The End of the Investigation

The Housemaid

This thread follows the discovery of Andrew's body, Nina's precarious account, and Detective Connors's decision to close the case.

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The Body Upstairs The Body Upstairs from "The Housemaid". Police at the House A discovery Police find Andrew's body in the attic and question Nina downstairs.

The Body Upstairs from "The Housemaid". Police at the House A discovery Police find Andrew's body in the attic and question Nina downstairs.

Police at the House A discovery Police find Andrew's body in the attic and question Nina downstairs. She anticipates leaving in handcuffs and gives little away. A divided account A younger officer calls Detective Connors upstairs to see something unexpected. The prologue suspends the truth about the scene and about Nina's role in what happened.

The Missing Teeth The Missing Teeth from "The Housemaid". Evidence That Does Not Fit A disturbing scene Connors notes Andrew's missing teeth and bruises on his lower body.

The Missing Teeth from "The Housemaid". Evidence That Does Not Fit A disturbing scene Connors notes Andrew's missing teeth and bruises on his lower body.

Evidence That Does Not Fit A disturbing scene Connors notes Andrew's missing teeth and bruises on his lower body. The injuries do not easily support the idea that he simply became trapped by accident. Suspicion sharpens Nina claims she was away and did not see Millie. The physical evidence makes her account difficult to accept without further context.

Nina's Protective Lie Nina's Protective Lie from "The Housemaid". Taking Millie Off the List A deliberate account Nina tells police that she gave Millie the week off and did not see her.

Nina's Protective Lie from "The Housemaid". Taking Millie Off the List A deliberate account Nina tells police that she gave Millie the week off and did not see her.

Taking Millie Off the List A deliberate account Nina tells police that she gave Millie the week off and did not see her. She presents Andrew's confinement as an accident rather than revealing Millie's role. Sacrifice and protection Nina knows the lie could expose her to suspicion, but Millie's parole makes the risk of telling the truth much greater for the younger woman.

Connors's Connection Connors's Connection from "The Housemaid". Kathleen's Past A personal link Connors tells Nina that his daughter Kathleen was once engaged to Andrew and was deeply affected by their breakup.

Connors's Connection from "The Housemaid". Kathleen's Past A personal link Connors tells Nina that his daughter Kathleen was once engaged to Andrew and was deeply affected by their breakup.

Kathleen's Past A personal link Connors tells Nina that his daughter Kathleen was once engaged to Andrew and was deeply affected by their breakup. He has long wondered what Andrew did to her. Reconsidering the case The connection gives Connors a reason to look beyond Andrew's polished reputation. He recognizes that Nina may not be the only person whose account was discredited.

A Case Closed as Accident A Case Closed as Accident from "The Housemaid". An Unusual Resolution A quiet signal Connors suggests that the attic was hazardous and that Andrew's death can be treated as accidental.

A Case Closed as Accident from "The Housemaid". An Unusual Resolution A quiet signal Connors suggests that the attic was hazardous and that Andrew's death can be treated as accidental.

An Unusual Resolution A quiet signal Connors suggests that the attic was hazardous and that Andrew's death can be treated as accidental. Nina understands that he will not pursue the implausible details. The official story The investigation ends without arresting Nina or Millie. The resolution protects both women but leaves the truth of the household's violence outside public judgment.

The prologue, three months after Millie's arrival

During the initial examination

After Nina checks the attic

During Nina's second interview

After Connors returns upstairs