The Investigation’s Escalation

Exorcist Falls

Each apparent solution to the crimes opens a wider danger, as suspicions and evidence repeatedly point toward the wrong person or an incomplete truth.

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The Wrong Suspect The Wrong Suspect from "Exorcist Falls". The Wrong Suspect Casey Accused Bittner’s theory makes Casey the leading suspect because the boy knows details of the murders and has attacked his family.

The Wrong Suspect from "Exorcist Falls". The Wrong Suspect Casey Accused Bittner’s theory makes Casey the leading suspect because the boy knows details of the murders and has attacked his family.

The Wrong Suspect Casey Accused Bittner’s theory makes Casey the leading suspect because the boy knows details of the murders and has attacked his family. Evidence Complicated The demon’s presence explains some behavior but does not immediately resolve whether Casey has any connection to the crimes.

The Mentor Suspected The Mentor Suspected from "Exorcist Falls". The Mentor Suspected A Demon’s Story Malephar claims Sutherland kept victims’ belongings beneath his study floor and uses specific details to persuade Jason.

The Mentor Suspected from "Exorcist Falls". The Mentor Suspected A Demon’s Story Malephar claims Sutherland kept victims’ belongings beneath his study floor and uses specific details to persuade Jason.

The Mentor Suspected A Demon’s Story Malephar claims Sutherland kept victims’ belongings beneath his study floor and uses specific details to persuade Jason. A Fatal Conclusion Jason treats a malicious accusation as proof and kills his mentor before verifying the claim.

Danny Identified Too Late Danny Identified Too Late from "Exorcist Falls". Danny Identified Too Late The Real Killer Recognized Jason concludes that Danny is the Sweet Sixteen Killer after glimpsing his intentions through Malephar.

Danny Identified Too Late from "Exorcist Falls". Danny Identified Too Late The Real Killer Recognized Jason concludes that Danny is the Sweet Sixteen Killer after glimpsing his intentions through Malephar.

Danny Identified Too Late The Real Killer Recognized Jason concludes that Danny is the Sweet Sixteen Killer after glimpsing his intentions through Malephar. A Pact Blocks Disclosure Jason’s bargain prevents him from openly warning the authorities, allowing Danny to continue killing.

Raines Exposed Raines Exposed from "Exorcist Falls". Raines Exposed A Second Confession Raines reveals his murderous fascination and his knowledge of Julia’s planned murder.

Raines Exposed from "Exorcist Falls". Raines Exposed A Second Confession Raines reveals his murderous fascination and his knowledge of Julia’s planned murder.

Raines Exposed A Second Confession Raines reveals his murderous fascination and his knowledge of Julia’s planned murder. A Public Accusation Jason exposes him in the subway, but the crowd and police response complicate the attempt to secure a lawful arrest.

The Suspect Becomes a Victim The Suspect Becomes a Victim from "Exorcist Falls". The Suspect Becomes a Victim Danny Silences Raines Danny kills Raines and attempts to make the scene appear to show Jason as the murderer.

The Suspect Becomes a Victim from "Exorcist Falls". The Suspect Becomes a Victim Danny Silences Raines Danny kills Raines and attempts to make the scene appear to show Jason as the murderer.

The Suspect Becomes a Victim Danny Silences Raines Danny kills Raines and attempts to make the scene appear to show Jason as the murderer. Investigation Ends in Pursuit The inquiry becomes a direct fight for survival, with Jason pursuing the truth through the tunnels rather than through police procedure.

During the first confrontation in Casey’s bedroom

During the final hallway confrontation at the Hartman house

After Makayla Howell’s murder

At the confessional and on the subway

During the underground confrontation