The Witnesses' Discovery

Dr. Death

This flow follows the staged discovery that lets Burke participate in his crimes while appearing to be a helpful bystander.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The Seattle Hiker The Seattle Hiker from "Dr. Death". A Useful Stranger A Body Found A hiker named Ferris Grant reports finding Marissa Bonpaine in the forest.

The Seattle Hiker from "Dr. Death". A Useful Stranger A Body Found A hiker named Ferris Grant reports finding Marissa Bonpaine in the forest.

A Useful Stranger A Body Found A hiker named Ferris Grant reports finding Marissa Bonpaine in the forest. A Minor Detail The report records his dog and his casual explanation, but investigators do not pursue the witness further.

The Los Angeles Hikers The Los Angeles Hikers from "Dr. Death". A Familiar Role A Couple at the Scene Paul Ulrich and Tanya Stratton say their dog drew them to Mate's van.

The Los Angeles Hikers from "Dr. Death". A Familiar Role A Couple at the Scene Paul Ulrich and Tanya Stratton say their dog drew them to Mate's van.

A Familiar Role A Couple at the Scene Paul Ulrich and Tanya Stratton say their dog drew them to Mate's van. A Convenient Presence Ulrich's story places him close to the crime while making his presence appear accidental.

A Car That Wasn't There A Car That Wasn't There from "Dr. Death". The Imagined BMW A Supposed Sighting Ulrich tells Alex that he saw another dark BMW parked near the scene.

A Car That Wasn't There from "Dr. Death". The Imagined BMW A Supposed Sighting Ulrich tells Alex that he saw another dark BMW parked near the scene.

The Imagined BMW A Supposed Sighting Ulrich tells Alex that he saw another dark BMW parked near the scene. A False Trail The detail encourages suspicion of Richard Doss before Alex discovers Ulrich's own identity.

The Sunrise Glare The Sunrise Glare from "Dr. Death". A Physical Contradiction Reconstructing the Scene Milo checks the light and sightlines around the van.

The Sunrise Glare from "Dr. Death". A Physical Contradiction Reconstructing the Scene Milo checks the light and sightlines around the van.

A Physical Contradiction Reconstructing the Scene Milo checks the light and sightlines around the van. A Witness Exposed The glare makes Ulrich's claimed view through the rear window doubtful, reinforcing Alex's suspicion.

The Performance Ends The Performance Ends from "Dr. Death". The Witness Revealed A Familiar Face Hidden The mustache and careful disguise initially prevent Alex from recognizing Ulrich.

The Performance Ends from "Dr. Death". The Witness Revealed A Familiar Face Hidden The mustache and careful disguise initially prevent Alex from recognizing Ulrich.

The Witness Revealed A Familiar Face Hidden The mustache and careful disguise initially prevent Alex from recognizing Ulrich. No More Innocent Bystander The discovered bag and Fusco's shot expose the supposed witness as the killer.

During the investigation of Marissa Bonpaine's death

The morning Mate's body is discovered

One week after the murder

The morning Milo revisits Mulholland Drive

At the Malibu cabin