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The Two-Killer Investigation

Exorcist Falls

The apparent serial pattern breaks apart as Jason and Liz uncover the distinct roles of Danny Hartman and Tyler Raines.

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A Different Crime SceneA Different Crime Scene from "Exorcist Falls". A Different Crime Scene A New Victim Julia Deveroux’s killing is reported with details that do not match the earlier escalation in the Sweet Sixteen crimes.
A Different Crime Scene A New Victim Julia Deveroux’s killing is reported with details that do not match the earlier escalation in the Sweet Sixteen crimes. Copycat Possibility The discrepancy gives Liz reason to consider a second offender and forces Jason to reconsider what he knows about Danny’s schedule.
The Victim BoardThe Victim Board from "Exorcist Falls". The Victim Board Liz Sorts the Evidence Liz organizes news accounts by theory and compares access, victim connections, and the crimes’ changing methods.
The Victim Board Liz Sorts the Evidence Liz organizes news accounts by theory and compares access, victim connections, and the crimes’ changing methods. A Pattern Beyond One Killer Her work makes space for a copycat or accomplice theory, even though she does not yet know how close the danger is to her household.
Raines ConfessesRaines Confesses from "Exorcist Falls". Raines Confesses A Partner’s Suspicion Tyler Raines tells Jason that Danny’s account of the killings excites him and that Danny described Julia before her…
Raines Confesses A Partner’s Suspicion Tyler Raines tells Jason that Danny’s account of the killings excites him and that Danny described Julia before her death. A Second Offender Revealed Raines admits his own murderous interest and identifies Danny’s continued role, widening the case from one killer to two.
The Subway WarningThe Subway Warning from "Exorcist Falls". The Subway Warning A Target Recognized Jason recognizes Celia as a girl from Danny’s mental images and understands that she may be next.
The Subway Warning A Target Recognized Jason recognizes Celia as a girl from Danny’s mental images and understands that she may be next. A Public Accusation He warns her and identifies Raines before the officers can isolate him, provoking a chaotic confrontation on the platform.
The Tunnel’s EvidenceThe Tunnel’s Evidence from "Exorcist Falls". The Tunnel’s Evidence Danny’s Route Revealed Jason recognizes the freight tunnels as a means of entering and leaving crime scenes without being seen.
The Tunnel’s Evidence Danny’s Route Revealed Jason recognizes the freight tunnels as a means of entering and leaving crime scenes without being seen. The Investigation Turns Deadly Danny attacks Raines and frames Jason. The case’s hidden geography becomes the setting of its final confrontation.
The morning after the convenience-store confrontation
After the report of Julia’s murder
During Jason’s return to the confessional
The evening Jason and Patterson follow Danny and Raines
During the underground confrontation