The Malibu Standoff

Dr. Death

This flow traces the final confrontation as Alex and Milo approach Ulrich's hideout and Fusco intervenes.

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A Cabin Discovered A Cabin Discovered from "Dr. Death". A Remote Destination Directions from Kris Kris Lamplear tells Milo about the sisters' cabin in the Malibu hills.

A Cabin Discovered from "Dr. Death". A Remote Destination Directions from Kris Kris Lamplear tells Milo about the sisters' cabin in the Malibu hills.

A Remote Destination Directions from Kris Kris Lamplear tells Milo about the sisters' cabin in the Malibu hills. A Likely Hideout Ulrich's BMW and Tanya's car are found beside the isolated building.

Surveillance Begins Surveillance Begins from "Dr. Death". Two Detectives Wait A Cautious Approach Milo and Alex hide among trees and watch the front door rather than announce themselves.

Surveillance Begins from "Dr. Death". Two Detectives Wait A Cautious Approach Milo and Alex hide among trees and watch the front door rather than announce themselves.

Two Detectives Wait A Cautious Approach Milo and Alex hide among trees and watch the front door rather than announce themselves. A Dog Notices Duchess nearly detects them, but Tanya calls the dog back inside.

The Medical Bag The Medical Bag from "Dr. Death". Evidence in Plain Sight Ulrich Retrieves It Ulrich takes a black leather doctor's bag from his car and conceals it when Tanya appears.

The Medical Bag from "Dr. Death". Evidence in Plain Sight Ulrich Retrieves It Ulrich takes a black leather doctor's bag from his car and conceals it when Tanya appears.

Evidence in Plain Sight Ulrich Retrieves It Ulrich takes a black leather doctor's bag from his car and conceals it when Tanya appears. A Telling Reaction Tanya turns away from his attempted affection, while Ulrich's expression hardens.

Fusco Fires Fusco Fires from "Dr. Death". A Shot from Above The Ridge Position A rifle shot comes from the pine-covered ridge behind Ulrich.

A Shot from Above The Ridge Position A rifle shot comes from the pine-covered ridge behind Ulrich. The Killer Falls Fusco's bullets strike Ulrich and end his life before Milo can intervene.

The Search Finds Nothing The Search Finds Nothing from "Dr. Death". An Empty Ridge Deputies Search Sheriffs and police search the wooded slopes for the shooter.

The Search Finds Nothing from "Dr. Death". An Empty Ridge Deputies Search Sheriffs and police search the wooded slopes for the shooter.

An Empty Ridge Deputies Search Sheriffs and police search the wooded slopes for the shooter. A Clean Exit No trace leads to Fusco, whose preparation and knowledge allow him to disappear.

The morning after Alex identifies Ulrich

Shortly after arriving at the cabin

Minutes before the shooting

Moments later

The hour after the shooting