Merciless (Dupla Identidade)

"The mouse has one advantage over a psychopath's victim:

It always knows who the cat is."

Robert Hare

Thanks, bye.

Hey.

God, you scared me! Wait, wait!

Let me help you out.

- I didn't mean to scare you. - Don't worry.

I got scared because there was a strange man back there.

Do you think you can carry this?

Actually, if you could help me...

- Just up to my car. - OK.

- Thank you. - No problem.

It's heavy...

- You can put it here. - Here?

Thanks, you saved me. All my documents are in there.

No problem at all. You're welcome.

4 women in 3 months.

Maria Lucia, 24, nurse.

Simone Dias, 19, biology student.

Isabel, 25, store manager.

Luciely, 27, personal trainer.

- And what do we have? - Nothing.

No physical evidence, no clues. Nothing.

Impossible. Every criminal leaves something behind

and takes something else with them.

Are you criticizing my staff, Vera?

Not at all, Dias. I was just remembering

all the things we studied together in Criminology class.

They don't always happen in real life.

You've already met my team.

She asked us to see the pictures...

I haven't even had time to unpack.

Aren't you going to welcome me?

I will.

Welcome, Vera.

Thank you, Alexandre.

I just don't understand why we need a forensics psychologist

in a case where we don't even have a suspect.

Maybe that's just it.

Criminal profiling is useful when looking for suspects.

I didn't come here to undermine you, Dias.

Vera, I'm under a lot of pressure.

It's the press, the governor, all demanding a solution.

I got this elite team, and I'm clear to do whatever it takes...

I came to help, Dias.

I may see something you've missed.

By doing what, looking at photos?

We've checked everything, we thoroughly combed this area.

- He left no trail. - He did.

His mind is here.

Whoever did this is an organized criminal,

meticulous...

He carefully plans his attack.

He picks the place and victim, eliminates all his tracks.

He's experienced, he didn't start killing now.

He's not an amateur.

You'll only find in a crime scene what he wants you to find.

Thanks for the incentive.

He's feeding fantasies.

It's not about sex.

Sex is secondary.

What he's looking for is the feeling of power.

The feeling of having his victim there,

completely overpowered.

He's someone who must be in charge.

He likes power. That's quite a hint.

Where do you suggest I start looking? In D.C.?

No, Dias. Leave the crazy people out of this.

A crazy man wouldn't have organization,

this kind of planning.

This pleasure in torturing... Look at this.

She knows she's going to die.

That's what turns him on.

To look into her eyes while her life fades away.

In that moment...

He's God.

Tell me, how's everything? Your family, your kids...

They're not kids anymore, Vera.

Julio's a big boy now, and Tati's even dating.

My god, they were babies...

- I know... - How time flew...

And what did I miss while I was away?

Not much. This case could be an upgrade in my professional life.

Yeah... I'm still waiting for that.

Anyway, I live an ordinary life...

A steady marriage...

Did I disappoint you?

How were all these years in the USA?

Your internship in the FBI?

Did you get married to an agent or are you still alone?

I was never alone, Dias.

But I still don't have a knack for domestic happiness.

There's still life beyond the walls of "Home, sweet home",

even though you may not believe it.

Did I disappoint you?

You've always been like that.

Do you want to drink some wine?

I'd rather not.

Sleep well.

Vera...

I have to tell you,

I'm not sure I agree with this "serial killer" thing.

In fact... I really don't.

Are you going to tell me it's an American thing?

"Serial killers don't exist in Brazil."

It looks like an ordinary crime.

The old habit of simplifying things, Dr. Dias...

You still do that.

Placing the crime's motivation in an already familiar place.

I always had a problem with that.

You have a problem with me .

That too.

Did you have a good trip?

It's not easy, with this leg, in an airplane.

Even in short flights, like this one. I'm a wreck, Silvia.

You do look exhausted.

I bet you couldn't even sleep.

It was hard, but I came because of this cocktail.

I solved some pending issues and closed deals

to insure my reelection.

Tell me, where's Junior?

I thought he would be here, it's a 10-hour flight from Paris.

He missed his morning flight, but he'll will arrive soon.

- But he'll be here, right? - Yes.

It's important for the family to be together.

My first candidacy appearance, at the governor's party.

Right.

Where are you going? The campaign staff will be here.

Ask the little whore you spent the night with

to help you welcome them.

And to go to this cocktail.

Oh, no, Silvia... There you go, with your delusions...

The airports are closed, Oto.

No planes have landed from Sao Paulo.

Assis, your faithful secretary for shady business, screwed up.

- He should've told you. - Silvia...

And don't tell me to ask you where you spent the night.

I've asked you that so many times, even I can answer it.

There you go with your hasty conclusions.

- Now you can talk to my lawyer. - You won't let me speak!

You make the question and answer it!

Save your explanations for your electorate.

- And there will be payback. - What payback? From what?!

You're crazy, Silvia. That's an illness.

- Hello, Dias. - We have another body .

RESTRICTED AREA

I was taking a walk, saw the body...

There was no one around, I came closer and...

A runner found it this morning.

Shall we?

A drop of blood.

Shoes with broken heels.

Another drop of blood.

Drag marks.

Wait a minute...

A business card.

That's not part of the pattern you established.

- He left us a clue. - He wanted us to find it, Dias.

Or he had to run away, for some reason.

Yes, the patterns never lie.

"Marina Lima". There's an address in the back.

A fashion show. With today's date.

I'm sending Samantha. Come on, Samantha.

Are you familiar with Marina Lima?

Never heard of her.

I'll never call her again.

What's the problem? Isn't that how it works?

She's dead.

What?

In whose jet plane could I have traveled, Assis?

There can be no mistakes, she'll check.

Right now, that's exactly what I don't need,

having Silvia against me.

Oto, Oto... This was not the time to take any chances.

A crisis in your marriage, with your conservative electorate...

Your job is to protect my image, isn't it?

So, protect it.

Oto, this is Edu.

He's in my lawyer team, in the office.

He'll be a great help to our campaign.

It's a pleasure, senator.

- Edu as in Eduardo, right? - Eduardo Borges.

I'm a great admirer of you and your career.

Specially as a role model.

So, you're a lawyer too?

I'm studying Psychology at the moment.

According to Assis, you want to have a political career.

- That's my goal, senator. - Edu is a natural leader.

Well, shall we start?

We should start by organizing the campaign schedule...

That's old, no! That's outdated!

Can't you think of anything different?

For God's sake! It's always the same thing...

What about you, Edu?

Aren't you "Mr. Ideas"?

What great idea did you bring me?

Well, Oto, I told him we needed a project...

where women would be our target audience.

It's unbelievable that my candidacy is having trouble