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BAD GUYS

BAD GUYS

The person who killed your daughter was Jung-moon, wasn't it?

I must say, you're really something.

How could you get him out and have him join the team?

I know everything now.

Your daughter was the last victim of the Hwayeon-dong case.

And I know what you did to Jung-moon.

Woong-chul, Tae-su, Jung-moon.

I know why you got the three of them out

and how their pasts

intertwine with yours.

I know everything now.

But let me ask you one thing, Captain Oh.

The past is past. The present is what matters.

The person who contacted Lee Du-kwang and ordered him

to get Woong-chul to kill Jung-moon.

Get rid of Lee Jung-moon.

The person who approached Kim Do-sik

in an attempt to get Tae-su to take out Jung-moon.

The plan was to get either Woong-chul or Tae-su

to kill Jung-moon. But when the plan failed,

this person gave orders to get rid of Woong-chul and Tae-su as well

after killing Jung-moon.

If you refuse to take on the job,

then you're out as well.

The person behind all the unsavory events that we had to deal with recently.

Are you...

that person, Captain Oh?

Answer me at once.

Oh Gu-tak.

Was it you?

Yes, that's right.

It was all me.

Is this the answer you want?

Captain Oh.

You said you found out what happened two years ago.

That's right.

That did happen two years ago,

and that's why I got them out.

How...

How did you end up in this mess?

Did the things that happened two years ago mess you up like this?

TROPICAL NIGHT

Gangseo Station's...

Hold on.

2 YEARS AGO

Did that sound okay?

Okay.

I thought the "S" sounded funny.

EPISODE 9

Captain Oh Gu-tak, Gangseo Police's Violent Crimes Unit 2.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I've never done this before, so it feels really awkward.

-Anyway... -Come on. It's nothing hard.

Hey. Why don't you do it, then?

Forget it. You don't have the face for it.

Sorry about that. Let's try that again.

The secret to the highest clearance rate in Seoul?

You see, my nickname is...

Actually, is it okay to mention my nickname?

People call me "Crazy Dog."

Once I smell something fishy,

I don't care who it is. I show my teeth, bite hard and don't let go.

Hence the nickname.

I guess you could say that's my secret.

No amount of external pressure or cajolery can make you give in.

You just do your job as a cop which is catching criminals.

Is that it?

You see, making compromises is not something we do.

It's what politicians do.

External pressure?

If anyone tries to pressure me,

I'll press charges against them for obstruction of justice.

Cajolery?

You mean, like offering me kickbacks or money?

Then it'd be a clear case of bribery.

If you've got nothing to do for the next five years,

or if 20 million won is chump change to you,

then go ahead and try to bribe me.

Is that like your guiding principle?

Or...

It's about respect. For the law-abiding citizens.

Thanks to the taxes they pay,

people like us can make a living,

have money to buy food and clothes

and even move to a bigger home,

so we ought to be respectful and do our job.

We're civil servants, after all.

TERMINAL NIGHTCLUB

You piece of...

You bastard!

My boss said not to knife you.

Just hand the business over.

Why did they dump this case on us?

Dong-il resigned this morning.

Why?

This is the 13th case, you know.

With the "Hwayeon-dong serial killer" all over the news,

he couldn't take it anymore. He's a softie, you know.

So what do we know about the victim?

Jin Young-eun, age 31. An ordinary office worker.

And no evidence? No fingerprints or shoe prints?

This wouldn't be a serial case if we had those.

Come on now.

I was asking just in case. Jeez.

KOREA CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

That scumbag...

Look how nicely he laid her.

As you can see, the pattern is basically the same.

He stabs them in their side.

And he watches as the victim bleeds to death.

Watching the victim slowly dying

makes the killer feel alive.

I bet he gets high off it.

What a pervert.

He clipped her nails?

Because his DNA or bloodstain could be found under her fingernails.

But there's more.

Apparently, after she died, he wiped her body with alcohol.

No wonder we can't find a single fingerprint.

Hey, Chang-joon. How much more insane do you think this world will get?

What do you mean?

The world wasn't such a scary place when we were growing up.

At least back then, I never encountered a crime

that I couldn't wrap my head around.

Are people going crazy because this world is insane?

Or is it the other way around?

The world is changing fast, but I'm not. And that drives me nuts.

Damn it.

Find out what he used to wipe her body. Collect a sample for analysis.

Alcohol, I told you. What else could it be?

It is our job to suspect everything.

Just listen to me and do as I say, okay?

I'm off.

Here's the equity transfer agreement for the club.

And I got Myung-sik to sign a pledge that he'll stay away from this area.

Well done.

We took over Seoul in exactly 25 days. One district a day.

Woong-chul.

Which district do you want?

Sorry?

Yeongdeungpo? Yongsan?

Which turf do you want?

Could you give me some time to think?

You need time to think? About what?

All right.

Take your time and think about it. Whatever it is.

Thank you, boss.

Don't tell me you're thinking of quitting.

Are you?

I meant to give it to you sooner.

I'm sorry it took so long.

You could've given it to me later.

Gosh, no.

You've been so considerate and patient.

-I'll pay you for this month as soon as... -The thing is, Mr. Oh.

I'm really sorry to say this,

but I don't think I can teach Ji-yeon anymore.

But why, all of a sudden...

The thing is...

Because of the lesson fee? My gosh!

Then please don't worry. From now on,

-I'll pay you on time... -No. It's not about that.

I think you should consider sending Ji-yeon to a school abroad.

Honestly, she's too talented to stay in Korea.

I see.

Sweetheart.

You heard everything, right?

So? What do you think? Do you want to study abroad?

-It'd be nice. -And?

But you can't always do everything you want.

As if you were ever that spoiled.

You've had to put up with this old man all your life.

You told me to never call you an old man.

Sweetheart.

Other kids pester their parents to be sent abroad or for more allowance money.

How come you never do that?

I hear other kids rebel and say their parents

have done nothing for them.

Do you want an honest answer or a funny one?

A funny one.

It's because you're dead broke.

How old is that shirt? The sleeves will fall off soon.

What's wrong with this?

Don't you youngsters wear worn-out clothes to look trendy?

Vintage and worn-out clothes are different.

I want your honest answer.

How come you never ask me for those things?

Because I don't want to hurt you.

It's not something I can get even if I whine.

The mortgage, our living expenses, and my lessons.

That alone is a lot.

So if your only child whined about her allowance money

and studying abroad,

your life would be miserable.

The two of us eating together like this

is your only joy in life. I know that much.

Sweetheart, when did you grow up so much?

Why are you asking me when you're the one who raised me?

Let's eat. The stew will get cold.

No, just eat. I'll get it.

Captain Oh Gu-tak?

Who are you?

Nice to meet you, Captain Oh. Come on in.

Thank you for coming.

Let's eat first.

The two things I don't do with thugs are using honorifics and eating with them.

But you're already here anyway, so let's eat.

Are you trying to bribe me?

Is that why you wanted to see me?

Go ahead and hand over the money.

I'll get you locked up for bribery.

As of today, I've taken over the entire city of Seoul.

What about it?

The other detectives tell me that I won't be able to do business

unless I win you over, Captain Oh Gu-tak.

The things you did to push Myung-sik's gang out.

Namely, arson, assault, vandalism,

incitement to commit murder,

attempted murder, homicide, and so on.

You want me to turn a blind eye to such things and let you off.

That's why you called me here to offer me a bribe.

I suppose you thugs consider it good manners.

Please excuse me for a moment.

Bring me the briefcase.

It's 50 million won in total.

An amount you can certainly accept.

I guess 50 million won is peanuts to you guys.

I don't even have five million won.

Well, this isn't so far out of your reach.

Oh, man. This is tempting.

I was actually in need of some extra cash.

If you want it, it's all yours.

You offered me a bribe, and I punched you.

So let's call it even.

I want to put you behind bars for something bigger.

I'll come back for you with something huge, okay?

I heard your daughter is studying piano.

It's expensive, isn't it?

I mean, the lessons and all.

And she'd have to study abroad later on.

You can't afford that with your salary alone.

You're right. I can't afford it

which is why I'm in such a foul mood these days.

So you'd better stay out of my sight.

If I see you again, I will chew you to pieces.

What? You're a police commissioner. You don't have 50 million won?

Oh, boy. Here's a cop with some integrity.

My goodness.

Hey, it's not like I have money stashed away.

I've been deep in debt since my son's wedding.

Wait until your daughter gets married. Then you'll understand.

Look at you yapping away when you're dead broke.

You little... Don't talk to me like that.

Have you tried asking your friends?

Of course, I have.

Forget 50 million. They don't even have 5 million won.

Birds of a feather flock together.

They're barely staying afloat like me.

Well, anyway. I'll figure something out. Let's just drink.

Man, I'll spend all my money on drinks before I can borrow money from someone.

Anyway, do you know

-what Ji-yeon's piano teacher said? -What?

She said Ji-yeon is too talented to just stay in Korea.

I know that Ji-yeon gives her best in everything she does.

Goodness. Your daughter is a thousand times better than you.

You're absolutely right.

She is much wiser than I am.

I say I raised her,

but she's the one who takes care of this lonely old man.

Anyway, that said...

I want to be a dutiful father to her for once.

I will get the money together so my daughter can study abroad

and become the best pianist in the world.

I will do that for her.

Then what? You want her to become rich and famous

so you can mooch off her for the rest of your life, right?

Well, that'd be nice.

Why did you two drink so much in broad daylight?

Take him home safe and sound, okay?

Okay, Dad.

Geun-wook.

Remember what you promised me?

You said you'd quit being a cop,

once I made Commissioner. Remember?

-Yes. -So?

Are you going to quit? What's your plan?

Well...

I meant the Commissioner General position,

not the Commissioner of Seoul Police.

Looks like you need to step up your game, Dad.

-What? -See you.

-Goodness. -Captain Oh.

Captain Oh.

-Who are you? -It's me, Geun-wook.

-Geun-wook? -Yes.

Look who's here. It's Geun-wook.

-We're off. -All right. Bye.

Wait, hold on.

Look at that brat, messing with his father.

Hey, what's up?

We have the results for the chemical composition analysis.

Okay, got it.

White kerosene?

The killer used white kerosene to wipe down the victim's body.

Where can you get it?

Gas stations. Where else?

You can get it at any gas station.

White kerosene is commonly used for those oil-fired heaters.

What else is it used for?

Well...

That I'm not sure.

Since no one would use a heater in the summer,

you want to check all the gas stations and find out who bought kerosene?

-It'll take forever! -Is it too much of a hassle for you?

I told you. We don't have an easy job.

Fine. I'll just shut up and do as I'm told.

I don't care however long it takes.

We'll check the security footage to see

if anyone who bought kerosene was also at the crime scene.

If we get a match, we'll have the killer right in front of us.

Hello?

-Detective Oh Gu-tak? -Yes, speaking.

I'm calling from Hwagok Patrol Division. It's about your daughter.

Your daughter had accepted a job at a karaoke lounge,

without knowing what the job entailed.

You know, those job ads.

I think she went there because she read that the job paid well.

But she got there and realized they were looking for a bar girl,

so she tried to leave

but got into an altercation with one of the customers.

Sweetheart.

I'm here.

How are you feeling?

Are you all right?

Never trust ads about those "high-paying part-time jobs."

It could be very dangerous.

Well, you've learned your lesson.

From now on, be careful...

Dad.

How come you're not angry?

Obviously, you know what happened.

So why aren't you mad at me?

You've done nothing wrong, Dad.

It's all my fault, so just let it out.

Swear and yell at me all you want!

I know why you went there

and why you couldn't tell me.

How could I get mad at you when I know why you did that?

I've done nothing for you.

I'm going to get the money to send you abroad...

No, forget it.

I don't want to study abroad.

I'll just...

I'm just going to give up.

No. I can get the money. It's just 50 million won.

I can easily...

No!

I don't want to study abroad.

This experience gave me a reality check,

so I know my place now. I've learned my lesson,

so I'm just going to give up.

The more I dream, the more miserable I become.

So I...

So I can no longer dream, Dad.

I'm telling you. I only touched her thigh, but that girl...

-Gosh. -Hey!

How dare you? You scumbag!

Let go. I said, let go!

You bastard!

How dare you lay a hand on my daughter?

Let go!

Let go, you idiots!

How dare you hurt my daughter?

Who are you to make my daughter give up on her dreams?

Why...

Why must I feel this miserable just because I don't have money?

Just why?

Didn't you say you never eat with thugs?

All the crimes you committed in our precinct so far.

Arson, assault, vandalism,

incitement to commit murder, attempted murder, homicide.

I'll let them all go.

However, there's one condition.

Your henchman who spearheaded your takeover operation.

Your main enforcer who executed all the criminal activities.

Park Woong-chul.

Just hand him over.

Make him take the fall for everything, and that's it.

Pick someone else.

Woong-chul and I grew up together...

Hey, Lee Du-kwang.

Just be grateful and take the offer before I change my mind.

I'll come back another time.

All right, then.

The moment you walk out of here with this money,

you and I are in this together.

We're family now, Captain Oh. Do you understand?

I'll tell you where we're headed.

Do you know about the Hwayeon-dong murder? We've identified a person of interest,

so we're on our way to his place to get him.

Could you tell me more about the investigation?

Come on, I can't tell you. It's confidential.

Edit it well and make me look good. Then I'll tell you.

I believe it was a little over a month ago.

We found out that the killer used white kerosene

to erase his DNA that might have been left on the victim's body.

So we combed through the security footage from all the gas stations in the area

and compiled a list of people who bought white kerosene.

Then we went through the security footage from the 14 cases

to see if we could spot anyone on the list.

After doing that for about a month,

we managed to identify a person of interest.

He's the one we're about to meet.

Who is it?

Hello, I'm from the management office.

-The management office? -Yes.

Where's Lee Jung-moon? Where is he hiding?

Lee Jung-moon, you're under arrest. You're a suspect in the Hwayeon-dong case.

I'm sure you've seen this in movies and TV shows.

We arrested you without a warrant

which means we have 48 hours to request your warrant.

So just confess, and we'll make this quick and easy, okay?

Hey, why do you look so pallid?

Are you hungry? Should I order you some food?

Okay, let's get started.

It's all computerized these days,

but I still prefer this. I hope you understand.

Name?

Fine. Let's forget about the formalities.

Jung-moon.

Why did you kill them?

The victims were all killed in the exact same manner.

I'm sure you know how they were killed since you did it.

All right.

Well, let's say it wasn't you.

Then how will you explain the white kerosene?

It was for my girlfriend.

That's why I bought it.

Look at you! So you do talk.

I thought you were mute.

Anyway,

why did she need it?

She's an art major. Oil painting.

You have to clean your brushes well.

Kerosene removes the oil-based paint and makes the job easier.

That's why I bought the white kerosene.

Are you sure?

Do you want to check?

Then just call her and ask.

Then what were you doing at the crime scenes?

Why did you lurk around the victims' homes every single time?

What's wrong? That you can't answer?

Just say it. You went there to kill them.

Lee Jung-moon. You went there to kill them.

Right?

I...

don't remember.

What?

You asked me why I went there.

I don't remember.

Oh, boy.

My goodness. How easy is that?

You think you can get away with it if you just play dumb.

Then let me help you remember what you did.

Take a good look at this. Here!

December of last year. Yoo Ha-na in Yeomcheong-dong.

This past January, Choi Hee-ju. Right?

You killed her in Yeomcheong-dong. Remember?

No, I don't.

You don't remember? Then I'll make you remember, you prick!

Here, look at this photo.

This one too!

Park Hee-seok in Sinwol-dong. Cho Won-hee!

Park Ji-won in Yeomcheong-dong.

You killed three people in March.

Was it too nice out for you to stay at home?

I said, I don't know.

If you don't remember,

rack your brain until your memories come flooding back, you bastard!

Retrieve your memories and tell me.

You need to tell me exactly what you did so that these people can rest in peace!

Got it? You scumbag!

Here, look.

Take a good look.

Kim Hee-yeon. You killed her, didn't you?

Remember her?

I really...

don't remember.

Stare at their faces until you remember.

So he won't confess?

No. He was seen at every crime scene

and bought kerosene in the summer. We have circumstantial evidence, but...

There's no eyewitness or physical evidence.

So at the moment, we're relying...

on his confession.

This case will be my last case in the field.

Do you understand?

He doesn't want the case to get in the way of his promotion.

We've already wasted a full day. How will we get a confession out of him?

What do you mean, how?

I'll smack him in the head until his eyes pop out.

Hey, call Dr. Kim and tell her we need her.

You mean, Kim Mi-sook? What for?

To do a polygraph test?

Did you book your flight? So when is it?

What? The 24th?

That's in two days!

What?

Hey, I'm not ready yet.

I mean...

You'll be away for months. This is just too sudden.

-Just a moment, please. -Sure.

Sweetheart.

I'll call you back later.

Detective, what's going on with my boyfriend?

Take a seat.

Well, we'll investigate further and make our decision soon,

so please be patient.

Miss, do you paint?

Pardon me?

Oh, I'm an art major.

So, like oil painting?

-Yes. -When you wash your paintbrushes,

do you use white kerosene?

There's a cleaning solution specifically designed for brushes,

but it's too expensive.

So people who can't afford it do use kerosene.

And you use it?

Yes.

Did Jung-moon pick it up for you since you two live together?

Yes.

From your perspective, what's your boyfriend like?

Do you think he's capable of killing someone?

No, never. He's not like that.

Okay.

What did I expect?

This is inadmissible in court. Will it help?

The psychological pressure will.

If the results say he's lying, he will confess. I'm sure of it.

Is your name Lee Jung-moon?

Yes.

-Truth. -Just get straight to the important stuff.

We don't have time.

Mr. Lee Jung-moon, have you ever killed a person?

Yes.

Truth.

What's with him? Why is he confessing suddenly?

I'm going to show you a few photos.

If you killed the person in the photo I'm showing you,

please say yes.

Yoo Ha-na.

Did you kill her?

No.

Truth.

Choi Hee-ju. Did you kill her?

No.

Truth.

This is Park Hee-seok. Did you kill him?

No.

-Truth. -What?

Why does it say he's telling the truth? What's going on?

No.

No.

No.

No.

All right. This is the last one.

Kim Hee-yeon.

Did you kill her?

No.

I did not kill her.

Truth.

Then who did you kill?

Who? Say it, you bastard!

What's the answer you want?

"I killed them all."

Is that what you want to hear?

Fine.

I'll give you what you want.

I killed them all.

Lie.

That sly bastard...

The Hwayeon-dong serial killer

is me.

Lie.

Since I am a murderer,

I'll gladly accept any punishment you give me,

Captain Oh Gu-tak.

Lie.

Listen to me carefully, you scumbag.

We won't meet again

if you really are not the killer like you say.

However, if you are the Hwayeon-dong killer,

we will cross paths again. And when we meet again,

I will kill you.

What's this?

I found out whom Lee Jung-moon had killed in the past.

Some burglars broke into his home and killed his parents.

Lee Jung-moon killed those burglars.

That's self-defense.

Take a look.

SCORE 38, INDICATES A HIGH DEGREE OF PSYCHOPATHY

He's a psychopath?

Yes, he's a psychopath.

I plan to meet the prosecutor who handled the case.

What? When?

We have to release him soon. 48 hours is almost up!

Calm down, will you?

Hey, it's not like we can't get him once he's released.

He won't be able to flee the country anyway.

Just keep a close watch on him.

Captain Oh Gu-tak!

Hey, sweetheart!

Why did you come all the way here? I'll be heading home soon anyway.

Then leave with me.

I won't be able to see you for a while, so I want to spend all day with you.

-Oh Ji-yeon. -Yes?

Are you excited?

To tell you the truth, I'm a little worried about Captain Oh.

But I am excited.

Don't worry about me.

Just go there

and learn and do all the things you ever dreamed of.

Make all your dreams come true, okay?

Okay, I will.

Your daughter is beautiful.

Who is he?

Are you all right?

Goodness. How come she's not home yet?

Hello?

Who?

Hey, sweetheart.

Come home soon. You have an early morning flight.

Something's come up, so I have to step out.

Go ahead and eat when you get home.

I made spicy sausage stew.

Captain Oh Gu-tak?

Why did you want to meet me?

It's about Lee Jung-moon.

You know him well, don't you?

Dad?

Dad, is that you?

Gu-tak.

Are you not going to hold a funeral for her?

You need to send her off.

It's already been ten days. This isn't right.

Let's just drink.

You really have to let your daughter go now, Gu-tak.

Come on. Let's just drink, Gu-hyun.

When your parents die, you bury them in the ground.

But when your child dies, you bury her in your heart.

So please, Gu-tak.

It's time you buried your daughter in your heart and...

Damn it!

That's just what they say in books.

Cut the crap because I don't want to hear it!

My daughter, Ji-yeon...

Because of this incompetent father,

my dear daughter died like that.

So how can I bury her in my heart?

I cannot...

I cannot bury Ji-yeon in my heart.

Not until I catch that scumbag.

Because my heart is filled with rage!

The scumbag who killed Ji-yeon...

I will catch that bastard

and tear him to shreds.

Then I will bury my daughter

in my heart.

So please,

enough of your ridiculous spiel.

Stop saying stupid things to comfort me.

Let's just drink, okay?

I'll begin the autopsy.

Dad...

Dad.

Where does she always go all dolled up like that?

Who knows? I guess she's seeing another man or something.

What's he doing here?

Remember what I said?

I told you we'd meet again if you were the killer

and that you would die at my hands.

I'm not the killer.

Don't you dare lie to me, you bastard!

Gu-tak!

Get off me, you idiot!

That scumbag killed my daughter, Ji-yeon.

I must kill him with my own hands.

Let go of me!

Captain Oh, we're here to discuss your suspension

and the disciplinary actions we will be taking.

Do you have any objections to our decision?

Any objections?

You're showing no remorse whatsoever, Captain Oh Gu-tak.

OH GU-TAK NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY

So you work here?

Does Jung-moon know?

I bet you want to get out of this rut.

You want to become a successful artist,

but your father abandoned you when you were little,

and your mother died of cancer five years ago.

Talk about a crappy life.

What are you trying to say?

You want to continue to paint,

but you have no money.

That's why you work here.

You've accrued a lot of advance pay.

No wonder your boss wants to just sell you off somewhere.

I think I can solve your problem for you.

Then you can continue to paint.

What do you want from me?

Work with me.

I could really use your help.

It must have something to do with Jung-moon.

Then I can't.

Think carefully.

Will you live like this forever?

Will someone give you an award for staying loyal to him?

Come on. It's not like you guys are married.

So why would you ruin your life because of him?

Don't be such a fool.

Let go of me. I said, let go!

There's a lot you can gain from just giving him up.

You can stop worrying about being sold off.

You can quit this job and focus on your paintings.

I'll pay off your debt for you.

Do you not understand?

You can use this chance to turn your life around, Yoo-jin.

Why haven't we been able to arrest Lee Jung-moon?

The lack of evidence is to blame.

If we found his prints on the murder weapon or at the scenes,

we wouldn't be having this talk now.

But you see, forget fingerprints and shoe prints.

Do you know what could serve as irrefutable proof?

A survivor.

Someone he tried to kill but couldn't finish off.

If there's a survivor, it's game over.

Are you all right?

What happened?

Are you okay?

What happened? What is it?

Physical evidence

and a victim.

With those two things, we'll have no problem arresting Lee Jung-moon.

Don't move!

But we'll need you to testify against him.

You'll be his victim and an eyewitness.

One day, Jung-moon told me

that he had murdered more than ten people.

He bragged about it.

That's how we'll tie him to the Hwayeon-dong murder case.

Then he won't be able to get out of this.

The things you told me just now.

You can say that in court, right?

WITNESS

He told me that he was the Hwayeon-dong killer.

He also said the cops

couldn't catch him because he left no trace behind.

Yoo-jin.

Why are you doing this to me?

I'll say this just in case.

Guilt, sympathy, compassion.

Don't even think about stuff like that.

Lee Jung-moon is the one who should feel guilty.

Only have sympathy for yourself.

Here is the verdict. The accused is sentenced

to life imprisonment.

Why is it that you want

to kill someone in jail?

I'm burning up.

Right here...

It's boiling hot.

I can't even sleep.

Every night feels like a tropical night.

So you just want this man dead?

Do you think that will put an end

to your long sleepless nights?

I know someone

who'd be a good match for the job.

Jung Tae-su.

He turned himself in a few months ago, so he's doing time in jail now.

He's at Cheongsong Penitentiary where the man who killed your daughter is.

And he's number one in this field.

I don't know why he turned himself in,

but killing this guy

will be a piece of cake.

But before we take out this guy,

if there's anything you want to hear from him...

Is there anything

you must hear him say?

"I am the one who killed your daughter."

That's what I want to hear.

If he's not the killer...

If he's not the one who killed my daughter...

Then I really can't go on anymore.

Translated by Liya Choi