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00:06They talk about the five stages of grief.
00:16I think that's a myth.
00:18I think there are dozens.
00:20Or maybe it's the same five.
00:22And I'm caught in this loop.
00:27Going through the same ones.
00:29Over and over again.
00:35And of course, what drink does, what drink did, was flatten it out.
00:42Come on!
00:45You know what I realized?
00:47We say blind drunk.
00:49Our sight is obliterated.
00:53Our awareness is obliterated.
01:07No!
01:09No!
01:13No!
01:14No!
01:14No!
01:17No!
01:19No!
01:28I love my wife, present tense, because love doesn't end with death, it just changes shape.
01:41If I'm drunk, I'm not present. For this part of our marriage, I'm absent, obliterated.
01:52I drank because it hurt too much. I've stopped because it's meant to.
02:13Thanks for listening, folks.
02:36Jim Burjraq.
03:06Jim Burjraq.
03:07Jim Burjraq.
03:09Jim Burjraq.
03:09Jim Burjraq.
03:10Jim Burjraq.
03:11Jim Burjraq.
03:12Jim Burjraq.
03:12Jim Burjraq.
03:12Jim Burjraq.
03:14Jim Burjraq.
03:29Jim Burjraq.
03:30Jim Burjraq.
03:31Jim Burjraq.
03:32Jim Burjraq.
03:34Jim Burjraq.
03:34old kid on her own but whatever then the bill comes and she tries to do a runner so called
03:39you
03:39but you were unavailable she got bored after a bit so gave us the number of her grandmother
03:45and she don't tell me so kind of you to pop by
03:52charlie sorry you got dragged down it's a bit of a mix-up anyway i'll take things from here
03:57i'd like to make sure my granddaughter's all right i'm sure she's fine she's fine isn't she
04:01see so yeah and did you drive your little thing for the car park where were you where was i
04:07i was
04:08at an a meeting since you asked like we agreed word of advice after your next meeting buy a packet
04:17of
04:17mints go home charlie look we've been through something unimaginable after which a period of
04:26adjustment is to be expected but this this is chaos uh keep things in perspective shall we she's a
04:33teenager who has been arrested and is now in a cell apparently next to somebody called vegas as
04:39soon as soon as you stop talking i will deal with it sorry uh it's because you don't work here
04:50any
04:51you're on leave so the thing doesn't um hang on i'll make you a guest pass
05:16you have my attention of course seriously dad let's not make this a thing no trust me it's a it's
05:20a
05:20thing yeah you think you think because you're my daughter that i just say the word and this gets
05:25forgotten no i i have to contain this now well just tell them i'm acting out you are acting out
05:33i mean this is just so unnecessary it's just talk to me
05:46did they tell you what restaurant there was
05:50it was
05:51it was to my season
05:54where we'd all go to
05:55i know
06:04listen let's let's just give me just stick it into that
06:09what can we do now what do you what do you need
06:13there we go well i'm not saying that i'm just i'm saying
06:20one thing at a time
06:26i'd like to stay with granny for the weekend
06:29right i mean like a day out but uh no uh
06:36you need some space you know i need to tidy the house that's
06:40it's actually a really good plan
06:48oh
07:12okay
07:15okay
07:17okay
07:18okay
07:19Let's go.
08:45Let's go.
08:48Let's go.
08:49Serious crimes of this nature are rare, that's true.
08:52But the team will be working tirelessly to bring this matter to a swift conclusion.
08:56One more question.
08:58Let's go.
09:01Let's go.
09:02Let's go.
09:29Let's go.
09:42Let's go.
09:46Let's go.
09:47Let's go.
09:51Let's go.
09:54Let's go.
10:28Let's go.
10:29Let's go.
10:30Sober as in?
10:31As in the opposite of this.
10:33And this is Kim speaking, is it?
10:36No.
10:36It's me.
10:37I recognize my voice.
10:39It's me, Dad.
10:40This is coming from me.
10:42I...
10:43I need you, but not this year.
10:48Yeah.
10:48Right.
10:49I understand.
10:51Yeah.
10:52The last few months have been...
10:56But yeah, I know I'm turning a corner.
11:00I've turned a corner.
11:01Going back to work.
11:03Um, I don't know if you saw on the news the, uh, the body they found at Saint-Brelard.
11:08You're going to be investigating that?
11:10Uh, it happened very...
11:12They've asked me to lead.
11:14I'm taking it slowly.
11:16That feels like a big step, Dad.
11:19No, it isn't.
11:20Honestly.
11:22This is a new, it's a new chapter.
11:25And I'm ready.
11:26You'll see.
11:27And then, you know, then you can come back.
11:34Well...
11:34Well, that's something else.
11:36Is there?
11:37Good.
11:40I want to talk about Mum.
11:42With you.
11:44Yeah, we do.
11:46Talk about her.
11:47We don't.
11:48You know we don't.
11:50Yeah, okay.
11:52I mean, it's weird that you think that.
11:55But, uh, you know.
11:57Yeah, of course.
11:58We will.
11:59Um, more.
12:03Okay?
12:03Yeah.
12:07Thank you, Taz.
12:08You're welcome.
12:24Police headquarters.
12:25St. Helia.
12:42Sorry, Jim.
12:43She's actually just really busy just at the moment.
12:45Two minutes.
12:45Could I just pop in the head of you?
12:48Hey.
12:49Jim.
12:50Uh, I didn't see you in the diary.
12:52No, I was just passing and Wendy said you could squeeze me in.
12:56Uh, of course.
12:58Uh, take a seat.
13:00How's Kim?
13:01Amazing.
13:02She's been amazing.
13:04Give her my love.
13:06I'm sorry.
13:07Today is, uh, you can imagine.
13:10You saw the news.
13:11I'm just drafting a brief to the minister.
13:13Can we set something up for next week?
13:15You said you've assembled your team.
13:18I've got Barney Crozier leading.
13:20I thought you might.
13:21He's smart.
13:23He's solid.
13:24Ah.
13:25He did a good job standing in for you.
13:27Yeah.
13:28Though, obviously, he's not had to deal with anything like this.
13:31Ah, he's made a good start.
13:33Sure.
13:34I mean, at the start of an investigation, there's established protocols.
13:39You know, my concern would be when it's up and running, because then it becomes about instincts.
13:47Experience.
13:50Jim.
13:51I'd like to come back.
13:53In some shape or form.
13:56I'm not sure that's appropriate.
13:59Well, it might.
13:59It's been seven, eight months now, and I'm...
14:03Nobody's denying I've...
14:05I'm doing okay.
14:09It's six months, Jim.
14:10I know.
14:14When...
14:15My wife died.
14:20Look, I'm talking about shadowing.
14:22That's all.
14:24A high-profile victim, it's a different game.
14:27We both know it.
14:27Things drag on.
14:29Press get restless.
14:30The minister starts breathing down your neck.
14:31You need someone with experience who can bring this in quickly.
14:41You support.
14:45Barney stays the lead.
14:46If that's what you think is best.
14:48And you have counselling.
14:50I'll make a referral to occupational health.
14:54Sure.
14:55Totally.
14:58Go for a walk.
14:59I'll talk to Barney.
15:01I'm not just going to drop this on him.
15:24I'm not just going to drop this on him.
15:58I'll come down to my で-
16:26Oh, my God, it's so bloody good to see you.
16:28Yeah, yeah.
16:29I'm okay.
16:30Great to see you.
16:31How are you doing?
16:33You think he's back for good?
16:36I think he thinks he is.
16:39Come on.
16:42Jim!
16:44So good to see you.
16:47Look, er, I just want to say again how sorry I am.
16:50Yeah, yeah, I know.
16:53I'll be honest, I'm not thrilled about this as a process.
16:56No, I understand that.
16:57I mean, it's a mess.
16:58I mean, you were head of crime services, then I was...
17:00Acting, technically.
17:01No, you're back, but you're not back-backing.
17:02It's a tangle.
17:04Yeah, you're leading, Barney.
17:06I'm just here to announce.
17:08We'll work it out.
17:10Right, team, can we gather?
17:12I'd like to get Jim up to speed.
17:13So, victim is Kate Wakefield, 26, married to Julian Wakefield, 30, and daughter-in-law of Arthur Wakefield, CEO of
17:22AWE.
17:23That's Arthur Wakefield Engineering.
17:25They and Kate's baby daughter, Lily, are all resident at Arthur's house in Saint-Brelard.
17:30AWE's brand is ethical practices, environmentally friendly materials.
17:34It's made them a lot of friends.
17:36Arthur's on various planning boards, advisory panels, governmental bodies.
17:39They're popular, connected, and as far as we can see, clean.
17:44Various daily staff at the house, Lily's nanny, Mia, 31, Portuguese, and Margaret Heaton, Arthur's chief of staff.
17:53So, last night, Arthur, Julian, and Margaret attended a charity event at the Opera House.
18:00Kate was meant to go, but she had a headache, stayed home with Lily.
18:02Sixty-plus witnesses, reams of mobile footage showing them arriving at eight, and then returning home about two and a
18:09half hours later.
18:10And the statements from all three say they returned home at 11 to find the annex door hanging open.
18:15Upstairs, they found Kate dead with severe head wounds.
18:18House like this must have security.
18:20Cameras up the wazoo, but the system's been down for a couple of weeks due to a dispute with the
18:25company that installed it.
18:25Mines are open, but everything points to burglary gone wrong.
18:29Thief or thieves are interrupted by Kate, reach for the first thing that comes to hand.
18:34That's where it all gets a little bit Cluedo.
18:36Big heavy candlestick.
18:38Kate takes two blows, one to the temple, one to the back of the skull.
18:41It's gone to forensics, but we're not holding out too much hope for Prince.
18:45There were some blood traces, but they were smeared, which would suggest that the murderer wiped it clean afterwards.
18:51Okay, first we need to establish who knew there was no CCTV.
18:54I'm putting a list together now, including employees of the company that Arthur's in dispute with.
18:59Okay, we need the names of the Wakefield's current and ex-employees, household and business.
19:04Already up on the CMS?
19:05And anyone who's applied for work with them, but been refused.
19:08Should have it in the next hour.
19:11Great start, guys.
19:13So pleased you think so.
19:15All right, shall we head to the house?
19:17Guys.
19:39Well, well, well. Did you see who's in the passenger seat?
19:42No.
19:43Jim Bergerac.
19:44Really?
19:45Who's Jim Bergerac?
19:47Maybe that's why they were late getting here.
19:49Had to search every pub in Jersey to find him.
19:51Yeah, but who is Jim Bergerac?
19:52He's gonna be like, I should probably just check on your wine cellar.
19:55Yay!
19:56Brilliant.
19:58Where'd you go?
20:10Mr. Wakefield.
20:13Detective Inspector Barney Crozier.
20:16We met very briefly last night.
20:17Let me introduce Detective Chief Inspector Jim Bergerac.
20:21I'm sorry for your loss, Mr. Wakefield.
20:24Thank you. Yes, it's, um, terrific.
20:30Uh, this opera gala night that you were at, Kate was planning to go with you, but she developed a
20:36headache.
20:37So, who knew about the change of plan?
20:40No one. Maybe the staff.
20:42Was it announced in any way? On your social media, maybe?
20:45On my social media.
20:48I didn't think, um, a woman with headache merited a press release, actually.
20:55I hear you're in dispute with the company that installed your security system.
20:58Yeah, but when they realized who I was, a lot of extra costs suddenly started to magically appear.
21:03Right, but this was two weeks ago. Wasn't it?
21:07It's a long time to leave your home unprotected.
21:10Mr. Wakefield.
21:13You know, I thought protecting the public was your job, Inspector.
21:19Gosh.
21:20How stupid am I?
21:27Yeah, that did sound a smidge like victim blaming there, Jimbo.
21:31Didn't we want to do a course on that?
21:32Yeah, bit rusty.
21:34All right, come on, I'll show you the scene.
21:35Yeah, look, I'll catch you up.
21:38I'm good.
21:40Wasn't learned.
21:47It's Julian, isn't it?
21:51DCI Jim Bergerac.
21:53I'm so sorry about Kate.
21:56Here, let me.
21:56Okay.
22:16I lost my wife.
22:21So, I have an understanding of what you're going through.
22:32There's something I wish someone had told me when I was where you are.
22:38You need to respect yourself.
22:42There's a temptation to destroy everything, including you.
22:46Don't do that.
22:48People are going to need you.
22:51Your daughter will need you.
22:57It gets better then, does it?
23:06It's all I'm told.
23:08It's all I'm told.
23:10It's all I'm told.
23:13Tim Bruce, Channel Island voice.
23:15New to Jersey, I take it?
23:17Good to see a fresh face.
23:19I get a bit sick of these tired old hacks.
23:21You were asking about Bergerac.
23:23Interesting character.
23:25Let's grab a coffee sometime.
23:26I'll give you some background.
23:27Jim Bergerac.
23:28Solved the Armstrong kidnapping ten years ago.
23:31Tracked down the girl to a basement.
23:32Found her chained to a pipe.
23:34From that worked out she'd been kidnapped by this guy, John Blakely.
23:37Sure enough, found her DNA in his car.
23:41Blakely gets ten years.
23:42Bergerac gets a medal.
23:44First of three commendations and the start of a glittering career.
23:47Then, six months ago, his wife dies.
23:50He's put on compassionate leave.
23:52Hence the drinking.
23:55Twenty minutes ago, he didn't know who he was.
23:58That was twenty minutes ago.
24:04Once again.
24:06One of the questions.
24:07Seven years ago, the third one was in the circle.
24:09We've had a double damage to our enemies.
24:15One of the questions.
24:18Moved ourrüsts digitized, and I didn't know who he was to be.
24:20One of the questions out of the comments.
24:20One of the questions.
24:22One of the questions.
24:23Alright, check out the questions.
24:24One of the questions.
24:24Oh, what if I...
24:25This is going to be where I was...
24:27The second one will not be where I'm going from.
24:37Uh, sorry, uh, can you get a shot of that?
24:42Yes, boss.
24:52Baby clothes.
24:54Just shut down there like someone packed in a hurry.
24:58I take it that's not the candlestick.
25:00No, that one's back at the lab. It is identical to that, though.
25:03Right. You want me to play devil's advocate, right?
25:06I don't remember saying that.
25:07These jeweled egg things, someone could easily stuff them in a bag or a pocket as they go past you.
25:12You reach there at the top, your eyes are drawn this way to the bedrooms.
25:16What do you find in the bedrooms? Uh, watches, jewelry.
25:18But no, you go that way to the nursery. What are you going to find in there?
25:22Wait, what thief takes things on the way in?
25:25Nah. It's pitch black.
25:27They're confronted by Kate.
25:29Again, she scrambles back, yells for help. They follow her in, try to shut her up.
25:35Candlestick.
25:36Bosh, she reels around. Bosh, they scarf her.
25:40Where was the candlestick?
25:41On the floor.
25:42No, before it was used on Kate. I'm guessing on the opposite side of this little island.
25:48So, yeah, they're in the doorway trying to shut Kate up. How do they reach that?
25:52Look, I'm not saying that it wasn't burglary gone wrong.
25:56I'm saying let's not exclude everything else.
26:04This guy.
26:07Right?
26:21DCI Bergerac.
26:22Margaret Heaton, Mr. Wakefield's Principal Private Secretary. I thought I should say hello.
26:27Uh, there's a bag packed in the nursery.
26:31Would that be the nanny?
26:33Mia, is it?
26:35Correct.
26:36Sometimes if Mr. Wakefield Jr. and his wife are away for the night, Mia will take Miss Lily back to
26:41her own apartment.
26:42Okay, do you know where Mia is now?
26:43I believe she's already been interviewed.
26:47Belt and braces.
26:49Of course. This way.
26:58Mia, this is DCI Bergerac. He'd also like to ask you a few questions.
27:04I know what a difficult time this is.
27:07Um, was there anything else, Margaret?
27:10Oh, I just thought if there's anything Mia can't answer.
27:13Right, well, I'll know who to ask.
27:15Thanks so much.
27:23Is this Lily?
27:25Wow, she's, she is beautiful.
27:31She sometimes stayed with you.
27:33Is that right?
27:36In your apartment?
27:38Kate and Julian had a lot of engagement.
27:41Some days I couldn't wait up for them to return, so
27:45I would take Lily home.
27:47Bring her back in the morning.
27:50But not last night?
27:52I was going to so that Kate could go to that opera thing, but she changed her mind, stayed home.
28:00Right, because in the nursery there is, um, it's like a little bag of baby clothes in it.
28:10Kate must have just forgotten to unpack it.
28:17How were things between Kate and her father-in-law?
28:21She liked him.
28:23He was kind to her.
28:26And between Kate and Margaret?
28:28And between Kate and, and Margaret?
28:30Good.
28:33Very good.
28:36One big, happy family, then.
28:49Have you shown them the letters?
28:55Who knew about the CCTV being down?
28:58Aside from myself, you and Julian.
29:01Kate could have told someone, I suppose, but other than the staff, there's no one.
29:10You think it was one of the staff?
29:12Opportunity.
29:14Motive.
29:15Means.
29:16It's how it usually works.
29:22So, I want them gone, all of them.
29:25But this is, uh, have you shown them the letters?
29:28This has no, this has nothing to do with the damn letters.
29:33Every one of them, today, won't change the logs.
29:44Good morning.
29:46I'm Detective Inspector Barney Crozier.
29:48Between the hours of 8pm and 11pm last night, a young woman was killed.
29:55She has been identified as Kate Wakefield.
29:58Uh, Chief Inspector Bergerac.
30:01Have you identified a prime suspect?
30:04Give us a chance, Tim.
30:06Uh, yes.
30:06As you can see, Jim Bergerac is assisting us on the case.
30:10We're asking...
30:11Are you sure you should be involved in such a serious case,
30:14Mr Bergerac?
30:16I'm not sure I understand the question.
30:19Well, have you had to reassure the family that you'll be able to stay focused?
30:26We're incredibly lucky to have someone with Jim's experience on the team.
30:30Anyone, with any information, should contact police immediately.
30:34Detective!
30:35Have you been terrified?
30:36Have you been here, please?
30:37Have you been here, please?
30:37Have you been here, please?
30:38Have you been here, please?
30:39Have you been here, please?
30:40Have you been here, please?
30:40Jesus, was that a reference to your wife?
30:42It's a reference to me drinking.
30:44It's out of line, though.
30:46Find out who she works for.
30:47On it.
30:47I'll say something.
30:49How'd it go with Mia?
30:50It's fine.
30:51I don't know.
30:51No, no, weird.
30:52Well, someone had to tell the burglar there was no CCTV.
30:54No, hang on.
30:55I thought we agreed that burglar was just one option.
30:58Did you ask Mia about the bag?
31:00Yeah, um, she thinks Kate backed it before she changed her mind about going to the opera.
31:05So, like I said, burglar.
31:07Anyway, I've got a job for you.
31:09I want you to go through all the calls to the incident room, give them a ring,
31:11see if there's anything worth chasing up.
31:14What?
31:14No.
31:15Normally, you get a DC to do that, and 99% of those calls are bullshit.
31:20Well, there's always the 1%.
31:24Besides, you want to enhance, don't you?
31:31How's it going?
31:32Yeah, pinch me.
31:35What have you got?
31:36Individuals who applied to work for Wakefield's company, but were rejected.
31:40One name does spring out.
31:41You are kidding me.
31:43When sorrows come, they come not as single spies, but in battalions.
31:46Yeah, yeah, fucking right they do.
31:49Where's Beurgerac going?
31:50I've asked him to look through the call logs.
31:52I can do that.
31:53No, that's all right.
31:53He was really up for it.
31:55Only I need to tell him about this.
31:56He was the one who...
31:56Whoa, whoa, whoa.
31:57Easy, easy, tiger.
31:59That's just a name on a list for now, yeah?
32:01If he sees that, he's going to get distracted.
32:03So, why don't we keep this between us?
32:07In the meantime, you look into his movements last night.
32:11Do that discreetly.
32:13Don't spook the horses.
32:26Hello?
32:27Uh, good morning.
32:28Uh, is that Sandra Cook?
32:30Yes, speaking.
32:31Hi, this is, uh, Detective Chief Inspector Jim Bergerac.
32:35Oh, right.
32:36You left a message saying you had some information which may assist us in our investigation.
32:40Yes, yes, I did.
32:41I'm not sure if it's any help, but last night I had this dream.
32:50I think it was the husband.
32:51I just think he looks really shifty.
32:56Actually, it's not about that.
32:58It's about the bastard upstairs and his bastard flamenco.
33:00It's about the fact that he's in our investigation.
33:05Yeah?
33:06Your mum.
33:07My mum what?
33:08My mum.
33:17Bad news.
33:18I checked out the email.
33:26The, uh, the name you wanted checking out?
33:34It's a shame.
33:35Thought we were onto something.
33:37Yeah, I'll get over it.
33:42Uh, what are you going to do now?
33:43Put it all on a CMS?
33:45Yeah, no, good.
33:47Show me again.
33:50So put that bit on high priority and that bit on medium priority.
34:01I did say that out loud, yeah?
34:03Yeah.
34:05Yeah, yeah, sure.
34:15DCI Bergerac?
34:16Yeah.
34:16Oh, good.
34:17It is you, uh, Pete Benedict, your new counsellor.
34:21Look, I mean, we're not, uh, scheduled to start until tomorrow.
34:24And I was just passing by.
34:27Thought I'd introduce myself.
34:28Yeah.
34:29Look, uh, tomorrow's not great.
34:30But, um, um, when things calm down, I'll give you a call and you can sort something out.
34:35Oh, no, yeah.
34:41I literally spent half my weekend.
34:45Look, this is a mandatory stipulation of your involvement in the case.
34:49one. That's what Uma said.
34:51Okay, okay. Listen, no offence, Pete.
34:53Already love where this is going. I only agree to this
34:55to appease Uma. Not because I need it.
34:57Because I'm actually going to solve a fucking murder.
34:59But fine. I feel like it's all getting too much.
35:02I give you a call.
35:03How does that sound?
35:08Understood.
35:10Let's talk about it tomorrow.
35:13I'll email you the details.
35:29Nothing of any use
35:30on the call log. Okay.
35:32Always worth checking, though.
35:39You've got that on the CMS, yeah?
36:17I'll be right back.
36:30Someone to see you, John.
36:37Life on the outside treating you well, John?
36:40Oh, it's not without its challenges.
36:42I need to know your whereabouts
36:43between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. last night.
36:45Around the time the Wakefield girl died, right?
36:49It's going to be a regular thing, then.
36:51Every time there's a major crime on the island,
36:53I can expect a visit from you.
36:55Maybe it fits your offending profile.
36:56Except we both know that I don't have
36:58an offending profile.
37:00Two weeks after you were released,
37:01you applied for work on a Wakefield construction site.
37:04Didn't even get an interview.
37:06Must have been frustrating.
37:07Oh, I don't like to dwell on these things.
37:09Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger,
37:13brawling and slander,
37:15along with every form of malice.
37:18Ephesians 4.31.
37:19You're kidding me.
37:20Oh, there's a lot of time to kill in prison.
37:24I found his light,
37:26and with his light came the power to forgive,
37:29specifically you.
37:31Although some days are easier than others.
37:34I admire your consistency.
37:35You sang the same fucking song all through your trial.
37:39No one believed it then.
37:44Inspector.
37:46Jim.
37:48Listen to me.
37:51Relief when you surrender
37:53to God's plan in my case
37:56and to the truth in yours.
38:02It's beautiful.
38:03Tell me where you were last night, John.
38:08And you won't see me again.
38:12Killing Kate Wakefield.
38:18There.
38:21I confess.
38:34Ah, Mia.
38:36Perfect timing.
38:39In light of recent events,
38:41I'm afraid we'll be letting you go.
38:43Effective immediately.
38:44You'll be given a month's salary.
38:46This is as per your contract.
38:48You'll see it's just above the NDA clause.
38:53You're firing me?
38:54I believe you have a set of keys
38:56to Mrs Wakefield's car.
39:00What about Lily?
39:03Yes.
39:04Leave her, too.
39:08I didn't tell him anything.
39:11When I spoke to the policeman,
39:12I didn't say a word.
39:15Oh, why would she?
39:17There's nothing to say.
39:34When Barney and I visited the crime scene this morning,
39:37in the nursery, we found a small bag of clean baby clothes,
39:40which looked like they'd been gathered in a hurry
39:42and shoved in a bag.
39:43On the way into the nursery,
39:45there are several small, expensive items,
39:48all left untouched.
39:49We've been looking at this all wrong.
39:50Kate wasn't killed because she walked in in a burglary,
39:52but an attempted abduction of Lily Wakefield.
39:55That could be a business rival,
39:56a former member of staff,
39:57someone with a grudge.
39:58It's a long list,
39:59but one name really sprang out.
40:03John Blakely.
40:05Now, for some of you,
40:06this was before your time,
40:06so a bit of background.
40:07John didn't pop onto our radar until his early 20s.
40:10Nothing major, credit card fraud,
40:12one count of resisting arrest.
40:13He got a job on a building site as a joiner,
40:15and he calmed down for a bit.
40:17But then he gets sacked after getting into a fight,
40:18and so he kidnapped the 14-year-old daughter
40:21of the construction company's CEO.
40:24What Jim is too modest to mention
40:26is that he found the girl,
40:28and he brought John to justice.
40:29John was sentenced to 15 years,
40:31released after 10 on parole.
40:32Then he applies for a job on a building site
40:34run by guess who?
40:36The Wakefields.
40:37His application is rejected out of hand.
40:40Then an ANPR camera picks up a car
40:42registered to John Blakely
40:43half a mile from the Wakefields' house
40:45at the time of the crime.
40:47Now, look, this afternoon I spoke to John at work.
40:49He was defensive.
40:50He was evasive.
40:51He claims he found God in prison.
40:53Maybe he did.
40:53But for someone with John's history,
40:55a rejection like that from Arthur Wakefield's company
40:57is all it would take.
40:58It's good.
41:00Bit of a coincidence
41:02that your crime suspect
41:03is your famous caller.
41:04That kidnapping's not the only crime
41:05I've solved, Barney.
41:06No, no.
41:07And with your wealth of police experience,
41:08you don't need me to remind you
41:10that you pitching up at John's work like that,
41:13I mean, that could be seen as harassment.
41:15No, I kept it convivial.
41:19Okay.
41:22Okay, I'd buy it.
41:24Let's bring him in.
41:25Great.
41:26We're going full bells and whistles on this.
41:27What can uniform spare?
41:28Yeah, let's go.
41:29Yeah, I'll jump in with you.
41:43What do you reckon?
41:45Five minutes before John cracks?
41:47No thanks.
41:48I'm not a betting man.
41:49Interview, John Blakely.
41:51September 4th, 2024.
41:54Detective Chief Inspector Jim Bergerak leading
41:56along with DC Steve Hobson.
42:00John.
42:01Jim.
42:02You work at Winsford's Boat Yard.
42:04This is a work placement
42:05since your release from Le Moy prison.
42:08Yes.
42:09What time did you leave work last night?
42:10Around 6.30, 6.45.
42:12What did you do after that?
42:13I drove three of my colleagues,
42:15including my boss, Tom Wisford,
42:17to a pub on the Rue Sofalaway.
42:19And having dropped your colleagues,
42:21what did you do then?
42:23I stayed.
42:24It was quiz night.
42:27We came second.
42:28It was a tiebreaker, actually.
42:31Zagreb is the capital city of which country?
42:36What time did you leave the pub?
42:3711.30.
42:38At which point,
42:40I drove my colleagues to their respective homes.
42:42I dropped Tom off last.
42:45At Clifton.
42:47At 12.15.
42:50Kate Wakefield was murdered around 9pm.
42:55Wasn't she?
42:58Or maybe a little after.
43:06The hell was he thinking?
43:08Would have taken five minutes to find that out.
43:10Yeah.
43:26Let's transform the star and you know how it feels.
43:30Too rich, too high.
43:33Too far.
43:35Too soon.
43:38Police haven't shared any further information at this time,
43:42but local sources have named him as John Blakely.
43:44Later on.
43:45Mr. Blakely was convicted of child abduction
43:48after a high-profile police investigation 10 years ago.
43:51But his arrest and subsequent release
43:53are something of an embarrassment for the police.
43:56And questions are already being asked
43:58about their handling of the inquiry.
44:01Back to Rob in the studio.
44:02And next time,
44:25we're atichealages.
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