After the break we're going to meet the investigator who caught Godwin.
I hope you'll stay with us.
-You look great. -Thank you.
Now, go and receive some praise.
Hi, welcome. We're ready for you. Follow me.
-Hello. -Hello.
Thanks for coming. You're here to talk about Godwin,-
-but we'd like a comment on another case too.
-Is that alright? -Yes, I'm sure that'll be fine.
Hi, Morten. What are you doing here?
I'm late for the interview. We'll talk afterwards.
It depends on the namedropping.
If he says his FBI friend Maggie Griffin-
-has invited him to Colorado, that's awkward.
But it's ok to say that he's got highly competent colleagues.
-Do you know barrister Henden? -I know of him.
-Hi. -Get ready. Five, four...
William Wisting, Norway's biggest police celebrity. Welcome.
-Thank you. -You did what the FBI couldn't.
I wasn't alone in finding Godwin.
Lots of people contributed, as did the FBI.
I'm happy we prevented further killings,-
-and that I was able to do my job.
Our second guest is barrister Phillip Henden.
You can be said to represent some of the nation's worst criminals.
You believe there's been a miscarriage of justice.
I don't believe anything; I can actually prove it.
-Godwin was caught red-handed... -I'm talking about Vidar Haglund.
What the hell? What's this?
The police, led by Wisting, caused Haglund-
-to be wrongfully convicted of murder.
Haglund was wrongly imprisoned for 17 years, Wisting.
For 17 years, Cecilia Linde's real killer has escaped justice.
-Who's he talking about? -Wait.
These are some very bold claims.
This is a copy of the complaint sent to The Bureau of Police Affairs.
It details how the police knowingly-
-committed crimes in order to convict an innocent.
The person responsible is here today. Wisting.
What are your comments on these accusations?
It would be wrong of me now to talk about a specific case.
But you were the lead investigator?
Dammit! He doesn't deserve this.
I need to go in there.
Right...
VG here. What are your thoughts on these accusations?
Do you still think that Haglund is guilty?
-What? -You need to come to work, Line.
-It's about your dad. -I'm on my way.
What the hell, Morten?!
Yes. Good dog. Yes.
Yes. Come along.
Yes. That's good.
Why are you going this way, Tiedemann?
Tiedemann? Did you find a sausage?
I saw the front page and thought it was better if you knew.
Is this the final version?
POLICE HERO ACCUSED OF TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE
Anything can happen, of course. But this is what they've ordered.
Goddam it!
-Hi, Line. -They're out to get you, dad.
-You'll be VG's main story tomorrow. -What do they write?
Henden claims he can prove Haglund was wrongfully convicted.
They make it look like you've commited a crime.
-Have they called you yet? -No.
They will be contacting you. Think about what you're going to say.
-You do realise what's happening? -Line...
What they're saying isn't true. I didn't...
I know.
Hey. Frost. How long have you been working on this story?
It covers four pages, with lots of research.
You knew what Henden was planning.
You're too close to this. It's hard, but it's not your story.
-That's my dad on the front page. -Of all the papers. This is our job.
You know that, if you think twice.
How do you know that Henden has any proof?
-Your dad will get to defend himself. -Two minutes before the deadline.
A man has been found dead in Frognerparken. Who do we send?
-Is it a homicide? -It seems so.
Ok, good.
If you want some time off, that's ok.
I understand that working for us feels hard right now.
Or do you want to check this out? It might make a better front page.
You have two hours.
-Christine? Hi. -Hi.
-I heard what happened in the studio. -I never should have agreed to it.
So... The VG called.
They'd like a comment, and Vetti won't answer the phone.
All this happened way before my time, so...
I need some background info.
Henden is hoping to drag things up, so he can have the case reopened.
He wouldn't be doing this unless he knew there was something to drag up.
We need to be prepared to face this.
Ok, come inside.
-Ingrid kept these. -Ok.
Right. Here.
Let's see.
-I remember this picture. -Cecilia was someone you noticed.
She worked as a model for her father's clothing business.
She was the second girl to go missing in one year.
She was abducted during a jog. We believed she was kept alive.
She managed to make a recording while she was in the boot.
We found it a week later. We worked round the clock on this.
But after 12 days, we found her dumped in the beechwoods.
Shortly after, we began to suspect Haglund.
-Why? -Stallteigen farm.
Cecilia often jogged past it.
A farmer saw Haglund near the path, having a smoke outside his car,-
-at the time Cecilia went missing. And he had no alibi.
-What did he say? -He denied ever having been there.
But then we made a hit:
His DNA on a cigarette butt found where she was taken.
He was never able to explain away that one to the court.
And you didn't know that Godwin lived in the same area.
That doesn't acquit Haglund.
I have to ask. Is it possible that someone didn't do their job?
Could someone have cut corners?
As far as I know, everyone did their best.
It was good, honest police work.
-Hi. -Erik. Don't you know how dress?
I left home in a hurry to get us the perfect shot.
-And...? -I turned out ok, I suppose.
So let me see it.
-Wow. -Right?
-The victim's dog? -Yes. It was howling.
They had to take it with them. I'm sending this in.
No way. That photo is mine, and you'll be on the front page.
Seriously? The murder of some unknown, middle-aged guy?
I know. It should have been a girl.
Young and pretty.
Will you ask the police to comment?
They don't know who he was? Then they won't say anything now.
-We need something more emotional. -"We?"
Who picked up the dog?
BE RIGHT BACK
Hello. Can I help you?
Yes, could I see the dog that was picked up in Frognerparken?
-The one that...? -That one, yes.
I'm Line, by the way. I work for The VG.
Do you have permission from the police?
No, they're so stuck up, showing off their uniforms when stuff happens.
-My brother's in the police. -Well, they're not all like that.
He is. "Look at me, with my cuffs and baton."
Do you think you can help me?
-It's that one. -This one?
I call it Drillo. Norway's national football coach had a dog like that.
-Would you like to say hello? -Yes, I'd love to.
Good boy.
-Do you know if he's got a chip? -I forgot to check.
Let's see...
Jonas Rønneberg, 13 Brakstads gate.
-Maybe I should call my brother. -Do you have to do it now?
Can't you give me a slight head start?
-Thanks. Bye. -Bye.
Jonas Rønneberg, unmarried, no next of kin. Murder victim?
Unconfirmed.
-Hello? -"VG attacked by killer."
What? Line? Hello?
Oh my God! Are you ok?
Hold the front page. I'll send you the text soon.
I found out where the victim lived.
-I went there and was attacked. -Are you ok? Is the police there?
-Do you promise? -20 minutes, and then we're locked.
You'll have it in 15.
It's the shock. Your nerves are on full alert.
It'll pass.
-I've told all I know. Are we done? -You need to come to the ER.
We have to check you for fibres, DNA, etc.
I'm working. My deadline is in a few minutes.
We're also working.
And it so happens that you just had contact with a possible killer.
-Ok? -Yes.
William.
-Hi, Frank. -Hi.
-I saw you on the TV. -Yes.
-What is it you want? -Cecilia. The case will be reopened.
Haglund is sticking to his story.
You're afraid I'm going to seek him out and kill him.
I'll admit it's a very tempting idea.
I won't. I want the case reopened, so he'll be convicted for Ellen too.
What if it wasn't him? Have you considered that?
-We had a serial killer living here. -Ellen is not lying in some well.
-How do you know that for sure? -Cecilia was not in a well.
Haglund killed my niece.
Because we didn't catch him, he killed Cecilia too.
Don't even try to let anyone tell you otherwise, William.
-Did you get it all? -Great work, Line.
-You're on page five. -You're joking. Are you serious?
The dog angle was strong and original.
But it's not front mage material. Obscure victim, unknown killer.
But it's great work.
So the attack on our journalist will be in our web edition.
Did you get that?
-Yes? -This is Østlands-Posten.
-Any comments on the VG article? -Not right now.
Oh, shit.
Oh, God...
Henden. Hello. How is Haglund?
I would say he's very relieved-
-that things are put in motion, so the truth might get out.
-What will happen now? -The new evidence should result...
...in the case being tried again.
Meanwhile, I hope and believe-
-that the authorities will do their duty-
-and hold dishonest police officers accountable for their misdeeds.
Do you mean William Wisting?
Wisting was responsible for the evidence against my client.
This has, in my opinion, robbed an ordinary, innocent man-
-of 17 years of his life. So this is a serious matter.
POLICE HERO ACCUSED OF TAMPERING WITH EVIDENCE
Let me see.
Shit. The poor bastard.
Hello, good morning. So, how are things here?
What's new?
You should complain to The VG. You look way too good in this photo.
"Farmer Wants a Wife" will be calling.
The Bureau of Police Affairs will launch an inquiry.
They'll want to talk to all those involved in the Cecilia case.
They'll probably want to discuss other cases too.
-This is bullshit. -Yes, but...
They have the right to investigate precisely what they like, so... Yes.
Haglund is guilty as hell.
Why waste time on people who think otherwise?
Should we refuse to cooperate? We need to be a bit pragmatic here.
-You'd fit in well at the Bureau. -Is that so?
They'd have stayed out, if it hadn't been for The VG and Henden's mess.
They're out to get us.
Let them investigate us. We have nothing to hide.
Let's show them that they're wrong.
William. Could you come to my office, please?
Yes. Will you take over?
-I'll call The VG. -Nils!
-My God, what's happened? -I'm fine.
Wrong place at the wrong time. I caught a burglar in the act.
-I'll wait upstairs. -Sure.
-You need to be careful, love. -I am, dad.
I'm more worried about you. Have you prepared a statement?
-The papers can write what they like. -No, listen.
Right now, newspaper sales and envy are creating the perfect storm.
You've been a hero, now people want to drag you down.
Everyone's looking for angles that'll make you look bad.
-Love... Line... -They're ganging up on you. Fight!
I'm not alone in this. I've got all the backing I need.
Hi.
What's going on?
I've just reviewed Henden's evidence.
There were three cigarette butts. And we tested them for DNA.
Henden, on the other hand, also analysed their contents.
Right. And...?
The one containing Haglund's DNA was a Petterøes Blå.
The other two were Tiedemanns Gul. Do you understand what that means?
No one smokes two different brands. And that's not the worst.
The lab believes that the butt with Haglund's DNA-
-never lay outdoors, like the other two.
One of our own probably planted that cigarette butt.
And that cigarette butt led to Haglund being convicted.
It nailed him to the site where Cecilia was taken.
I want to talk to Haglund.
That's no longer your job.
I have to suspend you, William.
You were the lead investigator.
This was your responsibility.
Police scandal is a strong word, but...
-Are you done with the makeup? -I'll get it.
It's in the way when I wash my hands.
I said I'll get it, ok?
Don't you have time to tidy when you're not blogging?
The world deserves to know that they can't trust the police.
It's been months since this police business, Linnea.
I'm trying to write about something that matters.
No one will care about the text, when you post pictures like that.
"Look how pretty I am." Don't you get that?
Do you know what kinds of people read this? No.
Du you understand that pictures like these get misused?
Fine. Thanks for the help, mum. Next time I'll take a picture of you.
-Then people will prefer the text. -Goddam it...
I'm sorry, Morten. This was way out of line.
What are you trying now? What's with the hand?
Where do you draw the line? As a journalist, as a colleague?
Do you think you'll get away with anything, because of your looks?
Dad. The VG has more. I don't know what. Sorry!
Yes, but he's unavailable right now. Yes, one moment, please.
Wisting and I have decided he should step back.
-Have you suspended him? -Yes.
It was the only right choice, given the situation.
Is Hammer taking over?
You and Hammer don't always see eye to eye, do you?
One has to be able to put one's emotions aside-
-and remain calm, in spite of the media coverage. Especially then.
I want you to take over as acting lead investigator.
-I don't mean to disparage Hammer. -No. That's not the reason.
Honesty is a quality I value greatly.
We need to restore trust, and I think you can do that.
I'm sorry.
Hello?
Take it.
Please don't think that this is personal, William.
-We just need to handle it properly. -Properly?
Maybe I should tell everyone who really killed Cecilie.
She might have lived, if you hadn't told the media about that recording.
It was a breakthrough in the case, William.
It meant he had to get rid of her.
Our best lead killed her. And that was on you.
I'll be damned if I'll let you blame me for your incompetence!
It had been ten days, and you didn't have a damn shit!
Translation: Petter Røen www.sdimedia.com