick just disappeared.
08:13We had no idea where he went.
08:14Until now.
08:18I'm sorry for your loss.
08:22I promised Randall if anything happened to him,
08:24I would take care of Maverick and give him the best life possible.
08:29So, that's why I'm here.
08:34Huh.
08:36That's funny.
08:38Used to do that with Randall as well.
08:43You know I don't have to go right away.
08:47You can spend a little more time with him if you want.
08:53But I should go.
08:55I'm on the clock.
09:03I guess this is goodbye.
09:09Don't think I'd be here today if it weren't for you.
09:21Thanks for taking care of him.
09:23I'd say it was my pleasure, but it was far more than that.
09:31All right.
09:32Come on, boy.
09:33Let's go.
09:42It's okay, buddy.
09:44You can go.
09:45Mwah.
09:46Mwah.
09:53Let's go.
10:16Crazy about that Kowalski guy, huh?
10:19Just another day in paradise.
10:21Hey, where's Blue?
10:23He's not coming in anymore.
10:25What do you mean, what happened?
10:26His owner saw my post.
10:28Or his owner's friend, I guess.
10:30Either way, he's back where he belongs.
10:32Which was the goal to begin with.
10:35I didn't even get to say goodbye.
10:37Thought you'd be happy not to clean slobber off your desk anymore.
10:40I thought I would be too, but I'm gonna miss him.
10:42Gonna miss who?
10:44Blue.
10:45What happened?
10:46His owner picked him up.
10:48Oh, I'm sorry.
10:50It's okay.
10:51I'm sorry, Larissa.
10:53You okay?
10:54I'll be fine.
10:58Okay, so.
10:59I spoke with Ryan Miller, and he agrees that the bungee break looks off.
11:03Well, it's gonna take a while for forensics to confirm, so let's keep an open mind about everything.
11:07Including persons of interest.
11:09Person of interest.
11:14Jenna Kowalski.
11:15When Jenna and Steve got married, she had to sign an airtight prenup, which is standard for a guy of
11:20Steve's net worth.
11:21There goes motives.
11:21Not exactly.
11:23Last month, the lovebirds took out a massive life insurance policy on Steve, so maybe...
11:28Jenna's trying to cash in.
11:30Okay, one motive tracks, but what about means?
11:32She had to be partnered with someone who had access to equipment.
11:35There's a scooter written all over it.
11:37That dude was nervous.
11:39Possibly.
11:39There's something off about that guy.
11:41Meeks, interview all the employees at Benji's Bungies, talk to anyone who had access to that court, and keep the
11:46rest of the team updated.
11:48Esposito, dig deeper into that family.
11:51And Larson, the wife is staying at Cliff's Edge.
11:54Dig deeper, but tread lightly.
11:56Copy.
11:57All right.
11:58Let's go.
11:59Let's go.
12:04Let's go.
12:20How are you holding up?
12:22Everyone's calling me, asking me questions, paying their respects.
12:30This must be so difficult.
12:32Yeah.
12:36I know you're hurting a lot right now, but a few facts have come to light that we need to
12:41discuss.
12:43Okay.
12:45Is there anything you could tell me that might help with our investigation?
12:54My husband was an amazing man.
12:57He was also a very powerful and wealthy man.
13:02What do you mean?
13:06Because of your husband's wealth, we had to look into his finances.
13:11We found the life insurance policy that was taken out last month.
13:16You're set to inherit a lot of money.
13:19You think I killed Steve?
13:22I don't think anything right now.
13:24I'm just gathering facts.
13:26No, this is crazy.
13:27You've got this all wrong.
13:29I loved Steve.
13:30He didn't even want a prenup.
13:32His father is the one that forced us to sign it.
13:35Steve got the life insurance policy because he wanted to protect me.
13:45This is...
13:46You know what?
13:47I can't do this.
13:52Please.
13:53Just find out what happened to Steve.
14:20Tell me you managed to get a copy.
14:22If anyone finds out, I'm in some serious trouble.
14:25I know you're sworn in, but this is stretching it.
14:28Did you sign it out like I told you to?
14:29I'm not a moron, you know.
14:31Ran it as a domestic pattern check tied to another case to cover myself.
14:34Good.
14:35I appreciate it.
14:37I wanted to ask if it wasn't important.
14:39It better be.
14:39Because both our necks are on the line.
15:11Meeks, you there?
15:12Yeah, I'm here.
15:14Forensics confirmed the bungee that killed Steve Kowalski was highly eroded due to hydrochloric acid.
15:20The acid has a way of degrading the internal structure of the cord.
15:24Meaning the outside of the cable would look intact, but the inside would crumble.
15:28Sorry, I was a chemistry major.
15:30Nerd.
15:31Well, whoever did this wanted it to look like an accident,
15:33and they knew that hydrochloric acid would be the best way to do it.
15:37That's premeditation and access to equipment.
15:41I'll send patrol units to all stores in the area that carry hydrochloric acid
15:44and see if we can connect it to one of her suspects.
15:48Did you get anywhere with Benji's employees?
15:50Yeah, one just got back from vacation.
15:52Her alibi checks out.
15:53The other works as a computer guy on weekends.
15:55Doesn't know jack about bungees,
15:57and I'd venture to guess he knows even less about hydrochloric acid.
16:00What about Benji?
16:01He wasn't in.
16:02They say to be back in a bit.
16:03I get the feeling he's scared of his business going under,
16:06getting sued, so he's not hanging around unnecessarily.
16:08Who's next on the list?
16:10The man, the myth, the legend.
16:13Scooter.
16:14Heading to his residence now.
16:15All right, keep us posted.
16:17Copy.
16:17Larson, I want you to find Benji, interview him.
16:21Press him about Scooter.
16:22Will do.
16:48We should talk.
16:54We've been averaging about 70 jumps a day.
16:57Let's talk about Scooter.
16:59Scooter.
17:01Bit of a space cadet.
17:02But I was told by everyone there,
17:04he followed protocol to the letter.
17:07This was just an unfortunate accident.
17:09Something like this happened before?
17:11Never happened to me.
17:14So are you worried about that?
17:18Everybody knows the Kowalski family.
17:21It's a powerful name.
17:23I still want something to happen to my business.
17:25It's my everything.
17:30Look, I just want you to know that the danger,
17:33it's part of the appeal.
17:34It's what people do extreme sports in the first place.
17:37Even this.
17:39Park gliding accident.
17:4012 stitches.
17:41You know how many times I got park gliding?
17:44It doesn't matter how much experience you have.
17:46The risk, it's the reward.
18:29Hey, boy.
18:30Got some beef jerky for you.
18:32Here you go.
18:36Come on, boy.
18:42No, huh?
18:58What's going on?
18:59I got to Scooter's campsite,
19:01but his RV was gone.
19:02He skipped town.
19:03So right now, I'd say he's our prime person of interest.
19:09Doug Scooter Bellows.
19:11A couple of arrests under his belt.
19:12Willingly going by Scooter is arrest-worthy in my book.
19:14Amen to that.
19:15No violent incidents,
19:17just arrests for protests and demonstration.
19:19But get this.
19:20The last arrest occurred at the most recent demo site
19:22for Kowalski condominiums.
19:24He protested Steve's company?
19:26Turns out Scooter isn't too happy
19:27about the Kowalski Corporation
19:29developing land around town.
19:30So he's an activist.
19:32But a murderer?
19:33It's motive.
19:34Plus, if he wasn't involved, why run?
19:36Good point.
19:37We'll put a bolo out for Scooter in his RV.
19:39You're going to want to see this.
19:40What is it?
19:42Benji's Bungie's booking records.
19:44Nadine's the one who booked the trip.
19:46And she told me her sister-in-law booked it.
19:49But wait, wait, there's more.
19:50So Steve and Nadine's father
19:52stepped down as the CEO
19:54of the Kowalski Corporation two years ago.
19:56And guess who took over
19:57after the Patriarch retired?
19:59Daddy's little girl.
20:00Bingo.
20:01And since Nadine has been steering the ship,
20:04the company has been taking on water.
20:08Of course, Steve wasn't happy
20:09that he was passed over for the CEO position.
20:12And since the stock prices have been tanking,
20:15he has been quietly campaigning
20:17to flip as many board members as he can
20:19to push his sister out of the top position.
20:23So the sister knew that Steve
20:25was trying to kick her out
20:26and she booked the Bungie birthday.
20:29Let's bring him in today.
20:36It's a beautiful place, Bill.
20:39It was love at first sight for Claire.
20:41I bought her on the spot.
20:43It was her getaway.
20:45Now, just like the house,
20:46everywhere I look,
20:47just memories.
20:49I see her everywhere.
20:53Where did you get these?
20:55I got them.
20:56Let's leave it at that.
20:58Is that why you've been at
20:59Whispering Pines so many times?
21:00Yeah.
21:03That day,
21:05I didn't register right away
21:08what happened,
21:10but a few months ago,
21:12I was on a climb,
21:13similar face to where your wife fell,
21:16and I saw it differently.
21:19It doesn't make sense.
21:21That's why I can't let it go.
21:24Why was an MPS on this?
21:26It was in the park.
21:27Landed on County.
21:29Why?
21:31I don't know.
21:33Something's off.
21:58Scooter taking off gives us probable cause.
22:01I'm gonna check out the RV.
22:03All right, leave Scooter to me.
22:08Scooter, Scooter, Scooter.
22:10Where are you running off to?
22:15No, we're here.
22:24No, we're here.
22:37I don't know.
23:08Access to equipment, documented hatred for the victim, flight to avoid prosecution, and the murder weapon hydrocholic acid under your
23:18sink.
23:19What do you mean murder weapon?
23:21At this point, cooperation is your best friend.
23:24I didn't do anything.
23:26Then why did you run?
23:29I was the guy's jump master. I figured that you'd do a quick search and see that I protested the
23:34Kowalski Corporation.
23:35So you ran? That makes you look guilty.
23:39I didn't say it was the smartest thing to do.
23:42Look, even if I did buy your story, it still doesn't explain the hydrocholic acid in your RV.
23:50What?
23:52Scooter, come on. I found it under your sink myself.
23:58I've never seen this before.
24:04When you're ready to talk, you let me know.
24:09I'm gonna have to go.
24:10Let's go.
24:19I'm gonna do it here.
24:21¿Qué clases?
24:22I'm gonna do it here.
24:29¿Qué clases?
24:30¿Qué clases?
24:33¿Qué clases?
24:50I have to say I'm not very impressed my brother is dead I almost know nothing about what happened
24:55and who is to blame I tried explaining to her that these things happen and it's no one's fault
25:00with all due respect Mr. Fortner your wife has every reason to be angry this has been ruled as a
25:08homicide what I thought it was an accident no it's murder it's his wife I mean I never liked her
25:18Miss Kowalski I know you want answers and so do we so if the two of you could answer some
25:23of our
25:23questions maybe we can answer some of yours of course we'll do anything to help me didn't love
25:28to her brother and then Steve was one of my closest friends
25:34Miss Kowalski when did you book the trip well I didn't but it was a gift for my brother's wedding
25:39he got married sometime last year you told me that your sister-in-law booked the trip
25:45I can't remember okay so you don't remember booking the trip or any of the trip's activities
25:53Nadine's assistant handles all that maybe she did it
25:58well the call to Benji's bungees it came from your personal cell phone
26:04and I don't understand why any of this matters
26:06why bungee jumping why Benji's bungee specifically
26:11someone suggested it I can't remember who
26:15it was Steve
26:16yeah and we did what he wanted
26:20he always got what he wanted
26:24ever since we were kids
26:37excuse me
26:37I think I'd like to leave
26:47if there's anything else we can do you know how to reach us
26:59Brian it's Bill
27:02hey Bill
27:03I've been looking at the files
27:06and I think it's worth taking a look
27:08I know Sheriff Al he's a friend
27:10I could talk to him
27:11at some point yes
27:13but to get anyone to take this seriously
27:16friend or not
27:17especially what I'm suggesting
27:19let's do the work ourselves
27:20put the pieces together
27:21and then maybe they'll listen
27:25okay
27:26and Ryan
27:27thank you
27:28means a lot
27:45I think I've got something
27:46check this out
27:47it's from last night
27:54is that scooters RV?
27:55mm-hmm
27:56I didn't realize that part of the park had surveillance
27:58there isn't
27:59I tapped into fishing game
28:01next to a bait site
28:02straight shot to scooters RV
28:04watch this
28:08freeze it?
28:08mm-hmm
28:12the image isn't clear
28:14no
28:14but it's a guy who looks like scooter
28:16entering scooters RV
28:17with a jug similar to the one you found
28:19with hydrochloric acid
28:20what more do you need?
28:22scooter knew what equipment
28:23they were using the next morning
28:24he could have stolen the keys to the store
28:25grabbed the bungee
28:26and doused it in acid
28:27the next morning
28:29timeline fits
28:34any word from those patrol units?
28:36hmm?
28:37any hits on where the acid came from?
28:39no
28:40nothing
28:41just hardware stores?
28:42hardware
28:43home improvement
28:44any retailer that might sell that kind of chemical
28:46they check any pool supply stores?
28:50uh
28:52sorry
28:53I didn't even think of it
28:54it's no big deal
28:54no it is a big deal
28:55I don't make that kind of mistake
28:57you know I'd love it if you actually messed up
28:59you're being way too hard on yourself
29:01I can get to all of them this afternoon
29:04I'll come with you
29:05I got it
29:06you've had a tough day military
29:08take the afternoon off and help us figure this thing out
29:37hey whoa whoa hold up
29:39take the afternoon off?
29:41take the afternoon off
29:41well close
29:42not closed yet
29:44sorry
29:44it's my golf day
29:56nothing like a little unpaid OT to help Johnny Law
29:59hey
30:00that's the spirit
30:03you sell this brand here?
30:05sure do
30:05I need invoices for any hydrochloric acid sales you made in the last 48 hours
30:11right this way I guess
30:26here's a better question
30:29that thing work?
30:43hey
30:46hey
30:46how you holding up?
30:49you know
30:51do you mind?
30:53of course not
30:58you can't be offering to buy me a drink though
31:01I'm still on duty
31:02do you ever stop?
31:05if I do you'll know something is seriously wrong
31:08could you be missing a certain someone?
31:12it was the right thing to do
31:13lose home now
31:16you always were so independent
31:19what do you mean?
31:20even in high school you didn't need anyone
31:23didn't you go to prom
31:24by yourself?
31:27I think you're mistaking uncool for independent
31:30are you kidding?
31:31you were fearless
31:32you didn't care what anyone thought of you
31:35is that how it came across?
31:38yeah
31:39guess my armor did its job
31:42but it gets heavy after a while
31:45don't you think?
31:55I need to talk to Madge
31:57Madge?
31:58Madge
31:59hey Jodi give me a minute
32:00I'm just busy in the back
32:01this guy
32:02Scooter
32:03does he work here?
32:04oh that weasel
32:06oh he does not
32:07it looks like he's washing dishes
32:09yeah
32:09that's because
32:10last night
32:11I caught him trying to dine in Dash
32:12only he was only good with the dining part
32:15not the dash
32:15you do that in my establishment
32:17you're in your spot on the wall of shame
32:19what happens when you make the wall of shame?
32:21well you're banned for life
32:22that's after I make you wash dishes all night
32:24to pay for your bill
32:25ha ha
32:26how many hours was he here exactly?
32:28till after two in the morning
32:31that means it couldn't have been Scooter
32:32at his trailer at midnight
32:40there must be something I missed
32:44yes
33:09I understand
33:12because I know
33:17I don't know.
33:51I don't know.
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40:05I don't know.
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40:40I don't know.
40:42Oh great.
40:43What is it now?
40:45It's probably a DUI checkpoint.
40:47What?
41:17Haven't you people harassed us enough?
41:19Apologies. I'm gonna need you to step out of the car.
41:23This is ridiculous.
41:26Step out of the car.
41:27What's going on?
41:35Gerald Fortner, you're under arrest for the murder of Steve Kowalski.
41:39Have you lost your mind?
41:41I suggest you stay right there unless you'd like to join him.
41:44What?
41:44How?
41:46Benji?
41:48He didn't.
41:50Oh, he did.
41:52Gerald, what's she saying?
42:02You...
42:04You did this.
42:08To my brother?
42:12I was trying to help.
42:14Well...
42:14He was gonna get you thrown out of the company.
42:23Guess money can't buy you everything, hey, Gerald?
42:28You have the right to remain silent.
42:30Anything you say will be used against you in a court of law.
42:33You have the right to an attorney.
42:35If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you.
42:38Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?
42:49Help.
42:50Help.
42:51Oh, God.
42:52Oh, my God.
43:23Oh, my God.
43:25Hi, baby.
43:27Oh, my God.
43:28Hi.
43:31Hi.
43:35I don't understand.
43:37I've known this dog a long time.
43:39Happiest guy in the world, never an off day.
43:42But ever since I took him this morning,
43:44he hasn't been himself.
43:46He couldn't even lift his head off the car seat
43:49for some beef jerky.
43:51Him turning down jerky?
43:53Yeah.
43:55The fact is,
43:56there's only one place I've seen this dog happy
43:58since before he ran away.
44:01That's right here.
44:05The best way to honor my friend's memory
44:09isn't by giving this dog
44:10the best life I can give him.
44:11He's giving the life he wants.
44:16Blue belongs with you.
44:22Hi.
44:30Sorry, I don't normally...
44:32This is a special dog.
44:35He'll teach you things about yourself
44:36you never knew before.
44:39Listen to him.
44:53You're welcome.
44:56You're welcome.
44:57You're welcome.
45:09Hi.
45:13You're back.
45:16You're back.
45:24You're back.
45:46Hey.
45:50Yes.
45:51I hate to say it.
45:54Happy to see chaos is back.
45:56Well, expect to see a lot more of him
45:59because if we pass,
46:00he's officially gonna join K-9.
46:03We should be so lucky.
46:12See?
46:13Yes.
46:15All right.
46:16I'll get some clay.
46:18I can't wait.
46:20I can't wait.
46:21Yeah.
46:52Oh, oh yeah.
46:55Ben, right.
46:59Bye.
47:05Bye.
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