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You left the bar with the dancer?

A guy showed up on a Ski-Doo with a helmet on.

He could've taken off in any direction.

There was some yellow on his helmet.

We know that Gregoire's dad beat him,

that Justine was being tormented by an evil man

and that Desmarais was the village scapegoat.

You think...

The killer chooses victims who were already victims.

He was wearing a mask.

Next exercise, passing the mouthpiece to someone who's out of air.

Adrenaline is a thrill, don't you think?

Sometimes I need a little danger to feel alive.

Why is your brother in the bathroom?

- What's this? - I found it near Desmarais' cabin.

I want to know what's going on.

From now on, you’ll do as I say.

What's happening to us? It's not happening to us.

We're making it happen.

Send Bruno's licence plate number to all local Police forces.

Take the cuffs off. She didn't do anything!

Earlier, when you were driving,

I wasn't sleeping.

I was daydreaming. I wasn't sleeping.

Before... I never really spent much time thinking about it,

because I never thought we'd actually leave.

But we did.

We did leave and I don't regret it.

We didn't get very far, but...

I swear you got me dreaming.

You took me further than I've ever been.

I don't get it, why didn't Desmarais tell Turcotte about his back pain?

People love talking about their boo-boo. Desmarais was a loner with few friends.

Not discussing it with his therapist makes no sense.

- What do you think it means? - He didn't have back pain.

- He lied to workers' comp? - We need to understand why.

I'm sure he's not the only one. We need to ask his doctor.

The victims were already victims.

Yes, so far.

- What do you mean, "so far"? - I'm not sure.

I'll sleep on it. I might have a better idea tomorrow.

The Quebec City Police say they found traces of rubber

usually found in diving masks on Desmarais' forehead.

- Was he into scuba diving? - Not that I know of.

What is it?

Several of us took scuba diving lessons at the municipal pool.

- Can you get the names? - OK. Alain's the instructor.

Good night.

- Trudeau. - It's Bedard.

We intercepted Anthony Lamontagne near Baie-Comeau.

Finally. In his clad's truck?

Yes, with Justine's sister and some suitcases.

- And over 15,000 dollars in cash. - My God. How did they explain that?

They wouldn't say, but we can ask them in the morning.

- OK, thanks, Bedard. - Just a sec.

- The Mayor left you a message. - What did she want?

She wanted to invite you for a drink tomorrow night, maybe after work.

Yes. And wait, one last thing.

That thingamajig I found in front of Desmarais' cabin.

We identified it.

THE WALL

DAY 6 Monday, 8:04AM

- OK, I have them. - Good.

Let me know if you figure it out. We couldn't make head or tail of it.

OK.

OK.

About last night...

Never mind.

Does Alain know I'm going to question him?

No.

Is the room ready for Anthony and Raphaelle's interrogation?

- Yes. So, what's your signal? - You'll see it in my eyes.

OK.

Alain...

I didn't mean to startle you. Trudeau wants to see you.

Now. OK.

- Know why I wanted to see you?

Can you tell me what this is?

It looks like a pressure valve for an air compressor.

Exactly.

Why not tell us earlier?

I didn't know, I hadn't seen it.

That's right, he wasn't there when...

Bedard found it in front of Desmarais' cabin.

There were also marks from a diving mask on Desmarais face.

Where were you on Saturday 12th, between midnight and 5am?

- Saturday? - The night Justine was murdered.

I don't understand.

- We checked everyone's whereabouts... - I want to hear it from him.

- You give scuba diving lessons? - Yes.

- You look after the diving equipment? - Yes, but nothing's missing.

Where were you on Saturday night, the 12th?

- I slept at Nathalie St-Onge's. - Anthony Lamontagne's mum?

- Yes. - Is she your girlfriend?

Yes, I think so, but not really on that night.

It was my first time sleeping over and we didn't...

She'd been drinking and had argued with her son.

- About what? - I don't remember.

Can I get the names of everyone who took your class?

- Yes, Detective Sergeant. - Thanks, Alain.

Did you check his alibi with Nathalie St-Onge?

Yes, she confirmed everything.

But he seems to be hiding something.

Like furry pink handcuffs?

Such gossips!

Dave!

Dave?

Dave's Electronics.

So, happy with your reward?

Perfect, now don't blow it.

Hi. This is Fanette Jasmin from Northern Echo and Radio Fermont.

Yes, that's right. I have a big scoop for you.

An exclusive. My only condition is that I write it myself.

OK, thanks.

Anthony did indeed arrive at his friend's at 10pm on the 12th

and spent the night there after fighting with his mum.

- So say his friend or his parents?

Thanks'

- Hi, Chantal. - Hi.

- It's about Dave. - From the electronics store?

Yes. He's not there. He’s opened on time for 10 years.

He might be sick. Did you call him?

Yes, him and the woman who covers his leave.

He didn't ask her to work.

It might be nothing, but given everything that's happened...

- We tease him, but... - "It's no joke!"

We still like our Dave.

Well, listen, I'll look into it and get back to you.

Thanks. Thanks.

- What have they said so far? - Raphaelle, nothing.

Anthony said he only borrowed his dad's truck.

And that the 15,000 dollars was his.

How did you come by it?

I turned tricks, but that's my business.

What about the handbag you burned?

Justine’s handbag?

I found it on the ground.

I took nothing and burned it for fun. Is that a crime?

That true, Raphaelle?

Alex, could you see to Raphaelle? I'd like a private word with Anthony.

Gladly.

Follow me.

Don't worry, Raph, you didn't do anything.

Anthony...

You want me to tell you what I think happened?

Go ahead, it's a free country.

For those who aren't in prison, right?

Lea told me that Justine was fed up with stripping,

but she needed money to start a business

and the chances of getting a loan were slim.

Raphaelle must've mentioned it.

Since Operation Coyote,

Justine knew the drug market had taken a nosedive,

but that there was still a strong demand in Fermont.

She saw it as an opportunity but made the mistake of telling Raphaelle,

who also needed money to leave town.

- Raph has nothing to do with it. - I'm not finished.

You can say your piece after.

On Saturday night, while celebrating her sister's birthday

at the Fertek with friends, Raphaelle pulled out a red handbag,

exactly like Justine's with the exact same contents.

When no one was looking, she swapped the bags.

Then she probably used a toilet break

to pass the handbag full of money to her mate Anthony

who was waiting by the emergency exit.

Then she calmly returned to her seat.

- Whatever, man. - She waited a few minutes and left.

She knew full well no one would suspect her

when, several hours later,

a very drunk Justine would realise that her money was gone.

Why not just take the cash? Why switch them out?

Justine was never far from her handbag, and the place was busy.

The money was probably in a false bottom,

so it would've been too risky to search through it.

But swapping it would take a few seconds,

leaving you all the time you needed.

It was well thought out.

You finished? Because you're way off and you have no proof.

I'm sure it wasn't you who bought the beauty products.

I wonder whose fingerprints I'll find on these.

On this, or this...

- It won't prove anything. - Look me in the eye, Anthony.

When I hone in on my culprit, I never let up.

But you're in luck because I'm not interested in handbag thieves.

Come with me. Come on. Off we go.

Look.

You think I don't know you're protecting her?

She's an adult, you're a minor. It won't be as bad for you.

It's chivalrous of you,

but I have a murderer to find and you're going to help me.

Otherwise, I'll make sure your little sweetie

is at least charged with stealing her sister's bag.

- Are you threatening me? - No.

I'm offering you an exit strategy for the lovely Raphaelle.

- You promise to charge only me? - Only if you tell me the truth.

We wanted to return the real handbag once we had the cash, but we panicked.

Otherwise, it happened like you said.

- The money came from a drug deal? - That's what Raph said.

- Who did Justine sell it to? - I can't go there...

Who gave her the 15,000? Was it the Chinese guy?

The Chinese guy?

What's wrong?

You're thinking about our night together?

Don't tell me you regret it, because you don't.

- You sure know a lot! - People hate that about me.

Yes, that would be it.

Don't worry, we'll do it again.

- When? - Soon.

- Bullshit! I've never sold coke. - Yes? Let's see what's in your bag.

You checked all indoor security cameras?

- Dave never left his shop... - Hold on, I can't hear you.

- Have you got a search warrant? - I don't need one for your bag.

Go ahead.

He must've left through the outside door.

There's no camera there, but at around 9pm last night,

in the northeast car park, a Ski-Doo goes by.

Besides the driver, there's someone in front who seems unconscious.

I think it's him.

Yes, it's Dave. And that's not all.

On the driver's helmet, there's the Winterbird logo.

Put out an APB. Get all available units looking for Dave.

- We'll get back ASAP. - OK.

- You're under arrest. - Oh, sure...

Wait!

Lea. Shit!

Lea, you're not a snitch, even I respect that.

But this isn't just some thief or dealer, they may have killed your friend.

Justine would do the same thing!

You don't even know who killed her.

No, but the more you know about him, the more he'll want to shut you up.

OK, but then leave me the hell alone.

- That depends on what you've got. - Justine's Chinese guy?

I know someone who knows who it is.

I'll give you a clue: he's a client of Justine’s.

And what’s more, he's sleeping with the Mayor.

That's your last one, OK? You can drink later.

- I'm scared I'll choke. - After everything I did?

Get a grip!

No! Listen to me, Dad!

I'm calm, I'm calm..

I'm sure they're keeping things from me.

They keep talking behind my back.

When I ask them about it, they act like I'm crazy, but I'm not!

I'm not being paranoid either. You should see them.

My baby.

Oh, my baby.

Mum, come on, go back inside.

- Never leave again. - You know I'll leave home someday.

Is that how you investigate? Question every criminal in town,

catch them red-handed, then drop them like a hot potato?

We can't waste time with her.

Dave Belanger was abducted by a guy on a black Ski-Doo,

with a Winterbird logo on his helmet.

And that logo is also yellow.

Like the guy who left with Justine, is that it?

Shit. Dave!

- What's this CO killer up to? - Killing, just killing.

How can you be so sure?

All serial killers have experienced childhood trauma,

so traumatising that it changes how their brains work.

In what way?

They have such a hard time coping with the experience

that they create a sort of locked room in their minds.

What do they keep in there? Traumatic memories?

Not only that, but also the corresponding emotions.

Sheer terror, uncontrollable rage.

It should be easy to spot someone like that.

As long as their room stays locked, they appear totally normal.

Even in hindsight, those close to them think they're even a bit "too normal".

Our killer needs to release the fury that's taken hold of his mind and body.

- A sort of exorcism? - Precisely.

For that, he inflicts what he endured on others.

Or, to be more precise, he creates scenarios related to his experience.

It makes him feel like he's lessening his pain.

Killing allows him to release pent-up emotions,

it gives him a sense of conquering his suffering.

It brings him a sense of pleasure and relief like nothing else.

Obviously, no two killers are alike,

but this one is probably close to the standard profile.

I think he started on animals.

Then, 3 years ago, young Gregoire was probably his first murder.

He's speeding up.

Desmarais 3 months ago, Justine a week ago...

And if we don't get to him first, Dave too.

And after that?

That depends on us.

The Quebec City Police are asking the public

to help find Dave Belanger, 43, who resides in the Wall.

He was last seen last night on his way home from work.

A lot of people are going missing in Fermont lately.

Of all the Asians I've met in Fermont, not one was Chinese.

Stop wasting our time.

- Lea said you knew him. - Lea? She's a goddamn liar!

She's taking you for a ride, and dragging me along too.

Not necessarily an Asian, just someone Justine called her "Chinese guy".

Maybe someone who went to China or speaks Mandarin...

Or who likes Chinese food? Come on, I have to get back to work!

Don't you know anyone who's travelled to China?

No.

I need to go. Bye.

Why would he hide that from us? Think he’s an accomplice?

No, I think the killer is a loner. It must be something else.

- We could take him in. - On what grounds?

\Ne could tap his phone, but it might take forever to get anything.

You really think he's sleeping with the Mayor?

Yes.

I think the police are looking for you. I can't take this anymore, man.

"25 years, Minister. 25 years in the north.

"Or 25 years up here, as we say.

”25 years at the top, as we say at Ricard Mines.

"But today we need a boost to climb even higher,

"to create even more jobs for local families

"and to continue to export the industrial might

"of our great and vast country throughout the world.

"Thank you, Minister,

for sharing our unwavering confidence in the future of the north."

Very good! It is!

It's perfect. You're the one who should be reading it.

No, but thanks, that's sweet.

- So you think it's OK? - Yes, absolutely!

And how are things on your end?

The municipal hall isn't ready yet, but the press kit is at the printer's

and the itinerary has been finalised.

I've also set up a workspace downstairs for the reporters.

With only 48 hours to go, I won't get much sleep.

Everything's riding on this. Where's Louis-Philippe?

He got back from Wabush last night. I was asleep when he left this morning.

He's lost faith.

Maybe if you gave him more responsibility...

I can't. Not now, not yet.

- But if... - It's to protect him.

He refuses to understand.

- Protest him from what? - Just drop it. Let me handle it.

For Diafie's dinner tonight, since I'm so busy,

- I don't think I'll... - No, no! We need this.

We have to stick together until the big day.

It'll be a chance for me to talk to Louis-Philippe.

Sophie, it'll be much easier if you're there too.

I haven't seen the little one in a while.

- He started saying Grandpa. - Oh, yes?

- He says Grandpa? - He does.

Hello. Hi.

I found this in the snow.

- OK. Thanks, Flame. - Have a nice day.

Now go and see your mum, Tony. She’s called at least twenty times.

Lieutenant, Drolet.

Hey, that's Dave's computer.

He always has it with him at the restaurant.

How's the search for Dave coming along?

\Ne spoke to his closest friends. Nobody knows anything.

He’s not at home, he didn't sleep there.

We're still looking for eyewitnesses.

Fermont may be small, but once you hop on a Ski-Doo...

Martin?

The bodies are in Quebec City so I’m getting paid to do nothing.

But the lab called.

The long blonde hairs we found on both bodies come from a wig.

The killer wears a disguise?

- He’s playing a part. - The part of a woman?

-I found nothing in Dave's apartment,

but I did find something outside his shop.

There were Ski-Doo and boot tracks. I imagine the guy knocked at the door,

Dave didn't suspect anything, opened the door and bam!

But the security camera inside the Wall

shows Dave turning off his store lights at 9:03pm.

The Ski-Doo went by the car park camera at 9:09pm.

Dave was completely dressed: tuque and Ski-Doo suit.

It takes more than 6 minutes to dress a guy who's knocked out.

- OK, Dave was already dressed. So? - Dave rarely leaves the Wall.

When he does, he uses his car. Ever seen Dave in Ski-Doo gear?

Yes...

You think Dave was getting ready to leave with the killer?

- Justine didn’t suspect anything. - Probably Desmarais didn't either.

If he'd arranged to meet the killer,

there must be a text message or email.

We contacted Dave's phone provider. We'll get the records tomorrow.

- Any headway with the password? - HQ took over. It shouldn't be long.

OK. Drolet, go back to his place and the shop.

Look for a piece of paper with a name or phone number.

Review all the CCTV.

I want a list of all customers, going back as far as possible.

- Is that about 48 hours? - Yes.

Well, it's better than nothing. OK.

If we want to stop the killer before he strikes again,

- we need to understand him. - What's there to understand?

A lot.

- Relax, you got your truck back. - It's not the true, you fool!

What, you were worried about me? Or about Raph?

- You little bastard. - Stop it!

No more fighting. Not until we find him.

- Not until we... - Find who?

The person who killed your brother.

In the killer's mind, murdering Gregoire, Justine and Desmarais

was a way to free them from their tormentors.

Because before they were his victims,

they were someone else's victims?

Yes. Gregoire was beaten by his dad,

Justine's shrink said she was being abused by the "Chinese guy",

and Desmarais was being bullied by miners,

on top of being the local laughing stock.

Given his ritual,

the wig, the perfume, the warm sleeping bag,

the killer is playing a female character.

A maternal figure who reassures his victims,

protects them and frees them from their suffering.

So Dave was someone else's victim before?

- I don't think so. - But the pattern seems clear.

The murders are accelerating exponentially.

The killer took his time before choosing Gregoire

to fantasise about the murder.

- To fantasise about the murder. - Yes.

He even went back to the locker to paint those letters.

But it created a mental trigger, an unquenchable thirst.

Until Justine, he planned the murders down to the smallest detail.

Yes, but it happened too fast with Dave.

They cracked Dave's password. You'll never guess what we found.

The SQ's spy app.

From Operation Coyote?

- Who had access to it? - Just about everyone.

The app was hacked into 2 years ago. It's available on hacker sites.

Dave was spying on Justine and Desmarais?

And on 30 other people.

- Mostly women? - Yes. Exactly.

Dave's always been a bit of a voyeur.

It never went to court,

but he was caught three or four times peeping through bathroom windows.

And the killer knew that.

He offered to install the app on the phones of Dave's customers,

which also gave him access to all their conversations.

We must sift through every text and recorded conversation.

That will take forever. Quebec City has the staff for it.

But they don't know the people, they might miss something.

- What are we looking for? - Anything that could be a source...

of violence, conflict or bullying.

Anything that could lead us to the killer or to his next victim.

Hey, Chantal. I just finished my shift.

I got your message. Still fancy a send-off party?

Maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I'd want to know.

What?

I guess Celine kept me around for a reason.

My next body's on the way and I can already write the name tag.

- Sorry, did you know him? - Just in passing.

But he may still be alive.

How long does it take to kill someone with CO?

It depends on many factors. If he's still using a chainsaw, well...

Alex's wife?

What's wrong with her?

I think I might know. I'd stay out of it if I were you.

OK, OK.

The guys from Quebec City said hundreds of files were deleted

from Dave's computer last night.

They're trying to retrieve them, but it won't be easy.

If the killer went through it, we won't find anything incriminating.

Maybe not directly, but the killer seems to want us to stop him.

There's a reason he let that computer fall into our hands.

Sergeant, I found something.

Not in the spy app, but in a separate file.

Come and see this.

Here goes.

Damn, that's Justine.

Will you come and see me again soon?

My God.

I already miss you.

I already miss you, master.

That's the Fire Lake Motel on the 389. I recognise the clown painting.

Find out who rented that room on 20 October.

I'll handle it.

Listen to this.

- I don't have your money! - Goddamn it...

You wanted a conflict.

I heard something like that too. Let's see.

Not everyone at the same time.

Go and fix yourselves up before people get here.

Guess this was a bad idea. It's too soon.

At least it'll be over.

OK.

Thanks. Bye-bye.

Any news on the motel?

Only the boss has access to archived registers, but it shouldn't take long.

Let me know when you find out.

Alex, change into civilian clothes and go to Justine's funeral.

Report back to me after.

- And what are you doing? - I have a dinner party.

I wasn't a good mum.

Like anyone, you did the best you could.

What more could I have done?

It's no use dwelling on it.

I should've..

I can tell you think I...

Mum, even if you'd understood, there's nothing you could've done.

It's not like I didn’t understand Justine.

What?

People are starting to arrive.

If I'd understood what?

- What are you doing here? - Believe it or not, I was invited.

First, I'd like to have a private word with Mr Ricard.

There's nothing you can say that the others can't hear.

I highly doubt that.