Cleaning
Crystal's Beat Murder Analysis Squad
Episode 1
Mortar Serial Killer Speaks!
The Criminal's Challenge [I am Toremi]
Revenge Killing
Serial Murder by Mortar
The Criminal's Challenge [I am Toremi]
Bombing After Mortar
Sudden Large Scale Damage
Targeting 2 Generations of Father & Daughter A Heinous Killer Toremi Caught
Female Detective Resolved Father's Regret
Weekly Magazine Serial Killer Toremi Death Penalty
You're Kisaragi-san from MPD right?
Yes.
I'm cheering for you.
Thank you.
Good morning.
We got a case. We're heading to the crime scene.
Yes.
Kimura Fumino
Tokyo MPD to all units. A murder has occured at West Fukagawa.
Aoki Munetaka
Emergency deployment within the jurisdiction.
Areas involved are West Fukagawa, North Tsukishima.
I want to go.
Dad has to work.
They won't run out of tickets so next time...
Suspect is believed to carry a knife. Units are to look out for suspicious subjects.
Repeat. Suspect is believed to carry a knife. Units are to look out for suspicious subjects.
Tokyo MPD to all units. A murder has occured at West Fukagawa.
At this time, No.1 Keihin Street will be blocked.
Use Sakurada Street to cross Tsukuda bridge and enter Monzen Nakacho.
Good morning.
Kisaragi. -Good morning.
Early, aren't you? As expected from Kisaragi-san.
Of course, I can't be a rookie forever.
Shunin refers to person in charge.
Shunin, good morning.
Don't tell me, again?
Good morning. -Good morning.
What's the situation?
The crime scene's house no.316. The forensics are still working.
Let's go. -Yes.
Watanabe Ikkei
Toshiyuki Kitami
Ishikura-san, your plan's ruined right? -Huh?
You said you're going to bring your family to the amusement park.
Yeah, if I don't solve this case ASAP, I'm gonna be in deep trouble.
Takahiro Fujimoto
Why are we taking this? According to the roster, it should be Section 4 or 9.
Koyanagi Yu
Section 4 is sent to support the Kamishakuji abandoned corpse case.
Yuki Furukawa
Section 9 is handling the robbery case at Kitasenji last night.
Kanno Misuzu
We're gonna need 30 Sections before we can dream of getting a day off.
Even I was planning to visit Minowa Castle ruins.
Katsumura Masanobu
Minowa Castle?
Ah...I haven't told you, have I?
Toku-san's hobby is touring castle ruins, right?
I say that but ever since being assigned here I never got the chance.
Do you know what hobby is most common among police?
What is it? -Pachinko.
Makes you wonder if they're reliable upon sudden work calls.
So you're saying they have to either quit their hobby
or quit being a cop to have meaningful day off?
What were you planning today?
Doesn't matter, does it?
Nakamura Toru
Oh...okay, fine.
[foreign language]
This place doesn't feel right.
What is this?
Could it be correct and wrong signs?
That's obvious but what do they mean?
This smell...
Morning. -You're here.
They just finished collecting evidence.
Can we enter? -Yeah.
Just be prepared.
It's not blood, is it?
It's paint.
You should know from the smell. -They're commercial spray and lacquer paint.
The same thing was used to write the signs outside.
As you can see, most of the interior was painted red.
And...
Victim's name is Kiuchi Sashi.
According to the neighbours, he lived alone.
There are cut wounds on the neck. Is that the cause of death?
Probably.
The killer must have poured the paint over the dried bloodstain after killing the vic.
The weapon?
Didn't find any.
But we suspect the killer left behind a raincoat and a pair of boots.
They're analyzing them now.
Raincoat and boots?
Must be to avoid his body from getting dirty.
In short, the killer must have planned this.
Could the killer be looking for something?
At the moment, we can't find the victim's wallet and phone.
The laptop too.
Most likely the killer took them.
Not a simple robbery then.
How did he enter?
The front door's lock had been picked.
There are footprints from there till the bedroom.
So...
The killer waited for the vic to fall asleep,
entered through the front door and
stabbed Kiushi-san who was sleeping in the bedroom.
The killer then searched through his personal belonging and stuffs.
After getting what he wanted
he painted the whole apartment in red.
Then he took off the raincoat and boots.
Went out
and wrote the signs.
I don't get it.
Why would the killer do that?
What's the date today? -Hm...26th.
It's still September 26th. So why is the calendar already October?
4 more days till end of the month.
So why did he tear it off?
Could it be the vic's impatient character?
Or...
Something important to the killer was written on the calendar?
Kamo-san.
Check for any pressure markings. -Yes.
It'd be great if there's something.
This case is baffling as it is.
One thing's for sure.
Next week's holiday, we can forget about family time.
Kiba 7-chome Murder Case
Again with that superstition.
That watch is a memento from your father right?
Yes.
This way, I feel like my father's lending me strength.
It calms me down.
Ah...that's blanket syndrome.
Kinda like those kids who get anxious without their comfort towels or plush dolls.
Are you saying that I'm a kid?
Don't be angry. Just saying your father would be happy to know his daughter's feeling.
Good morning! Let's work together.
Good morning.
Good morning! Let's work together.
Good morning.
Good morning! -Good morning!
Attention!
We're going to begin the investigation task force for the murder case at Kiba 7-chome.
I'm Hayase from Section 11, First Division of Tokyo MPD. Let's work together.
At ease!
The short name for the case this time is 'Kiba Case'.
Director Teshirogi from First Division will lead the task force.
My name's Teshirogi. We'll solve the case within a week.
Put in your best effort for the case. Understood?
Yes!
First, I'll explain the case.
It began at 7.23am.
The residents at Kiba 7-chome, Koto Ward called in to report suspicious activity.
When the patrol checked the place
signs similar to 'correct and wrong' were written in front of the apartment.
There was a thinner-like smell coming from inside.
When no one replied, the officers decided to check the apartment.
Victim's name is Kiuchi Sashi, 43.
Ishikura from Section 11.
He worked at a cram school called 'Susu-me' next to Ryogoku Station.
He taught Science and Mathematics.
He didn't have any bad reputation at the workplace or among the neighbours.
He didn't seem to have any trouble.
Next, the evidence.
Takano from Section 11.
After investigating the route of acquisition of both raincoat and boots left at the crime scene
we found that they were imported from overseas.
It's going to take some time before we can track the suspect.
Maybe he left them behind because he knew that.
This suspect is a very intelligent and cunning person.
If that's the case
is it possible that he was trying to disguise the robbery by making it look like a bizarre murder?
According to the documents, the entire apartment was rummaged.
Considerable amount of stuff were taken.
May I?
What is it, Kisaragi?
Kisaragi from Section 11.
According to the documents
Kiuchi-san's annual income was about 4 million yen, middle-income range.
If we consider the psychology of the suspect
since the risk is the same for any money-related crime
shouldn't he target a higher income group?
The laptop was taken
but he left behind the adapter.
If he wanted to trade them for money
he should take both.
As to why he didn't do so.
Maybe what's important for the suspect is the content of the laptop.
Information that connects both suspect and victim.
So it's a matter of grudge?
Yes, for example the other items too.
Things that are usually present.
Photo albums, notes, memo and notebooks.
Most of these things were not found.
Meaning
the suspect took them.
Following this line of thought
it's more likely the suspect
has a deep connection with the victim.
So you're Kisaragi-kun.
Then
painting the room red and stabbing the victim
was to hide something?
There's a high possibility.
The room's understandable but to paint the whole apartment just to hide something.
What was he hiding?
About that...
I still don't know.
Any idea?
Birukawa. -Yes.
Birukawa from Section 11.
The blood, isn't it?
Blood?
The suspect accidentally injured himself while struggling with the victim
and his blood got on the wall.
Thinking the blood couldn't be removed completely, he sprayed paint all over the apartment.
Destroying the evidence.
Trying to make it look like a bizarre murder.
No.
If your theory is correct
after killing the victim
he would have to buy paint.
What's the estimated time of death?
Between 1-3am.
The paint can be bought at 24-hour discount shop
but to buy such large amount of paint in the middle of the night brings too much attention.
I don't think this intellectual criminal would take such risk.
Am I right?
Yes.
Okay, sit down. -Yes.
At the moment, we need to solve two things.
First, why did the suspect paint the apartment red?
Second, what's the meaning of the signs on the door?
These two points should be keys to solving the case.
Investigate the case while bearing that in mind.
Yes!
I'm dividing the tasks.
Toku-san, gather information from the crime scene's surrounding.
Yes.
Ishikura and Birukawa, check the victim's connections.
Yes.
Takano and Kisaragi, continue to check the evidence.
Yes.
Please assign the head for each jurisdiction.
Yes.
Let's go. -Yes.
Kisaragi-kun.
Director, is there anything?
Your theory earlier wasn't bad.
Thank you.
I heard about you from Chief Kamiya.
Of course...
including last year's major serial murder case whose killer was caught.
That wasn't my effort alone.
Of course.
Our job is not child's play.
I thought it was terrible that your mother had to face such dangerous situation.
It was a disaster for the female investigator development programme.
Disaster?
To be honest, it's a cruel world for female since First Division's cases are challenging.
No, that's not... -No need to act strong.
I don't think of First Division as special.
Each member exerts their own abilities in the right place.
That's the shortcut to solve cases in my opinion.
There should be areas where we utilize female detectives for certain purposes.
The problem is when one pushes too hard and cause irreversible repercussions.
In order to prevent last year's incident from happening again
I asked the higher ups to reconsider the female investigator development programme.
It's probably tough but please be patient for the time being.
Sorry Ishikura. We couldn't hold a proper welcome party for you.
Don't worry about it.
I'm not the type anyway.
Let's go, Biru.
Hey Biru! -Ah...yes!
Toku-san, let's do our best.
We're still compiling the report.
Sorry to always rush you.
Ah...no, that's our job after all.
I think it'll be ready in a bit. How about some tea?
It doesn't have to be thorough. Is there anything you can tell us?
Ah...but
Please. -Please.
First, the paint. -Yes.
Along with the spray paint, we still haven't confirmed the manufacturer.
As for the boxes, words were written underneath the paint.
What was written?
Winter clothes.
Tableware, album, CD and DVD.
We were able to retrieve these.
That's all?
Anything else?
That's all. We're positive they were written with black oil-based felt pen.
What do they mean?
Was he trying to hide some code?
What about the calendar?
Right.
We found some words from the pen pressure. Here.
9/15 Bank Salary 9/22 Cleaning 9/26 Azabu Central Library 2-North 9/27 Azabu Central Library 2-North 9/30 Rent
Thank you.
Let's go. -Yes.
These don't seem to be particularly connected to the suspect.
9/15 Bank Salary 9/22 Cleaning 9/26 Azabu Central Library 2-North 9/27 Azabu Central Library 2-North 9/30 Rent
Yeah, but why did he put library two days in a row?
Kiuchi-san was a cram school lecturer right? Maybe he wanted to check something.
Why go all the way there?
There are lots of good libraries in Kiba.
That's true.
What could this 2-North be?
That's what we're going to find out.
2-North?
Yes.
Could it be 2 floors up?
This way.
This should be it.
What was Kiuchi-san planning to do here?
There are many expertise books on this floor so that means less people.
It's convenient for a secret meeting, don't you think so?
Secret meeting?
For example, a woman.
Kiuchi-san was single so there's no need to be secretive.
It's a different story if the partner's a student from cram school.
Cram school huh.
He taught Science and Mathematics right?
What was Kiuchi-san planning to do here today and tomorrow?
Check if anything's odd with the books.
All of them?
What is it?
Nothing.
What's wrong?
What are you doing?
This.
Wait.
Sorry.
T-->K Ox is rampaging, caution Refrain from contact No problem with document
What do you think?
Right.
The K probably refers to Kiuchi-san.
Could this memo be directed to Kiuchi-san by a person called T?
What's the meaning of 'Ox is rampaging'?
Ox...
is a bull, right?
The bull is rampaging.
I don't understand.
What's this 'document'?
In the first place, why use a memo?
In this era, there should be more convenient methods for contact.
Yes. -Another thing.
On his calendar, he wrote 'library' for today and tomorrow.
Why come here for two days in a row?
About that...
Maybe he wrote 27th, tomorrow, as a reserve.
Just in case he couldn't come today.
Or...
He was going to receive another memo tomorrow.
Anyway, T will probably come again.
We'll need surveillance, contact Hayase-san.
Okay.
Then...
Let's leave a fake memo.
I think we can collect fingerprint from the original.
Yes, thanks.
I asked Birukawa-san to look out for anyone with initial T among the vic's acquaintance.
Shunin, are you listening?
Get in. -Eh?
Shunin... -Yurakucho please.
What's going on?
Let's take a break, I'm thirsty.
Okay.
This is rare. You always liked to stop by the convenient store for tomato juice.
What are you having?
Mirror.
Huh?
Take it out. You have it right? Since you're a woman.
Somebody's here?
Don't look.
He's been following us from the library.
I'm going to the washroom. -Eh?
Spill the water after 1 minute. Make it obvious.
Okay.
I'm sorry!
Are you okay?
I'm really sorry. -It's okay.
Any order?
Ah...can you give me a minute?
My friend's at the washroom. -Sure.
How was it? -You're lousy.
Do you recognize this man?
No, I don't.
Could this man be T ?
Let's follow him. -Yes.
An explosion?
Calm down.
Where's the guy?
Let's confirm the situation.
It's Takano. I'm at Yurakucho.
We just heard an explosion nearby.
Attention!
The meeting will now start. Let's work together.
-At ease!
There was an explosion at the Government Public Relations Center around 4.20pm.
Traces of explosive material was found at the crime scene.
This is not an accident but a deliberate act.
In response to this, a task force had been formed at North Marunouchi branch.
Although the details remain unclear
don't let it affect you.
Focus on the Kiba case. Understood?
Yes!
We've checked the security camera
within 500m from the crime scene.
People were scarce in the middle of the night and we didn't find anyone that fits the suspect.
If people were scarce, then he should stand out.
The fact that he couldn't be seen means he was deliberately avoiding the camera.
Am I right?
Yes, that's possible.
Then 500m is too narrow.
Widen it to 1km.
The suspect may slip up in that range.
Yes.
Next, the memo.
Among the vic's connection, there are 3 people with initial T.
However, they have alibi and we don't think they're related to the case.
We still don't know the meaning of 'Ox' and 'document' in the memo.
What about the fingerprints? -We got one fingerprint and palm print.
It probably belongs to T
but there's no match in the ex-convict database.
What do we know about this man?
Right.
Height is around 180cm, age between 30-40.
We tried to match with Kiuchi-san's connections
we can't find anyone that fits.
Why do you think this man is connected to the case?
He followed us from the library.
The only people who know the location are the victim, T who passed the memo
the police and the killer who tore off the calendar.
Hence, this man could be T or the killer.
Alternatively, T could be the killer.
Wait a minute.
If this man is the killer, why is it necessary to follow you?
If he's the killer, there's no need for such risk.
No, not necessarily.
He may be seeking pleasure from this murder case.
If this is some sort of game to challenge the police
then this type of intelligent and cunning criminal
always targets the weakest people.
Make sure not to be careless. Understood?
Yes!
Just buy it if you want it. -No, I can't!
It's over the budget.
What is this?
What? One drink for everyone right?
That's not it. Why did you buy a real beer?
Eh?
Everyone decided to make it cheap today.
It's a test of ability to see how much we can save.
You women are always strong when it comes to this.
It's got nothing to do with gender.
What's the point of being strong in this regard? The Director just now...
Do I really look like an unreliable weakling?
Sorry, forget it.
We're worried because you're essential in the team.
I'm the one who envy you.
Mum, anything?
You left behind the hand cream you always used.
Do you need me to send it over?
You told me to get a more portable one, right?
Right, I forgot.
Is that all?
Sorry to bother you while you're working. I thought it'd go straight to voice mail.
But I'm glad to hear your energetic voice.
Are you sure that's all? Did something happen?
Nothing.
If you have the time to worry about me, you should take care of yourself.
Okay.
Toko
Don't push yourself too hard.
Thanks.
The nearby buildings are not in danger.
Police suspected the possibility of terror attack and gathering information.
Sorry. I told her not to contact when I'm at work.
Hold this.
Hey you...
Hey wait! Wait!
Birukawa-san!
Wait!
As a person of interest in an ongoing case
Kisaragi!
Kisaragi! Are you okay?
You're sure it's the man who followed you this afternoon?
Yes.
I can't really recognize his face but
the stature and clothes fit.
Okay. I'll explain the situation to Director Teshirogi.
Send out an alert. -Yes, let's go.
Kisaragi, are you okay?
Yes. -Alright.
Birukawa, how the hell did this happen during your watch?!
I'm sorry!
Big figure and all. What were you doing?!
You're positive he fits the man from this afternoon?
Yes, I'm sure.
It's better for us to be more vigilant from now on.
Yeah.
Anyway, let's just do what we can now.
Kisaragi.
You can rest for the day.
No, it's okay.
Please begin.
Alright.
Then, let's go over the questions so far.
The reason for painting the room red.
The meaning of the signs on the door.
Who is T on the memo?
The meaning of 'Ox is rampaging'.
What is the 'document' and
the identity of the man who followed Kisaragi.
The questions for now.
Regarding the room painted in red
we had a theory that the suspect might be hiding crucial evidence
but from the forensic analysis, the words underneath the paint on the boxes
were 'winter clothing', 'tableware' etc
We didn't find anything that would make the suspect stab the victim.
Next, the calendar we think the suspect tore off.
The library's name and location was written.
But if it is to hide these information
I don't think it's necessary for the suspect to paint the room red.
So it's some sort of thrill killing by pleasure-seeking murderers?
There's something about the vic that bothers me.
What is it?
He changed workplace about a year ago.
He also moved from his previous home to the current Kiba residence.
What about it? -It's the opposite.
Opposite?
His current apartment is nearer to his old workplace.
For some reason, Kiuchi-san took the trouble to move to a farther place.
Maybe...
This is my theory.
Kiuchi-san may have been targeted about a year ago.
That's why the meeting location with T was carried out with caution.
So he resorted to using the memo at the library.
I see.
Mails can be hacked and phones can also be bugged.
If that theory is correct, who and why was Kiuchi-san being targeted?
As mentioned in the memo
T was cautioning Kiuchi-san about Ox.
That means this person called Ox
was the one who murdered Kiuchi-san.
I get the reasoning but isn't it too early to confirm that?
No.
She's right.
These are not signs for 'correct and wrong'.
OX
Ox!
This is proof left by the killer.
Proof?
Why would he do that?
If so, then he was probably looking for the 'document' on the memo.
But he didn't find what he wanted.
Could it be Ox who followed us?
I don't know.
But...
I have a bad feeling about this.
Welcome back, Dad! -I'm back, Toko.
The present I promised.
Yay! -Here you go.
Read to me. -Alright. After reading, be a good kid and go to sleep.
Okay. -Good answer.
Rattle...rattle...rattle (mimic train's sound effect)
Roll...roll...tumble
Oh my...
Rustle...rustle...rustle
Where is Ao-chan?
Could Ao-chan be here?
Kisaragi!
Yes!
I'm sorry.
Where's everyone?
They've left. You should sleep too.
Okay.
Did you go meet him?
Listen... -I didn't.
No matter how many times I went
he refused to meet me.
So what if you met him?
I don't know.
But
I don't want him to die like this.
He was sentenced to death.
What can you possibly do?
As a cop, I want to save his soul.
I'm sure
if my father's alive
he would do the same.
Of course, right now
I know that I have to put in my best effort to solve the case in front of me.
There's been another bombing.
Where is it?
Shinagawa Starlight Hotel.
Another case is at Toto University.
The two bombing happened about 30 minutes ago, 11.15pm.
How's the damage?
The vicinity of Starlight Hotel's front was destroyed. An employee was hurt.
But luckily it's not life threatening.
The building at Media Center Toto University was targeted.
Serious damage as the glass wall collapsed.
If it's afternoon, there would be lots of casualty.
Any dispatch order for us to assist?
Not at the moment but there's no telling how the situation would progress
so our headquarter wants to be updated with latest information.
Chief
It was a terror attack. Put it on.
Dear Press Center, we are members of Japan Revolution Cooperative Armed Front.
The bombing on September 26th at the Government Public Relations Center,
Shinagawa Starlight Hotel, and Toto University were our plans.
The 3 cases is a warning against the Japanese bureaucracy.
We will be releasing a statement regarding our mission here.
Unless the bureaucrats take measures to stop the sufferings of the poor
we will continue the bombing.
So there's going to be more.
Japan Revolution Cooperative Armed Front.
Japan Revolutionary Cooperation, isn't it? -Japan Revolutionary Cooperation?
Is it a radical group? -No.
It's derived from 1960s student movement.
It's not radical but an emerging religious cult organization.
I heard the full picture of the organization is still unclear.
What a joke.
They act like allies of the people but
what they're doing is nothing but terrorism towards ordinary citizen.
Kisaragi-san.
Kisaragi-san!
There's been an emergency meeting.
Please be at the meeting room in 5 minutes.
Okay.
About 15 minutes ago
we received a call that someone died in a house at Nishi-Ogikubo.
Nishi-Ogikubo?
On the front door
the signs for 'correct and wrong' were painted in red.
Don't tell me, the interior...
Next episode
The killer for both cases may be Ox.
The work of a professional.
What was he trying to erase?
The next victim may appear.
One wrong step would make you the victim.
Your action may make you a subject for punishment!
No matter what, I want to arrest him with these hands!
Someday everyone will perish.
Kisaragi! -Run!