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You're not the only one who's sad.

-I visit her and bring her flowers. -It's a damn lie.

Minna's kidnapper didn't take your daughter. DNA doesn't lie.

There's an error in DNA database.

Go to my place, get a box of evidence and bring it over here.

-Will you marry me? -Yes. I really want to.

I've called a clinic in Germany. They're waiting for us.

Ashes to ashes.

Dust to dust.

My beautiful child.

-I miss him too. -We all do.

Hi. Sorry, I had to nap for an hour. I haven't slept for two days.

-Of course. Did you find the box? -Yeah.

Congratulations on yesterday, the Tranum Man. Well done.

Yes, that was crazy. I hope it's the right one?

It is. Thank you. You've been a big help.

I owe you one.

You could let me accompany you.

-In there. -All right. Come on.

-I'd like you to look at something. -Come back in six months.

The system error gave us loads of work.

We must prioritise the important things.

Well, this is important.

-A drowned baby five years ago? -Not just any baby.

It's his daughter.

Everybody says it was an accident.

And they say the DNA database is fail-safe.

It's okay, Stahl. Get it checked.

Rolf found a system error. We owe him a chance.

All the DNA profiles from the ferry are on this.

Right.

BABY WASHED OVERBOARD

It happened in German waters. So German police investigated it?

Sure, if you can call it an investigation.

-Is it okay that I ask? -Of course.

You don't think it was an accident?

People have told me same thing for five years, but I put the pram there.

My daughter didn't wash overboard by accident. I locked that pram.

As I understood it, Minna's father abducted Minna.

-Why would he take your daughter? -Someone else took Minna.

The kidnapper was never identified.

And you think that he took your child?

Rolf. No DNA on your pram matches anything in the database.

-Fuck. -I'm sorry.

Can you match the profiles from the ferry directly with Minna's abductor?

PK-2014-8413.

-Sure. -Thank you.

-Skaubo? -Yes?

Shouldn't Minna's case be in the DNA database? I've searched three times.

It seems the files haven't been transferred to the new server.

Is something wrong?

Apparently, profiles from Minna case aren't in the DNA database.

Maybe something went wrong during the transfer. But we'll upload again.

Okay, then start with this one.

-Is that Minna's boot? -Yes.

-Where did you get that? -I brought it to Jutland by mistake.

Could you get it to forensics? Then I'll find out what's happened.

I can't be in two places at once.

I could do it.

Yes. Thank you.

I'm off. The evidence from the Minna case is in the archives.

I'll send it to forensics and get them to develop new profiles.

I want everything checked, friends, family, sweethearts, network.

One team is on stake-out at home, the other is at harbour warehouse.

It'll be a three-shift operation. Get some sleep.

Why weren't leads from the Minna case archived?

Rolf? It's been so long. What are you doing here?

-I'll meet you down there. -The evidence isn't in the archives.

-It's all gone. This can't be all. -What's that?

A pillowcase and a drawing. Where's the rest?

-They only kept relevant evidence. -Proving what?

That Minna joined her father in Poland. You gave us that lead.

The father, Zaid, vanished soon after you were off the case.

He was at a motel by the gas station where Minna was spotted.

He checked in with a false passport, as Abdul Hussein.

-You didn't speak to the witness? -I didn't have to.

Polish police found lots of evidence and sent everything up here.

There is a pillow case and a razor with the father's DNA.

-There's also a drawing by Minna. -You didn't even go down there?

Polish police had done everything. Minna and the father were gone.

What about Minna's clothes, the boot, bag, cigarette packet and butt?

How the hell would I know? It's been five years.

Kidnapper's DNA was on that butt, on all the things that are gone!

The kidnapper is not important. We proved the father did it.

You don't even know the kidnapper.

My daughter disappeared on the ferry Minna and the kidnapper were on.

There's no connection.

How the hell would you know?

You only kept the evidence that fit your theory!

-Watch your mouth. -This case was never solved.

And the two girls were never found because of you!

-That was quick. -Right.

-What did forensics say? -The boot had DNA from nine people.

All right!

Neel speaking.

I'm on my way. I just had to assist on a case over here. I'm going now.

-Any news on the boot? -No, we're working on it.

No, of course not. I'm on my way.

They're furious in Hjørring because I took the patrol car over here.

Hjørring calls.

-See you there. Drive safely. -Bye.

The error has always been there, but only certain profiles are affected.

-Did you get the evidence to forensics? -Almost everything's gone.

-Gone how? -We have Vidt's confirming evidence.

What's the problem?

Rolf Larsen alerted us to the problem with the DNA database -

and he's just returned from the archives.

Rolf has a theory -

that Minna's kidnapper might have been involved in another case.

-The Minna case was ages ago. -Five years.

So the evidence should still be in the archives.

Isn't it? No one was sentenced in that case.

The DNA profiles from the Minna case were lost.

Some evidence has gone missing.

We'll try to recover DNA from what's left.

Just what we need. Come with me.

No DNA match on the boot,

neither from the ferry leads nor the database.

Thank you for trying.

Rolf?

-Have a safe trip. -Thanks.

How could the profiles go missing? I thought you were back on track!

It happened before I was in the lead. We're looking into it.

What the heck?

We've received a request via Prüm.

Others are interested in the DNA from the boot.

Minna's kidnapper is wanted for killing of a young girl in France.

-Get Rolf Larsen. -He just left for Jutland.

Call him and tell him to come back.

Right.

That was Stasia from school. She's also a single mom. She looks good.

Stasia doesn't have any children.

She was at the reunion with a big bump.

-What? Did something happen? -Julita...

I want to show you something.

Look at this.

It's called the "Life Window".

Stasia left her child here.

Do you know what? It's completely anonymous.

The nuns will find a good home for the child.

You must be kidding, Gran.

Julita, wait.

Julita. What's the matter, child?

What happened?

You have elevated blood pressure.

-And tests show protein in your urine. -What about the baby?

The baby is okay for now,

but your body is overburdened by the pregnancy.

You're 22 weeks pregnant. The baby weighs in at just shy of 450 g.

Can you tell the gender?

Would you like to know?

You're having a girl.

She looks like she's waving.

Everything checks out. And most importantly, she's well.

But you should rest for the remainder of your pregnancy.

-What could happen? -There's a risk of preeclampsia.

-Could something happen to the baby? -I'll be honest.

It can be dangerous for mother and child -

but let's hope it won't come to that.

-Shouldn't I stay here? -Just take the proper precautions.

And don't strain yourself.

Excuse me. If you're worried and need help -

there are institutions helping pregnant single women.

-Rolf. -Hello there.

-Come in. -Thank you.

We have questions regarding the Minna case that you were involved in.

Astrid Oxlev, you were responsible as the chief superintendent.

-You thought that the case was solved. -Yes.

How so, when the kidnapper was never found?

The father was behind it. The kidnapper was his aide.

Rolf Larsen, do you agree?

I was never convinced that the father kidnapped Minna.

That's why you entered new leads from the case in the DNA database?

Not new. They were entered 5 years ago, but disappeared in the interim.

The only leads left are those confirming Vidt's theory.

So the DNA from Minna's boot is our only remaining lead from kidnapper.

Would you please tell me what this is about?

You didn't find the kidnapper crucial -

-but the DNA profile Rolf entered turned out to match an offender -

-who's wanted for the killing of a woman in France last week.

And now, the French police are asking for our help.

Let me be frank, this is a bloody embarrassing affair.

As it is, we're left out of the European police cooperation.

It doesn't inspire confidence that we were never interested in -

-the identity of the kidnapper, and now murderer.

We'll reopen the Minna case, and we need someone -

-to collaborate with the French.

We can't use Jannik Vidt.

You'll operate independently pending an investigation.

You're on loan from the Jutland Police

for a Danish-French collaboration

under my operational management.

We'll find office space where you can work

while Vidt is being investigated.

Rolf, this only concerns Minna's case.

I hope you can keep things separate.

I'll need an assistant officer of my own choosing.

And a place to stay, a bed and some breakfast.

And maybe some clean clothes?

You'll pick up the French investigator at the airport.

I'll send the details.

Thank you.

Hello?

-I thought you left for Jutland? -I fell asleep.

I slept in the car all night.

I'm meeting Skaubo and Rolf. We'll get all new offices.

We got a match on that boot, a murder in France.

Yes, I'm on my way. I fell asleep.

Yes, this is Neel Skibsted speaking.

For Rolf Larsen? Yes, of course.

Right. You're welcome.

Bye.

-What is it? -That was Astrid Oxlev.

-Rolf asked her to put me on the case. -Good job.

Larsen? You're holding a sign with my name.

-Yes, sorry. Rolf Larsen. -Claire Bobain, French judicial police.

Perfect. This way, please.

-Where did you find her? -Near Auxerre, south of Paris.

Dragged over 100 metres from Highway D606 -

to a waterhole near the Yonne River.

Cause of death was apoplectic bleeding

from a blow to the back of the head.

Sartre. "Existence is an imperfection."

Did you find the truth?

No. Not yet.

-Any sign of rape? -Her clothes were in disarray.

There were traces of sweat and semen from the suspect.

Caucasian, late teens. No papers. No odontological characteristics -

or anything else to identify her. Except this: a tattoo.

You'll get that later. It's newly made.

Beyond DNA from the kidnapper, what do you have on the perpetrator?

Unfortunately not much. I have a translation of the Minna case.

-I think everything's there. -Thank you.

It's up here.

-This way, please. -What is this place?

-It's the old prison laundry. -At least I'll save on laundry service.

Welcome.

Astrid Oxlev, Head of Investigation.

Claire Bobain, French judicial police.

This temporary location will serve as head office

for our joint investigation.

We are waiting for the case files and furniture to arrive.

Mr Skaubo will be assisting with his forensic expertise.

Madame. My technical expert is also on his way.

We're looking for a killer in France who five years ago -

-kidnapped a girl named Minna Nygaard in Denmark.

But we're waiting for the case files to arrive.

While we are waiting for the office space and the case files -

-let's discuss what we do know.

So the Danish police, at that time, ignored the kidnapper's importance?

In light of recent events, we may have

underestimated their importance.

Fair enough. Let's look ahead then.

The kidnapper smoked cigarettes bought and produced in Poland.

And the kidnapper most likely took Minna to a Polish hotel.

Why Poland?

French medical examiners found traces of caramel -

in the murdered girl's teeth.

Analyses show it is most likely a Polish caramel,

a sort of sesame cream fudge.

-Krowki? -You're absolutely right. It's krowki.

There was also a Polish witness -

but I see nowhere that the witness was questioned.

No, that's correct. I went down there back then to meet the witness -

but for a personal reason, I never made it to Poland and left the case.

And who took over?

-A colleague. -They never followed up?

Like I said, there were unfortunate circumstances.

That's why we are currently conducting an internal investigation.

Well, perhaps a trip to Poland would be prudent.

-Tomorrow? -Yes.

When Danish police's material in the case has hopefully arrived.

I need rest and a good Danish restaurant.

-Would you call a cab? -Certainly.

I heard Oxlev booked you into a Stay Inn in Vanløse.

It's fine. I just need a bed to sleep in.

Stay Inn is a dump. You can stay at our place.

-That's all right. -We have room.

Eva will kill me if you decline.

-Thanks then. -Just let yourself in.

-It's been so long. -I thought you were working.

No, the Civil Service opens at 12:00 p.m. today.

Hi.

Hi.

-I'm here for the fishing gear. -I thought you'd gone back to Jutland.

Right, but I was offered a job.

Oh.

-Where? -It's just temporary.

-You look good. -Thanks. You too.

-Where do you live? -At Skaubo's, at the moment.

-Sounds nice. Say hi from me. -I will, thank you.

The fishing gear. It's in here.

Perfect.

If you're lucky, I might come by with a sea trout.

-With mushrooms and ramson? -It's been such a long time.

Hi. Sorry, I'm late, but I bought Do-Rite doughnuts from Chicago.

-Sounds delicious. This is Rolf. -The policeman? Nice to meet you.

-Then doughnuts are just perfect. -Right.

-Sorry. Bad joke. Hi. -Hi.

-You're good? -Yeah.

-Do you want coffee? -No thanks, I'm off to Poland tomorrow.

-Poland? -It's a long story.

-Thank you. Bye. -Nice to meet you.

Welcome to Mandorla.

-Sister? -Please, come in.

Please sit down.

As I mentioned, we have limited capacity

and can't offer everyone a room.

-How old are you? -19.

You're very pretty.

Are your eyes blue or green?

Blue. Why?

It's hard to tell in this light.

-What about the father? -He's dead.

I'm so sorry.

-Was he Polish? -Yes.

Fair-skinned like you?

Yes, fair-skinned.

Paula in room four gave birth yesterday.

You can take her place.

My colleagues have been in contact with Tworóg.

They'll meet us at the gas station

where Minna and the kidnapper were seen.

Why didn't you talk to the witness back then?

It was the intention.

It must have been rather clear-cut -

and easier for witness to remember what the perpetrator looked like.

What actually happened, if you don't mind me asking?

I didn't bring the case to a conclusion.

I understood that, but why?

It's a long story.

We have plenty of time.

Personal reasons.

-Do you want one? -No, I'm fine. Thanks.

Krowki. They're good.

They get stuck in the teeth, though.

Hello. I'm Karol Kozlowski, Tworóg Municipal Police.

You talked to the witness who saw Minna five years ago?

I have attempted to find the information your colleague requested.

There is a number for the woman who made the report,

but it's no longer active.

"Sandra." Is that all?

You don't have a last name or an address, or anything?

We expected an officer from Denmark, but he never came.

-Did you conduct an investigation? -No, we didn't.

But you did send this to the Danish police -

evidence of Minna and the father at the motel, right?

I don't know anything about that.

Nothing was sent from our department to Denmark.

You'd better check with your colleagues where this came from.

It was at this gas station the witness said she saw the baby -

and the motel, Zajazd, is over there.

-Let's go have a look? -Yeah.

Abdul Hussein was the name of the father on his fake passport.

There he is. November the 6th, five years ago.

Single night, room nine.

-I don't see Minna there. -They keep no information on children.

November the 6th?

That's almost a week from the witness saw them

until the father checked in.

Where did the kidnapper stay from November the 1st until the 6th?

Can we get a list of the guests a week prior to November the 6th?

Why would Zaid stay if Minna was recognized?

It doesn't make any sense.

No, it doesn't.

I got the patrol car back to Hjørring.

-Are you moving in? -Maybe.

-Any news from Poland? -Yeah.

I just spoke to Rolf. It's one big mess over there.

The dates don't match up.

Polish police don't know about the motel evidence.

-Then where did it come from? -Exactly. Where?

It's registered as if Jannik Vidt received the evidence from Poland -

-but the thing is, no one in Poland contacted Jannik Vidt.

So he tampered with the evidence?

Something dodgy definitely happened with that evidence from Poland.

Are you listening?

-Can I borrow your car? -What for?

I read up on the interrogations. I need to talk to someone.

Everything's pointing to Poland these days.

Maybe we asked the wrong questions five years ago.

-Do you have news about the case? -No, but we haven't given up hope.

We're still following up on leads.

I know it's been a long time, but try to think back.

Poland?

-No. -No Polish workers in the building?

-No. -At work?

Many people called back then, people who felt sorry for me -

-or thought they'd seen Minna.

But nobody from Poland?

Someone did call me at work from an international number.

When I called back, a man answered, but I couldn't understand him.

-Was he speaking Polish? -Maybe.

Did you keep the number?

No.

Stahl, Minna's mother may have called a Polish number

after the kidnapping.

Would you check up on it?

Just do it.

We got access to German border control license plate scans.

No cars on the ferry the day Minna was kidnapped stopped at the motel.

-Can I see the other prints? -Certainly. They are on my desk.

-This way. -Merci.

-You have a list of cars on the ferry? -Yes.

Could you check this crossing as well?

It's a completely different date.

It could be important, so please check.

There was an accident that day.

A baby fell overboard.

Can you check the registration numbers in the crime register?

Okay, let's see.

Hello? Neel?

There was a stolen car -

found in the forest near Stalowa Wola.

Here are the pictures. And zoomed.

It looks like a baby has been in the car.

Can I...

Thanks.

Oui, Neel. Merci. Your colleague tried to call you.

Yeah, thanks.

A Polish man contacted Minna's mother after the kidnapping.

His name is Igor Bujalski. We've got an address. Let's go.

Allo, Rolf. We have a lead to follow.

Subtitles: Tage Poulsen & C.B. Muller Oneliner