A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
ROME JUDICIARY HIGH COUNCIL HQ
MARCH 21ST VERDICT
Ready?
No.
Better late than never.
The dress, I mean.
It looks good on you.
Gentlemen, all rise, the Court is entering.
Today, the Disciplinary Section of the Judiciary High Council
is called to decide on the request for precautionary suspension
against prosecutor Guerra Elena.
Prosecutor Guerra, having learned that Angelica Petroni, a murder victim,
was her biological daughter,
did not refrain from performing her functions as a public prosecutor.
The Disciplinary Section of the High Council orders...
her suspension from the position of magistrate
and sets the hearing for the judgment on the matter
on September 20th, current year.
Well, let's read the ruling.
In the name of the Italian people,
given article 530 of the Code of Criminal Procedure...
the Assize Court...
acquits Monaco, Linda of the crimes attributed to her
and revokes the precautionary measure of detention,
disposing for her to be released immediately.
It's not right! It was her!
It's a shame! You make me sick!
THE TRIAL
Mrs. Monaco!
-Mrs. Monaco! - Mrs. Monaco, how are you feeling?
-Mrs. Monaco! Give us a statement! - How are you feeling?
Mrs. Monaco, how are you feeling?
The Court did not give credit to Zaia's testimony.
Justice has been served, today is a bright day.
The only shadow is of Angelica Petroni's real murder
who unfortunately is still out here. I am sorry for Maurizio and Paola Petroni.
Thanks for everything. Enough, sorry.
The real mother is Elena Guerra. What do you think of her?
As they say, "no comment."
-Who is the killer, do you have any idea? - Thank you, enough.
-We don't give statements. - Mrs. Monaco, a statement.
- Tell us… - What will you do now?
Take me away.
They'll decide in six months
and, in the meantime, they have suspended me.
-And the trial? - Acquitted.
-There is a silver lining, though. - Really?
You are on holiday.
I just retired.
I also asked that they remove my security detail.
We are free. We can...
stay in Rome, why not?
I have to go back, but... Maybe another time, Dad.
So where do I take you?
Take me back to prison.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
Mrs. Monaco...
your lucky charm.
-Do you want to see if it's all in there? - I already have everything.
Yes.
Sign here, please.
It was a pleasure.
- Hi. - Hello.
How are you?
At best, in six months they'll send me to the most remote DA's office in Italy
- and at worst, I have to find another job. - So why did you come?
To know how much I influenced the verdict.
I shouldn't tell you.
I know.
If you hadn't brought me that receipt, it would've ended in a different way.
Okay, thanks.
But you did the right thing.
You had an innocent acquitted.
Don't think about it anymore.
I'll try.
THE APPOINTMENT FOR THE ECHOGRAPHY IS SET MARCH 27TH AT 4:30 P.M.
IS IT OKAY FOR YOU? OKAY
Have you finished the restoration?
No, I stopped working on it.
Why?
I don't... I don't know.
What kept me going was knowing
that Linda Monaco had killed her
and that she would pay for what she had done.
- I made you believe it, I'm sorry. - No, it's not your fault.
I want to let Angelica go...
but I can't, if I don't know who killed her.
I can't.
Is everything alright?
What are you doing?
Stop.
Do not move.
If you want to get here, you have to answer my questions.
What is the first question?
Everything you did, from the beginning...
was to get to this point. Right?
Yes.
Will you ever lie to me?
I never did.
Why should I start now?
It would hurt me a lot.
- But how many shoes do you have? - Not enough.
Try clapping your hands.
- Why? - You try clapping your hands.
- Wow. - It's a house full of secrets.
I feel I'm being watched.
You're wrong, because it's just you and me.
And your father?
Do you care about my father?
You don't. This is what worries me.
It's true, he used whores to...
to buy some favors.
And he was certainly wrong to threaten Angelica,
but he sure didn't kill her.
Are you really convinced of that?
Yes.
Is it a problem for you?
You asked me not to lie to you, so yes, it is a problem for me.
Are you leaving?
Linda, I'm convinced it was him.
I don't want to be here, I don't...
I don't know. Don't you think you may be wrong?
Can't you be wrong?
I don't think so.
You do because you care about him, but...
Of course I care about him.
You, I don't.
Nice.
Maybe I love you.
That's why I'm sorry...
and I'm sorry if you leave
and leave me here alone tonight.
And the next few nights, perhaps.
- I'm sorry. - Don't leave me alone, please.
Elena!
I'm coming!
Come and see.
He was one of the key witnesses in the trial against Linda Monaco.
- Look. - Already in the list of suspects
for attempted extortion, Nicola Tomei is now also a suspect
in the murder of Angelica Petroni.
They found something in his house.
It's still not clear which weapon was used nor the exact dynamics of the crime.
But Tomei's alibi,
supported by prosecutor Elena Guerra in the trial against Linda Monaco,
- is now swept away by new evidence. - It was him.
Thus the hypothesis of a new trial for the Petroni murder takes shape.
Let's hear the prosecutor Antonio Caputo.
...supported by prosecutor Elena Guerra in the trial against Linda Monaco,
is now swept away by new evidence.
Thus the hypothesis of a new trial for the Petroni murder takes shape.
I didn't want to wake you up.
...prosecutor Antonio Caputo.
The evidence found at Tomei's home is strong, probative.
We are confident on a quick resolution to a murder
that has shaken our city.
- How many hearings do you expect? - I can't tell.
"Give a thousand voices a welcome news..."
What was the...
Shakespeare's quote? I do not remember.
My memory is...
But it's the first part that counts.
Was it Tomei?
It was you who first found out about him. You were right.
And you by choosing Ruggero to defend me.
So, what do you say?
Have I been acquitted too?
You managed, at least in the first instance.
That's enough for me.
- So... - Why not?
Come. Take these keys.
They'll open many doors.
Yes?
- Hi, Antonio. - Hi.
- Do you have a minute? - Of course, take a seat.
Thanks.
- I suppose you want to know about Tomei. - Yes, indeed.
Well, what can I tell you...
You were mistaken about those phone cells. It happens.
So he first left the party and then came back?
Evidently, after all, the phone was turned off.
How did you realize that he did it?
Angelica's backpack.
He had it hidden on a mezzanine. De Luca's team found it.
You look for evidence of extortion and look what comes up.
Why would he keep it?
How can I know? A fetish, maybe.
The guy's bonkers. Nothing that he says makes sense.
He had a nervous breakdown or he's playing the mental illness card.
- Hi. - Hello.
God, that's cold.
- How are you? - I'm not.
Tell me everything.
I heard the official version, but what about the rumors?
The rumor is that he did it.
They even found the backpack.
Did you read Tomei's reports?
- Let's say I took a look at them. - And?
He denies it, but...
he is confused. He continually contradicts himself.
I don't think he did it.
No. Call it instinct.
Yes, but he had an object in the house that only the killer could have,
and the receipt proves that Linda was inside at that time.
I know.
But the truth is I keep wondering what the fuck happened that night.
In my opinion, Barone knows.
- So go talk to him. - Why should he talk to me?
He got what he wanted.
You try. Trust me.
I should trust you?
I mean, when did I ever make a mistake?
It was Linda.
And this is the meeting room.
Nice, huh?
A gift for you.
How nice.
- What is it? - Open it.
Did you gift me pajamas?
Think how nice it would look on the door.
But you hang it, you need a symbolic gesture.
Like this?
Is this how you treat who brings you work?
Ruggero, everything you wanted is here.
No more murders, no more blood, a shitload of money.
Come on, Ruggero.
Let's make peace.
Look how beautiful it is.
Think about how much fun we can have here in Rome, my hometown.
Yes, we could indeed.
On one condition.
You know I hate conditions.
But since it's you... shoot.
You are the new Lorenzi, the one who fixes things.
I think Lorenzi was there that night.
He killed Angelica Petroni under Monaco's order,
then he took a souvenir to place where he needed it at the right time.
Did you do it?
Do you really think I put the backpack in that loser's house?
Just answer yes or no.
You knew the place, you had been there.
- You are paranoid. - Maybe.
But if I have to join the family, I need to know who its members are.
I didn't put the backpack there.
And there are no saints in the family,
but no killers either.
Ruggero, look where you are.
Look at that office.
That's all you ever wanted. Your dream came true.
Enjoy it.
It's just a tiny dot,
but we can already hear the heart.
But how far along am I? Can you tell exactly?
Yes, six weeks.
- Hello. - Hi.
Is everything alright?
- Shall we go? - Where?
The moment has come.
The moment for what?
To find out if you are still afraid of water.
Come on.
- But why? - Because I say so, give me your hand.
Come on.
- Put a foot here. - Wait.
How's it going?
Fine.
But please, go slow.
It wasn't that hard, was it?
Yes, I mean...
We must overcome our fears,
sooner or later.
Maybe you're right.
But even living with them and not forgetting helps.
It helps me understand who I am.
Two ways to see it.
Two ways to live it.
She was the one keeping us together.
And now that she's gone...
But we loved each other, didn't we?
A lot.
It's over with Stefano.
I have to start over, alone.
I'm done running away.
And you want to start over in here?
This is where she spent her last moments.
And I wanted to come back here with you because...
the situation is the same as it was years ago,
- and what I have to tell you, too. - Meaning?
Do you remember when was the last time we were here?
Of course, do you mean that...
It is not a coincidence that I chose a non-alcoholic beer.
Well, it's good news.
Whose is it?
I don't know, and this is a little less good news.
Did you tell any of them?
Let's say they have the right not to know it for now.
What a mess.
Well, compared to last time, there is a difference.
That I am older?
That you're sure to keep it.
Yes, I am.
- No! It's mine. - Don't even think about it.
I've already decided. I'll pay.
Excuse me for a moment.
Excuse me, it's 7:22 p.m.
But here it says 8:22 p.m., why?
We never update it. There's always DST.
- What are you doing here? - Your phone is disconnected.
I'm on a break.
Did you want to compliment me?
Linda was acquitted because of an evidence I gave to Ventura.
I found a receipt in her wallet from the bar inside Palazzo Te.
It showed that she had a drink during those 11 minutes,
but the evidence is false.
I just found out. The receipt shows the wrong time.
Linda had drinks around 11 p.m., when she just got there.
- So? - She was acquitted only for this reason.
I wanted to let you know, since you now live with her.
It's none of your business.
Linda killed Angelica and her father covered for her.
- As I've always said from the beginning. - The trial is over, Elena.
Not for me.
Tell her an evidence has proven her alibi, see how she reacts.
Or are you afraid to do it?
Hey.
I'm glad you are back. I can't stay here alone.
I'm here.
Can you help me?
Thank you.
- Everything all right? - Of course.
Do you want to tell me?
What?
Where you will take me to dinner. It's our first dinner.
I don't want to ruin the surprise.
You're very beautiful.
You too.
- Are you ready? - Yes.
So?
No, it's wonderful. It is huge.
I can have a big office there,
there's also space for various associates, so... We'll see.
Well, do you like it or not?
Of course I like it. Why do you ask?
I don't know, I... Are you sure everything is all right?
No, it's not all right.
You are too elegant for this place.
- It's true, it clashes with you. - But no, I'm fine. This is my place.
Thank you for bringing me here.
- What are you saying? - It was not obvious.
There you go. Eggplant parmigiana. Our specialty.
So maybe one day you can teach me how to do it,
I'm not a great cook, but I can work hard.
Oh yes, of course!
She's nice.
Because she suspects it's a serious relationship, finally.
And is it?
I didn't think I could be happy again.
The funny thing is that sometimes I don't even understand it.
Bye. Anyway, they like you very much.
Really?
- No! - Did you get hurt?
No... I broke my shoes.
Well, we'll throw them away.
No, they are my lucky charm.
- Well, you have many more. - No! We'll have them fixed.
Then I'll keep them, since they bring good luck.
- God, barefoot... - The car would be here.
- The pebbles. - Wait.
- So... no, I got you. - I'm losing my balance.
There you go, madame.
Do you know why...
why you've been acquitted?
Because you're good.
Elena Guerra found a receipt
that proved you were inside...
at midnight.
Bravo to her.
I'll send her flowers.
Why did you tell me?
Didn't you want me to?
You don't trust me.
It's not that.
It just seemed right that... you knew.
Are you sure?
Of course.
Hello?
Do you have a second?
What do you want?
How many times have you reviewed the facts?
Every minute, every day,
and even today, for a year.
When I investigated Claudio,
I wondered why him and Angelica had stopped calling each other
in November.
Angelica had another phone, a burner,
since November, when they put up the escort ring.
She used that to talk to him,
but on March 3rd, her usual phone and Claudio's phone enter the same cell,
at the same time...
- I have to tell you something. - ...7:20 p.m.
- I'm pregnant. - She wanted to quit.
- She had just found out she was pregnant. - Kudos to you.
You're a piece of shit!
I know you don't give a fuck, but I'll keep it, do you understand?
I don't want to do to what they did to me.
- Why, what did they do to you? - They adopted me.
- Yesterday I met my real father. - What?
Do you want to know more? My real mother is a lawyer.
How about I tell her a couple of things?
You can't.
You'll see!
Maybe it went like this.
Claudio wants her to give up the child, but he doesn't convince her.
So he calls Monaco.
He was the one managing the escort ring.
Claudio was just his errand boy.
Monaco could not allow Angelica to denounce everyone...
Hey. Yes, I met her. She is out of her mind.
You don't understand, she'll call a lawyer. What do we do?
Monaco realizes what the situation is
and in the meantime, Angelica enters Palazzo Te.
Maybe she meets Tomei and tells him that he'll get nothing more from her
because the next day the game will end,
and he can say whatever he wants.
- Wait! - Leave me!
I'll discredit you all, understand?
I don't give a damn! Loser.
One more reason for him to beat the check with Claudio that evening.
Linda and Angelica met inside and then it happened out there,
at the back of the building, not accessible to the public.
At midnight, more or less.
She wants to leave and never come back.
She has had enough.
Linda sees her going out of the hall...
And something clicks.
How do you know?
I asked her that question.
I told her you saved her.
That the receipt proved that she was inside the building at midnight,
not outside, killing Angelica.
And for a second, just a second, she was surprised.
- Hello? - Ivan?
Angelica, where are you?
Tomei leaves, goes to the hotel to blackmail Claudio...
- Are you kidding me? - You heard me, go away!
- ...while Angelica sends Zaia away. - Angelica!
Colombo hears them arguing...
Angelica, I just want to talk to you.
Angelica! Come here, bitch!
Come on. Let's go.
I believe that Monaco had given Lorenzi an order,
on that you were wrong by default.
Lorenzi didn't arrive later, he was already there,
waiting for her to come out to kill her.
He lied in wait outside, in the garden, near Angelica's scooter,
but he couldn't foresee that someone else would murder her
when he was supposed to do it. The daughter of his boss.
I tried several times to imagine what they could've talked about.
If Angelica provoked her or if she was just afraid.
We'll never know.
Angelica, I just want to talk to you.
Angelica!
- Come here, bitch! - What the fuck do you want?
What do you want from my husband!
Money? How much do you want? Tell me, how much?
Who do you think you are?
Maybe she pushed her, maybe Angelica stumbled and fell.
What makes you think that?
Angelica had no trace on her.
There were no signs of a fight, at least not intense.
And for how she was killed,
she had to be lying on the ground when she was hit.
Why?
The murder weapon.
That box...
closed the night of Linda's arrest and never reopened.
Who do you think you are?
I'm pregnant, you bitch.
Dad...
She had them on at the DA's office the first time I questioned her.
And during the interrogatory, too.
She removed them in prison
and they stayed there.
For one year.
Twelve centimeters of heel.
Thin and sharp.
I don't think it was premeditated, and in any case, that's how it went.
Then she called her father.
He called Lorenzi, who arrived a few moments later.
It was Lorenzi then, who threw the body into the water.
I think so.
Give me the shoe. Give me the shoe!
Go away. I'll take care of everything, go!
Lorenzi cleaned up the scene.
He took Angelica's backpack, which has come in handy, right?
But he couldn't see the cigarette butt in the vase.
No, he was too busy dealing with the body.
And that explains why Linda had no traces on her when she returned to the party.
But these are only theories.
It is something more.
Her heel broke.
I've offered to take her shoes to be repaired.
I've ordered a new pair.
It's the murder weapon, Elena.
The material is porous,
it retains organic traces even if you wash it many times.
Angelica's DNA is on the heel.
I had a comparison done in the lab.
I couldn't have done it if I hadn't gotten that DNA to screw you.
It turned out to be useful.
Everything was perfect: work, love...
So why did you ask her that question?
I don't like being made a fool of.
What are you thinking?
About the day they found the body.
I was invited to talk about my profession to fifth graders.
I said that sticking to the facts was needed to keep out personal reasons.
Otherwise I wouldn't have been good at finding the truth.
Do you still believe it?
As soon as I understand it, I'll know if I want to continue to be a prosecutor.
If they still let me do it, of course.
You? Having a doubt?
Good! All right!
I think it's a great starting point for the rest of your life.
And you? What are your plans?
Now that I've thrown the chance of a lifetime out the window? No plans.
But I solved the case.
"I solved the case." We have.
I think I also have done my part.
Okay. Together.
What is the deadline for the appeal?