The Sweet Sixteen Investigation

Exorcist Falls

The pursuit of the serial killer shifts from suspicion of Casey and Bittner to the discovery that the killer’s apparent pattern conceals multiple perpetrators.

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The City’s Fear The City’s Fear from "Exorcist Falls". The City’s Fear A Pattern of Violence Chicago is gripped by killings of sixteen-year-old girls, with brutality severe enough to dominate public and police…

The City’s Fear from "Exorcist Falls". The City’s Fear A Pattern of Violence Chicago is gripped by killings of sixteen-year-old girls, with brutality severe enough to dominate public and police…

The City’s Fear A Pattern of Violence Chicago is gripped by killings of sixteen-year-old girls, with brutality severe enough to dominate public and police attention. Pressure on the Investigators The repeated crimes burden the police and shape every interpretation of Casey’s behavior, making suspicion easy and certainty dangerous.

Casey as Suspect Casey as Suspect from "Exorcist Falls". Casey as Suspect A Cop’s Theory Bittner points to Casey’s knowledge of the victims and his connection to Joy Smith as grounds for suspicion.

Casey as Suspect from "Exorcist Falls". Casey as Suspect A Cop’s Theory Bittner points to Casey’s knowledge of the victims and his connection to Joy Smith as grounds for suspicion.

Casey as Suspect A Cop’s Theory Bittner points to Casey’s knowledge of the victims and his connection to Joy Smith as grounds for suspicion. Family Against Accusation Danny and Ron reject the theory, but the demon’s knowledge of the crimes makes the accusation harder to dismiss.

Sutherland’s Confession Sutherland’s Confession from "Exorcist Falls". Sutherland’s Confession A Dangerous Secret Sutherland reveals that a suspected killer described evidence in confession, but the seal prevents him from simply…

Sutherland’s Confession from "Exorcist Falls". Sutherland’s Confession A Dangerous Secret Sutherland reveals that a suspected killer described evidence in confession, but the seal prevents him from simply…

Sutherland’s Confession A Dangerous Secret Sutherland reveals that a suspected killer described evidence in confession, but the seal prevents him from simply reporting it to the police. Suspicion Turns Inward The revelation expands the mystery and gives the demon information it can later use to make Jason doubt his mentor.

The Killer Returns The Killer Returns from "Exorcist Falls". The Killer Returns Another Victim Makayla Howell is found murdered in an atrocity that makes clear the Sweet Sixteen killer is still active.

The Killer Returns from "Exorcist Falls". The Killer Returns Another Victim Makayla Howell is found murdered in an atrocity that makes clear the Sweet Sixteen killer is still active.

The Killer Returns Another Victim Makayla Howell is found murdered in an atrocity that makes clear the Sweet Sixteen killer is still active. A Wrong Conclusion Jason’s suspicion turns toward Danny, but he cannot yet prove what Danny has done or act without risking his pact with Malephar.

Two Killers Exposed Two Killers Exposed from "Exorcist Falls". Two Killers Exposed A Copycat Pattern A later murder differs from the earlier crimes.

Two Killers Exposed from "Exorcist Falls". Two Killers Exposed A Copycat Pattern A later murder differs from the earlier crimes.

Two Killers Exposed A Copycat Pattern A later murder differs from the earlier crimes. Jason discovers that Tyler Raines has his own murderous role while Danny remains the central killer. The Case Changes Shape The investigation can no longer be understood as one offender’s escalating pattern; two men have contributed to the city’s terror.

In the months before the April possession

The night Danny brings Jason to Rosemary Road

During the dispute in the Hartman foyer

The day after the Hartman house crisis

After Julia Deveroux’s murder and the subway pursuit