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[Final Episode]
[December 20, 2014 - Statute of Limitations Expiration Day]
2014 - Case Number 1370
We will now start the proceedings on defendant Choi Kwang Kook.
15 years ago, there was a boy who wanted to follow his older sister to school.
However, he had to give up and turn back and go back at the bus stop.
That boy never made it home.
That boy was murdered.
His name was Han Byul and he was six years old.
The man who ordered Han Byul's death was defendant Choi Kwang Kook.
In December 20 1999, Choi Kwang Kook...
at a factory located in Incheon Hong Seo Ga Myung Do 426...
ordered kidnapper called Baek Sang Ki called Panda to kill Han Byul.
The result being, Han Byul died.
Therefore, defendant Choi Kwang Kook is charged with
criminal law 250 and criminal law 31. He will be charged with abetting murder.
Legal counsel? Do you agree with the prosecution's case?
We deny the prosecution's entire case.
The defendant was not at the scene of the crime on that day.
Also, the victim Han Byul's killer is already detained and on trial.
Therefore, the prosecution's case is not untrue.
The defendant is not guilty.
There you again staring off into space again.
- When did I do that? - What did the doctor say?
Get your head back on straight.
It's not good to stare off into space like that.
Just one sip.
Again? Taking a child's food!
- How old did I say you were? - Five...
Fifty! I didn't forget.
I just keep forgetting my name. That's all.
Oh boy.
Is it a blessing or a punishment?
When one comes in, another one leaves.
You two must really be destined to be.
Well, if you live next to Kang Soo, there won't be any issues.
That's right! Kang Soo!
- Where is he? - Went to work.
No, wait. Today he went to court.
Court!
Wait... I know what that is.
The memories are waving back and forth in my mind.
Just give me one sip.
Should I drop by there or not?
If I go, I feel a turmoil inside.
If I don't go, I feel a curiosity inside.
He doesn't know his inside thoughts. Will he even be able to talk properly?
We'll begin our witness testimonies. Witness, please take your oath.
Following my conscience and without hiding anything, I will be honest.
If I do not tell the truth, I accept punishment for perjury. I promise this.
Prosecutor. Approach and question.
Kang Soo.
On the morning of December 20, 1999, you met Han Byul, did you not?
Yes.
How did you meet him?
The policeman went to the store for a moment.
A lost Han Byul approached.
Mom! Mom!
Mom!
He wanted help finding his home.
- So, did you help him find his home? - No.
- No, I couldn't. - Why is that?
We both got kidnapped together.
The kidnapper was Baek Sang Gi, also known as Panda.
Lee Jong Gon planned and abetted in the kidnapping of these boys.
What happened after?
I fainted, but when I woke up, I was in a car trunk.
When you arrived at the abandoned factory, where was Han Byul?
He was in the trunk.
He's alive, this one.
When the defendant got out of the car, what was Panda's reaction?
- Who are you? - Director Lee Jong Gon.
You can't do a job like this.
If you leave it, issues will arise for sure.
Well, we just have to kill the kid.
Just kill the kid.
Just kill the kid?
Just kill the kid. You're sure he said 'just kill the kid'?
Yes.
- What did Panda say on the phone? - He said he didn't want to.
He said it wasn't a part of the original deal.
What was the defendant's reaction?
'If you don't kill them, you'll die later'.
That's what he said.
Then, what did Panda do?
From the trunk...
he brought out a blanket.
Did you see the defendant's face?
- Yes. - Who is it?
It is Choi Kwang Kook.
Did the defendant see you, the witness?
No.
I was hiding in the factory so he didn't even know I was there.
If he knew you were there, would he have ordered you killed?
Yes.
I object.
Witness is giving witness to an incident that has not even occurred.
Sustained.
That will be all.
Witness. Are you certain the person you saw is Choi Kwang Kook?
Yes
Then, why couldn't you recognize him?
The defendant lived in the same house as you before, didn't he?
When was that?
Three years ago.
Three years ago?
It's been three years since you met the defendant again.
Why didn't you report him all this time?
Before that, how did you even live and eat in the same house with him?
That...
is because I had lost my memories as a child. But...
my memories have come back.
Judge.
This is a report by an expert verifying the authenticity of the witness' testimony.
I will submit this as evidence.
Lawyers, do you agree to the submission of this evidence?
- We agree. - I accept this evidence. Continue.
I'm relieved to hear that your memory is restored, but when did it come back?
Was it before or after you knew Choi Kwang Kook was a defendant of this case?
It was after.
Before you knew he was a defendant, you didn't remember and got along well.
But, once you knew, you suddenly remember his face.
I object. Legal counsel is testifying on behalf of witness.
Sustained.
Legal counsel should stick to questions only.
Witness, why were you kidnapped?
I was a witness of a hit-and-run car accident.
And, why was Han Byul kidnapped?
I object. She is asking for his opinion.
- Sustained. - I will rephrase my question.
That day, what color jacket was Han Byul wearing?
- Yellow. - And you?
Yellow.
So, I guess you and Han Byul looked similar.
I object.
I'm trying get to the reason of Han Byul's kidnapping. If they did not meet, then...
I object!
Legal counsel is stating her comments as facts.
Sustained.
I will rephrase my questions.
Witness, do you feel sorry towards Han Byul?
Yes.
And, do you feel sorry towards his family?
Yes.
How sorry are you?
You're so sorry you want someone to pay and be punished...
and you would do anything to make it happen.
Yes.
Is that why you said your memory came back?
I object.
Overruled.
Witness, what did you do on your seventh birthday?
Witness?
I don't know.
Yes. I don't remember what I did when I was seven either.
Then, what was the last thing you did with your deceased mother?
That will be all.
Chan. Come along. Come.
Hey. Where are you going? Where?
Why did you stop me cross-examining the witness?
When the questioning isn't going well, it's best to let it go quickly.
If we hold onto it longer, it'll be obvious we don't have evidence.
What good will it do anyone?
But still, we couldn't even make one counter-argument and just back down...
Yes, it is a bit disappointing.
It has to be that for people to disregard and think it's unimportant.
Is that why Choi Kwang Kook didn't show up?
Well, since the defendant isn't around, the excitement is kind of missing.
You think he'll continue not showing up?
Who knows. It probably depends on how things go.
We don't even have Song Ah Reum.
- She'll be here. - I told her she didn't have to come.
She'll come out of her own curiosity since her life is on the line.
You must have gone through a lot.
Don't be that way. Raise you face.
Let go of Han Byul now.
I heard you don't have a mother.
No.
It's sad enough that you don't have a mother.
You'll wear yourself out carrying that heavy burden.
It's not your fault Kang Soo.
Our Han Byul liked making friends.
I'm glad you were with him.
He was probably a lot less scared.
Then, that's good enough.
Okay?
I will carry the burden of Han Byul now.
It's okay to do that now.
Because he's my child.
So, I'm the one who should get hurt.
Just every now and then...
think of him.
You can do that, right?
Can I hold you?
You worked hard.
On the night of October 21, 2014, where were you?
A cabin in Kang... Kang... Kang Hwa Do.
Who did you see in that home?
Park Man Geun.
You heard Park Man Geun talk that day?
- Yes. - What did they say?
Witness?
In 1999, during the special prosecution, they said he killed a child...
My name is Choi Kwang Kook.
I'd like to attend my trials now.
Please join.
You may. Please continue
Are you ok?
Prosecution. Continue.
Witness, what did you hear that day at Kang Hwa Do from Park Man Geun?
He said that he was able to win
because he killed a child.
Would you recognize the person who said that?
Yes.
Witness, I'm going show you some pictures.
Please choose the person who said those words.
Witness?
I'd like to request a recess.
The witness needs time to gather herself.
Overruled.
Witness, go on and pick a picture.
He's not here.
Is this our first time meeting
or are paying me a charitable visit?
Kang Soo...
I told you not to let Kang Soo testify.
He insisted he would. How could I stop him?
He's that type of person. That's why I asked you to stop him.
Regardless...
He wasn't even a useful witness.
For witnesses it's all based on memory.
A thirsty witness can't drink ocean water. What would happen?
- If something happens... - Nothing like that would happen this time.
If you needed Kang Soo
it's obvious your pockets are empty.
Why are you blowing hot air?
That's what I'm saying.
So, give it all up.
You knew this would happen and that's why
you went into Hwa Young, isn't it?
You went in there to get something to exchange for Kang Soo's life in case...
That's why you went to Park Man Geun.
If you're worried about the kids, give it all up.
If you give it and they still lose, they will all die.
If they win, they won't.
Is your life, not even a life?
Your life...
- Or mine... - A man that knows all and...
A Man that pretends he doesn't.
Is it the same?
I don't know.
Let's not think that far ahead.
Did Song Ah Reum get home okay?
Yes, she got home.
She must feel bad. She didn't say anything.
She'll be alright, won't she?
- Hwa Young won't... - Well, that's just...
They won't bother her.
She did what they wanted so what good would it be?
Prosecutor.
You are doing a good job.
Stay strong until the end.
Where is Prosecutor Lee's team?
I haven't seen them all day.
Where is your son in law?
Well...that...I...
I wonder where...gosh!
That. Ding dong, ding dong! Stop it!
Just let it go.
I've lived like this for 20 years.
I can't live like that.
Before I get, I'm going make sure your mother knows.
Oh just do it. Please!
Let's break up.
- Why? - I don't like men like you.
I don't like women like you either.
So?
Let's work together.
Chief wanted us to find the witness.
The outcome of the case is tied to us.
I'm the team's ace and why am I doing this?
That's nonsense.
Song Ah Reum was not at that cabin.
You know that I'm was trial for that crime, right?
That came out not guilty.
You cannot know for sure
that the person in the video is Song Ah Reum.
Therefore, you cannot accept Song Ah Reum's testimony.
- Is that a valid reason? - Then...
Who was there?
Witness?
If you feel you're going to impact your other trial negatively...
you do not need to answer.
I have one more question.
By chance...
was Park Man Geun there at that location?
No.
Then, what about the defendant?
It's my first time seeing him.
That will be all.
Witness?
You were convicted for drugs, weren't you?
- I object. - That's all.
Why are you so down, Investigator Kang Soo?
Just because, I feel comfortable this way, prosecutor.
We really look like typical civil servants, right?
Walking around here in our youth...
calling each other titles like 'investigator' and 'prosecutor'.
Let's change that.
Kang Soo. I'll be your older sister.
Follow me. Sister!
- Investigator! - Why are you here?
A task from the Chief.
He wanted me look for the chip.
I don't know.
If I go around, I'm sure I'll find it.
Kang Soo. I'll be your sister.
Come on. Try it!
- Sister. - Sister!
Sister!
Hey Sis! It's me!
We found it.
It's me Sis!
Hey Mister!
Hi Mister. I really like your bracelet.
Can you show us just once?
Mister?
Do you want to trade with us for this?
I put it somewhere safe.
Where is it?
Oh. Here it is.
Here it is.
He can listen to his mom's voice later.
December 20, 1999...
where you on that day?
It was during the special prosecution so I was probably in the office.
That day...
do you recall getting a phone call from the defendant?
No, I don't recall that.
Then, what about an order to kill Han Byul?
No, I don't.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Then...
why did Panda kill Han Byul?
I ordered him to.
It was not the defendant?
This testimony...
you realize that it can used in another trial
and can used as evidence against you?
- Yes. - Then, I'll ask you again.
Who ordered the murder of Han Byul?
I ordered it.
I did it to protect the special prosecution.
It was a decision I made on my own.
That is all.
Prosecution. Question your witness.
Your honor. This is unusual.
But, may I greet the witness for a moment?
I'm an old subordinate of his.
I'll give you one minute. Don't take any longer.
Thank you.
I'd like to introduce you to someone.
Do you know Prosecutor Koo Dong Chi over there?
I've heard his name.
You don't know him? You haven't worked with him?
You haven't met him for any work-related reasons?
None.
I must have been mistaken.
I was sure that you knew Prosecutor Koo Dong Chi.
It would strange for me to know a prosecutor of his level.
Yes, you are correct.
Okay then. We will get started on our witness testimony.
- Wait. Have you really not met him? - I have not!
Why would I meet someone I don't know?
Then why did you try to kill a man that you have never met before?
Did you tried to attempt to murder Prosecutor Koo Dong Chi?
I object. Prosecution is talking about an event that did not occur.
Get rid of him... get rid of him.
This was record on December 7.
Judge, may I submit into evidence this recording of the witness?
- I do not agree. - You're overruled.
Do you know who detectives say are the easiest criminals to catch?
It is murderers.
Murderers always need a motive.
If the motive is confirmed, then this person must know someone.
To catch a murderer, you have to investigate the people they met before the murder or the people they called.
As long as it is not a random killing...
the murderer is definitely amongst those people.
But why does he say that he never met Prosecutor Koo...
I object. This line of questioning has nothing to do with the case.
It has everything to do with it.
On December 7th, Prosecutor Koo was in the middle of securing a recording of sexual favors
and he was nearly killed doing so. On December 7th, Prosecutor Koo was in the middle of securing a recording of sexual favors
and he was nearly killed doing so.
Get rid of him.
The next words were, Koo Dong Chi, get rid of him.
Koo Dong Chi! Get rid of him!
Then why did Sung Moo Young say he never met Koo Dong Chi before? Why?
Prosecutor, please do not refer back to evidence that is no longer acceptable.
I understand.
I'll proceed with the next question.
Is our witness in the recording of the sexual favor party or not?
Were you in the recording?
I was not.
Then why did you demote him and transfer him to a different location on that same day?
Wasn't it because you wanted Prosecutor Koo removed from that case?
I recall that you were the one who submitted that transfer request.
Yes, I did.
Shall we take a look?
I submitted it at 6:30 p.m. in the evening
and a decision was made on that same day at 8:00 p.m.
Office hours were already over yet you made a decision in one hour and thirty minutes.
What was your reason for making such a quick decision like that?
You were pretty desperate at that time.
And did you ever fulfill every favor that I have asked from you?
Then when I asked you to testify for the murder of Han Byul...
Why did you refuse?
Please answer.
Didn't you say it was because of Hwa Young?
That is not the truth.
Please start reading from the third line.
This conversation has been recorded at the Youngjin prison
where the witness is currently residing.
- Please read it. - I object.
I agree.
Shall I read it for you then?
'What are doing?'
The witness, 'Why should I do that?'
Why should I do that? Do you think Hwa Young will stand for it if I did?
Loyalty should still remain even if a rebellion occurs.
At least you can save your life that way.
The trial is not over yet and who knows?
They might look kindly upon me if I behave.
He's leading the witness and this recording bears no value
as evidence during the time of investigation.
I went to visit him as a colleague.
Not as a prosecutor but as his colleague.
That is all.
Yes, this is 'Three Meals a Day.'
- This is the recorder. - The video file.
It doesn't work.
It's destroyed.
In any case, it seems you both have to go to forensics.
So let's do this as a team. Deal?
Don't you think it will be dangerous?
I take it back. Cancel everything.
It won't be dangerous at all.
If it was, do you think the Chief would allow us to move around defenseless?
That's true, she's right.
Sit down.
Let's play 'Rock, Paper, Scissors.' Winner takes all.
Deal.
Rock, scissors, paper!
I won.
My man is an ace.
All right then, fighting!
Fighting!
Let's go.
This is it, Father.
It's exactly as you said it would be.
This place has a lot of sins.
December 21st, 1999 around eleven o'clock at night.
Where at that time?
I was at the factory.
Were you alone?
No.
Who were you with?
There was a man wearing a suit.
- Did you know him? - It was my first time seeing him.
What was that man doing?
He was just standing there looking at something.
What was it?
A child... with yellow clothing on.
Let's go.
It was the corpse of the little boy that was murdered during the day, wasn't it?
No.
It wasn't a corpse.
It was just a little boy.
He was alive. My baby was alive!
- He was alive! - Please calm down.
Please calm down.
Ma'am, this is Han Byul's last path to justice. You have to listen to it.
- He was alive. He was alive. - Mom, calm down.
Did the man just continue to stand there?
No.
He crouched down and looked over the condition of the child.
And then he just left.
Oh my goodness, I can't believe he just left.
Is that man inside this court room right now?
Can you let us know... who it is?
That child's name is...
Han Byul.
That is all.
Let's say there was another man.
But it was late at night and very dark. How could you get a good look at the man's face?
The lights were on.
That factory has been shut down. Wasn't the electricity cut off?
I used the fuse box that day.
How bright was it inside that factory?
It was enough to get a clear look of the man's face.
It's been 15 years
and you're saying it was bright enough to point out the defendant was that man.
Then by any chance, do you remember the face of that child?
I don't remember it very well.
The child was lying on the floor so I couldn't get a good look at his face.
Then it seems the factory wasn't that bright enough to see someone's face.
Still, I saw him.
All you have to say is 'yes' or 'no.'
When the body of that child has been discovered...
You were the caretaker of that factory. Is that correct?
Yes.
Then the detectives must've asked you questions on the day of the incident.
Yes.
Then why didn't you make a statement at that time?
Was a there a particular reason that prevented you from doing so?
But why did you even go to the factory that late at night from the start?
- Did you go to destroy evidence? - I object.
- He's speculating. - Counselor.
Do you have proof to make such assumptions?
Yes, Your Honor.
Sir... this belongs to you. Is that correct?
- Let's get going. - Let's go.
Yes.
But why was this discovered with the Panda's body at the factory?
Please answer the question.
It's because...
I buried that person.
I object. The counselor is...
Overruled. Let's listen.
Sir, why did you bury the Panda fifteen years ago?
It's because I killed him.
That man...
I killed him.
It wasn't the defendant that killed a person. It was the witness.
That is all.
Prosecutors, what wouldl you like to do?
- We'd like to... - We'd like to question the witness again.
Sir.
How did you kill the Panda again?
Prosecutor, that question is not...
If you look at the documented statement, it says that you killed him with a hammer.
The Panda died by a blow to his head.
- Prosecutor... - Your Honor.
This could become a very important clue.
Please give me a chance.
From the DNA analysis, it is revealed that the murder weapon is not a hammer.
The tool that the criminal used...
was this steel pipe.
The Panda's DNA was also detected from the steel pipe.
Therefore, the witness did not kill the Panda.
But why did the witness say that he killed him?
It's because...
the witness's son killed the Panda.
At the factory, on the day of December 21st, 1999.
The witness's son hit the back of the Panda's head with a steel pipe
and killed him.
And I...
I am the witness's son.
I, Koo Dong Chi...
indict myself in the murder of the Panda.
December 21st, 2014.
The deadline of the statute of limitation.
Come here.
Here.
It's my turn now.
Still, it's better that it was me.
At least I can pay my respects.
Did the witness know the statute of limitation would end after thirty minutes?
- Yes. - Prosecutor.
But you still testified.
I was hoping that the court would believe me.
You mean when that defendant over there left the dying child?
- Yes. - I object.
- The witness is done with questioning. - I understand, thank you.
I'm sorry.
I wasn't very helpful.
Did the defendant ever go to the closed factory on December 21st, 1999?
No.
Have you ever watched a child just lie there dying?
No, but...
what kind of crime is that?
It's murder if you kill a person.
And it's assault if you hurt a person.
If you don't save a person... what kind of crime is that?
Unfortunately, there isn't a name for that.
- Then it's not a crime. - It is a crime.
It just means there isn't a suitable punishment for that kind of crime.
Because that kind of behavior is beyond our imagination.
Unless you don't give a damn about people.
There is no way you would be able to watch a human being die
in that cold, dark, and lonely place.
Fire! Fire!
Help! There's a child inside!
There's a child inside!
Fire!
The law is made by the people to punish those that break it.
Not to animals.
Please answer this question.
- Who is Park Man Geun? - I'm not sure.
Do you know who it is?
Aren't you that Park Man Geun?
Let's say that I am.
Several days ago Investigator Kang Soo and Hwa Young's lawyer
Jung Chang Gi was in a car accident.
It was a moment when both people were looking at a picture of Park Man Geun.
Didn't you give that order? Or was this a coincidence as well?
They almost died as soon as they both started something Hwa Young was not pleased with.
Was this also a coincidence?
If it's not a coincidence then I ordered it, is that it?
Do you think you can prove that?
You either have proof that you received a confession from me
or a recorded evidence. Do you have any of those?
Naturally, you don't have it.
Because I haven't ordered anything.
Just... 'Doesn't it seem like Lawyer Jung Chang Ki has changed a bit?'
This is all I said... and he just turned out that way.
Then... is this my fault?
Or is it the people who ran into the them?
So you can't catch Park Man Geun.
There's no need for him to commit a crime.
I see.
You're right.
Park Man Geun is scared of the people that commit the crimes for him.
It's because he has an organization that covers up those crimes.
Do you think Park Man Geun is just one person?
Director Lee Jong Gon, this is not the way handle a situation.
It's obvious that problems will occur if we leave it alone.
What do you mean? Just kill the child.
Thanks to me that special investigation...
I killed a child.
It seems the mighty Park Man Geun... made a mistake back then.
The Panda had a habit.
He would press the button of this recorder whenever he met a stranger.
Are you curious?
That witness over there.
There was one thing that wasn't buried with the Panda and it was this.
I demand a life sentence for the defendant, Choi Kang Kwook
in the murder of Han Byul.
This court recognizes that the victim, Han Byul was murdered.
The defendant, Choi Kwank Kook will be sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Yes, it's me.
I'm going to be a little late today.
Don't wait up for me.
Go to sleep.
Chief, I thought I would live without ever committing a crime.
I thought there was a great evil out there seperate from us.
Right?
[3 years later.]
You didn't forget me.
Of course not.
Look at that, Lawyer Koo Dong Chi.
- Prosecutor Han Yeol Moo. - So...
You want do it or not?
Let's do it. Outside.
Let's give it a go.
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