Susie Searches (2022) Movie Script
1
- My goal is to solve the
unsolvable. (blows raspberry)
Whew.
(gentle apprehensive music)
Testing, one, two, three.
This is "Susie
Searches," episode 83.
Hi, my name is Susie Wallis
and ever since I
was a young girl,
I've had a very special talent.
- The old oak tree visible
through the window.
- The pool boy did it.
- We're only on page 10, Susie.
Besides, most mystery writers
create red herrings that-
- Trust me.
(mom chuckles)
- Is this even fun anymore?
- So much fun.
- But you've already figured out
that the sheriff
double crossed the FBI-
- I don't care,
it's our tradition.
(gentle apprehensive music)
It's okay, mom.
I can do the reading today.
- You sure?
- Absolutely.
- Wouldn't you rather
be out with friends?
- The other kids don't
like me very much.
- Their loss.
You're special, Susie.
And one day, the whole
world is gonna know it.
I'm serious.
You just need to get
your voice out there.
(gentle apprehensive music)
- For my new listeners,
I don't mention this
childhood talent
for the sake of bragging,
but because I want
you to know who I am
and why I chose to do this show.
I wanna solve the unsolvable.
I wanna bring resolution to
the most haunting mysteries.
And I think you'll love what
we discuss in today's episode.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
It's a cold case, August, 1999.
It takes place in a
town just like our own.
A shopkeeper's body was found
with two sets of
fingerprints on her neck.
Both by men who had been
dead for over a decade.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
Once the podcast takes off,
and we can monetize
from sponsorships,
I'm gonna find us a new house.
Something with big windows,
beautiful views, lots of light.
(Susie chuckles)
Okay, love you.
(gentle spirited music)
(gentle spirited
music continues)
- Hey.
Uh, uh, uh, uh, you
can't put that there.
- What do you mean? Why not?
- The red board is for
Student Council only.
- Oh, you must be new here.
Susie.
See, I do this every week.
So, I mean, unless you
wanna spend a long afternoon
in front of the
Extra-Curricular Committee
testifying against why you
felt the need to silence
the voice of a passionate
student, which I
wouldn't suggest-
- Uh, uh, just leave it.
(gentle dreamy music)
- Good technique, Susie.
Great technique.
Excellent disposal protocol.
- Thanks.
- You know, in a world
of swirling chaos,
it's important to control
what little we can
and cleanliness matters.
- Yes.
- It matters, you know.
It's what separates
us from the animals.
You understand?
- Yes.
- (chuckles) Good, good.
Well, let us return then
to our most noble goal,
the nurturing of
great future minds.
- Yeah.
(Edgar chuckles)
- Wow, you're like the most
obsessive person I've ever met.
No wonder it's taking you a
million years to graduate.
- I'm a part-time
student, Jillian.
We can't afford a live-in nurse.
My mother, she's-
- I'm kidding, geez.
Don't need the back story.
I'm just eating a sandwich.
(water splashing)
(water trickling)
(gentle serene music)
(gentle serene music continues)
(gentle poignant music)
(gentle poignant
music continues)
(gentle spirited music)
- Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
How can I help?
- I'm kind of busy today.
- I know, that's why I asked.
- And you know, I'm consuming
over 300 grams of protein
per day in order to thicken
up my posterior delts.
- That sounds dangerous.
- Why are you smiling?
- I don't know, just
my natural expression.
- Right, this is a
serious place of work.
You know, we're not
flipping burgers.
- Oh yes, I would love to learn
whatever it is
that you're doing.
- Well, mostly I'm just
cataloging evidence
before transferring
it to the lab.
You know, on TV shows,
they get the DNA results
back in like 48 hours.
But in real life,
it can take months.
- Hmm.
- Is that enough
instruction for today?
- Mm-hmm.
- All right, why don't you
get the Sheriff his coffee.
- Okay.
(gentle spirited music)
(door knocking)
- Yeah.
Over here, hurry.
I think I spotted my
first sandhill crane.
- Hi, I'm-
- Shit.
It's just a plastic bag.
My wife's got me
into bird watching.
She said with this job, I
need some kind of outlet.
- Oh, that's nice.
- I thought so too.
- Yeah.
You should try to incorporate
something a bit more active.
Studies show that police
officers who suffer
from chronic stress respond
well to movement and exercise.
- I'm sorry, what's
your name again?
- Susie Wallis.
- Listen, Susie, I'm
sure we appreciate
all you do around here,
but as you can see,
I'm buried in work, so.
- Hmm, no problem.
Two and a half brown sugars
and a splash of cream.
Just how you like it.
- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.
(phone buzzes)
- [Sophie] Sheriff Loggins.
- What is it, Sophie?
- [Sophie] Pick up your phone,
we've got a situation unfolding.
- Is it the mayor again?
- [Sophie] No, sir.
It's about a Wade College
student named Jesse Wilcox.
Apparently he's been
missing for two days.
- News of their
missing classmate
has shaken the students
of this intimate college.
- The son of a local
real estate magnate,
Jesse built an immense
social media following
through his meditation videos.
- And I just wanted to read a
poem that I've been writing.
(ducks quacking)
The trees are broken,
but Earth is open.
I was hopin' we take a moment.
(ducks quacking)
That's the poem
for today guys and-
- As we all know,
it's been a week
since the disappearance
of Jesse Wilcox,
one of Wade College's
most popular students
and no one in Ohio seems
to have any answers.
That's why I've begun working
on my own investigation.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
(dramatic upbeat music)
- [Student] Hey, have you
heard about Jesse Wilcox?
He's been missing
for over a week.
- [Student] That's crazy,
I didn't even know
he's missing that long.
- Hey, did you hear about Jesse?
- Yeah, yeah man,
that's really fucked up.
- [Student] Have you seen
Jesse's meditation videos?
- [Student] His ex-girlfriend
was heartbroken.
- [Student] What
kind of a psycho?
(students chattering)
- In a missing person's case,
every day that goes by
significantly lowers
the success rate
of finding them.
- Maybe Jesse just
went to like, Vegas
and didn't tell anyone.
- Doesn't fit his
behavioral patterns.
Plus, he missed
his keynote address
at the new media
conference on Friday.
- Hey guys, so before
we finish class,
President Andrews wanted
me to share with you
a little more information
about your classmate,
Jesse Wilcox.
He is a communications major
and his meditation
channel on YouTube
has gained a national following.
I'll show you.
- Oh, didn't see you there.
What's up, guys?
I feel something in my head.
Oh yeah, this is
my Be Kind beanie.
That's the thing about
meditation that I love the most.
There are times where
I will just meditate
for hours and hours
and hours and hours
and like, I won't
even fall asleep once.
My mom's like, dinner's ready.
I'm like, dinner?
Like, I started in the morning.
'Cause there's
just too much hate,
there's just too much hate.
Like, on our phones,
on Instagram, on TikTok
and like, when the
world has a lot of hate,
it's time to meditate and
I've been saying that for,
I don't even know, years.
I like to pick a note, mine's C.
(Jesse humming)
Nah, just play it.
I feel better, do you?
Remember, love yourself,
laugh a lot, live your life.
Don't get down, be kind.
- And again, that is your
classmate, Jesse Wilcox.
And if anyone has any
clues to his disappearance,
they're encouraged to call
the Taskforce Hotline.
Thank you.
(Susie munching)
- [Reporter] You may be
familiar with the Wilcox name.
Lawrence Wilcox
recently made headlines
after his third charge
of disorderly conduct.
- [Reporter] In other local
news, Selma Peterson's prized
Shetland Sheepdog, Whiskers
(door banging)
Was taken from his yard.
- Lunch break is only
20 minutes, I told you.
- [Reporter] Two weeks
involving the disappearance
of a local pet.
- It's so sad.
He totally ate here
like, every day.
I've never seen anyone like
those gross vegan burgers
as much as he did.
- Have any reporters
contacted you?
- Yeah, some for interviews,
but I'm holding out
for national news.
- Yeah?
- Absolutely.
My cousin works at
Dateline in New York.
Said there's a huge chance
this story will explode.
- [Friend] You think he's dead?
- [Jillian] 100%.
- [Friend] That's so dark.
- I know.
- [Friend] Anyway,
are you coming to-
- Did you guys hear
about Jesse's uncle?
Lawrence Wilcox used
to be the Vice Chairman
of the family real
estate company up
until like a year ago.
He's not even listed
on any of the boards.
Jesse's dad must have-
- Wow, you're such
a little stalker.
- I'm gonna be famous
one day, Jillian,
when I solve this case
and become a big hero.
- Okay, awesome.
That will rock, I can't wait.
(dramatic upbeat music)
- As I investigate
Jesse's uncle,
clearly the black sheep
of the Wilcox family,
the first thing I try to figure
out is, who is he really?
I mean, what makes him tick?
- Well, that's, I tell
people this all the time,
you have to accept
that the market
is like this living,
breathing entity.
- [Susie] If that leads nowhere,
does he have any secrets?
What about any
abnormal behavior?
What could he be hiding?
Exhaust that road.
I mean, leave no stone unturned.
The internet is vast,
you're bound to find something
if you just look hard enough.
(dramatic upbeat music)
(alarm beeping)
(fast-paced sanguine music)
(notification dings)
- Grab hands, grab virtual hands
and try and connect to
the parts of ourselves
that are peaceful.
- [Reporter] Countless
interviews have been conducted
in the investigation
into the disappearance
of Wade College
student, Jesse Wilcox,
according to the
special agent in charge.
- Love yourself, laugh a lot.
Live your life, be
kind, don't forget.
- [Susie] But
let's stay focused.
One thing that caught
my attention is the fact
that Lawrence, along
with Jesse's father, Roy,
is a real estate magnate.
He has a bunch of
different properties,
all with different names.
A little odd if you ask me.
But one in particular stood out.
Starboard Inc.
And I can't wait to
share what I learned
with the Sheriff's department.
- Right? Okay.
Yep, I'm on it.
- [Susie] How can I help?
- By bugging someone else.
- But I actually think I
might have a pretty good lead.
- Really? Then go
tell the Sheriff.
- Okay.
- I'm kidding, Susie,
don't bother him.
(gentle suspensive music)
- Why do I think the culprit
is Jesse's uncle,
Lawrence Wilcox?
Well, let me count the ways.
First of all, Lawrence is
known for his erratic behavior.
Behavior so unreliable
that Jesse's dad
had to sever all business ties,
thus giving Lawrence a
motive to get back at him
and what would scare
his brother most of all?
Taking his most prized
possession, his only child.
Secondly, Lawrence has been
charged with disorderly conduct
on multiple occasions.
I mean, for someone
with his temperament,
kidnapping Jesse wouldn't
be so far-fetched.
And lastly, Lawrence has over
a dozen unlisted properties
all over the township that
no one has looked into.
I know this because I work
at the Sheriff's department.
And no one there listened to me.
(upbeat menacing music)
(upbeat menacing
music continues)
(upbeat menacing
music continues)
(car engine revving)
I have now reached
the third property
owned by Starboard Inc.,
one of Lawrence
Wilcox's many LLCs.
The site appears to be deserted,
but I will proceed with caution.
(rain pattering)
(footsteps plodding)
Again, I will do nothing
to put myself in danger.
I'm not breaking in.
I'm simply collecting
information.
Wish me luck.
(footsteps plodding)
(footsteps plodding)
(rain pattering)
(door rattling)
(door squeaking)
(gentle ominous music)
(gentle menacing music)
Haven't found anything yet.
(gentle menacing music)
But it's possible...
I'm just not looking
in the right place.
(door squeaking)
(gentle ominous music)
(footsteps thumping)
(gentle ominous music)
Update, I have descended
below the house.
Obviously, I can't
know for sure,
but I see the faint
outline of footsteps.
(gentle menacing music)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle ominous music)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle ominous music)
(Susie shrieks)
(Jesse groaning)
(tense dramatic music)
(Susie choking)
(tense dramatic music)
(Susie choking)
- I'm Susie.
Susie, Susie Wallis.
It's okay.
(Jesse sobbing)
Ssh, it's okay.
It's okay.
(Jesse sobbing)
(gentle spirited music)
(people chattering)
(camera shutter clicking)
(gentle classical music)
(camera shutter clicking)
(gentle classical music)
(gentle classical
music continues)
(crowd cheering)
(gentle classical music)
- [Reporter] And in
one of the year's most
remarkable stories, it appears
that a local college student
has rescued her
kidnapped classmate.
The details are
still pouring in.
We fully expect this
to be an ongoing store.
- I can confirm that
at 1:34 AM last night,
we received a phone call
from a farmhouse in Ridley.
It was at that location that
we discovered Jesse Wilcox.
He appeared in a state of
shock, but without injury.
That's all we are prepared
to say at this point.
- Whoa, whoa, what about the
student that found him first?
- Well, all credit
where credit's due.
We wouldn't have been
able to do any of this
without our department intern,
who I'm reluctant to name,
given that the suspect
is still at large,
but she knows who she is.
- Multiple news outlets
have already reported
her name is Susie Wallis.
- I cannot confirm or deny that,
but I would like to
reiterate that we are-
- Mom!
- Numerous leads and this
department will not rest
until we bring him to justice.
- Why don't you ask
the girl for help?
(reporters laughing)
- Isn't it amazing?
(upbeat joyous music)
(class cheering)
(class applauding)
I'm not wearing
my usual lipstick
I thought maybe we
would kiss tonight
- I just wanna take a moment
to thank all of my new listeners
for the outpouring of support.
I promise every one of you that
I'll be working just as hard
on my future cases.
This is only the beginning.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
(upbeat joyous music)
(car engine roaring)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(car engine revving)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(gentle apprehensive
music continues)
(gentle apprehensive
music continues)
(upbeat apprehensive music)
(upbeat apprehensive
music continues)
(upbeat apprehensive
music continues)
(door clanking)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(keys jingling)
(boxes clattering)
(gentle cryptic music)
(gentle ominous music)
(gentle cryptic music)
(gentle enigmatic music)
(gentle enigmatic
music continues)
(tense dramatic music)
(flames roaring)
(flames roaring)
(birds chirping)
- So, do you wanna get
together this weekend
for the new report?
- I'll have to
check my schedule.
- Yeah, of course.
- They're running
a six-part series
about the Lindbergh Kidnappings
and it's one of my
all-time favorites,
even though he was
a literal Nazi.
- Hi there, I was just
contacted by President Andrews.
They need you right
away in Casper Hall.
- Can it wait?
I'm not gonna lie, I'm
really looking forward
to mixing tritants and analytes.
- Ah, they said it was urgent.
(gentle suspenseful music)
- There she is.
Aw.
(people applauding)
- What's going on?
- Okay, so sorry to spring
this on you (chuckles)
but KWST local news called,
they had a quick opening
and they wanted to chat
with our famous students.
- (chuckles) That's good.
- Great, so why don't
you just take a seat
next to Jesse there.
(gentle mysterious music)
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Listen, Susie, I just-
- No, you...
You really don't have to.
- No, listen.
I owe my life to you, okay.
(Susie chuckles)
And you just rock, you know.
(gentle mysterious music)
- What a story. (laughs)
I don't even know
where to begin.
Let's start with you, Jesse.
I can't be the only person
who's fallen in love with
you from your videos.
- Oh, stop.
- [Interviewer]
How are you doing?
- I'm good.
I'm real good.
- Fantastic.
Susie, tell us everything
from your perspective.
- Um...
You know, I found out on the
news, like everyone else did.
- Well, that's
amazing. (chuckles)
- And he just seemed
like a really good kid
and I was tired of
nothing happening.
- Susie is captain humble and...
'Cause you know, I remember
learning about heroes
in school, like
like, Mesopotamia, Romans, like
the kids in "Hunger Games."
- Oh, I love "Hunger
Games," are you kidding?
- But I never thought I'd
be sitting next to one.
And I am.
- Wow.
I just got chills.
Did you get chills?
I just got chills.
Good, I think that's good.
- That's it.
- Fantastic job you two.
Oh my God, wow.
- Okay, really? (chuckles)
That was fun, I think.
- Yeah.
I liked it.
- Oh, thank you.
What are you doing
tomorrow night?
Do you wanna have dinner?
- Yes.
- Yeah, they make this
mean vegan burger...
You're good?
They make this amazing
vegan burger at this place,
House Haven, you
know House Haven?
It's amazing, so great.
- Cool.
- Yeah, let's go.
- I'll see you there.
- Okay.
Bye Susie.
- Oh.
- Cool, do you want
my, you want the thing?
- Celebrity alert, celebrity
alert, celebrity alert.
(chuckles) Oh, man, it's our
own resident Sherlock Holmes.
I saw you, my lady,
on the news today.
- Oh, thanks.
- Yeah, yeah.
No, thank you.
I mean, you've done this
humble snack bar a huge honor,
Ms. Wallis, so for
that I salute you.
- I was just doing
my civic duty.
- Civic duty, you're darn right
because it's our responsibility
to clean up society's trash,
both literally and
metaphorically.
(Edgar chuckles)
- The guy is a real weirdo.
(Susie chuckles)
Don't worry, you still
take the cake though.
(upbeat amorous music)
(upbeat amorous music)
Home to you
Is a neighborhood
in the night kitchen
Home to you
(people laughing)
- Hey.
- Susie!
Everyone, this is Susie.
- Hey.
- I mean, duh, not that
you need an introduction.
Come sit.
I think you're gonna love
this place, it's amazing.
And everybody's so nice here.
Like, they came over and just
gave us everything for free.
- Yeah, I think they're so nice
because you're kind
of a celebrity now.
- No way.
- Yes, way.
You're a celebrity, dude.
(friends laughing)
- What do you think Susie?
Are we celebrities? You and me?
- I don't know.
(Jesse and Ray laughing)
- It's so awesome that you came
'cause I'm sure
you're like so busy.
- Yep.
- Yeah, you're like
a genuine hero.
(Susie laughs)
- Ray's your biggest fan.
- It's so embarrassing.
- He's your biggest
fan, big Susie posters,
he made t-shirts, everything.
- Oh, he's right though.
I've read probably
every article about you.
And I just, I have
so many questions.
- Look, she probably just
wants to relax though.
- Yeah, right.
- Well, what do you wanna know?
- Well, I guess I'm
just like still curious
how you found him.
- Um, well, I learned
in the county registrar
that Lawrence had three
foreclosed properties
and they were all
located in the same area-
- Wait, also that, why do you
use the same exact wording
in every interview I've heard?
(gentle cryptic music)
- Chill out.
Why are you grilling her?
Susie, I think Ray
is very jealous
he didn't solve it himself.
- I don't know, maybe I'm
just anxious in general
'cause you know, your
uncle is still out there.
What if he comes back?
- Well, he's not a bad guy.
I think he just has anger issues
and you know, he pulled a prank
that he took a little far.
- [Ray] What do
you think, Susie?
I mean, you're the expert.
(Jesse tapping)
(Jesse groaning)
- Hey Jesse.
(Jesse groaning)
Hey, look, I know that this
is really tough for you.
I do, but it'll
all be over soon.
(Jesse groaning)
- [Ray] Whoa, you okay?
(gentle mysterious music)
- I am...
I have to go.
- Oh no, are you sure?
- I have French history
tomorrow and it's just,
it's a lot, yeah.
- Okay, I'll walk
you to your car.
- It was really nice
to meet you guys.
- What's your problem?
- This is really nice,
but you didn't have to.
- Oh, yes I did, you
needed protection.
- I carry pepper spray
and a butterfly knife.
- You do?
- Yeah.
- Of course you do.
Well, you should
'cause there's people
getting kidnapped out here, so.
(Susie chuckles)
Hey Susie, wait.
Can I tell you something?
- Yeah, of course.
- I think about you every hour.
I wouldn't be here without you.
I wouldn't be walking around
and I wouldn't be breathing
the air and looking at the sky
and I mean...
Thank you, thank you.
You get the idea, sorry.
- It was a fluke thing.
- No it wasn't.
BS, I've listened
to every single one
of your podcast episodes.
Every single one.
- Really?
- It blows my mind actually.
But I wanted to ask you,
like, why are you so
obsessed with true crime?
- Um, well, growing up,
my happiest memories were
of my mom reading to me
and they were always
detective novels.
But the thing was, I could
always guess the real culprit
like, every single
time. (laughs)
She said that I had a gift
and that I should be famous.
- She's right.
- (laughs) I mean, ever since
she was diagnosed with MS,
I told myself that I
would prove her right.
Yeah, I'm not really sure
she even knows what's
going on anymore.
- You know what,
I'm sure she does.
- Anyways, I love your videos.
- Stop.
- No, really, my mom always said
kindness is the most
valuable currency.
- So true.
- Yeah, sometimes she
would shout, be kind,
when she would drop me
- She would?
- Off at school.
- That's incredible.
- Yeah.
- She stole my line.
- Yeah.
Jesse, you just have this thing
where you communicate
with people so naturally.
There was this FBI agent in
the 1930s, Charles Winstead,
and he had the same thing
and he was kind of a legend
in his department.
He was very well respected.
- That's so cool.
You see, like who's
Charles Winstead?
That's so cool,
you're so smart.
- But I just told you.
(Jesse and Susie laughs)
- Since your story broke,
applications are
up 300%. (chuckles)
Local awareness is
at an all-time high
and alumni donations
have doubled.
- That's cool.
- I mean, who would've thought
that this true crime stuff
was so big with your generation.
(sighs) But this, this
could really change things.
Are you ready for
some more big news?
- Sure, yeah.
- We have been contacted by a
national morning show (laughs)
They wanna interview
you this weekend.
- I mean, do...
Do we think that's
like a little much?
(gentle mysterious music)
- Jesse, you've just
suffered a terrible ordeal.
Am I right?
If Susie's heroism could
inspire even one person
to make a difference, hmm, hmm,
isn't that worth it?
- Yeah, of course.
- Yes, of course.
So the studio's
located in Cincinnati,
of course, they'll cover all
your travel and hotel expenses.
Just make sure to
mention that Wade College
is currently ranking number
12 for pre-med in Ohio.
So Susie, what do you think?
- Oh, I'm...
I'm so happy.
- Ah, that is terrific.
(Susie chuckles)
- Jillian, why do you
think I'm talking to you?
- I don't know.
- Well, because I found
several wild berry flavored
water bottles on the top shelf.
- Yeah.
- Of the storage cabinet.
- Exactly, right next to
the other water bottles.
- No, no.
Okay, flavored water is on the
shelf below except for lemon.
- You're insane.
- No, I'm not, I
just have a system.
- Okay, well maybe you
just need to loosen up.
(Edgar banging table)
- Disorder means chaos.
If everybody does what you do,
the fucking world
is gonna fall apart.
Just do what I'm saying.
- Susie.
Did you see that shit?
- What?
- Edgar, he practically
assaulted me
and this isn't like
the first time either.
The other day-
(Sheriff clears throat)
- Can we chat?
- Uh, I guess.
- I'm talking to Susie,
I don't know who you are.
- Oh.
Yeah, fine whatever
but this definitely counts
as your lunch break.
- It's embarrassing.
- What is?
- The reason I called you here.
I wanna talk to you
about Jesse's uncle.
- Lawrence.
- I know his name.
No one can find him.
I mean, the state has
officials looking into it,
but I wanna prove myself.
- I'm sure you'll find him.
- I appreciate everything
you've done, you know,
but it's only a matter of time
before people start
pointing fingers,
wondering why I haven't
been more effective.
- Of course I'll help.
- Thank God. (chuckles)
Can I tell you something?
- Sure.
- But I don't want you
to take it the wrong way.
- Okay.
- There's this kind of bird
native to New Zealand, the Kea.
It's the most curious in
the world, super smart too.
Some say it outscores even
apes in intelligence exams.
But it's mischievous,
always causing trouble.
- What are you saying?
Are you calling me a Kea?
- (chuckles) I don't know.
Probably just reading
too many bird books.
(gentle cryptic music)
(telephone ringing)
- Bet you think
you're big shit now.
- No, not really.
- Sheriff says I should
be more accommodating,
so I'm adding you to the
internal mail server.
- Amazing.
- Don't get too excited,
it doesn't have
anything confidential,
but at least you'll
be up to date.
I'll also start handing
off more responsibilities.
- Like organizing evidence?
- I'm not a fucking idiot, but
I'll teach you more about it.
- I would love that.
(watch beeps)
- Oh, time to build
some boulder shoulders.
(liquid sloshing)
(telephone ringing)
Ah, get outta my chair.
(car engine revving)
(footsteps plodding)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
- Ray.
- Oh, Susie.
- Hey, why are you following me?
- Um...
- That's not an answer.
- Jesse, he gave me shit for
not being nice enough to you.
- Oh, that's sweet.
- Yeah, well, he's a sweetheart.
Just don't fuck with him.
- I don't understand.
- Look, I know he seems
super vanilla, right?
Mr. Be Kind.
But he's a lot more
complicated than that.
And he only needs people
in his life right now
that he can trust.
- He can trust me.
- Okay.
It's good to see you.
(slow pop music)
(slow pop music continues)
Learner driver
Going 80 K's
- [Jesse] I think
about you every hour
and I wouldn't be breathing
the air and looking at the sky
and I mean, I wouldn't
be here without you.
Lover beside you
Gripping the door
Oh, you know
why he's nervous
You have crashed before
- This is really crazy.
- Yeah.
(Jesse and Susie laugh)
- But it's good too, I think.
- Yeah, totally.
- I love your outfit by the way.
- Oh.
- Love.
- Thank you, you look good too.
- Thank you.
(Susie laughs)
Do I?
- Yeah, it looks good.
You know, these interviews,
they sometimes lead to even
bigger shows reaching out.
- Honestly, I'm
fine with just like-
- And I mean, like "After
Hours with Hayden Powers" big.
I read once that
if Hayden Powers
mentions your book just
once on their show,
it instantly becomes a
Best Seller, like that.
So just think about us.
- You mean, like all
the good we could do?
- Exactly.
- Yeah.
(upbeat band music)
(audience applauding)
- So happy to have
you guys here.
- Well, I'm just lucky
to be anywhere at all.
- Amen.
(audience applauds)
- Let's start with Susie,
Ohio's own Nancy Drew.
- If any of our viewers can
even get that reference.
(audience laughs)
- So, take us through
your investigation.
- Well, I know Jesse
from around campus,
he was like our local celebrity.
He's cute too, so.
(audience awes)
- What? I didn't know
you thought that.
- Yeah.
(audience laughs)
- Well, I think most of
America agrees with you, Susie.
(audience applauds)
- Can I say something?
This whole ordeal
was really terrible,
but honestly it's been worth it
to have gained someone
like Susie in my life.
(audience awes)
(audience cheers and applauds)
- Wow, wow.
- Well, I have to ask, what
is your next case, Susie?
- Passing chemistry 402.
(audience laughs)
(audience cheers and applauds)
- That was so fun.
- Mm-hmm, yeah.
- Is it wrong that
it felt so fun?
- I don't think so.
- Okay, good 'cause
it was really fun.
- Mm-hmm.
- I'm loving your
hair, it looks so good.
- Thank you. (laughs)
- That makeup artist is a
genius, I love what she did.
- Thanks.
- Oh my God.
It's so nice to eat again.
- What do you mean?
- Um...
I've had a little bit of
trouble since it all happened.
- I made you a vegan patty
with some brown rice.
It's not very warm, but
it should still be good.
- Somebody help me!
- Hey, hey, hey, hey.
- Help me!
- Hey, hey, hey, we're too
far away, no one can hear you.
I don't want you to
stress yourself out.
(Jesse groans)
Hey, relax.
(Jesse sobbing)
No one is gonna hurt you.
I need you to
start eating, okay.
You just hang in there.
Everything's going to be okay.
(Jesse sobbing)
It's like my mom
always used to say,
whenever you're anxious,
just take three deep breaths
and imagine an ocean breeze.
(gentle mysterious music)
- What's wrong?
- What?
- You okay?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'm good, I'm fine.
So what should we do tonight?
- I don't know, what
do you wanna do?
- What do you wanna do?
- (chuckles) I don't...
- You know what we could
do, is we could go,
just try and find a movie,
like movie theater around here.
(phone beeps)
- Yeah, that's cool.
- Oh, you know what we could do?
We could sneak up to the roof
and just lay down and
look at the stars.
- I would love that.
- Dad, the interview
went so well
and like, you couldn't
see my pimples at all
on the left side.
The makeup lady
had this great...
What?
No.
Oh shit.
(gentle somber music)
Holy shit.
Wait, slow down.
Um...
Okay, yeah, I'll call you back.
Yeah, I'll call you back.
- What is it?
- Oh my God, check the news.
(gentle somber music)
Do you know what this means?
This means my uncle
wasn't the kidnapper.
- It's an early report.
- No, he's been in Peru
for the last six months.
- We should wait for
more information.
- I gotta go, I have to go.
I owe him an apology.
(car engine roaring)
(phone notification dinging)
Hey, I'm really sorry.
You didn't have to
come back with me.
- It's okay, wouldn't have
been much fun by myself.
- What?
- Nothing.
- We'll do a rain check.
- Yeah.
'Til you take off that dress
No one will hear
all your crying
'Til you take
your last breath
But you will learn
To mind me
And you will learn
To survive me
- All right.
Good?
Good night.
- Good night.
- See you soon.
(slow amorous music)
No one will answer
your prayers 'til you
(light switch clicks)
(door squeaking)
(keys clacking)
(footsteps plodding)
(floorboards creaking)
- Mom?
Are you still up?
(gentle suspensive music)
(chair creaking)
(floorboards creaking)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(floorboards creaking)
(floorboards creaking)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle suspensive music)
- Easy Susie.
(tense menacing music)
I thought you were spending
the night in Cincinnati.
- I'm calling the cops.
- Don't.
- Stay back.
- I just wanna talk
this out, okay.
- Stay back.
- I promise, I'm not gonna
tell anybody what I found.
- I have no idea what
you're talking about.
- Jesse was wearing this
hat the day he disappeared.
- Put it down.
- You can tell me what happened.
- Put the hat down.
- I've been watching you
for weeks, all right.
I understand you.
I know that you were
probably just lonely
and you didn't mean
to hurt anybody.
- Be careful, Ray.
- Please, we can
find you some help.
- I don't need help.
(Ray gasps)
(body thuds)
(upbeat menacing music)
Oh my God.
(upbeat menacing music)
(tense chilling music)
Fuck.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
(fast-paced sanguine
music continues)
Culprits reveal themselves
in all sorts of ways,
but most of their mistakes occur
within five minutes
of the crime.
It takes a certain
kind of mindset,
a specific level of
cool not to panic,
not to panic, not to panic.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
Stay composed.
Stay composed, stay composed.
Stay composed, stay composed.
Stay composed, stay composed.
(tense menacing music)
(fast-paced sanguine music)
Not to let one's emotions
overpower their actions.
So often, the criminals err
in their disposal protocol.
This only gives them more
rope to hang themselves with.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
Speaking of which, suicide
is still the most common
and effective cover up.
It's estimated that
more than 10,000 murders
have been misidentified
in the past century.
(water rushing)
(water splashing)
But of course, we
can't ever be sure.
Father, when I'm
lost, I come to you
You will fail me not
You will not forsake me
Though I walk in shadows
I won't be afraid
I will fear no evil
For you walk with me
Though I've seen
so many sorrows
I shall not be moved
Glory Hallelujah, I
will put my faith in you
When you are scared
Reach out your hand
Talk to the Lord
Talk to the Lord
If you are scared
He'll dry your tears
Talk to the
(door slams)
- Mistakes occur within
five minutes of the crime.
Just a few skin cells
can crack open a case.
DNA evidence...
(multiple Susies chattering)
(phone vibrates)
Hello?
- [Jesse] Susie.
- Jesse?
- [Jesse] Did I wake you up?
- No.
No, of course not.
Did you speak to your uncle?
- [Jesse] No, not yet.
He's kind of freaked out
by all the media attention.
- Yeah.
- [Jesse] Honestly, I feel
pretty bad for him right now.
Anyway, this sounds weird
but have you heard from Ray?
- No.
Why would I?
- [Jesse] Well, he's
not answering his phone
and I don't know,
we were supposed to meet
up this morning, so.
- I wouldn't worry,
I'm sure he's fine.
(upbeat band music)
- Just as our campus
has been celebrating
the return of Jesse Wilcox,
a new tragedy has struck.
Police have identified a body
at the bottom of Suicide
Gulch, Ray Garcia,
a senior history major
and immigration advocate
here on campus.
(Jesse sobbing)
(church gong resounding)
- I'm gonna pass out.
- It's okay.
- This can't be real.
- Ssh.
- I can't go in.
- Yes, you can, you can do
it, you're just in shock.
(somber organ music)
I can give you some alone
time with him, if you want.
- No, let's go together.
I need you with me.
(somber organ music)
I mean, he was just
here a few days ago.
- He'll always be with us.
- I just don't get it.
I don't get it.
It just doesn't make
sense, I don't get it.
(somber organ music)
- Susie.
(chuckles) I'm so
glad you could come.
Thank you.
- Yeah, of course.
I wouldn't-
- Such a shame what
happened to Ray.
It certainly doesn't help
our diversity initiative.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
By the way, favor to ask
you, if you don't mind.
When you leave the
funeral parlor,
would you mind going
out the main entrance?
There are some
reporters outside.
I thought it would
be a good idea
if they all saw
our star student.
- Yeah, okay.
- That's terrific.
(camera shutter clicking)
(reporters chattering)
- Susie!
(reporters chattering)
Is anyone watching us?
- No, I don't think so.
- Susie.
The more I think about Ray,
the more frightened I get.
- Jesse, it was a suicide.
I know that's, it's horrible
but these things happen.
- I don't think it was.
Actually, I know it wasn't.
- You know, they say that
you can't truly
know another person.
- I knew Ray.
I knew Ray better than
anyone else in the universe.
He...
He was my boyfriend.
(gentle apprehensive music)
- What?
(gentle apprehensive music)
Um...
But no one...
No one knew or?
- Yeah, we didn't tell
anyone, of course not.
His parents are super
religious, have you met them?
- Yeah but that
doesn't mean that
he wouldn't commit suicide.
- Literally this weekend, we
were gonna go to Big Mountain
and celebrate our
one-year anniversary.
We had like a whole thing
planned and he planned it.
He made the arrangements,
he planned our meals.
Why would he do all that?
What if the guy who was
behind my kidnapping
is somehow responsible for this?
I mean, like I don't
know if he was just some
like fucking psycho
or something,
but he definitely knew
what he was doing.
He did.
And I just know with your
gift, you can help me find him.
- The police are investigating.
- Well, the police
didn't find me.
You found me.
You saved my life.
Please, Susie.
- I'm flattered that you
would believe in me, but
I worry that I'm too
close to the case.
(gentle apprehensive music)
- That's okay.
- I'm sorry.
(rain pattering)
(gentle serene music)
I really liked him.
And I thought he liked me too.
But I guess it was all a lie.
Feels like yesterday, I was
getting everything I ever wanted
and now I'm losing it all.
(gentle serene music)
But I'm still doing great, so
don't go worrying about me.
I really wish you could
give me advice right now.
- In these dark times, I've
started doubting everything,
everything I've ever
believed in, except you.
Susie, you have to help me find
who's responsible for this.
Try to sink into
your happy place.
Deep breath.
(phone ringing)
- Hello?
- Hi, it's Susie Wallis.
I..
Sorry, I'm calling you so late.
- That's okay.
I didn't know you
had my phone number.
Anyway, I'm still at the office.
My wife's gone on business,
so I'm just burning
the midnight oil.
- Oh.
- I'm also watching
Jesse's meditation videos.
They're not that bad.
- [Susie] Yeah,
that's good to hear.
- I gotta be honest, we moved
to Wade to escape the stress.
You know, big city
life wasn't for me.
Anyway, now...
- Do you think that Ray
Garcia really killed himself?
- Why wouldn't I?
- You don't have any
suspects or anything?
- Should I?
- No, I mean, I don't know.
I'm just trying to learn more
about suicide and depression.
- This should serve
as a reminder,
you know, when you're feeling
down, don't stay down.
In the words of Jesse,
be positive, homie.
- Thanks.
(gentle menacing music)
Yes, loyal listeners,
this is a call to arms.
I want your best theories,
your most random,
your most absurd and
in the upcoming weeks,
we'll be delving into
some on this podcast.
If Lawrence isn't the kidnapper,
then I wanna know who is.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
(fast-paced sanguine
music drops off)
(gentle enigmatic music)
(phone notification dings)
(gentle eerie music)
(Susie gasps)
- I am so sorry, I did
not mean to startle you.
- Is everything okay?
- Oh yeah, of course.
I just wanted to
formally say hello
since we've never seen each
other outside the office.
- You following me?
- Yes.
Yes, I am.
But oh, don't worry, no, no, no.
It's nothing bad on
your part, Susie.
No, we're just
trying to protect you
in case the kidnapper
shows up again, yeah.
I mean, to be honest,
you're kind of the first
person he'd go after.
- If he does, he
better watch out.
- Hmm, yeah, yeah.
Well, you enjoy your day.
(phone notification dings)
(gentle eerie music)
- Hey Susie.
So Terriers and Pomeranians
have been going missing
on this street for months.
(people chattering)
Spooky.
- Someone keeps taking a huge
dump in my private bathroom.
Now I'm not saying it's
a mystery kidnapper,
but it could be.
- So I don't have like
a tip necessarily,
but I've just been like lonely.
Like, are we alone?
Because like aliens, you know.
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(tense piano music)
- Two days ago, I
saw the Monahan boys
steal $5 out of
the tithing dish.
- I noticed the owner
of the crazy house
was digging a super deep
hole in his side yard.
- I've had this really
strange and bizarre feeling
about my neighbor, Edgar Cabot.
Last week, I saw him try to
hit a raccoon with his car.
- According to
former Police Chief,
Jefferson Gray of
Cleveland, Ohio,
it doesn't matter if you
have five suspects or 500.
More often than you think,
the culprit is right
under your nose.
(tense dramatic music)
(gentle ominous music)
(gentle ominous music continues)
(Edgar humming)
Jillian, we need to talk.
- Okay.
Oh my God, are you
wearing makeup?
- Um...
- It looks really good, I swear.
- We need to discuss Edgar.
- Ugh, finally.
- You said that he's like a-
- Psycho, yeah, for sure.
- Right, but there's you know,
a lot of odd people
in the world.
- Yeah, this is
different than that.
So, my stepsister went
to school with him
like a million years ago
and she said that Edgar
attacked another student
and then the board
like hushed it up
'cause apparently, his
dad is like loaded.
- If he's so rich, why does
he work at the snack bar?
- I don't know.
You're the detective.
(gentle suspensive music)
- Psychopathic behavior
usually presents itself
at an early age.
Antisocial tendencies,
reoccurring problems
with the law
and cruelty to animals are
all early warning signs.
(gentle menacing music)
(camera shutter clicking)
(upbeat menacing music)
(upbeat menacing
music continues)
(phone vibrates)
(gentle menacing music)
Hey.
Everything okay?
- Yes.
- So I think I found
a potential lead-
- Susie, I'm not gonna lie.
For the past week, I haven't
been able to meditate,
like at all.
I've tried, get on my
app and I close my eyes
and try and unplug but
all I can see is death.
Bodies and limbs
and stuff like that.
But then this morning, I woke
up and I have no idea why
but I had this newfound clarity.
I just felt more present
and more centered
than I ever have in
my whole life, ever.
And as if on cue, hello
universe, it listened to me.
I just got an email.
They found more DNA evidence
from deeper inside the basement.
Apparently there
are two entrances.
- Really?
- Yes, it's just like
your podcast said,
you can be the best
criminal in the world,
but you cannot outrun science.
(gentle foreboding music)
They found more DNA evidence.
DNA evidence, DNA evidence.
(gentle foreboding music)
You okay?
- Yeah.
- I just can't wait for
this to all be over.
(tense brooding music)
- There's a lot of debate about
behavioral signs of guilt,
whether a criminal will turn
insomniac or sleep like a baby,
whether they'll
develop facial ticks,
constantly touch their hair
or adopt new body postures.
Even shoulder shrugging
can be a sign of guilt.
But at the end of the day,
none of that really
matters to police.
What matters is
cold, hard evidence.
Facts that tie the suspect
to the murder scene.
Stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
- [Lecturer] Morning.
- Morning.
- [Lecturer] Looking forward
to that report, Susie.
- What report?
- The one on
oxidation-reduction reaction.
No, don't tell me that your fame
is getting in the
way of your studying.
- Oh my God.
- Oh, don't worry,
get it to me later.
- No, this is unacceptable, I
should face the consequences.
- [Lecturer] You know what
I love about you, Susie?
- No, I don't.
- What you see is what you get.
With everybody
else in the world,
well, everyone I
know, they wear masks.
Not with you.
Never change, okay?
- Okay.
(gentle spirited music)
Hello listeners.
It's no secret, I've been
a bit stuck on this case,
but don't worry,
I won't give up.
I'll never change who I am.
Life takes unexpected twists,
even the most perfect plans
don't always work out,
but never lose faith.
Every obstacle is really just
an opportunity to dig deeper.
Eventually, a solution
will present itself.
It always does.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
- I'm gonna need to
leave early today,
so can you cover for me?
- Hmm.
- I said, I'm gonna need
to leave early today.
So can you cover for me?
- Yeah, of course.
- Yeah, it's a date.
No, I'm not gonna answer
any questions, okay.
You know, Susie, I
was wrong about you.
Even though you saved the day,
you still have no social life.
Okay, I think I'm
gonna go and change,
I feel weird about this shirt.
- I like it.
- You do?
- Mm-hmm.
- Okay, yeah I'm
definitely gonna change.
Bye.
(powder hissing)
(blender whirring)
(gentle menacing music)
- You said there
was an emergency.
- Um, yeah, someone broke
into the back cabinets.
- Why was the storage
closet left open?
- I...
I don't know.
- Well, ah, ah, ah, ah, I know
the rules, I know the rules.
You don't know the rules.
What are you, some
kind of an idiot?
(upbeat mysterious music)
Well, I guess they
didn't take anything.
(gentle mysterious music)
(gentle mysterious
music continues)
- Hi.
- Thought you were
off duty tonight.
- Oh, I am.
Bonanza Burger makes
these delicious
chocolate protein shakes,
my mom loves them.
They've helped her
put on some weight.
- Really?
- Yeah, and I remembered,
you said you were trying
to put on mass too.
So I thought I'd bring
you one on my way home.
- So, is she seeing any gains?
- Yes, big gains.
- Do you know if it is an
isolate or concentrate or?
- Oh, I don't really
know the terms,
but they did say
to drink it slowly
or it could give
you indigestion.
- (chuckles) One
time in college,
I ate six cheese logs and
chased it with warm beer.
(Deputy gulping)
Ah.
It's not a problem.
- Okay, well have a good night.
- Mm-hmm.
(gentle mysterious music)
(stomach squelching)
(stomach rumbling)
(stomach rumbling)
Hmm.
Oh.
(stomach growling and rumbling)
(flatulence blowing)
Ah.
Oh.
(Deputy groaning)
(stomach rumbling)
(flatulence blowing)
(upbeat sanguine music)
(upbeat sanguine
music continues)
(gentle menacing music)
(gentle menacing
music continues)
- Just one last thing.
Just one last thing.
Just one last thing.
- Boo.
(Susie shrieks)
It's me.
- Hi.
- It's me.
- What's up?
- Hey.
- What's up? I've
been looking for you.
- Oh, I'm just, I'm headed home.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
- Do you wanna grab
a bite or can you?
- God, you know
I would, but I...
There's this-
- Oh, you don't have
to if you're busy,
you got something going on.
(feet pattering)
There's a lot of
fakes in world, Susie.
I should know, I'm one of them.
You know, I don't even know
that much about meditation.
Like, I mean, I try to do it,
but it doesn't really help.
Like honestly, I'm probably
the most anxious person
you've ever met.
Seriously.
- That's normal.
- Yeah but I obsessively
check my YouTube subscribers
and my IG and my
TikTok, everything like,
and if any of those numbers
goes down, I get so sad.
Not just normal
sad, I get like...
I get so sad, I'll just
start punching the walls
until my knuckles
start bleeding.
- Why are you telling me this?
- Because you would've
figured it out anyway.
You know, maybe when they
get this guy in custody,
you can teach me how
to be more like you.
(gentle somber music)
(gentle somber music continues)
- This is Susie Wallis with
a late breaking report.
After weeks of fruitlessly
searching for Jesse's kidnapper,
I think I finally
have a solid lead.
Edgar Cabot, the son of Wade
College mega donor Frank Cabot.
Yes, in case you're wondering,
that is the same Cabot
of Cabot Dining Hall
but I'll get into the
specifics of that later.
Right now, I'm off
to investigate.
But if something happens to me,
I will be leaving my
recorder in my car as proof.
(car door slams)
(gentle menacing music)
(foliage rustling)
(gentle menacing music)
(footsteps plodding)
(keys jingling)
(gentle menacing music)
(doorknob rattles)
(door creaks)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle menacing music)
(torch thuds)
(footsteps plodding)
(drawer clattering)
(drawer clattering)
(metal clanking)
(Susie breathes heavy)
Oh my God.
(gentle suspensive music)
(dogs barking in background)
(gentle suspensive music)
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music continues)
(chains rattling)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle eerie music)
(tense sinister music)
- Hi, Susie.
- I think I'm in
the wrong house.
(Edgar laughs)
- Yeah, come on, we both know
that you're smarter than that.
- No really, it's a mistake.
I can just leave
and not mention...
- What? My practice?
Are you kidding?
Honestly, I'm just glad
that somebody's gonna get
to see my work.
You know, these pets can only
spread disorder and chaos.
Not to mention, disease.
- I called your
psychiatric hospital.
- What?
- They said, your
dad pulled you out
before you were healthy.
- Oh.
- He said, you just
needed a steady day job.
- Oh, well dad was right.
- No, you're not well.
- You are a pest.
You are a pest, Susie and
pests make the world unclean.
Pests make the world unclean.
Unclean!
(Susie groans)
Whoopsie.
(tense dramatic music)
Hey, where are you going?
(Susie groaning)
Oh. (chuckles)
This is kind of fun.
(Susie groans)
(tense dramatic music)
Susie, where are you going?
(tense dramatic music)
(blade chinks)
(Susie groans)
(tense sinister music)
(heartbeat thumping)
(door slams)
Susie.
You got blood on my machete.
Open up.
Susie, it's locked.
- [Operator] 911,
what's your emergency?
- Hello? Hi, can you track-
- Susie, the door's locked.
- Track this phone.
I'm being attacked
- Susie.
- By Edgar Cabot.
I need a rescue team-
(door pounding)
Fuck.
- Susie, open this door.
- [Operator] Please hang
up and try your call again.
(door pounding)
- Don't worry about it, I'll
make it quick, all right.
(door pounding)
(gentle ethereal music)
(door pounding)
(tense dramatic music)
I got it open.
No thanks to you.
(gentle menacing music)
- Please.
Please, I'm sorry.
(blade chinks)
(tense dramatic music)
(gunshot bangs)
(Susie breathes heavily)
(police siren blaring)
(police radio chattering)
- Gordon, give me a sec.
There you go.
This oughta cheer
you up a little.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- I mean, for everything.
- You were my prime
suspect, you know.
Had my guys following
you for weeks.
Never been so happy
to be proven wrong.
To the Kea.
(gentle apprehensive music)
(audience cheering)
- [Announcer] This must
be the story of the year.
Wow, that's all I can say.
- I'll second that,
I've never heard anything
like this before.
So not only did you
save your classmate,
you then went out and
caught the real kidnapper
as proven by a DNA link.
(audience cheering)
- You're too kind.
- But on a more sober note,
I really can't imagine what
you must have gone through
at Edgar Cabot's house.
I mean, were you
ever frightened?
- Yes, but I needed
to know the truth.
- Hmm, spoken like
a true detective.
- She is truly,
she's unique, right?
(audience cheering)
- That's right,
give it up for them.
Okay, take me through
that horrific night
unless it's too traumatic.
- No, no, of course not.
Well, if it weren't
for the brave actions
of Sheriff Loggins, I
probably would've died
in that basement.
- Oof.
Okay, so there you are,
you're trapped in the basement
with a crazed killer
breaking down the door.
- Yeah, I guess it sounds
like a horror movie.
- It is a horror movie and
I mean, this is a bad guy.
This is an individual
with a history of violence
towards animals and
sociopathic tendencies.
How'd you get through it?
- Well...
I remembered something
my mother always said,
if ever you're anxious,
just take three deep breaths
and imagine an ocean breeze.
(audience cheering)
(gentle apprehensive music)
- Wait, what did you just say?
- I said, if ever
you're anxious,
just take three deep breaths
and imagine an ocean breeze.
(gentle apprehensive music)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(water splashing)
(gentle apprehensive music)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
(gentle spirited music)
(gentle spirited
music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
(gentle spirited
music continues)
- My goal is to solve the
unsolvable. (blows raspberry)
Whew.
(gentle apprehensive music)
Testing, one, two, three.
This is "Susie
Searches," episode 83.
Hi, my name is Susie Wallis
and ever since I
was a young girl,
I've had a very special talent.
- The old oak tree visible
through the window.
- The pool boy did it.
- We're only on page 10, Susie.
Besides, most mystery writers
create red herrings that-
- Trust me.
(mom chuckles)
- Is this even fun anymore?
- So much fun.
- But you've already figured out
that the sheriff
double crossed the FBI-
- I don't care,
it's our tradition.
(gentle apprehensive music)
It's okay, mom.
I can do the reading today.
- You sure?
- Absolutely.
- Wouldn't you rather
be out with friends?
- The other kids don't
like me very much.
- Their loss.
You're special, Susie.
And one day, the whole
world is gonna know it.
I'm serious.
You just need to get
your voice out there.
(gentle apprehensive music)
- For my new listeners,
I don't mention this
childhood talent
for the sake of bragging,
but because I want
you to know who I am
and why I chose to do this show.
I wanna solve the unsolvable.
I wanna bring resolution to
the most haunting mysteries.
And I think you'll love what
we discuss in today's episode.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
It's a cold case, August, 1999.
It takes place in a
town just like our own.
A shopkeeper's body was found
with two sets of
fingerprints on her neck.
Both by men who had been
dead for over a decade.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
Once the podcast takes off,
and we can monetize
from sponsorships,
I'm gonna find us a new house.
Something with big windows,
beautiful views, lots of light.
(Susie chuckles)
Okay, love you.
(gentle spirited music)
(gentle spirited
music continues)
- Hey.
Uh, uh, uh, uh, you
can't put that there.
- What do you mean? Why not?
- The red board is for
Student Council only.
- Oh, you must be new here.
Susie.
See, I do this every week.
So, I mean, unless you
wanna spend a long afternoon
in front of the
Extra-Curricular Committee
testifying against why you
felt the need to silence
the voice of a passionate
student, which I
wouldn't suggest-
- Uh, uh, just leave it.
(gentle dreamy music)
- Good technique, Susie.
Great technique.
Excellent disposal protocol.
- Thanks.
- You know, in a world
of swirling chaos,
it's important to control
what little we can
and cleanliness matters.
- Yes.
- It matters, you know.
It's what separates
us from the animals.
You understand?
- Yes.
- (chuckles) Good, good.
Well, let us return then
to our most noble goal,
the nurturing of
great future minds.
- Yeah.
(Edgar chuckles)
- Wow, you're like the most
obsessive person I've ever met.
No wonder it's taking you a
million years to graduate.
- I'm a part-time
student, Jillian.
We can't afford a live-in nurse.
My mother, she's-
- I'm kidding, geez.
Don't need the back story.
I'm just eating a sandwich.
(water splashing)
(water trickling)
(gentle serene music)
(gentle serene music continues)
(gentle poignant music)
(gentle poignant
music continues)
(gentle spirited music)
- Hi.
Hello.
Hi.
How can I help?
- I'm kind of busy today.
- I know, that's why I asked.
- And you know, I'm consuming
over 300 grams of protein
per day in order to thicken
up my posterior delts.
- That sounds dangerous.
- Why are you smiling?
- I don't know, just
my natural expression.
- Right, this is a
serious place of work.
You know, we're not
flipping burgers.
- Oh yes, I would love to learn
whatever it is
that you're doing.
- Well, mostly I'm just
cataloging evidence
before transferring
it to the lab.
You know, on TV shows,
they get the DNA results
back in like 48 hours.
But in real life,
it can take months.
- Hmm.
- Is that enough
instruction for today?
- Mm-hmm.
- All right, why don't you
get the Sheriff his coffee.
- Okay.
(gentle spirited music)
(door knocking)
- Yeah.
Over here, hurry.
I think I spotted my
first sandhill crane.
- Hi, I'm-
- Shit.
It's just a plastic bag.
My wife's got me
into bird watching.
She said with this job, I
need some kind of outlet.
- Oh, that's nice.
- I thought so too.
- Yeah.
You should try to incorporate
something a bit more active.
Studies show that police
officers who suffer
from chronic stress respond
well to movement and exercise.
- I'm sorry, what's
your name again?
- Susie Wallis.
- Listen, Susie, I'm
sure we appreciate
all you do around here,
but as you can see,
I'm buried in work, so.
- Hmm, no problem.
Two and a half brown sugars
and a splash of cream.
Just how you like it.
- Thank you.
- Mm-hmm.
(phone buzzes)
- [Sophie] Sheriff Loggins.
- What is it, Sophie?
- [Sophie] Pick up your phone,
we've got a situation unfolding.
- Is it the mayor again?
- [Sophie] No, sir.
It's about a Wade College
student named Jesse Wilcox.
Apparently he's been
missing for two days.
- News of their
missing classmate
has shaken the students
of this intimate college.
- The son of a local
real estate magnate,
Jesse built an immense
social media following
through his meditation videos.
- And I just wanted to read a
poem that I've been writing.
(ducks quacking)
The trees are broken,
but Earth is open.
I was hopin' we take a moment.
(ducks quacking)
That's the poem
for today guys and-
- As we all know,
it's been a week
since the disappearance
of Jesse Wilcox,
one of Wade College's
most popular students
and no one in Ohio seems
to have any answers.
That's why I've begun working
on my own investigation.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
(dramatic upbeat music)
- [Student] Hey, have you
heard about Jesse Wilcox?
He's been missing
for over a week.
- [Student] That's crazy,
I didn't even know
he's missing that long.
- Hey, did you hear about Jesse?
- Yeah, yeah man,
that's really fucked up.
- [Student] Have you seen
Jesse's meditation videos?
- [Student] His ex-girlfriend
was heartbroken.
- [Student] What
kind of a psycho?
(students chattering)
- In a missing person's case,
every day that goes by
significantly lowers
the success rate
of finding them.
- Maybe Jesse just
went to like, Vegas
and didn't tell anyone.
- Doesn't fit his
behavioral patterns.
Plus, he missed
his keynote address
at the new media
conference on Friday.
- Hey guys, so before
we finish class,
President Andrews wanted
me to share with you
a little more information
about your classmate,
Jesse Wilcox.
He is a communications major
and his meditation
channel on YouTube
has gained a national following.
I'll show you.
- Oh, didn't see you there.
What's up, guys?
I feel something in my head.
Oh yeah, this is
my Be Kind beanie.
That's the thing about
meditation that I love the most.
There are times where
I will just meditate
for hours and hours
and hours and hours
and like, I won't
even fall asleep once.
My mom's like, dinner's ready.
I'm like, dinner?
Like, I started in the morning.
'Cause there's
just too much hate,
there's just too much hate.
Like, on our phones,
on Instagram, on TikTok
and like, when the
world has a lot of hate,
it's time to meditate and
I've been saying that for,
I don't even know, years.
I like to pick a note, mine's C.
(Jesse humming)
Nah, just play it.
I feel better, do you?
Remember, love yourself,
laugh a lot, live your life.
Don't get down, be kind.
- And again, that is your
classmate, Jesse Wilcox.
And if anyone has any
clues to his disappearance,
they're encouraged to call
the Taskforce Hotline.
Thank you.
(Susie munching)
- [Reporter] You may be
familiar with the Wilcox name.
Lawrence Wilcox
recently made headlines
after his third charge
of disorderly conduct.
- [Reporter] In other local
news, Selma Peterson's prized
Shetland Sheepdog, Whiskers
(door banging)
Was taken from his yard.
- Lunch break is only
20 minutes, I told you.
- [Reporter] Two weeks
involving the disappearance
of a local pet.
- It's so sad.
He totally ate here
like, every day.
I've never seen anyone like
those gross vegan burgers
as much as he did.
- Have any reporters
contacted you?
- Yeah, some for interviews,
but I'm holding out
for national news.
- Yeah?
- Absolutely.
My cousin works at
Dateline in New York.
Said there's a huge chance
this story will explode.
- [Friend] You think he's dead?
- [Jillian] 100%.
- [Friend] That's so dark.
- I know.
- [Friend] Anyway,
are you coming to-
- Did you guys hear
about Jesse's uncle?
Lawrence Wilcox used
to be the Vice Chairman
of the family real
estate company up
until like a year ago.
He's not even listed
on any of the boards.
Jesse's dad must have-
- Wow, you're such
a little stalker.
- I'm gonna be famous
one day, Jillian,
when I solve this case
and become a big hero.
- Okay, awesome.
That will rock, I can't wait.
(dramatic upbeat music)
- As I investigate
Jesse's uncle,
clearly the black sheep
of the Wilcox family,
the first thing I try to figure
out is, who is he really?
I mean, what makes him tick?
- Well, that's, I tell
people this all the time,
you have to accept
that the market
is like this living,
breathing entity.
- [Susie] If that leads nowhere,
does he have any secrets?
What about any
abnormal behavior?
What could he be hiding?
Exhaust that road.
I mean, leave no stone unturned.
The internet is vast,
you're bound to find something
if you just look hard enough.
(dramatic upbeat music)
(alarm beeping)
(fast-paced sanguine music)
(notification dings)
- Grab hands, grab virtual hands
and try and connect to
the parts of ourselves
that are peaceful.
- [Reporter] Countless
interviews have been conducted
in the investigation
into the disappearance
of Wade College
student, Jesse Wilcox,
according to the
special agent in charge.
- Love yourself, laugh a lot.
Live your life, be
kind, don't forget.
- [Susie] But
let's stay focused.
One thing that caught
my attention is the fact
that Lawrence, along
with Jesse's father, Roy,
is a real estate magnate.
He has a bunch of
different properties,
all with different names.
A little odd if you ask me.
But one in particular stood out.
Starboard Inc.
And I can't wait to
share what I learned
with the Sheriff's department.
- Right? Okay.
Yep, I'm on it.
- [Susie] How can I help?
- By bugging someone else.
- But I actually think I
might have a pretty good lead.
- Really? Then go
tell the Sheriff.
- Okay.
- I'm kidding, Susie,
don't bother him.
(gentle suspensive music)
- Why do I think the culprit
is Jesse's uncle,
Lawrence Wilcox?
Well, let me count the ways.
First of all, Lawrence is
known for his erratic behavior.
Behavior so unreliable
that Jesse's dad
had to sever all business ties,
thus giving Lawrence a
motive to get back at him
and what would scare
his brother most of all?
Taking his most prized
possession, his only child.
Secondly, Lawrence has been
charged with disorderly conduct
on multiple occasions.
I mean, for someone
with his temperament,
kidnapping Jesse wouldn't
be so far-fetched.
And lastly, Lawrence has over
a dozen unlisted properties
all over the township that
no one has looked into.
I know this because I work
at the Sheriff's department.
And no one there listened to me.
(upbeat menacing music)
(upbeat menacing
music continues)
(upbeat menacing
music continues)
(car engine revving)
I have now reached
the third property
owned by Starboard Inc.,
one of Lawrence
Wilcox's many LLCs.
The site appears to be deserted,
but I will proceed with caution.
(rain pattering)
(footsteps plodding)
Again, I will do nothing
to put myself in danger.
I'm not breaking in.
I'm simply collecting
information.
Wish me luck.
(footsteps plodding)
(footsteps plodding)
(rain pattering)
(door rattling)
(door squeaking)
(gentle ominous music)
(gentle menacing music)
Haven't found anything yet.
(gentle menacing music)
But it's possible...
I'm just not looking
in the right place.
(door squeaking)
(gentle ominous music)
(footsteps thumping)
(gentle ominous music)
Update, I have descended
below the house.
Obviously, I can't
know for sure,
but I see the faint
outline of footsteps.
(gentle menacing music)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle ominous music)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle ominous music)
(Susie shrieks)
(Jesse groaning)
(tense dramatic music)
(Susie choking)
(tense dramatic music)
(Susie choking)
- I'm Susie.
Susie, Susie Wallis.
It's okay.
(Jesse sobbing)
Ssh, it's okay.
It's okay.
(Jesse sobbing)
(gentle spirited music)
(people chattering)
(camera shutter clicking)
(gentle classical music)
(camera shutter clicking)
(gentle classical music)
(gentle classical
music continues)
(crowd cheering)
(gentle classical music)
- [Reporter] And in
one of the year's most
remarkable stories, it appears
that a local college student
has rescued her
kidnapped classmate.
The details are
still pouring in.
We fully expect this
to be an ongoing store.
- I can confirm that
at 1:34 AM last night,
we received a phone call
from a farmhouse in Ridley.
It was at that location that
we discovered Jesse Wilcox.
He appeared in a state of
shock, but without injury.
That's all we are prepared
to say at this point.
- Whoa, whoa, what about the
student that found him first?
- Well, all credit
where credit's due.
We wouldn't have been
able to do any of this
without our department intern,
who I'm reluctant to name,
given that the suspect
is still at large,
but she knows who she is.
- Multiple news outlets
have already reported
her name is Susie Wallis.
- I cannot confirm or deny that,
but I would like to
reiterate that we are-
- Mom!
- Numerous leads and this
department will not rest
until we bring him to justice.
- Why don't you ask
the girl for help?
(reporters laughing)
- Isn't it amazing?
(upbeat joyous music)
(class cheering)
(class applauding)
I'm not wearing
my usual lipstick
I thought maybe we
would kiss tonight
- I just wanna take a moment
to thank all of my new listeners
for the outpouring of support.
I promise every one of you that
I'll be working just as hard
on my future cases.
This is only the beginning.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
(upbeat joyous music)
(car engine roaring)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(car engine revving)
(gentle apprehensive music)
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music continues)
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music continues)
(upbeat apprehensive music)
(upbeat apprehensive
music continues)
(upbeat apprehensive
music continues)
(door clanking)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(keys jingling)
(boxes clattering)
(gentle cryptic music)
(gentle ominous music)
(gentle cryptic music)
(gentle enigmatic music)
(gentle enigmatic
music continues)
(tense dramatic music)
(flames roaring)
(flames roaring)
(birds chirping)
- So, do you wanna get
together this weekend
for the new report?
- I'll have to
check my schedule.
- Yeah, of course.
- They're running
a six-part series
about the Lindbergh Kidnappings
and it's one of my
all-time favorites,
even though he was
a literal Nazi.
- Hi there, I was just
contacted by President Andrews.
They need you right
away in Casper Hall.
- Can it wait?
I'm not gonna lie, I'm
really looking forward
to mixing tritants and analytes.
- Ah, they said it was urgent.
(gentle suspenseful music)
- There she is.
Aw.
(people applauding)
- What's going on?
- Okay, so sorry to spring
this on you (chuckles)
but KWST local news called,
they had a quick opening
and they wanted to chat
with our famous students.
- (chuckles) That's good.
- Great, so why don't
you just take a seat
next to Jesse there.
(gentle mysterious music)
- Hey.
- Hey.
- Listen, Susie, I just-
- No, you...
You really don't have to.
- No, listen.
I owe my life to you, okay.
(Susie chuckles)
And you just rock, you know.
(gentle mysterious music)
- What a story. (laughs)
I don't even know
where to begin.
Let's start with you, Jesse.
I can't be the only person
who's fallen in love with
you from your videos.
- Oh, stop.
- [Interviewer]
How are you doing?
- I'm good.
I'm real good.
- Fantastic.
Susie, tell us everything
from your perspective.
- Um...
You know, I found out on the
news, like everyone else did.
- Well, that's
amazing. (chuckles)
- And he just seemed
like a really good kid
and I was tired of
nothing happening.
- Susie is captain humble and...
'Cause you know, I remember
learning about heroes
in school, like
like, Mesopotamia, Romans, like
the kids in "Hunger Games."
- Oh, I love "Hunger
Games," are you kidding?
- But I never thought I'd
be sitting next to one.
And I am.
- Wow.
I just got chills.
Did you get chills?
I just got chills.
Good, I think that's good.
- That's it.
- Fantastic job you two.
Oh my God, wow.
- Okay, really? (chuckles)
That was fun, I think.
- Yeah.
I liked it.
- Oh, thank you.
What are you doing
tomorrow night?
Do you wanna have dinner?
- Yes.
- Yeah, they make this
mean vegan burger...
You're good?
They make this amazing
vegan burger at this place,
House Haven, you
know House Haven?
It's amazing, so great.
- Cool.
- Yeah, let's go.
- I'll see you there.
- Okay.
Bye Susie.
- Oh.
- Cool, do you want
my, you want the thing?
- Celebrity alert, celebrity
alert, celebrity alert.
(chuckles) Oh, man, it's our
own resident Sherlock Holmes.
I saw you, my lady,
on the news today.
- Oh, thanks.
- Yeah, yeah.
No, thank you.
I mean, you've done this
humble snack bar a huge honor,
Ms. Wallis, so for
that I salute you.
- I was just doing
my civic duty.
- Civic duty, you're darn right
because it's our responsibility
to clean up society's trash,
both literally and
metaphorically.
(Edgar chuckles)
- The guy is a real weirdo.
(Susie chuckles)
Don't worry, you still
take the cake though.
(upbeat amorous music)
(upbeat amorous music)
Home to you
Is a neighborhood
in the night kitchen
Home to you
(people laughing)
- Hey.
- Susie!
Everyone, this is Susie.
- Hey.
- I mean, duh, not that
you need an introduction.
Come sit.
I think you're gonna love
this place, it's amazing.
And everybody's so nice here.
Like, they came over and just
gave us everything for free.
- Yeah, I think they're so nice
because you're kind
of a celebrity now.
- No way.
- Yes, way.
You're a celebrity, dude.
(friends laughing)
- What do you think Susie?
Are we celebrities? You and me?
- I don't know.
(Jesse and Ray laughing)
- It's so awesome that you came
'cause I'm sure
you're like so busy.
- Yep.
- Yeah, you're like
a genuine hero.
(Susie laughs)
- Ray's your biggest fan.
- It's so embarrassing.
- He's your biggest
fan, big Susie posters,
he made t-shirts, everything.
- Oh, he's right though.
I've read probably
every article about you.
And I just, I have
so many questions.
- Look, she probably just
wants to relax though.
- Yeah, right.
- Well, what do you wanna know?
- Well, I guess I'm
just like still curious
how you found him.
- Um, well, I learned
in the county registrar
that Lawrence had three
foreclosed properties
and they were all
located in the same area-
- Wait, also that, why do you
use the same exact wording
in every interview I've heard?
(gentle cryptic music)
- Chill out.
Why are you grilling her?
Susie, I think Ray
is very jealous
he didn't solve it himself.
- I don't know, maybe I'm
just anxious in general
'cause you know, your
uncle is still out there.
What if he comes back?
- Well, he's not a bad guy.
I think he just has anger issues
and you know, he pulled a prank
that he took a little far.
- [Ray] What do
you think, Susie?
I mean, you're the expert.
(Jesse tapping)
(Jesse groaning)
- Hey Jesse.
(Jesse groaning)
Hey, look, I know that this
is really tough for you.
I do, but it'll
all be over soon.
(Jesse groaning)
- [Ray] Whoa, you okay?
(gentle mysterious music)
- I am...
I have to go.
- Oh no, are you sure?
- I have French history
tomorrow and it's just,
it's a lot, yeah.
- Okay, I'll walk
you to your car.
- It was really nice
to meet you guys.
- What's your problem?
- This is really nice,
but you didn't have to.
- Oh, yes I did, you
needed protection.
- I carry pepper spray
and a butterfly knife.
- You do?
- Yeah.
- Of course you do.
Well, you should
'cause there's people
getting kidnapped out here, so.
(Susie chuckles)
Hey Susie, wait.
Can I tell you something?
- Yeah, of course.
- I think about you every hour.
I wouldn't be here without you.
I wouldn't be walking around
and I wouldn't be breathing
the air and looking at the sky
and I mean...
Thank you, thank you.
You get the idea, sorry.
- It was a fluke thing.
- No it wasn't.
BS, I've listened
to every single one
of your podcast episodes.
Every single one.
- Really?
- It blows my mind actually.
But I wanted to ask you,
like, why are you so
obsessed with true crime?
- Um, well, growing up,
my happiest memories were
of my mom reading to me
and they were always
detective novels.
But the thing was, I could
always guess the real culprit
like, every single
time. (laughs)
She said that I had a gift
and that I should be famous.
- She's right.
- (laughs) I mean, ever since
she was diagnosed with MS,
I told myself that I
would prove her right.
Yeah, I'm not really sure
she even knows what's
going on anymore.
- You know what,
I'm sure she does.
- Anyways, I love your videos.
- Stop.
- No, really, my mom always said
kindness is the most
valuable currency.
- So true.
- Yeah, sometimes she
would shout, be kind,
when she would drop me
- She would?
- Off at school.
- That's incredible.
- Yeah.
- She stole my line.
- Yeah.
Jesse, you just have this thing
where you communicate
with people so naturally.
There was this FBI agent in
the 1930s, Charles Winstead,
and he had the same thing
and he was kind of a legend
in his department.
He was very well respected.
- That's so cool.
You see, like who's
Charles Winstead?
That's so cool,
you're so smart.
- But I just told you.
(Jesse and Susie laughs)
- Since your story broke,
applications are
up 300%. (chuckles)
Local awareness is
at an all-time high
and alumni donations
have doubled.
- That's cool.
- I mean, who would've thought
that this true crime stuff
was so big with your generation.
(sighs) But this, this
could really change things.
Are you ready for
some more big news?
- Sure, yeah.
- We have been contacted by a
national morning show (laughs)
They wanna interview
you this weekend.
- I mean, do...
Do we think that's
like a little much?
(gentle mysterious music)
- Jesse, you've just
suffered a terrible ordeal.
Am I right?
If Susie's heroism could
inspire even one person
to make a difference, hmm, hmm,
isn't that worth it?
- Yeah, of course.
- Yes, of course.
So the studio's
located in Cincinnati,
of course, they'll cover all
your travel and hotel expenses.
Just make sure to
mention that Wade College
is currently ranking number
12 for pre-med in Ohio.
So Susie, what do you think?
- Oh, I'm...
I'm so happy.
- Ah, that is terrific.
(Susie chuckles)
- Jillian, why do you
think I'm talking to you?
- I don't know.
- Well, because I found
several wild berry flavored
water bottles on the top shelf.
- Yeah.
- Of the storage cabinet.
- Exactly, right next to
the other water bottles.
- No, no.
Okay, flavored water is on the
shelf below except for lemon.
- You're insane.
- No, I'm not, I
just have a system.
- Okay, well maybe you
just need to loosen up.
(Edgar banging table)
- Disorder means chaos.
If everybody does what you do,
the fucking world
is gonna fall apart.
Just do what I'm saying.
- Susie.
Did you see that shit?
- What?
- Edgar, he practically
assaulted me
and this isn't like
the first time either.
The other day-
(Sheriff clears throat)
- Can we chat?
- Uh, I guess.
- I'm talking to Susie,
I don't know who you are.
- Oh.
Yeah, fine whatever
but this definitely counts
as your lunch break.
- It's embarrassing.
- What is?
- The reason I called you here.
I wanna talk to you
about Jesse's uncle.
- Lawrence.
- I know his name.
No one can find him.
I mean, the state has
officials looking into it,
but I wanna prove myself.
- I'm sure you'll find him.
- I appreciate everything
you've done, you know,
but it's only a matter of time
before people start
pointing fingers,
wondering why I haven't
been more effective.
- Of course I'll help.
- Thank God. (chuckles)
Can I tell you something?
- Sure.
- But I don't want you
to take it the wrong way.
- Okay.
- There's this kind of bird
native to New Zealand, the Kea.
It's the most curious in
the world, super smart too.
Some say it outscores even
apes in intelligence exams.
But it's mischievous,
always causing trouble.
- What are you saying?
Are you calling me a Kea?
- (chuckles) I don't know.
Probably just reading
too many bird books.
(gentle cryptic music)
(telephone ringing)
- Bet you think
you're big shit now.
- No, not really.
- Sheriff says I should
be more accommodating,
so I'm adding you to the
internal mail server.
- Amazing.
- Don't get too excited,
it doesn't have
anything confidential,
but at least you'll
be up to date.
I'll also start handing
off more responsibilities.
- Like organizing evidence?
- I'm not a fucking idiot, but
I'll teach you more about it.
- I would love that.
(watch beeps)
- Oh, time to build
some boulder shoulders.
(liquid sloshing)
(telephone ringing)
Ah, get outta my chair.
(car engine revving)
(footsteps plodding)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
- Ray.
- Oh, Susie.
- Hey, why are you following me?
- Um...
- That's not an answer.
- Jesse, he gave me shit for
not being nice enough to you.
- Oh, that's sweet.
- Yeah, well, he's a sweetheart.
Just don't fuck with him.
- I don't understand.
- Look, I know he seems
super vanilla, right?
Mr. Be Kind.
But he's a lot more
complicated than that.
And he only needs people
in his life right now
that he can trust.
- He can trust me.
- Okay.
It's good to see you.
(slow pop music)
(slow pop music continues)
Learner driver
Going 80 K's
- [Jesse] I think
about you every hour
and I wouldn't be breathing
the air and looking at the sky
and I mean, I wouldn't
be here without you.
Lover beside you
Gripping the door
Oh, you know
why he's nervous
You have crashed before
- This is really crazy.
- Yeah.
(Jesse and Susie laugh)
- But it's good too, I think.
- Yeah, totally.
- I love your outfit by the way.
- Oh.
- Love.
- Thank you, you look good too.
- Thank you.
(Susie laughs)
Do I?
- Yeah, it looks good.
You know, these interviews,
they sometimes lead to even
bigger shows reaching out.
- Honestly, I'm
fine with just like-
- And I mean, like "After
Hours with Hayden Powers" big.
I read once that
if Hayden Powers
mentions your book just
once on their show,
it instantly becomes a
Best Seller, like that.
So just think about us.
- You mean, like all
the good we could do?
- Exactly.
- Yeah.
(upbeat band music)
(audience applauding)
- So happy to have
you guys here.
- Well, I'm just lucky
to be anywhere at all.
- Amen.
(audience applauds)
- Let's start with Susie,
Ohio's own Nancy Drew.
- If any of our viewers can
even get that reference.
(audience laughs)
- So, take us through
your investigation.
- Well, I know Jesse
from around campus,
he was like our local celebrity.
He's cute too, so.
(audience awes)
- What? I didn't know
you thought that.
- Yeah.
(audience laughs)
- Well, I think most of
America agrees with you, Susie.
(audience applauds)
- Can I say something?
This whole ordeal
was really terrible,
but honestly it's been worth it
to have gained someone
like Susie in my life.
(audience awes)
(audience cheers and applauds)
- Wow, wow.
- Well, I have to ask, what
is your next case, Susie?
- Passing chemistry 402.
(audience laughs)
(audience cheers and applauds)
- That was so fun.
- Mm-hmm, yeah.
- Is it wrong that
it felt so fun?
- I don't think so.
- Okay, good 'cause
it was really fun.
- Mm-hmm.
- I'm loving your
hair, it looks so good.
- Thank you. (laughs)
- That makeup artist is a
genius, I love what she did.
- Thanks.
- Oh my God.
It's so nice to eat again.
- What do you mean?
- Um...
I've had a little bit of
trouble since it all happened.
- I made you a vegan patty
with some brown rice.
It's not very warm, but
it should still be good.
- Somebody help me!
- Hey, hey, hey, hey.
- Help me!
- Hey, hey, hey, we're too
far away, no one can hear you.
I don't want you to
stress yourself out.
(Jesse groans)
Hey, relax.
(Jesse sobbing)
No one is gonna hurt you.
I need you to
start eating, okay.
You just hang in there.
Everything's going to be okay.
(Jesse sobbing)
It's like my mom
always used to say,
whenever you're anxious,
just take three deep breaths
and imagine an ocean breeze.
(gentle mysterious music)
- What's wrong?
- What?
- You okay?
- Yeah.
Yeah, I'm good, I'm fine.
So what should we do tonight?
- I don't know, what
do you wanna do?
- What do you wanna do?
- (chuckles) I don't...
- You know what we could
do, is we could go,
just try and find a movie,
like movie theater around here.
(phone beeps)
- Yeah, that's cool.
- Oh, you know what we could do?
We could sneak up to the roof
and just lay down and
look at the stars.
- I would love that.
- Dad, the interview
went so well
and like, you couldn't
see my pimples at all
on the left side.
The makeup lady
had this great...
What?
No.
Oh shit.
(gentle somber music)
Holy shit.
Wait, slow down.
Um...
Okay, yeah, I'll call you back.
Yeah, I'll call you back.
- What is it?
- Oh my God, check the news.
(gentle somber music)
Do you know what this means?
This means my uncle
wasn't the kidnapper.
- It's an early report.
- No, he's been in Peru
for the last six months.
- We should wait for
more information.
- I gotta go, I have to go.
I owe him an apology.
(car engine roaring)
(phone notification dinging)
Hey, I'm really sorry.
You didn't have to
come back with me.
- It's okay, wouldn't have
been much fun by myself.
- What?
- Nothing.
- We'll do a rain check.
- Yeah.
'Til you take off that dress
No one will hear
all your crying
'Til you take
your last breath
But you will learn
To mind me
And you will learn
To survive me
- All right.
Good?
Good night.
- Good night.
- See you soon.
(slow amorous music)
No one will answer
your prayers 'til you
(light switch clicks)
(door squeaking)
(keys clacking)
(footsteps plodding)
(floorboards creaking)
- Mom?
Are you still up?
(gentle suspensive music)
(chair creaking)
(floorboards creaking)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(floorboards creaking)
(floorboards creaking)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle suspensive music)
- Easy Susie.
(tense menacing music)
I thought you were spending
the night in Cincinnati.
- I'm calling the cops.
- Don't.
- Stay back.
- I just wanna talk
this out, okay.
- Stay back.
- I promise, I'm not gonna
tell anybody what I found.
- I have no idea what
you're talking about.
- Jesse was wearing this
hat the day he disappeared.
- Put it down.
- You can tell me what happened.
- Put the hat down.
- I've been watching you
for weeks, all right.
I understand you.
I know that you were
probably just lonely
and you didn't mean
to hurt anybody.
- Be careful, Ray.
- Please, we can
find you some help.
- I don't need help.
(Ray gasps)
(body thuds)
(upbeat menacing music)
Oh my God.
(upbeat menacing music)
(tense chilling music)
Fuck.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
(fast-paced sanguine
music continues)
Culprits reveal themselves
in all sorts of ways,
but most of their mistakes occur
within five minutes
of the crime.
It takes a certain
kind of mindset,
a specific level of
cool not to panic,
not to panic, not to panic.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
Stay composed.
Stay composed, stay composed.
Stay composed, stay composed.
Stay composed, stay composed.
(tense menacing music)
(fast-paced sanguine music)
Not to let one's emotions
overpower their actions.
So often, the criminals err
in their disposal protocol.
This only gives them more
rope to hang themselves with.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
Speaking of which, suicide
is still the most common
and effective cover up.
It's estimated that
more than 10,000 murders
have been misidentified
in the past century.
(water rushing)
(water splashing)
But of course, we
can't ever be sure.
Father, when I'm
lost, I come to you
You will fail me not
You will not forsake me
Though I walk in shadows
I won't be afraid
I will fear no evil
For you walk with me
Though I've seen
so many sorrows
I shall not be moved
Glory Hallelujah, I
will put my faith in you
When you are scared
Reach out your hand
Talk to the Lord
Talk to the Lord
If you are scared
He'll dry your tears
Talk to the
(door slams)
- Mistakes occur within
five minutes of the crime.
Just a few skin cells
can crack open a case.
DNA evidence...
(multiple Susies chattering)
(phone vibrates)
Hello?
- [Jesse] Susie.
- Jesse?
- [Jesse] Did I wake you up?
- No.
No, of course not.
Did you speak to your uncle?
- [Jesse] No, not yet.
He's kind of freaked out
by all the media attention.
- Yeah.
- [Jesse] Honestly, I feel
pretty bad for him right now.
Anyway, this sounds weird
but have you heard from Ray?
- No.
Why would I?
- [Jesse] Well, he's
not answering his phone
and I don't know,
we were supposed to meet
up this morning, so.
- I wouldn't worry,
I'm sure he's fine.
(upbeat band music)
- Just as our campus
has been celebrating
the return of Jesse Wilcox,
a new tragedy has struck.
Police have identified a body
at the bottom of Suicide
Gulch, Ray Garcia,
a senior history major
and immigration advocate
here on campus.
(Jesse sobbing)
(church gong resounding)
- I'm gonna pass out.
- It's okay.
- This can't be real.
- Ssh.
- I can't go in.
- Yes, you can, you can do
it, you're just in shock.
(somber organ music)
I can give you some alone
time with him, if you want.
- No, let's go together.
I need you with me.
(somber organ music)
I mean, he was just
here a few days ago.
- He'll always be with us.
- I just don't get it.
I don't get it.
It just doesn't make
sense, I don't get it.
(somber organ music)
- Susie.
(chuckles) I'm so
glad you could come.
Thank you.
- Yeah, of course.
I wouldn't-
- Such a shame what
happened to Ray.
It certainly doesn't help
our diversity initiative.
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
By the way, favor to ask
you, if you don't mind.
When you leave the
funeral parlor,
would you mind going
out the main entrance?
There are some
reporters outside.
I thought it would
be a good idea
if they all saw
our star student.
- Yeah, okay.
- That's terrific.
(camera shutter clicking)
(reporters chattering)
- Susie!
(reporters chattering)
Is anyone watching us?
- No, I don't think so.
- Susie.
The more I think about Ray,
the more frightened I get.
- Jesse, it was a suicide.
I know that's, it's horrible
but these things happen.
- I don't think it was.
Actually, I know it wasn't.
- You know, they say that
you can't truly
know another person.
- I knew Ray.
I knew Ray better than
anyone else in the universe.
He...
He was my boyfriend.
(gentle apprehensive music)
- What?
(gentle apprehensive music)
Um...
But no one...
No one knew or?
- Yeah, we didn't tell
anyone, of course not.
His parents are super
religious, have you met them?
- Yeah but that
doesn't mean that
he wouldn't commit suicide.
- Literally this weekend, we
were gonna go to Big Mountain
and celebrate our
one-year anniversary.
We had like a whole thing
planned and he planned it.
He made the arrangements,
he planned our meals.
Why would he do all that?
What if the guy who was
behind my kidnapping
is somehow responsible for this?
I mean, like I don't
know if he was just some
like fucking psycho
or something,
but he definitely knew
what he was doing.
He did.
And I just know with your
gift, you can help me find him.
- The police are investigating.
- Well, the police
didn't find me.
You found me.
You saved my life.
Please, Susie.
- I'm flattered that you
would believe in me, but
I worry that I'm too
close to the case.
(gentle apprehensive music)
- That's okay.
- I'm sorry.
(rain pattering)
(gentle serene music)
I really liked him.
And I thought he liked me too.
But I guess it was all a lie.
Feels like yesterday, I was
getting everything I ever wanted
and now I'm losing it all.
(gentle serene music)
But I'm still doing great, so
don't go worrying about me.
I really wish you could
give me advice right now.
- In these dark times, I've
started doubting everything,
everything I've ever
believed in, except you.
Susie, you have to help me find
who's responsible for this.
Try to sink into
your happy place.
Deep breath.
(phone ringing)
- Hello?
- Hi, it's Susie Wallis.
I..
Sorry, I'm calling you so late.
- That's okay.
I didn't know you
had my phone number.
Anyway, I'm still at the office.
My wife's gone on business,
so I'm just burning
the midnight oil.
- Oh.
- I'm also watching
Jesse's meditation videos.
They're not that bad.
- [Susie] Yeah,
that's good to hear.
- I gotta be honest, we moved
to Wade to escape the stress.
You know, big city
life wasn't for me.
Anyway, now...
- Do you think that Ray
Garcia really killed himself?
- Why wouldn't I?
- You don't have any
suspects or anything?
- Should I?
- No, I mean, I don't know.
I'm just trying to learn more
about suicide and depression.
- This should serve
as a reminder,
you know, when you're feeling
down, don't stay down.
In the words of Jesse,
be positive, homie.
- Thanks.
(gentle menacing music)
Yes, loyal listeners,
this is a call to arms.
I want your best theories,
your most random,
your most absurd and
in the upcoming weeks,
we'll be delving into
some on this podcast.
If Lawrence isn't the kidnapper,
then I wanna know who is.
(fast-paced sanguine music)
(fast-paced sanguine
music drops off)
(gentle enigmatic music)
(phone notification dings)
(gentle eerie music)
(Susie gasps)
- I am so sorry, I did
not mean to startle you.
- Is everything okay?
- Oh yeah, of course.
I just wanted to
formally say hello
since we've never seen each
other outside the office.
- You following me?
- Yes.
Yes, I am.
But oh, don't worry, no, no, no.
It's nothing bad on
your part, Susie.
No, we're just
trying to protect you
in case the kidnapper
shows up again, yeah.
I mean, to be honest,
you're kind of the first
person he'd go after.
- If he does, he
better watch out.
- Hmm, yeah, yeah.
Well, you enjoy your day.
(phone notification dings)
(gentle eerie music)
- Hey Susie.
So Terriers and Pomeranians
have been going missing
on this street for months.
(people chattering)
Spooky.
- Someone keeps taking a huge
dump in my private bathroom.
Now I'm not saying it's
a mystery kidnapper,
but it could be.
- So I don't have like
a tip necessarily,
but I've just been like lonely.
Like, are we alone?
Because like aliens, you know.
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(tense piano music)
- Two days ago, I
saw the Monahan boys
steal $5 out of
the tithing dish.
- I noticed the owner
of the crazy house
was digging a super deep
hole in his side yard.
- I've had this really
strange and bizarre feeling
about my neighbor, Edgar Cabot.
Last week, I saw him try to
hit a raccoon with his car.
- According to
former Police Chief,
Jefferson Gray of
Cleveland, Ohio,
it doesn't matter if you
have five suspects or 500.
More often than you think,
the culprit is right
under your nose.
(tense dramatic music)
(gentle ominous music)
(gentle ominous music continues)
(Edgar humming)
Jillian, we need to talk.
- Okay.
Oh my God, are you
wearing makeup?
- Um...
- It looks really good, I swear.
- We need to discuss Edgar.
- Ugh, finally.
- You said that he's like a-
- Psycho, yeah, for sure.
- Right, but there's you know,
a lot of odd people
in the world.
- Yeah, this is
different than that.
So, my stepsister went
to school with him
like a million years ago
and she said that Edgar
attacked another student
and then the board
like hushed it up
'cause apparently, his
dad is like loaded.
- If he's so rich, why does
he work at the snack bar?
- I don't know.
You're the detective.
(gentle suspensive music)
- Psychopathic behavior
usually presents itself
at an early age.
Antisocial tendencies,
reoccurring problems
with the law
and cruelty to animals are
all early warning signs.
(gentle menacing music)
(camera shutter clicking)
(upbeat menacing music)
(upbeat menacing
music continues)
(phone vibrates)
(gentle menacing music)
Hey.
Everything okay?
- Yes.
- So I think I found
a potential lead-
- Susie, I'm not gonna lie.
For the past week, I haven't
been able to meditate,
like at all.
I've tried, get on my
app and I close my eyes
and try and unplug but
all I can see is death.
Bodies and limbs
and stuff like that.
But then this morning, I woke
up and I have no idea why
but I had this newfound clarity.
I just felt more present
and more centered
than I ever have in
my whole life, ever.
And as if on cue, hello
universe, it listened to me.
I just got an email.
They found more DNA evidence
from deeper inside the basement.
Apparently there
are two entrances.
- Really?
- Yes, it's just like
your podcast said,
you can be the best
criminal in the world,
but you cannot outrun science.
(gentle foreboding music)
They found more DNA evidence.
DNA evidence, DNA evidence.
(gentle foreboding music)
You okay?
- Yeah.
- I just can't wait for
this to all be over.
(tense brooding music)
- There's a lot of debate about
behavioral signs of guilt,
whether a criminal will turn
insomniac or sleep like a baby,
whether they'll
develop facial ticks,
constantly touch their hair
or adopt new body postures.
Even shoulder shrugging
can be a sign of guilt.
But at the end of the day,
none of that really
matters to police.
What matters is
cold, hard evidence.
Facts that tie the suspect
to the murder scene.
Stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
Just stick to a routine.
- [Lecturer] Morning.
- Morning.
- [Lecturer] Looking forward
to that report, Susie.
- What report?
- The one on
oxidation-reduction reaction.
No, don't tell me that your fame
is getting in the
way of your studying.
- Oh my God.
- Oh, don't worry,
get it to me later.
- No, this is unacceptable, I
should face the consequences.
- [Lecturer] You know what
I love about you, Susie?
- No, I don't.
- What you see is what you get.
With everybody
else in the world,
well, everyone I
know, they wear masks.
Not with you.
Never change, okay?
- Okay.
(gentle spirited music)
Hello listeners.
It's no secret, I've been
a bit stuck on this case,
but don't worry,
I won't give up.
I'll never change who I am.
Life takes unexpected twists,
even the most perfect plans
don't always work out,
but never lose faith.
Every obstacle is really just
an opportunity to dig deeper.
Eventually, a solution
will present itself.
It always does.
More soon on "Susie Searches."
- I'm gonna need to
leave early today,
so can you cover for me?
- Hmm.
- I said, I'm gonna need
to leave early today.
So can you cover for me?
- Yeah, of course.
- Yeah, it's a date.
No, I'm not gonna answer
any questions, okay.
You know, Susie, I
was wrong about you.
Even though you saved the day,
you still have no social life.
Okay, I think I'm
gonna go and change,
I feel weird about this shirt.
- I like it.
- You do?
- Mm-hmm.
- Okay, yeah I'm
definitely gonna change.
Bye.
(powder hissing)
(blender whirring)
(gentle menacing music)
- You said there
was an emergency.
- Um, yeah, someone broke
into the back cabinets.
- Why was the storage
closet left open?
- I...
I don't know.
- Well, ah, ah, ah, ah, I know
the rules, I know the rules.
You don't know the rules.
What are you, some
kind of an idiot?
(upbeat mysterious music)
Well, I guess they
didn't take anything.
(gentle mysterious music)
(gentle mysterious
music continues)
- Hi.
- Thought you were
off duty tonight.
- Oh, I am.
Bonanza Burger makes
these delicious
chocolate protein shakes,
my mom loves them.
They've helped her
put on some weight.
- Really?
- Yeah, and I remembered,
you said you were trying
to put on mass too.
So I thought I'd bring
you one on my way home.
- So, is she seeing any gains?
- Yes, big gains.
- Do you know if it is an
isolate or concentrate or?
- Oh, I don't really
know the terms,
but they did say
to drink it slowly
or it could give
you indigestion.
- (chuckles) One
time in college,
I ate six cheese logs and
chased it with warm beer.
(Deputy gulping)
Ah.
It's not a problem.
- Okay, well have a good night.
- Mm-hmm.
(gentle mysterious music)
(stomach squelching)
(stomach rumbling)
(stomach rumbling)
Hmm.
Oh.
(stomach growling and rumbling)
(flatulence blowing)
Ah.
Oh.
(Deputy groaning)
(stomach rumbling)
(flatulence blowing)
(upbeat sanguine music)
(upbeat sanguine
music continues)
(gentle menacing music)
(gentle menacing
music continues)
- Just one last thing.
Just one last thing.
Just one last thing.
- Boo.
(Susie shrieks)
It's me.
- Hi.
- It's me.
- What's up?
- Hey.
- What's up? I've
been looking for you.
- Oh, I'm just, I'm headed home.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
- Do you wanna grab
a bite or can you?
- God, you know
I would, but I...
There's this-
- Oh, you don't have
to if you're busy,
you got something going on.
(feet pattering)
There's a lot of
fakes in world, Susie.
I should know, I'm one of them.
You know, I don't even know
that much about meditation.
Like, I mean, I try to do it,
but it doesn't really help.
Like honestly, I'm probably
the most anxious person
you've ever met.
Seriously.
- That's normal.
- Yeah but I obsessively
check my YouTube subscribers
and my IG and my
TikTok, everything like,
and if any of those numbers
goes down, I get so sad.
Not just normal
sad, I get like...
I get so sad, I'll just
start punching the walls
until my knuckles
start bleeding.
- Why are you telling me this?
- Because you would've
figured it out anyway.
You know, maybe when they
get this guy in custody,
you can teach me how
to be more like you.
(gentle somber music)
(gentle somber music continues)
- This is Susie Wallis with
a late breaking report.
After weeks of fruitlessly
searching for Jesse's kidnapper,
I think I finally
have a solid lead.
Edgar Cabot, the son of Wade
College mega donor Frank Cabot.
Yes, in case you're wondering,
that is the same Cabot
of Cabot Dining Hall
but I'll get into the
specifics of that later.
Right now, I'm off
to investigate.
But if something happens to me,
I will be leaving my
recorder in my car as proof.
(car door slams)
(gentle menacing music)
(foliage rustling)
(gentle menacing music)
(footsteps plodding)
(keys jingling)
(gentle menacing music)
(doorknob rattles)
(door creaks)
(footsteps plodding)
(gentle menacing music)
(torch thuds)
(footsteps plodding)
(drawer clattering)
(drawer clattering)
(metal clanking)
(Susie breathes heavy)
Oh my God.
(gentle suspensive music)
(dogs barking in background)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle suspensive
music continues)
(chains rattling)
(gentle suspensive music)
(gentle eerie music)
(tense sinister music)
- Hi, Susie.
- I think I'm in
the wrong house.
(Edgar laughs)
- Yeah, come on, we both know
that you're smarter than that.
- No really, it's a mistake.
I can just leave
and not mention...
- What? My practice?
Are you kidding?
Honestly, I'm just glad
that somebody's gonna get
to see my work.
You know, these pets can only
spread disorder and chaos.
Not to mention, disease.
- I called your
psychiatric hospital.
- What?
- They said, your
dad pulled you out
before you were healthy.
- Oh.
- He said, you just
needed a steady day job.
- Oh, well dad was right.
- No, you're not well.
- You are a pest.
You are a pest, Susie and
pests make the world unclean.
Pests make the world unclean.
Unclean!
(Susie groans)
Whoopsie.
(tense dramatic music)
Hey, where are you going?
(Susie groaning)
Oh. (chuckles)
This is kind of fun.
(Susie groans)
(tense dramatic music)
Susie, where are you going?
(tense dramatic music)
(blade chinks)
(Susie groans)
(tense sinister music)
(heartbeat thumping)
(door slams)
Susie.
You got blood on my machete.
Open up.
Susie, it's locked.
- [Operator] 911,
what's your emergency?
- Hello? Hi, can you track-
- Susie, the door's locked.
- Track this phone.
I'm being attacked
- Susie.
- By Edgar Cabot.
I need a rescue team-
(door pounding)
Fuck.
- Susie, open this door.
- [Operator] Please hang
up and try your call again.
(door pounding)
- Don't worry about it, I'll
make it quick, all right.
(door pounding)
(gentle ethereal music)
(door pounding)
(tense dramatic music)
I got it open.
No thanks to you.
(gentle menacing music)
- Please.
Please, I'm sorry.
(blade chinks)
(tense dramatic music)
(gunshot bangs)
(Susie breathes heavily)
(police siren blaring)
(police radio chattering)
- Gordon, give me a sec.
There you go.
This oughta cheer
you up a little.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
- I mean, for everything.
- You were my prime
suspect, you know.
Had my guys following
you for weeks.
Never been so happy
to be proven wrong.
To the Kea.
(gentle apprehensive music)
(audience cheering)
- [Announcer] This must
be the story of the year.
Wow, that's all I can say.
- I'll second that,
I've never heard anything
like this before.
So not only did you
save your classmate,
you then went out and
caught the real kidnapper
as proven by a DNA link.
(audience cheering)
- You're too kind.
- But on a more sober note,
I really can't imagine what
you must have gone through
at Edgar Cabot's house.
I mean, were you
ever frightened?
- Yes, but I needed
to know the truth.
- Hmm, spoken like
a true detective.
- She is truly,
she's unique, right?
(audience cheering)
- That's right,
give it up for them.
Okay, take me through
that horrific night
unless it's too traumatic.
- No, no, of course not.
Well, if it weren't
for the brave actions
of Sheriff Loggins, I
probably would've died
in that basement.
- Oof.
Okay, so there you are,
you're trapped in the basement
with a crazed killer
breaking down the door.
- Yeah, I guess it sounds
like a horror movie.
- It is a horror movie and
I mean, this is a bad guy.
This is an individual
with a history of violence
towards animals and
sociopathic tendencies.
How'd you get through it?
- Well...
I remembered something
my mother always said,
if ever you're anxious,
just take three deep breaths
and imagine an ocean breeze.
(audience cheering)
(gentle apprehensive music)
- Wait, what did you just say?
- I said, if ever
you're anxious,
just take three deep breaths
and imagine an ocean breeze.
(gentle apprehensive music)
(gentle apprehensive music)
(water splashing)
(gentle apprehensive music)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
(gentle spirited music)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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music continues)
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