"[Music playing]" "[Dog growling]" "[Barking]" "[Howling]" "[Organ music]" "[Doorbell rings]" "Let her go." "She's not worth it." "Well, at least they're together now." "AUDREY:" "Is that all you can say?" "Oh my god, Aunt Hester." "Didn't you feel anything for her, my mother?" "You didn't see fit to come when she needed your help?" "JEFF:" "Look, this is hardly the time or place." "Miss Ramsey, you're upsetting Audrey." "You're not in the family yet, young man." "So don't presume..." "Aunt Hester, please." "Come with me." "I'll walk you to your car." "Why did she have to go?" "Ever since Dad died, she's been so distant, so hateful." "She doesn't seem to spread joy and sunshine." "Don't worry." "Let her go." "She's got her money." "And you've got me." "I'll never forget this." "She couldn't even get my mother peace in death." "[Birds chirping]" "Greta, heal." "Sit!" "Sit." "Come and get the ball." "Good girl." "Let's put away our leash and our ball." "Everything is going to be beautiful." "We understand the power, you and I. We know now," "Don't we, Greta girl?" "Oh, Sam." "I never knew it would end like this." "You dying first." "Before her." "Oh, Sam dearest." "Oh, we could have had so much, you and I." "We could've had so much." "Thank you, Sam." "I love you too." "[Humming]" "Oh, Sam." "Sam." "Dear, dear Sam." "If only things could have been different." "Oh, Sam." "Sam." "We could have had so much." "[Pulsating]" "[Sinister chuckling]" "[Loud shattering]" "[Ringing]" "All right." "All right." "Oh, Stephen, it's you." "STEPHEN:" "Hello, Aunt Hester." "Oh." "You came to see me." "Would you believe that I was expecting you to pay a visit?" "STEPHEN:" "I don't mean to disturb you." "Oh no, come on in." "Oh, it's been far too long." "Do you know what I was doing just now?" "No." "I was looking at a photograph of your father taken years ago." "My, he was a handsome man, a gentleman, and a dreamer." "Are you a dreamer, too, Stephen?" "Heh, not like him." "I have my plans." "See I..." "Oh." "Did you know that he was an artist?" "Well, at any rate, he could've been." "But that was long ago." "Come on." "I know precisely why you're here, Stephen." "You do?" "Mm-hmm, and I agree." "I want to put the last few years behind us." "I want us to be close together as a family..." "You and Audrey and I. Well, what do you think of Greta?" "She's a really very fine-looking dog." "HESTER:" "Well, she's quite a special breed... a Rottweiler." "I brought her back from Europe last year." "Oh, she just loves it here, don't you, Greta girl?" "You couldn't imagine how valuable she really is." "But then, we Ramseys are." "We've always been drawn toward valuable things." "Aunt Hester, I want you to know," "I'm not worried about your money or anything like that." "Oh, of course you are." "Why, it wouldn't be natural if you weren't." "And you're obviously a very natural boy, like your father." "STEPHEN:" "I'm not like him." "We're not all together anyway." "Oh, he could've been something, that Sam." "But he was held down." "Held down until there was nothing left in him." "He needed guidance." "She couldn't give it to him." "We don't have to talk about it." "I mean, that's..." "That's done with." "He was a good father." "He just maybe wasn't a businessman." "But I'm different." "See, I've solid plans, Aunt Hester." "I know what I want." "I'm going to make something of myself." "I'm sure you do." "And I want to help." "Now, that's what you'd like, isn't it?" "[Clicks tongue, greta barks]" "[Hester chuckles]" "See?" "Don't worry." "She likes you." "She's just getting used to your scent." "Well, was she good today?" "She's a very intelligent dog, Ms. Ramsey." "One in a thousand." "A real pleasure to work with." "Oh, yes." "She is just a treasure, like all ancient creatures" "With wonderful pedigrees." "Well, thank you." "Yeah, when should I pick her up again?" "Oh, I'm not sure." "Uh, but I'll phone you." "Time has come for us, Greta." "We're going to use the powers." "Come on, Greta." "It's time." "Potence." "Potence." "Potence." "[Speaking latin]" "I'll talk to you later." "Me too." "Oh, well, dear." "Aren't you going to invite me in?" "Oh, I'm sorry." "Yes." "Come in." "Did Stephen, uh, deliver my letter?" "Yes, he did, and we talked." "I'm glad to see you." "Really I am." "Do you like my new place?" "Well, it has a certain charm." "But I must admit, it's a little small for my taste." "Unfortunately, I can't afford your taste." "How are you doing?" "All right." "No, very well, actually." "I have some coffee." "Would you like some?" "Oh, yes, thank you." "That would be very nice." "Audrey." "I want you to know one thing." "Clarisse's death has been a great blow to me." "First the breakdown and the confinement" "And then the suicide." "Was almost more than I could bear." "It was a blow to all of us, Aunt Hester." "I know that." "Life hardly ever turns out the way we want it to, no matter" "How carefully we plan, hope." "Oh, how lovely." "I..." "I didn't really mean to be a horror through all of this." "It's just that things haven't been" "Right for a long, long time." "Oh, you were always such a sweet child." "When I think of all the pain and suffering" "That we went through alone, when we could have" "Been a comfort to each other." "Yeah, we're together now." "I guess that's all that matters." "Maybe from now on, it'll be easier on both of us." "It's just that I wish we could have had" "When mother was still alive." "She never understood your attitude after Dad died." "She seemed to hate all of us." "Did, uh... did your mother ever mention anything" "About your father and me?" "No." "She just couldn't put your finger" "On why everything changed after the airplane crash." "Oh, Audrey." "A lot of it was in her head, I think." "She always had the crazy notion that I wanted Sam." "Perhaps it was because he and I went" "Together before your mother." "Oh, you knew that, didn't you?" "No, I didn't." "You and Dad... that's funny." "Funny?" "I don't know what's funny about it." "He was my age, not hers." "But that's ancient history." "They're gone." "You and Stephen... that's what's important now." "Oh." "I almost forgot." "I have a present for you." "Hello, girl." "Come." "Get the ball." "Come on." "Here." "What a sweet dog." "I didn't know you cared for dogs." "What's her name?" "I've named her Greta." "And I brought her for you." "For me?" "Oh, Aunt Hester, it's been so long" "Since I've taken care of a dog." "I found her in Europe." "She's a purebred." "She's been traded." "And she's a wonderful companion." "Well, surely, you don't want to give her up." "HESTER:" "Well, I..." "I realized just the other day" "That I want you to have her." "AUDREY:" "What can I say?" "Thank you." "We'll take good care of each other, won't we, Greta?" "HESTER:" "I hope so, dear." "I hope so." "[Dog barking]" "Got some tickets for the game tonight." "Want to come?" "Can't." "I got to go see Audrey." "Jeez, you see a lot of your sister lately." "Well, it's been hard on her since her mother died." "How much further?" "About half a mile." "We're running late." "We got to go." "[Both panting]" "That's what happens, especially at 15, 22." "Well, I'm not trying to run the Boston Marathon." "I just want to work off some of this lard." "Hey, I'm sorry about the game." "Why don't you invite Sarah?" "Heh." "She's no fun." "I spent half a damn game trying to explain what's happening." "Yeah, but she'd be more fun after the game than I would be." "That's for sure." "[Sighs]" "I was going over to her place later anyway." "Hey, how come I never get to meet her sister?" "She ugly or something?" "Heh." "No, she's not your type." "She wouldn't put out for you." "Well, let's hit the showers." "I'm running late." "How come I can never find a girl who can cook like you can?" "Maybe because the girls you go with spend" "More time in the bedroom than in the kitchen." "Yeah, but you'd think at least one of" "Them would be interested in cooking too." "I mean, there is a limit to how much" "Time anyone can spend having sex." "Have you found the limit yet or are you still looking?" "Lighten up a little, will you, sis?" "OK, let's drop that subject." "I agree." "And I hate to leave you with all this stuff." "But I'm running late." "So, uh, Daphne has an overnight tonight," "And her plane comes in about 40 minutes." "And so I gotta go." "Stephen." "Well, we made it through one whole evening" "Without once mentioning Mom." "Maybe the pain inside you is starting to ease a little bit." "I guess so, Steve." "Maybe a little." "Your visits help a lot." "Thanks." "Sure." "Now, hurry up." "I don't want you to get another speeding ticket." "Yes, ma'am." "Where's your car?" "Oh, it's the battery again." "I had to park it down the hill so I could get it started." "You want to take my car?" "No, that's OK." "But, uh, thank you for a really nice dinner." "Good night." "Greta?" "[Whistles]" "Greta, you're not supposed to be out without a leash." "Come on, go." "Get on home." "[greta whines]" "Go on." "[Greta whines]" "Go on." "[Engine sputtering]" "Damn." "[Horn honks]" "[Greta snarls, stephen yells]" "[Distant siren]" "[Crash]" "[Sniffles]" "Jeff." "I don't know how I'll be able to accept this." "Losing Stephen like that." "It'll just take time." "[Greta whining]" "AUDREY:" "Pour me a glass of wine, will you please, Jeff?" "There's a bottle opener in the kitchen." "Are you sure?" "I need you, Jeff." "[Shrill squawking]" "[Speaking latin]" "[Tires squealing]" "[Police radio chatter]" "What kind of problem are you having here?" "It's called a code 10-27, disabled vehicle." "I'm detective Otis Burris." "Radio's out too." "Well, uh, detective, hi." "Hi." "Should I call wrecker?" "Uh, I don't know." "Damn thing's overheated." "It's been acting up all day." "Here's the keys." "See what you can do with it." "Hey, Sergeant, what are you doing?" "Well, now, this might be difficult" "For you to understand, son, but I'm in the little middle" "Of an investigation." "Look, you got to clear this with the station." "Don't you worry about a thing." "Captain Payne and I are lifelong friends." "Just don't let anybody steal that vehicle." "It's city property." "Now, you just hang tight." "I'll send a car for you." "Oh, shit." "OTIS:" "Good morning, ma'am." "Uh, it is Miss Matthews, isn't it?" "Well, ma'am, uh, I'm Detective Burris." "And, uh, I was wondering if if... we could" "Talk for just a little bit." "Could you first tell me what it's about?" "Well, I just have a few questions about your brother," "Ma'am, if you don't mind." "I..." "I'm sorry, but it is necessary." "[Greta barking]" "We do a routine investigation on any accidental death," "Particularly one like your brother's, where" "There weren't any witnesses." "I don't know what to say." "The police told me it was an accident." "Yeah, I read the report she gave to our detective" "The next day about how you brother parked on the hill" "On account of the dead battery." "Well, I've been thinking about the past four days" "As how I should have gone out and helped him." "I should've insisted." "But I don't understand how the car got down the hill." "Well, you know, ma'am, that's one of the strange things." "Uh, actually I was on night duty when it happened." "And I was there when they remove your brother." "Uh, he was working under the hood," "Apparently, when the car jumped out of gear." "Well?" "Is there something else?" "You're looking at me like you expect me to say something." "I'm sorry, ma'am." "It's just that I was wondering if you knew where the battery" "Is on your brother's car." "Under the hood, I guess." "Isn't that where there are?" "No, ma'am." "In your brother's car, the battery's behind the seat." "You see, they have these two 6-volt batteries wired" "Together to make a 12-volt." "I don't know about electricity and cars." "Well, anyway, there's one more thing." "The driver thinks there was someone" "Else there, that your brother might have been pushed." "No, he was alone when he left here." "Well, it's the way he fell backwards into the car." "The headlines..." "Please." "OTIS:" "I'm sorry, ma'am." "It's just that I..." "I have to check on everything." "[Greta whining]" "Hey, that sure is a fine dog you got there." "Hello there, old girl." "How old is she?" "About five, I think." "You like dogs?" "Oh, I got this old dog at home." "I had him 13 years." "I had Greta about a week." "Come on, Greta." "Give me the ball." "Out." "Hey, come on here." "Hey, let's have that ball." "Out, out." "Out." "Out!" "Oh, she sure has sharp teeth." "She likes you." "[Chuckles]" "Was there something else?" "I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name." "Uh, Detective Burris." "Otis Burris." "Uh, no, ma'am, nothing else." "Hey, yes, you are a good old dog there." "I really appreciate a dog with spirit." "I sure do." "And one that likes people too." "[Music playing]" "[Phone rings]" "Hello?" "No, I'm glad you called, Jeff." "No, I didn't take it." "You know how I am about pills." "I slept pretty well, just the same." "Me too." "I missed you too." "No, I'd love to go to lunch." "I'll meet you there just before noon." "Don't worry." "I'm OK." "I love you too." "Damn it, Richard." "Will you sit down?" "If you think on your butt like ordinary folks..." "Otis, it just doesn't make any sense." "I mean, why would a girl like that kill her own brother?" "Well, you're a college boy." "You tell me." "Didn't they teach you any psychology up" "In that fancy school?" "Sure." "I'll tell you one thing." "In my opinion, the driver's telling the truth." "Record's spotless." "Stopped right away and he called the ambulance." "Well, I'll go along with that." "But, uh, might be a little more to it." "Well, how do you figure that?" "Well, look." "The girl's got to feel a lot of guilt" "Over the death of her old lady, right?" "Sure." "She probably suffered severe psychological stress," "Which may or may not have anything to do with it." "OTIS:" "Right." "Well, now, the way I got it figured... the girl probably" "Feels a lot of unconscious hostility" "Toward that brother of hers." "I mean, after all, he's the one having a good time." "And she's been shackled with her mom in the funny farm." "Uh-uh." "Uh-uh." "It's not enough to kill her own brother." "Ah, maybe yes, when you consider" "That now she's the only one that stands to" "Inherit the whole Ramsey estate." "Otis, I think you're the one that's crazy." "Maybe I am for listening to you." "It just doesn't make any sense." "Well, anyway." "Wait a minute." "What about that Hester woman?" "I mean, hell, she's the one that's got all the money." "And she's still alive." "Yeah she sure is." "Hester is still alive." "And she's got no kinfolk." "Except that Audrey girl." "You know something?" "Maybe we ought to go after her, talk to Hester Ramsey." "Might give us some background information." "My god." "That college education wasn't a total waste, was it?" "Why don't you give her a ring?" "Hell, I've been dying to see the inside of that house" "Ever since I was a kid and used to steal" "Plums out of her damn orchard." "Come on, call her up." "Well, I guess I should get back." "Unless you want me to take the rest of the day off." "No, go ahead." "I'm doing much better." "It was a big help getting out of the house." "I really should have taken the day off," "Too, it wasn't for... what do they say?" "... pressing business." "I know, Jeff." "I don't mind." "As a matter of fact, I think I'm going" "Back to work myself tomorrow." "Are you sure you're not pushing it?" "No, it'll be better at work." "Now, hurry up, 'cause you're late." "I'll finish my coffee." "Come on by tonight?" "JEFF:" "Yeah." "OK." "OTIS:" "Yes, Ms. Ramsey." "Like I was telling Richard, during the Depression," "I used to ride a trolley for a nickel all the way out here" "To the end of the line just to steal" "Fruit out of your orchard." "[Chuckles]" "I bet you were one of the boys who I took a pot" "Shot at with my slingshot." "Well now, what's on your mind, Detective Burris." "Ms. Ramsey, uh, would you say that you and your niece" "Are close?" "Oh, of course we are." "But she's my sister's only daughter." "And, uh, now that Stephen is..." "Well, now that Stephen is dead," "She's the only family I have left." "How did Stephen and his sister get along?" "Oh, just fine." "They were as close as any brother" "And sister I've ever seen." "Why do you ask?" "No particular reason, Ms. Ramsey." "Uh, we just have to ask a lot of questions" "When we're checking out a possible homicide." "Homicide?" "What are you talking about?" "I thought it was an accident." "I read it in the newspapers." "Well, yes, it may appear that way, ma'am." "But, you see, we have to, uh, check out everything," "Every possibility." "It must have been an accident." "Run over by a car?" "Uh, that's the way it appears, yes, ma'am." "Well, if it wasn't, then someone wanted Stephen dead." "Oh, that's ridiculous." "I don't believe that boy had, uh, an enemy in the world." "RICHARD:" "Seems like everyone we talk" "To feels about the same way." "And then, of course, the next question is, who" "Would benefit if you were dead?" "Gentlemen, I'd appreciate it if you would leave." "I'm not going to stand by and have you impugn" "The integrity of my niece." "I resent the implication that Audrey is a murderess." "Oh, but please, uh, Ms..." "Goodbye, gentlemen." "Uh, one more question, Ms. Ramsey, if you please." "We could find out without your help," "But it'll just take more time." "What is it, Detective Burris?" "OTIS:" "Could you make a guess as to the total value" "Of your estate, please?" "I suggest that your superiors contact my attorney." "His name is Henry Claypool." "This way out, please." "All right, girl." "It's OK." "You'll get fed." "Jeff!" "Why don't you take her out while I get her dinner?" "Come on, lady." "Out we go." "Oh, come on, you old mutt." "Now do your thing." "Jeff, don't talk to her like that." "Here." "Give her her dinner." "If we're going out, I'm going to slip into the shower." "Do you mind?" "I don't mind, as long as I'm invited." "I think I can stand that." "[Greta snarling]" "DAVE:" "Scrub right here." "[Shower running]" "[Monique gasps]" "What the?" "Oh well." "Hey, this isn't so bad." "[Monique giggling]" "Dave, what's that?" "[Doorbell ringing]" "I'd better see who it is." "I'm gonna check the breaker box." "The breaker switch jumped off for some reason." "Hey, who was at the door?" "MONIQUE:" "Whoever it was, they left." "OK, Richard." "Stand there by the front, over there" "A little closer to the center." "That's about right." "OK, now, I'm gonna kick the car out of gear." "OK, you got it." "Can you hold it?" "Yeah." "Yeah, I can hold it." "I'm not gonna push it far off hill though." "Well, uh, tell you what, now." "What I want to do is to kind of ease up on it a little bit." "Like, you know, let it... as if you" "Were gonna let it roll forward and pick up a little momentum." "And then see if you can hold it." "Otis, you've got to be kidding." "What if I can't stop it?" "Well, then I'll get a really good look at what happened." "Yeah, you stay right there in case I need you." "Well, of course." "I was gonna do that." "I'll be right there by your side, OK?" "Ah, ah, OK." "All right." "That's good." "[Sighs]" "Well, I guess you're right." "He should have been able to stop it." "One thing I can't figure though..." "I" "Can't see how the car would push them into the street." "Yeah, well, I don't know." "Wait a minute." "He could've slipped, right?" "He falls back as the car rolls forward." "Uh, could be, I guess." "RICHARD:" "It's got to be the way it happened." "The driver... he won't swear he saw anybody push him." "OTIS:" "No, he won't swear." "Well, come on." "I guess we better get this heap back to the pound." "You know, it's a damn shame this thing's got that little old" "Whine there in the rear end." "I always sort of imagined myself had a little old car like this." "[Starts engine]" "Come on, Greta." "Come on, girl." "Let's go outside." "MONIQUE:" "Audrey?" "Come on in, Monique." "The door's open." "There you are." "I hope this is an imposition." "It's just that I have a date tonight." "I'm really glad you called." "You're welcome in my hot water any time" "There's a plumbing problem." "[Greta snarling]" "[Pulsating]" "Oh, you started me." "Put that curler down." "I don't want to play now." "Come on, doggy." "Put it down." "My god!" "[Screaming]" "[Water splashing]" "Monique?" "You still here?" "[Gasping]" "POLICE RADIO:" "Calling 57-40." "Come in, 57-40." "This is 57-40." "Tell the old man I'm on my way in now." "Just hold your horses." "POLICE RADIO:" "Something came in for you at 3813 Hanover Lane." "You're to proceed..." "Hanover?" "That's where I just was." "What the hell is this?" "A damn merry-go-round?" "[Tires squeal]" "[Siren wailing]" "[Tires screeching]" "No, this is Burris." "Let me have Detective Donaldson." "Richard, we got a problem over here at Audrey Matthew's." "Uh, you better get the boys from the coroners." "Yeah, that's right." "I don't know yet." "We haven't had a chance to talk." "Just get on over here, huh." "[Siren wailing]" "Well, girl, what happened?" "Who is she?" "Electrocuted." "She was electrocuted in the bathtub." "I know." "I saw." "But how did the curling iron fall into the tub?" "There's no shelf or anything above the tub." "It's funny." "When I saw her, I thought she was healthy." "Saw who?" "Who was in there?" "The dog... just Greta." "She was in the bathroom." "Well, what was she doing?" "That's the funny thing." "She was pulling the curling iron out of the water by the cord." "Boy, that's some smart dog." "Maybe she heard the girl scream when the curler hit the water." "I guess that's what happened." "God, I don't know." "[Siren wailing]" "There's something more." "What?" "How did the dog get in?" "She was locked out, I'm sure." "Well, maybe... maybe the girl let her in." "No." "She was in the tub." "I remember Monique slumped down under the water." "Eyes were still open." "Oh?" "Well, she's propped up against the end of the tub now." "Well, I pulled her up from under the water." "I was hoping she was still breathing, but she wasn't." "But who is she?" "What was she doing here?" "Monique Berger, a friend." "She lives across the street." "They're working on the plumbing system." "[Siren wailing]" "Anything else I should do?" "No, just stay in there and see they" "Don't make a mess of things." "I still can't understand." "Nothing explains how Greta got in." "OTIS:" "Through the door, don't you see?" "But I'm sure, positive it was closed." "Now, Greta is a very strong dog." "It wouldn't be much of a problem for her to just push it open." "It's so strange, the things she seems to be able to do." "Has she ever tried to attack you, ever been vicious?" "Just the opposite." "She's the most gentle dog I've ever known." "They'll be through in there in just a minute." "Oh, good." "Uh, I'll be downtown in a little while." "You go on with them." "OK." "AUDREY:" "I know this sounds crazy." "But it's something I feel very often." "When I'm with her alone, sometimes it" "Feels more like I'm in the room with a person." "She watches me." "Do you think I'm losing it?" "I mean, like Mom?" "No, no, of course not." "You can handle it." "Will they arrest me?" "No, no need worrying about that." "But you'll have to admit, it looks" "A little bit fishy though." "This is the second one to die recently," "And you were the last one to see them... just you." "And the dog." "Richard, I want you to do something for me." "Get a hold of the kennel association." "See if you can trace that dog's background." "Otis, trace a dog?" "Well, they told me that, working with you," "I'd learn something every day." "Look, you can get the dog's registration number" "From the girl." "I want to know everything possible." "You know, uh, name of the breeder, place of birth..." "All that sort of stuff." "OK." "And don't make a big deal out of it" "Now, especially with the girl." "Audrey dear." "It's Hester." "I know, dear." "Another senseless tragedy." "No, no, no, there's nothing you can do about it." "Just leave it to the police." "Yes." "I'll tell you why I called." "I've called the vet." "Yes, I'm going to take Greta to get her shots." "No, I'd be glad to do it." "It'll give you a chance to rest, dear." "Oh, yes." "And, uh, by the way, um, you know that tag, that other tag" "That Greta's wearing?" "Well, I know it sounds silly." "But, uh, I'd like her to keep it." "Oh, thank you, dear." "Yes, I'll be right over." "Of course." "Goodbye." "What did you find out?" "Cause of death?" "Drowning." "Her lungs contained water." "But it's hard to tell." "Cardiac risk occurred about the same time," "Caused by electrocution." "Signs of struggle?" "None." "She was burned somewhat, but that's" "Consistent with electrocution." "Was it an accident?" "Well, I don't know yet." "Just, uh, let me know if you find anything, Doc." "Anything at all." "Well, there was something else." "Maybe not much." "There were a couple of hair in her hand." "Looked like animal hair." "Get those to the lab." "And, Cliff, I want that report fast." "I'll do my best." "Thanks." "Come on, Greta." "[Door creaks]" "[Ominous voices echoing]" "[Pet squeaking]" "[Owl hooting]" "[Phone rings]" "Hello?" "Who is this?" "Oh, Detective Burris." "No, it's all right." "I needed to get out." "What would you want with the dog?" "All right, then, but she's not here." "Hester took her to the vet." "You'll have to pick her up over there." "No, just bring her here after." "And Mr. Burris?" "Take good care of her." "[Dogs barking]" "Detective Burris, this dog's a pussy, let me tell you that." "There's no way that I'd ever make her a violent." "When a dog acts like that, she's never going" "To have a killer instinct." "Well, thanks a lot." "You just shot my best theory right in the ass." "Come on, Greta." "Let's go, girl." "Come on." "There we go." "[Dogs barking]" "Oh." "Going a little fast." "OK, Greta." "I'll go buy you a hamburger, all right?" "[Dog barks, kids playing]" "Think you let me win today." "I never let anyone win." "It's too hard on my ego." "Either way, it felt to get out and get some exercise." "While you're in the shower, I'll scramble some eggs" "And make some of my special pancakes." "Pancakes for me?" "And for me." "Something to restore that energy we've burned out." "JEFF:" "Only if you got lots of honey." "My wallet." "I left it at the court." "I hooked it on the chain-link fence." "I'm so stupid." "No problem." "We'll just walk back." "No, I'll go back." "You stay here with Greta." "It'll be faster." "JEFF:" "OK, Greta." "That's try to stay awake while she's gone." "[Greta whimpers]" "Yes, you're a good dog, Greta." "[Ambient growling]" "[Choking]" "Jeff!" "No!" "Jeff!" "Jeff!" "Jeff!" "[Sobbing]" "[Wailing]" "No." "No." "No." "No." "No." "Please." "So the guy was choked to death." "You sure, Doc?" "Yes, absolutely." "Not only that, it appears it was done with one hand... someone" "With a very strong right hand." "So you're saying that he was choked" "By a guy using just one hand?" "Yeah." "There was severe damage to the larynx, the esophagus." "There's no doubt it was strangulation." "That doesn't make sense." "Broad daylight, no robbery." "And if there was an assault, why didn't the dog bark?" "I can't solve the case." "I can only tell you how the young man died." "Not a single person heard a damn thing," "And yet there were people all around." "Hey, Doc." "Is it possible that... that a girl could have strangled him?" "On, the top my head I'd say no." "The hand print on his throat was too large for most women." "And I doubt if any woman would have that much strength." "Why do you ask?" "Oh, hell, I'm grasping at anything, Doc." "I mean, he was with a girl." "It was her dog." "You'd think if it had been anybody else's dog," "It'd have barked or done something." "My god, the dog's a monster who must weigh 125 pounds." "Boy, I'll tell you, I wouldn't want to try to strangle anybody" "With that critter around." "No one saw or heard anything?" "Uh, nothing." "It was a total blank." "And the guy was by myself for only three minutes or less." "We timed the trip back to the tennis court." "Doc, are you absolutely sure he was strangled?" "You want to come see for yourself?" "Oh, no, no." "There is another thing." "The victim apparently fought back." "How is that?" "The knuckles on his right hand were bloody." "OK, Doc." "This one I've got to see for myself." "Let's go." "[Cat meowing]" "HESTER:" "Well, young man?" "RICHARD:" "Oh, yes." "Ms. Ramsey." "I was just looking for..." "HESTER:" "Snooping around?" "Uh, spying, I believe they call it." "No, ma'am." "Nothing like that." "I just heard some sounds, like animals, and was..." "Oh, call it natural curiosity." "That's what got me into this business, I guess." "I'm just naturally curious." "Well, I assure you, there is nothing here" "Nor any place else on my property that could" "Interest you in the slightest." "I realize it's been difficult for you" "With all that's happened." "Look here." "I don't like to see anyone die." "But I didn't know this Jeff boy at all." "Were he and your niece engaged?" "Not really." "There wasn't a ring or anything." "Did he stay at her house?" "He had his own apartment." "Suppose she stayed with them?" "That would hardly be the behavior" "I'd expect from my niece." "Check up on her very often?" "Lord no." "Since her mother's death, I've look in on her" "Once in a while just to see if I could help." "Ms. Ramsey, this is a question I have to ask." "Do you know of anyone who would want Jeff Ingram dead?" "I don't know anyone who even knew who he was." "Now... well, except Audrey." "Does that answer your question?" "I know it's crazy, but it's the only thing" "That makes any sense." "No, it doesn't." "Look, we know that she and the guy" "Were getting real serious, right?" "Well, maybe she got jealous about something." "[Mutters with mouth full]" "Maybe she had somebody jumping." "Mm-mm." "No." "I don't think she's involved." "RICHARD:" "Why not?" "She has a pretty face, sweet smile." "Look, I don't pretend to know the answers." "I'm just trying to figure out the problem." "I'll tell you one thing though..." "I want to know everything there" "Is to know about that dog." "[Faint radio chatter]" "Now, tell me how you're doing." "I don't know." "Rotten." "Confused." "There's a whole nightmare going on all around me." "I'm starting to see a doctor." "One of those that Mother went to." "Is that a good idea, uh, all the memories and all?" "Guess I trust him." "One of the few I really trusted." "OTIS:" "I wish we could have some good news for you." "We don't have much of it yet." "Seems like with that boy we're just... any little thing" "Will be of help." "Right now, I'd like to see the chain the dog" "Was wearing in the park." "Greta's leash?" "Why?" "Mm." "Grasping at straws, I guess..." "Nothing for you to worry about." "Well, OK." "Sure." "OTIS:" "How is she, Greta?" "AUDREY:" "Oh, fine." "Maybe a little more restless than usual." "[Snarling]" "Here it is." "What's important about the leash?" "Oh, nothing probably." "You know, I'm just checking on anything." "Do you have a headache?" "Yeah." "It's an occupational hazard at my age, I guess." "Probably a lot of sinus too." "There's a lot of dust in the air today." "Well, let me get you some aspirin." "Oh." "If you would, uh, think this will be better." "If it's a little seltzer, if you'd dump it in a small glass" "Of water, please." "Sure How about some coffee?" "Uh, no, no." "No thanks." "Water's fine." "[Sink runs]" "[Rustling]" "AUDREY:" "If you're hungry, I could make you a sandwich." "Give me something to do." "Maybe you haven't eaten." "OTIS:" "No thanks." "I had something." "I do appreciate it." "[Greta growling]" "Oh boy, this is a real sick headache." "Better wait a while." "It's still bubbling a lot." "OTIS:" "Well, I like it best." "[Gasps]" "[Gagging]" "My god, what's wrong?" "[Audrey screaming]" "What happened?" "What's wrong with him?" "AUDREY:" "The do..." "Damn it, I want to know what happened here." "Now, what's wrong with her?" "[Audrey sobbing]" "You get on the phone." "Call an ambulance now!" "Do it!" "[Growling]" "[Shrieks]" "Get over here, Greta." "Come here." "Dear Greta." "There, Greta." "Good girl." "Oh, you are a good girl, Greta." "We did well, didn't we?" "Now I have a surprise for you." "You'll see." "Come on, Greta." "We're going to play one of our favorite games." "Sit." "You're a good girl." "[Rock clatters]" "Here, girl." "Go, catch it." "Catch it." "[Greta barking] Go on." "Go on." "[Greta yelping]" "[Pot clanging]" "[Low growling]" "[Barking viciously]" "[Hester screaming]" "[Loud scream]" "[Pained moaning]" "[Pained moaning]" "[Greta barking]" "[Hester screaming]"