Mister… excuse me mister… Mister!!
< Episode 11 > - Nameless Poison Part I
Didn’t find any proof connecting Kim Takshik to the murder.
Since cops also think it’s a sudden death
it’s hard to verify the whereabouts of related homeless.
Figures. They have no job or address.
What about Noh?
We know Kim Taeshik is a friend of Noh but...
I can’t find any connection between Noh and the other two deceased.
Cops are sure it’s not a murder?
Yes.
Then we gotta pay and close the case.
Did Chanho hear from Noh?
Not that I know of.
Want some coffee?
What’s gotten into you?
I thought you don’t make coffee for others.
I kinda feel sorry for those who pay their penalty.
If you don’t want it, suits me.
Three spoons of sugar please~
He’s working too hard.
What is he up to?
Maybe he realized a quickest way is to give his best.
Give him a slack and make him work outside again.
You know how many complaints are out there?
Even if he works inside for a month, it still falls short.
He’s all yours. Work him out until you feel better.
What...
Kangyi, what’s next?
Yes.
On 5/12/08, at 2 pm, Yi Jungah, 23 yrs old, was driving and...
was killed instantly.
Exactly a month after she was insured.
Also, she only made one payment.
The quoted payment upon death is $400K. Highest amount.
The car insurance inspected the car but nothing was wrong.
Then… could it be a suicide?
Who’s the beneficiary?
You’re Ms. Yi’s husband, Ryu Hankyung?
We’re from Life Forever.
Um… are you alright?
It’s been 4 yrs since Ms. Yi got her license, did she drive often?
Yes…
The accident occurred only after a month of being insured.
So, in this kinda case we have to…
Suicide?
No, we’re not jumping into that conclusion.
Jungah…
could never kill herself, leaving me behind.
Who are you?
My name is Jung Gimin from LT Life Investigation.
I heard a lot about you, Ms. Joo.
About me?
From who?
Oh yeah, from that lady chief…
I also heard about the chief.
But I don’t wanna judge anyone by a rumor.
I was told you are composed, impassive, and accurate investigator.
Which is true?
Well…
I ask for your help and input. Please help me out.
Yes…
Chanho.
Yes?
You hanging in there?
Yes.
Hello? Please wait.
Chief, it’s Detective Park from Joongbu Police Dept.
Yes.
Park… this morning?
Are you sure it’s Kim Taeshik?
That guy… he was a prick.
Why?
Well, I can’t seem to trust a guy who butters up.
‘Cause I’m not a composed and accurate investigator?
No, you are composed and accurate.
But we don’t really say those outright...
unless he has something else in mind.
Something else?
All men are like that. To an attractive woman...
they say and do whatever to make her fall for them.
You wouldn’t know ‘cause it’s been too long since you dated.
Hello, Mr. Gong.
Yes?
Romance is not the only relationship between men and women.
There’s fellowship and friendship and etc…
No way.
Like you and Chanho?
Yes.
Liar…
Chulsu, why don’t you focus on work.
You too. I’m gonna be watching you.
Go ahead.
Hello?
Go after Chanho immediately and watch what he’s doing.
What?
As soon as he knew Kim Taeshik was found dead, he ran out.
More than 200 homeless are found dead every year on the street...
by cold and by fight among themselves.
He was paid as much as $240K in insurance.
It’s possible he was murdered…
But there’s no proof. Look at the report.
No evidence of assault. He was just found dead on the street.
Could you please trace his bank account?
He was paid this morning. If we could verify the account,
We can’t do that unless we could prove it’s a murder.
What’re you doing?
Could you please trace it, just once? This is not the first time.
Oh, Man…
Just answer the phone.
Chanho…answer your phone.
Yes, Chief…
We’re in a big jam.
I just got a claim on Kim Taeshik’s death insurance,
you know who’s the beneficiary?
Send me a copy of resident’s card.
Yes.
- You should get consent from his family. - Yes Sir.
Isn’t beneficiary his family?
Well…claim is not yet…
We’ll be back.
I’m worried about Mr. Noh too. But you were too stubborn…
Kim Taeshik…
A claim was filed on his death insurance.
Already? Who’s the beneficiary?
It was a big accident.
No autopsy?
Nothing looked suspicious. No need for an autopsy.
Is there a slightest chance the accident was manipulated?
Looks like she fell asleep.
There’s no skid mark on the road.
She dozed off until the very last minute. Then bang~
It looks like a fast speed collision… it’s also a downhill.
She sped up unconsciously and…
What’s that?
Was there a construction on May 12th?
May 12th…
There was.
Ms. Joo, the car must’ve rattled with that speed.
She would’ve woken up at this point.
Looking at the damage...
the speed is estimated to be 90 kph at the time it crashed into the guardrail.
If she wasn’t dozing and if the area was on construction...
she would’ve pushed on the brake, right?
Correct.
Then there would’ve been the skid mark.
At least this much…
So our first intuition was a suicide.
She got on the gas instead of brake to die.
But there’s no evidence of suicide.
She could’ve been lost if she was a poor driver.
You eventually paid it under an accidental death?
Yes… But there’s something I’m troubled with.
What is it?
I got a call from Ms. Yi’s sister.
Not answering?
Maybe ‘cause it’s an unknown number.
< It’s regarding your sister’s accident >
< Park Chanho >
Wait.
I can’t talk right now. Later, I’ll call,
The homeless case you investigated...
was anything unusual other than what’s written on the paper?
Well…
Kim Taeshik died and we got a claim. Beneficiary is Mr. Noh.
What? Mr. Noh?
First case was a murder but there were lots of bickering among the homeless...
and Kim had an alibi.
Others weren’t investigated by cops...
‘cause they were thought to be a sudden death?
No word from Mr. Noh?
Nothing…
< Jung Gimin >
Wait…
What, a secret call?
If you’re curious, go after her.
Chanho,
I think you should keep a good eye on her.
Why should I?
- Fine, if someone snaps her away, - someone who?
Oh boy, I wish that was true.
No!
Oh no… You still feel for her?
No, it’s not that!
O’ you poor thing…
Why d’you like her so much? Such a unique taste for woman.
Is this how you’re gonna play? Pretending not to be?
Pretending not to be what?
Nothing~ Never mind. Why don’t you do this?
Walnut’s very good for women.
Help yourself, I’m fine.
Excuse me, have you seen this person?
Um… have you seen this person?
Just eat.
Ms. Joo!
Oh, hello.
Here it is.
Shall we go in?
I see a lot of specialty publications.
Ms. Yi must’ve liked mountains.
She liked books, mountains… They met at a mountain.
I thought business for small bookstores are going south...
‘cause of grand bookstores.
So? Are you implying my sister committed a suicide?
I was told you didn’t communicate much with her.
For a while… yes, after she met that jerk.
Still, we depended on each other after our parents passed.
She’s not someone who’d commit suicide.
You weren’t in a good term with Mr. Ryu?
He’s a psycho bastard. One day he acts like an angel...
but on others, he’s a total lunatic.
I tried to stop her, that he’s dangerous.
That’s the only reason why you suspect him?
This came in on the day before the accident.
Youngjin, you were right about Hankyung…
We were gonna meet… then I heard about the accident.
He knew it and killed her.
What was so urgent that they registered the marriage...
even before the wedding.
She was insured a week after that. Does this make sense?
I should’ve known when he talked about his mother.
Mr. Ryu’s mother?
She was an insurance planner from Life.
Thank you.
Yes.
She was the Queen of Sales for 3 yrs until she passed.
We couldn’t believe she killed herself.
It was… a suicide?
She locked herself in a car and… she was suffocated, right?
She must’ve suffered greatly. What a pity.
Do you know why she suffered?
She was depressed.
That’s right.
This is Jung Gimin from LT Investigation.
We’re jointly working on the accident case.
And this is our chief, section head and Sunmi.
Nice to meet you.
Joint cooperation. Good~Please do your best.
I ask for your guidance.
I heard you’re a very competent man.
You look like a handsome investigator in a movie.
Could you tell me who was off duty from our system?
Sure.
- Policyholder : Kim Aesun. - Insured Kim : Aesun.
- Amount of death insurance : $1 million - death Beneficiary : Ryu Hankyung
What? Why is he at our office?
Hey, where you going? Let’s go, quickly.
It’s emergency! ,
Ms. Joo brought a foreign guy to our office,
I kissed up a big time for this. Let’s go before sun’s down.
What is that?
Bait.
Did anyone sign a paper brought by Noh last month?
We’re in a trouble.
Since names are mixed up, we have to get a new signature.
If not, no money’s gonna get paid, right?
Ri…right. Won’t be paid.
All I need is a name and signature.
They could also have these goodies too.
I guess there’s no one here. Let’s go.
Excuse me…
I get bread if I write this?
Have you seen Mr. Noh?
Well…
Mr. Noh!!
No, he’s not Noh, I think he’s Lee.
He didn’t write this last time.
He already sold his resident’s card.
Yeah, he couldn’t sell it.
Have you seen Mr. Noh?
Why’re you looking for him?
I have leftover payment for him. I also need some docs.
Do you know where he is? We have to pay him…
I did see him last week.
Last week?
Where?
Um… where was it…
Are you sure you saw him?
Of course. He was fighting with Kim.
Kim? Who’s Kim? Maybe this guy here?
Yes, that’s him.
$1.4 million in two payments.
It’ll be over $2 million with Ms. Yi’s death insurance.
You told Mr. Bae that we’re jointly investigating the case.
Did I?
I felt really good.
Now it’s official… Good to work with you.
Me too.
Where’s your best buddy, Chanho?
What best buddy…
I heard Mr. Noh is the beneficiary in this case?
Then is he related to the death of other homeless people?
I’ll tell you later.
I feel betrayed…
Oh? This is lime. Usually lemon is used in Korea.
Wasn’t this hard to get?
It was… but we’re different than any others.
I could see that. It feels very cozy…
Food looks good too.
Are you hungry?
Yes~
Then, I’ll show you the real food.
You weren’t impressive but you’re better than I thought.
Thank you!~
What’re you doing so early?
Can’t sleep.
YOU? Of all people… can’t sleep?
You alright?
The other guy…
You like him?
What’re you talking about.
I was told he was like a beat up wasted piece of stick.
Chulsu’s talking about himself.
Who said it’s Chulsu.
Good looking with great manners.
Good looking with great manners. Not a troublemake but competent.
The best part is that he’s so clean.
He takes shower twice a day.
That’s gonna dry his skin.
Still, I like clean guys.
Good luck.
I don’t smell. That’s all it matters.
Please sign the document.
Do you have to get my signature?
Once we’re informed, we have to investigate.
I hope you could understand our position.
It’s my brother-in-law, isn’t it?
Why d’you think it’s him?
Are you guilty about something?
If you’re not, why not sign the consent form?
It’s not ‘cause we can’t believe you.
You lost your mother a year ago and again your wife.
It must be very tough.
If your brother-in-law is suspicious of you, we want to correct that.
So we need your consent form.
Jungah…
I see Jungah… whether I close my eyes or open them.
Same with mom. Why… have everyone abandoned me?
It wasn’t abandonment.
I’m sure they’re heartbroken to see how painful you are by yourself.
Please, I ask for your help.
You really aren’t suspicious about Ryu?
It’s our job to be objective.
Not only are you composed and accurate...
but you’re alsovery warm, like mom.
Mom?
The case is a year old. Is this a reinvestigation?
Yes. We don’t feel quite comfortable.
Don’t be so picky. C’mon, you’re not an in-law.
Yes. Thank you.
Someone’s an in-law.
Pictures and documents are the only evidence.
Shall we draw a picture?
Fingerprints on the hose were all from the deceased.
What’s the mark on the seat?
This… she vomited before she died.
Wasn’t it carbon monoxide poisoning?
It’s possible.
It’s one of the symptoms before death.
They were positive she suffocated by carbon monoxide.
So autopsy was never ordered…
Nothing’s wrong about determining the death as suicide.
Did Mrs. Kim ever complain her relationship with her son?
She was very worried. She’s usually a quiet lady but...
changes dramatically when upset.
So I suggested counseling.
It seems like her son snapped at her about it.
Was there anything unusual about her before the incident?
She suffered from dissociative amnesia.
She couldn’t remember where and what she was up to...
as her condition worsened.
We wanted to improve her but…
that was difficult
Where was her husband?
He’s missing. It’s been several years.
Where d’we go now?
Let’s… go to Seoul Station.
Isn’t there any other way than a random search?
Hustle up!
You haven’t turned ‘em in?
Turn ‘em in where?
We got names and signatures of those already insured.
Their info must be in our data service.
Oh~ you smarty.
What’s wrong, are you sick?
Let’s go back to office. I got an idea.
What idea?
Where she go? She even took a lab top.
Kids these days don’t tell what they’re doing.
Totally!
Insured Kim Sangjin.
Kim Sangjin… Beneficiary is Bong Duhwan.
Who’s the beneficiary of Bong Duhwan?
Beneficiary… Oh Gijun!
Then who’s the beneficiary of Oh Gijun?
Oh’s beneficiary is Noh Bonggu.
Then go to Park Gukbae.
Beneficiary is Kim Suhwan.
- Then Kim’s Beneficiary is? - Beneficiary Kim Taeshik.
- Who’s the Beneficiary of Kim Taeshik? - Noh Bonggu…
Who’s the beneficiary of Kim Changhwa?
Oh Gijun.
What about the beneficiary of Bong Duhwan?
Guk Bungchul.
Beneficiary of Guk Bungchul?...
This is the last beneficiary?
No, wait…
The last beneficiary is…
Noh Bonggu…
How did this happen?
Mr. Noh…
What’s going on?
C’mon, sir…
Chanho!
How about a drink? It’s on me~
Sure. Free drink on you sounds good.
Let’s go~
< Son , Park Chanho >
You’re annoying! There’s no proof of murder.
Who’re you suspicious about? Do you even have one?
Please have an autopsy on Kim Taeshik.
Maybe you’ll get a proof of murder.
What autopsy. He may have turned to ashes by now.
- What? - He’s cremated? Why? How?
His daughter came yesterday and took him.
I got a call…from my father’s friend…
He said the body was at Namdong Police.
Did he say his name?
He said he was the friend who came to visit last week.
A friend came last week? Did you see him?
No, I didn’t.
I just saw my father.
He gave me $1K, without telling me where it came from.
- Father. - My friend is waiting for me.
He had to leave ‘cause his friend was waiting for him.
We didn’t even have dinner together…
I should’ve insisted he spent the night at home.
I’m sorry…
But what day was that?
The day before he passed away.
He was moving the next day so...
he had to pick up his bags at a sauna…
I should’ve stopped him… but I let him go again.
If Mr. Noh was the last person he was with…
No, Mr. Noh isn’t that kinda man.
Sauna…
Where was Kim’s body found?
< Sauna >
You got lucky. I was gonna over write it tomorrow.
So last Saturday?
Yes.
Must be very difficult. Hope your father’s in the recording.
Wait!
- You got him? - Yes. Play it.
I think Kim Aesun’s residence was in Paju.
It's so hot..
Ms. Joo~
It’s spooky.
Must’ve been vacant for a long time.
Yes.
Excuse me, Ma’am! Hello!
It’s hot.
Please drink it while it’s cold.
- Thank You so much. - Thank you.
I thought you were the ghosts of that house.
Nobody goes into the house. It’s so spooky.
Yes it is.
So the father’s missing and the mother committed suicide?
Yes.
Wonder if the boy’s alright. He was a shy kid.
Had hard time with a rumor…
What rumor?
That’s…
There was a rumor his mom tried to kill his dad.
They weren’t in a good term?
He was delusional and obsessive. He only abused the wife.
But when she began working out, doing insurance...
he began to abuse the son and…gosh…
Was it really serious?
It was hideous. Mom went berserk when she saw the abuse...
and threatened to kill her husband, then she was beaten too.
That went on and on in cycles.
Must’ve been very difficult.
But how could anyone put that stuff in the eye.
He didn’t get blind naturally?
Of course not!
Hey! Y’all sleeping! Damn you! Why’re you sleeping so early!
Get up! You piece of crap!
That night, he came home dead drunk…
What’s wrong with me? I can’t see!
Can’t see anything!
Where am I?
Anybody there? I can’t see anything!
All of sudden, he couldn’t see.
- What am I gonna do… - Honey, what’s going on?
- What…my eyes!!… - Father.
He went blind over night and couldn’t remember a thing.
Go ask the hospital. The doctor’s still working there.
Really? Thank you.
Thank you.
Yes, Chief… now?
Alright, I’ll be right in.
I remember.
An insurance investigator was out that time.
Also, I couldn’t understand the case myself so…
I heard something was injected to his eyes.
It’s mostly used in Chinese medicine. Something of a root.
That was injected into the middle of an eyeball.
Middle of an eyeball?
Eyeball has the optic nerve but no nerve to feel the pain.
So no pain’s felt with injection.
You just have to bear the visual part.
Honestly, I thought he was acting to defraud insurance.
It’s not easy to give a shot to someone’s eye.
He never recovered his vision?
I wouldn’t know. The patient was gone the next day.
What?
I was totally dumbfounded.
He couldn’t have gone out on his own ‘cause he can’t see.
But no one took him out either.
You drove us to near death and this is it!
You just vanished… is this it!!
It seemed like the family had a story.
Aconitine?
It’s an aconite that has large amount of poison in the root.
This poison was used to kill criminals in historical drama.
But the right amount is good for sedative and neuralgia.
How much is needed to paralyze someone?
The ones in the market had most of its poison neutralized.
But with real root, small amount could kill a person.
He’d be paralyzed in 20 min, and die within 1-2 hrs.
If you’re not a pro herb collector, it’s hard to find.
Ryu Sungho, his son Ryu Hankyung and his wife Kim Aesun.
They’re family, right?
He was reported missing in May 2003...
and 5 yrs have just passed. Now, he’s officially dead.
<M Claimed amount : $500K, Status: Paid >
$500K?
< Death Beneficiary : Ryu Hankyung>
Mr. Noh… is he really guilty?
Didn’t you just believe in him? You of little faith…
No, I do believe him. I do. But the tape…
What’re we gonna do? Tell the chief,
- Later. - Chanho…
I have an emergency so gotta go. Hello?
Chanho!
The drink’s as sweet as always.
It differs from time to time.
Hey, Chulsu. Come on in.
Have a seat.
What’re they doing there at this hour?
They’re having a goodbye party?
Who knows it’d be a goodbye or a startup.
Ta-da~ This is on Mr. Jung.
Really? Oh, he’s so cool.
The more you’re competent, bigger you play.
- No, thanks. - Hey, what’s wrong with you.
- Let’s send them something too. - What?
Squid and peanut.
Wow, you really play in the big league.
What is this with squid and peanut… your level...
Don’t you know how well those go with beer?
- Did You get any other info? - No.
I think we’ll find something, if we’d dig a bit deeper.
Just drink.
This is wolfsbane. It’s called aconite by Chinese medicine.
Thank you.
But you’re really gonna make the payment?
Our chief notified it already.
You’re continuing the investigation?
I think so.
Although I can’t do it, I’ll support you ‘till the end.
This is so pretty but poisonous at the same time.
Beauty comes with danger.
We have to overcome adversities to win the princess...
like Shrek.
Bottoms up!
Chulsu, you’re…
Wow, you’re the man.
One more shot.
Sure.
Stop it. You can’t even drink.
Really?
Give it to me!
Where’s Chanho?
He went for an emergency matter.
Why? You miss him already?
That’s enough. Let’s just drop it.
Um… is Chanho your boyfriend?
No.
Really?
Bottoms up!
You’re not gonna share that good stuff?
Mister! What happened? People are dying here!!
What d’you think? His nose resembles mine, doesn’t it?
How old is he?
Eight. I didn’t even know he was born.
How did you meet him?
I haven’t yet. We’re meeting tomorrow.
Do you know how many people died?
Where were you in this time of danger?
I sold my name as well as others with resident’s card…
- Maybe I’m rightfully being punished. - with your life?
All the proofs are pointing at you for murder of Kim.
But no matter how I look at it, it’s wrong.
You’re being framed!
You really think I’m not the one?
Mister!
Would I know the truth by tomorrow?
Why tomorrow? What d’you have?
I’m meeting my grandson…
That’s important but now...
Can you come with me tomorrow? Then I’ll tell you all.
About what? What’re you gonna tell me?
I would know that tomorrow…
So why tomorrow? Why? Huh?
< Chief Bae >
You know something, don’t you? Tell me please.
Chief Bae’s gonna have a stroke so answer the phone.
Hello?
Yes, chief…
Chanho, what’s going on? Why haven’t you called?
Did you find Noh?
No… he’s not here.
Are you at a bar?
You outta mind to go drinking when you can’t even solve the case?
No, it’s not that… I’ll tell you later.
It was meant to be yours but stayed with me for a while.
I’m happy to finally get it back to its owner.
See you tomorrow at Hanwool Park, 11 am.
You sang ‘Bottoms up!’ How much did he drink?
Three shots.
Kangyi, what happen to Ryu’s case? It’s complicated?
Yi Jungah’s car accident has 50% chance of being suicide.
But with her brother’s tip-off, we investigated and learned that...
Ryu was paid $1 million in insurance when his mother committed suicide.
You asked me to look up his father Ryu Sungho, what happen?
He became blind 5 yrs ago and was paid $50K.
The event that made him blind was unique but he became missing.
It’s been 5 yrs since he was reported missing and now,
he’s officially dead, which means we have to pay $500K in death insurance.
To his son?
Yes…
Chief, it smells fishy.
Can you get a proof?
I’m gonna go inspect the accident site again.
Okay, do it carefully.
- Yes! - Where’s Chanho!!
Well…
What’s the rush? You didn’t even join the meeting.
I have an emergency to take care of.
‘Cause you weren’t in, chief was...
Pretend like you didn’t see me.
You…
Where did you get that tie? Did you buy it?
Why? I got it from a woman. You jealous?
Please don’t tell anyone you saw me. Please~
Tell me the truth. Do you like Kangyi?
Right, no man in his right mind would see her as a woman.
Wow, it looks good on you!
Really?
Nice~
What’s going on?
I talked with the lady we interviewed.
She said someone entered Ryu’s house last night.
Where are you?
I’m somewhere close. I’ll go check it out. Thanks.
Um… nothing. I’d like to talk to you in person.
Can we meet?
Sure…
Holy cow!!
Did you get hold of Chanho?
Not yet… he’s not answering his phone.
Is he up to a trouble again?
Mr. Jung!
Kangyi’s working outside today.
I’m not here to see her. Where is Park Chanho?
It doesn’t make any sense! Chief!!
Are you sure?
Yes, Noh Bonggu’s beneficiary is…
Park Chanho.
What are you doing here?
Mister…
Mister!!... Mister! Mister!!!
Open your eyes, please Mister!!
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