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- No, you don’t have to go in now. - You’re such a pain!

Stop! Police!

No!

THE BITCH

- Hi, Tove. - Do you think I’m stupid?

- What? - The urn. I know it was you who took it.

You’ve got no more right to it than we have.

- Give it a rest. - No! I’m calling the police!

- Go ahead. Give them my regards. - You know, you’re a fucking egoti--

This train will continue to Simrishamn, where it will terminate.

Next stop, Ystad.

FALLEN

- Where the hell are we? - You’ve got it upside-down, moron.

- I’m not a moron. - Just give it here.

- It’s that way. Isn’t it? - Is it? Don’t ask me!

- Fuck this. - Where are you going?

- Back. I’m sick of this. - There are just two checkpoints left!

- So all this was a waste of time? - Yes!

- You just abandoned her? - Yes. I was cold.

- But I clearly told you to stick together. - Hi, this is Zarah. Leave a message...

Shit.

Okay. Where exactly did you leave her?

- I don’t know. - Come on, Vera, think.

She mustn’t go missing, hear me?

- Look at the map again. - There, maybe.

Iris Broman, you say?

Yes.

- I’ll have to ask for your ID. - Sure.

I know I look weird, but it is me.

There’s no one here with that name.

There is, and I’m standing here. I’m the new head of the Cold Case Unit.

Really? In that case, I’ll have to make a call...

- Hi, Iris. Welcome. - Hi.

Jens Michaelsson. You don’t remember me.

- Yes... - No, you don’t.

We met at a conference in Copenhagen two years ago.

You gave a fascinating talk on organized crime.

Yes. That’s right.

- We’re delighted that you’re here. - Me, too.

We’ve just got in a new case. I was about to head out.

Is it okay if I join you?

- When did you get down? - Yesterday evening.

- Where are you going? - I’m borrowing a house outside Ystad.

Nice.

- Fucking pain in the ass retards. - Fucking babies, that’s enough!

I mean, they’re such fucking retards!

Vera...

- Vera. I can feel the likes flooding in. - Yeah, 100 percent!

- Yes, they’re waiting on the bus. - Thanks.

I don’t get them.

They see a corpse... and the first thing they do is take a photo.

At least they’ve deleted it now. But it was shared 150 times,

so it won’t be long before journalists start calling.

The little bastards.

Hello. Hi.

- Hello, Tomas! - Hey, Jens.

Hi. This is Iris Broman, our new boss.

- Hi. Tomas. - Nice to meet you.

- So, what do we know? Man or woman? - It’s too early to say.

You’ve found nothing to identify the person?

No, I’m afraid not. Not yet.

The skull has cracks suggesting heavy blows to the head.

- It was hardly an accidental fall. - Okay.

How long would you say, off-hand, that it’s been lying there?

- At a guess, I’d say 15, 20 years. - 15 or 20.

- Know anything about the age? - Young, around 20, I’d say...

The police have confirmed the finding of a body in the woods by Klagshamn.

It was found by schoolgirls while out orienteering.

The police suspect foul play, but are not releasing any details.

Well, this is us.

- Hi, Nina. - Hey! Nina Malek. Analyst.

- Nice to meet you. - Hi. Iris.

Nice to have you here. I’ve checked missing people in the area and...

we’re in luck. There’s only one missing person in this area.

One Benjamin Serén.

Disappeared on May 29, 2004. The case was shelved in 2008.

- And he was 16 when he went missing? - That’s right, 16.

When should I come over?

Okay, no problem. Hi.

Kerstin Julin. She’s a colleague.

It was Kerstin who investigated the case.

- I’ve set up a case room, if we’re to... - Great.

Iris speaking...

Alright... I’ll be right down.

- Hello... - Hi.

- Are you in charge of cold cases? - Yes.

It’s Benjamin, isn’t it? It’s him you’ve found.

- Who are you? - Sorry,

Fredrik Serén. I’m his dad.

- The radio said you’d found a body... - Yes, but we don’t know who it is yet.

Benjamin disappeared around there. It has to be him.

Is there any chance I could see his body?

It can take time to make an identification.

I’ve always had a hunch that it wasn’t an accident.

That someone did this.

Every time I pass the place you found the bike,

I think that somewhere out there is the guilty person.

I understand how you feel.

But as I said, we don’t know who it is.

Well, I’m not leaving.

Not until you say you’ll re-open the case.

I’ll do my best, I promise.

“Promise”...

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard that. It means nothing.

When I say I promise... I promise.

It’s nice to be here. We can deal with the practicalities later.

Raw ball, anyone? Home-made. They’re yummy...

Okay... Thanks!

- I’m fine, thanks. - No, thanks...

So...

Benjamin went missing where the remains

were found today?

That’s all we have to go on until we get an identification.

It can take time.

Cold cases aren’t exactly top priority.

Then let’s use that time.

- And we’re better equipped these days. - Missing People wasn’t around before.

Exactly. Kerstin,

you were in charge of the case. Can you tell us about it?

Sure.

Benjamin was cycling home from a party in Malmö.

But he never made it.

His bike was found by some woods near Klagshamn.

Without a body, there was no crime to prove and we had no leads.

So I made the decision to register it as a cold case.

We were simply getting nowhere.

Åsa, your husband’s here.

He’s in reception.

- Did you say you were my husband? - Hi.

Sorry, that was stupid.

What do you want?

- It’s about Benjamin. - No, Fredrik!

They found a body where he vanished, and the new policewoman promised...

Stop it!

You can’t just come here dragging it all up again.

Åsa, it’s our chance to give him a proper burial.

For the last time, I don’t want to see you here again.

I don’t want you even contacting me. Hear me?

Fredrik Serén, Benjamin’s father,

contacted me and...

Already? That nutjob called at least once a week

to hear if we’d got anywhere. Year after year.

That’s understandable.

But we don’t know if it’s Benjamin we’ve found.

No, but if it is him, we now now that it wasn’t an accident.

Forensics say that the victim had been repeatedly struck on the head.

Did you find anyone who could have had a motive for killing him?

- Did you have any suspects? - Well, there was one guy.

Alex Persson.

He was at the party, but got kicked out following a fight with Benjamin.

- What about? - No one knew.

But lots of witnesses heard them.

But that doesn’t matter.

Alex had an alibi.

He was at home before Benjamin left the party.

And it was backed up by his father, too.

Any more suspects?

It’s all there.

You can watch the interviews, too. If that’s your thing.

Well, it is. Of course.

BEER VOUCHER

I’m coming!

- Hi. - Why don’t you have a key?

I forgot it, sorry. I’ve brought a present!

I’ll put them in the fridge, or do you want one?

- I’ll wait until they’re chilled. - Haven’t you fixed this threshold yet?

Thank you, but I can manage on my own!

- Hell, I’ll have one now. - Sure.

- Where are the papers? - In the basket.

There’s no point.

You’re entitled to support.

- I mean, you’re... - I have reduced mobility.

Not an invalid.

Whatever, they must still redo the apartment.

I heard on the radio that...

a body’s been found outside Klagshamn.

Which they’re interested in...

The police.

An old, decayed corpse.

But that bastard who shot me in the back?

That case they’ve closed.

- Alex speaking... - Jens Michaelsson from the police.

Okay...?

We’d like a chat about the Benjamin Serén case. Could you come in?

Sure. Tomorrow at 12:00?

That would be fine. See you then.

Bye.

Who was that?

Work.

Someone wanted to swap shifts.

Édith Piaf is a global French legend.

“Non, je ne regrette de rien.”

- Vera? - I don’t understand.

Can’t you speak Swedish?

“Je ne regrette de rien.” “I regret nothing.”

Come on, is that so hard to understand?

Hillevi, I’ve got a headache. Finding a dead body was disturbing.

Yes. We might need crisis support.

- I want to go home. - Me too.

Okay, go home. Lesson over.

SHIT

Benjamin Serén went missing there in 2004. Could it be him?

We don’t know. We’re waiting for an identification.

But the Benjamin case is interesting as his remains were found in the area.

Is the case still solvable?

We hope so, naturally. The technology is much better these days.

We appeal to the public for information.

Did anyone hear or see anything around this area?

But will people remember after so many years?

After a time, we find that people are

more inclined to talk about things.

So the guilty person, or persons, should be worried.

Murder is never time-barred, so we won’t give up until we know the truth.

- Thank you. - Iris!

Iris! How about your husband’s murder in Stockholm?

- What kind of fucking question is that? - Any new leads?

How should I know? It’s not my case.

But his killers are still at large. How does that feel?

Iris?

Iris!

Hey!

Hi.

Another shit day?

Yeah...

I saw that some kids from your school found a dead body.

It was during orienteering. I really can’t...

Were you there? Did you see the body?

Stop this. I really can’t take it.

Okay. Sorry.

At least you can put it in the dishwasher.

- It’s clean. - Then you empty it, no?

I don’t have time. I’m going out.

You’re out every single night.

Can’t you stay in one evening and just... watch a film with me?

Mom... You really need to get a life.

And get a new job!

Benjamin called home at 12:45 in the morning.

Why did he call?

He said he was on his way home.

- So you didn’t pick him up as agreed? - No. I didn’t. I should have, I know...

Hi! I was just wondering how things are.

- They’re good. - Hey, Iris!

Hi.

But what are you doing? Go and get dressed please, Didier!

- Sorry. How’s everything in the house? - Fine. Except for the mice...

Oh, I know.

- It’s something structural. Are there many? - You could say that!

Horrible!

- You don’t feel scared being alone? - No.

And I have a protected identity,

- so there’s no need to worry. - Okay, good.

- How are things with you? - Chaotic, as usual.

The kids have stomach bugs and lice all at the same time!

Didier’s constantly working

and we have a new au pair, Marit, who...

Well, she’s depressed and keeps hiding from me.

“Kattis, it’s so dark! I don’t want to live any more.

“Can you make me some hot chocolate?”

- It feels like I’m working for her. - Tough.

But do you really need an au pair? Or have you got a job?

No, I haven’t. Everyone’s got an an pair. What are you getting at?

- Was there anything else? - You’re the one who called me.

What are you eating?

A brownie from your freezer. Is that not okay?

How much have you had?

Two pieces. Why?

Maybe you should stop.

It’s a... It’s a...

- It’s a happy cake, you could say. - What’s in it?

It’s a weed brownie.

What the fuck?!

- Are you nuts...? - I should’ve said. I forgot it was there.

- I’ve got work tomorrow. - It’s fine.

You won’t feel anything. At most a bit sleepy. You’ll be fine, really.

Hey! Go to bed, okay? Didier!

Didier?

Marit?

Sorry, I have to put the kids down. Call me if you get lonely.

Feel free to use the car, the keys are in the hallway.

Otherwise, see you in the summer! Love you, bye!

Stop!

- Happy Easter! We want sweets! - What?

- Happy Easter! We want sweets! - I don’t have any.

- Can we have money instead? - Didn’t you hear me? Clear off!

Shit!

Out of my way! Move!

Hey! Hey, you, stop!

What are you doing?

Sorry, I thought you were someone else.

- So, what do you think about Siri? - You mean Iris.

Yes.

I like her.

- Me too. - Sure, but...

The question is her state of mind. What do you think?

If it had been me, they’d have put me in therapy at once.

Sorry I’m late. Those trains are always delayed.

Here’s the list you asked for. I’ve emailed it to you, too.

Good, thanks.

- Let’s go. - Yep.

- Is this the same house they had then? - Apparently. Benjamin lived here.

It was his birthday last week. 34.

It’s totally absurd. He’s an adult now.

- Want some cake? - Not for me, thanks.

It’s been in the fridge the whole time. You?

Typical. It looks delicious, but I’ve just had breakfast.

Okay.

When we...

take up an old case, it’s like starting all over again.

So,

what was Benjamin like, as a person?

He was kind,

smart...

A bit reserved, maybe.

Introverted, his teachers said, but...

well-behaved and popular.

When did you see him last?

He was off to a party with his classmates in Malmö.

It was...

just before 6 pm.

I recall that I asked him if he thought he’d be late.

He didn’t know.

How did you get on?

Fine.

Or...

We’d have arguments,

but don’t all parents with their kids?

According to your call history, Benjamin called home at 12:45 am.

What did he want?

He said he was on his way home.

What happened then?

I went to bed and fell asleep.

And didn’t wake up until 11 am the next morning.

I thought Benjamin had come home and was asleep.

That’s when you realized he’d never made it home?

Yes.

So I called Åsa...

and then I called you, the police.

- He was interested in butterflies? - Moths.

He and I were both into them.

Until he developed other interests.

Like what?

You know,

I’ve got no idea.

- Thanks for coming in, Alex. - No worries.

It’s about the Benjamin case, which you know about.

You and Benjamin,

were you friends?

Superficially.

How did you know each other?

We hung out with the same crowd.

What was Benjamin like?

A snob, like the others.

- But you hung out with him? - No. We’d just be at the same parties.

I get it.

Witnesses say that

you and he had a fight.

Okay, in that case you’ll have to ask them. I don’t remember.

You got a conditional sentence for possession a year ago.

That was a year ago, wasn’t it. I’ve stopped all that now.

- Good. - But back then, at the party.

- Did you deal to Benjamin? - No! Who said that?

- Maybe that’s what the fight was about? - I never sold him anything.

According to the old interviews, you left the party at 12:30 am.

What did you do then?

I went home. My dad was also there.

He’s no doubt said that too.

We know all this.

Alex was at home before Benjamin left the party.

We’ll be talking to your dad again, too.

- Okay, sure. - Thanks for your time.

- Wait, let me give you a hand. - Thanks.

- Is all this Benjamin? - Yes. And it’s not our biggest case.

We have 132 cold cases.

- Oh! Have you worked here long? - Two years.

So... I love my job.

When did you last speak to Benjamin?

Take your time.

Last Friday afternoon.

I called home

to check that everything was okay.

And... Benjamin was pissed off with Fredrik.

- Did he say why? - No.

Benjamin’s mom.

I remember her.

One of my sons was Benjamin’s age.

How do Fredrik and Benjamin get on?

Well...

They fight sometimes.

What about you and Benjamin?

We never fight.

Do you have children?

No. It’s by choice.

Does he have a girlfriend?

I’ve got four children. And eight grandchildren.

No.

I’m a grandmother many times over. It’s wonderful.

Congratulations.

Do you think she’s involved in his disappearance?

I’m trying to form an opinion on that.

Okay. Then I’ll leave you in peace.

It won’t give us anything more than what we already know.

We’ll see.

I was away for one night.

Fredrik promised that he’d...

- It’s all his fault. - What do you mean by that?

I don’t see why this is so important.

I’ve left it all behind.

It’s taken me years.

But won’t it be a relief to find out what happened?

Why?

It still won’t bring him back.

But the guilty person, or persons, must be held to account.

Are you sure you’ll solve it this time?

We’ve re-opened the case, which means we think there’s a chance.

“Think”...

In the old interviews, you hinted that it was Fredrik’s fault.

Yes. If I’d been at home, it wouldn’t have happened.

So where were you?

I was with my friend, in her summer house.

The idea was to stay the weekend, but...

And Fredrik had promised to pick Benjamin up.

That dent in your car. How did that happen?

- What dent? - There was a dent in the front.

I don’t actually recall.

The report said you’d hit something

in a parking garage.

- This was a few days before... - Then I guess that’s what happened.

What does that matter now?

I’ve got to take this.

Hi. How did it go?

Really? That’s great.

I’ll come and pick you up.

Love you too. See you in a bit. Bye.

That was my son, Johan. I have to go, so was there anything else?

I was wondering if you have any old films of Benjamin to lend us.

Yes.

- Thank you. - Thanks. Goodbye.

I’d also have reacted like that.

Blocked it out and moved on.

But that dent.

I’d have remembered it.

Me too.

Benji, please. Give us a smile.

Smile.

You’re ruining it doing that!

You’ll appreciate it when you’re older...

Happy birthday, sweetheart!

Are you going to open it?

- I wonder what it is... - I’ll get some scissors.

He doesn’t need scissors...

What the fuck?

I haven’t got any sweets! Clear off!

Hi! What’s going on?

It’s just Auntie Iris, she won’t bite. Okay, in you go.

You don’t bite, do you?

What are you doing here?

Thank you! What a warm welcome to my own home!

You said you’d be back in the summer.

I thought we’d take a little holiday...

And that you might need company. We haven’t met since the funeral.

But I wanted to come and take care of you, too.

Can you give me a hand with the bags?

Jesus, what a nightmare flight.

I’ve packed far too much as per usual.

- We just wanted to see what was in it. - Sorry!

Stop! Don’t touch anything! Fucking brats! Get out of here!

What’s going on? God, what’s happened?

- Oh, dear, shall I get the vacuum cleaner? - No, not the vacuum cleaner.

Is it Christian?

My God...

I had no idea you’d brought the urn here.

I took it from Tove. She wanted him buried in the family grave.

Oh, dear.

I’ll buy you a new one, okay? One exactly like it.

We’ll sort this out. We need to find something to put him in...

Now, all right?

Is a plastic bag okay?

Sure.

WORK - OLD

Hi, Cilla, it’s Åsa.

It’s been a while.

I’d like to ask a favor of you.

Call me. Today if you can.

Bye.

Forgive me, Jesus. Forgive me my sins.

THE MOTH BY BENJAMIN SERÉN, 9B

POLICE ASK PUBLIC FOR TIP-OFFS ON MALMÖ CORPSE

- Excuse me... - Yes?

- I need to speak to a police officer. - Okay...?

Tell them it’s about the body they found. And that I know who the killer is.