- The investigation into Gregory Park left more
questions than answers.
Sure. They found the boot prints,
but those same boot prints were sold at every
Walmart in the state.
It wasn't enough to close the case. Not for me.
I couldn't shake the feeling
that whoever killed Tamika Collins had walked
this very path.
Use the storm just like tonight to cover their tracks.
It hadn't rained in weeks, not since.
Before Tamika's untimely demise,
while the downpour destroyed what was left
of the footprints, it revealed something else
Stuck in the mud was a knife covered in
what looked like blood.
If this was the missing murder weapon,
it offered another clue to the killer's identity.
The knife had been used for another purpose near the time
of Tamika's death
chopping tomatoes house.
- Sorry. Sorry.
- Aunt Mitzi said the key would be under the mat.
Oh.
Oh, I know.
Let's see. It's gotta be in here somewhere,
right? There you go.
- Okay. Where do you think Aunt Mitzi keeps the
can opener bow?
I'll keep looking. Cool.
Aunt Mitzi. Perfect timing.
I was just looking for the can opener.
- Oh, the drawer on the right.
- Bo says, thank you.
How's New Guinea, aunt Mitzi?
That is beautiful.
- It's a hundred degrees and humid,
and the monkeys steal your food if you don't lock it up.
But I am having the time of my life.
- Oh, I'm so glad to hear that.
- You know, I've always wanted to be able to serve others,
and here I am in the middle of the jungle, finally doing it.
- I am so happy for you, aunt Mitzi.
- Oh, honey, I couldn't have done it without you.
- I think maybe a change of scenery is what I needed.
- I have a feeling that Sugar Creek is going
to be the perfect place to heal your heart.
- Oh, aunt Mitzi, I'm losing you. What's your wifi password?
- Oh, sorry, I I don't have one.
I I go to the cafe if I need internet.
- Wait, you don't have internet?
- Nope. And I've got plenty to do without it. You'll see.
You are gonna be so busy enjoying the fresh air,
the scenery, and the Amish cooking.
- Well, I'm sure I will.
I just didn't expect to be living like the Amish.
- Oh, remember I have television, sweetheart. Oh,
- Okay.
Well that's good.
- Now, my dear friend Naomi will meet you in the
morning at the Swiss Smiths.
- Well, don't worry about a thing here.
Be and I have it all under control.
- I have no doubt that you do, and he'll be praying for you.
- Thank you Aunt Mitzi. I love you.
- I love you too, Cheryl. Bye.
- Well, looks like it's just you, me and the tv.
Ugh, it's so quiet. How do you sleep like this?
- At some point in our lives, most
of us have probably wanted a murder, a math teacher.
It's a sick fantasy.
Most would never act on except when somebody did
- With you.
The sun is shining 24 7
because when we're together, it feels like we're in heaven.
You'll be stars.
- You must be Cheryl. Naomi. Hi. Is this for me?
Yes. This for the Swiss mess.
I've never met an Amish person before.
Or do you shake hands or We shake our feet?
No, sorry.
First time for everything. I suppose.
This is my daughter Esther. Hi.
She helps your aunt out in the store several times a week.
Well, Esther, sounds like we're gonna be working together.
Come on, let's go show you around. Okay.
Will you take these? So here we have homemade dogs,
and back here we have all the homemade jams
and jellies, apple butter, apple sauces.
We've got home goods, homemade candles over there.
And in the back are all the homemade quilts.
I had no idea the Amish made all this, everything
but cell phones, you have no need for one.
Amish teenagers. Still trying to figure it out.
Aren't we all? Have you ever worked in a store before?
No, but I have a feeling I'll pick it up pretty quickly.
Oh, I work at a bank in Chicago.
Started as a teller, taking money, chatting with customers.
Sounds like it'll be pretty similar, right? Hmm.
And your employer let you take off this long?
Well, I had some days that I hadn't used
and there were some extenuating circumstances,
but I won't bore you with that.
Anything else you think I should know? I think that's it.
I will return at closing to get Esther
and best of luck.
Thanks, but I won't need it. Hi Esther. Hi, man.
- Just
- Here.
Oh, these are pretty. Is there a price tag or no?
Okay, let me look for that.
Hi, can I help you? Yeah. Which one do you think is best?
That one is amazing.
Esther, where's that store inventory again?
Look under the counter. 5 99. It seems like a good deal.
Ah, you know, just one last time.
Esther, can you gimme a hand here? Sorry, I'm busy.
Do you have this in another flavor? Have this in hot pink.
Do you have this stuffed animal in a
horse? The, no, that's it.
- I'm not - Paying for that.
- This place is so adorable. When did you open?
Been here 30 years. This is my aunt store.
Oh, a family business. Wonderful.
Isn't it a shame that so many have gone outta business?
- Sure is. Anyway, thanks for stopping
- By.
Can I follow you on social media?
- No. No social media
- Really.
You should really look into it.
- Yeah, you know we, we will do that. Bye now.
- Okay then. See you next time. See ya.
- You okay boss? Wake me up next week.
You did pretty good for your first day
and you an employee of the month.
I'm your only employee.
- Come on, we gotta clean up before we leave.
- Okay.
- The deeper I went into the investigation,
the more I had the unsettling feeling.
I wasn't alone.
Footsteps in the dark, a shadow at the corner of my eye
or worse, someone watching.
Was it paranoia
or was the killer closing in on me
at that moment?
I knew I wasn't alone.
The killer was in the room.
- I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.
I'm just here to pick up Ester.
- Levi. Cheryl,
this is Levi, my brother.
Levi, this is Cheryl. She's Mitzi's niece.
She's taking care of the store while Mitzi's New Guinea.
- Pleased to meet you, Cheryl. Looks like you're doing quite
a job of guarding the place.
- I am so sorry.
Guess I've been listening to too many True Crime podcasts.
- What's up? - It's when you know,
it's actually kind of hard to explain.
- You ready? - We're not done cleaning yet.
Oh, that's okay. Go ahead. Are you sure? Yeah.
It's one of the perks of being employee of the month.
Thank you. Bye Cheryl.
- See you next. I'll see you next time.
- Goodnight.
Definitely too much true crime.
- There you go. Thank your fuck.
- Hey there. Hi. What exactly is a grand reopening?
- Well, my grandparents started the Honeybee Cafe,
but now that it's mine, I wanted a new look and a new name.
That makes sense. Well, the place looks great.
- Oh, - Thank you. But we still have the same
good food in coffee.
So are you coming around here for now?
I'm running my aunt's store,
the Swiss Mis while she's out of town.
- Your Mitzi's niece - Cheryl Wright.
- Yeah. - Oh, I've heard all about you girly.
I'm Kathy Snyder. Hey Twitch. Meet Mitzi's niece. Cheryl,
- Chief Twitchel.
- Nice to meet you. We're having a big party tomorrow night
and I would love for you to come.
I will definitely try to make it. All right. Great.
Well come on Cheryl. Let me get you something.
Could I get an almond milk latte? Absolutely.
Coming right up.
Ari. What's up?
That's how we say good morning in Pennsylvania.
Dutch, ah, Ari,
almost Esther said that yesterday was a bit of a,
how should I say, a train wreck.
I was going to say a challenge, a challenging train wreck.
I baked you some pastries. Come. I'll get the coffee.
These look amazing,
man.
Told me about your baking,
but I know anything could be this good.
When I first began baking,
I didn't know a rolling pin from a pastry brush.
Everything came out of the oven, blackest comb. Really?
I made lots of mistakes,
but I learned from every one of them.
You're trying to make me feel better.
Everybody has a bad day. You just have to learn from it.
Thanks, Naomi.
So I am curious as to why you came to Sugar Creek.
- I'm helping out my aunt - With the store. Of course.
And I suppose you do not have a family to take care of
or you would not be able to come for an extended time.
You have looked tired the last two mornings.
The way you are eating my pastries with reckless abandon.
Thank you. Would
I be incorrect to suggest that you left Chicago over a man?
You're good. I have always been perceptive. A gift from gut.
My fiance of three years dumped me,
thought he was my soulmate.
He's this smart, funny, handsome lawyer.
One day we were picking out our wedding cake
and he turned to me
and said he didn't think he was the marrying type.
Are you sure it wasn't just cold feet?
That's what my mom said.
But right after that, I saw him at the
Cubs game with another girl.
He'd already moved on to someone else. I am sorry.
I was ready to start a family. Now I'm having takeout alone.
So when Aunt Mitzi said she needed someone to look
after the store, I jumped at the opportunity.
Anything to stay away from Chicago for a while.
Love is the best
and worst of all the gifts gut has bestowed upon this earth.
I'm sure some time and space will heal your heart.
That is exactly what said.
- Nothing ever changes with you. Cheater.
- Oh - Liar. Oh my gosh.
- Go - Take that back. That's not fair.
It is so fair. English. Cheap, stubborn Amman.
Oh, dare you. I won fair and square.
Oh, that's real mature.
- We will tend to that.
- No, no, no. It's okay. I can do.
It's my stupid brother's fault.
- It's not a big deal. - Yeah, we'll tell him
that, by the way. Thank you.
- No problem.
What was that all about?
Ben and Ruben are brothers.
They were born into the Amish community,
but Ben left the church doing Rumspringa as a teenager
and back then, Amish families,
shunned members that left the church.
Is that something they still do?
Only the most conservative times have changed,
but Ruben has not.
He refused to even acknowledge Ben for years.
He finally accepted his challenge to a chess match
and they've been playing almost every day since.
But they do not talk until today.
That was enough excitement for one morning.
- Sure was. Excuse me, ma'am,
I was hoping you could help me with something.
I found this little cow I would like to get for my son,
but I don't see a price.
- Oh. Hmm. Let me check the inventory list.
Oh, darling. Aw. Funny.
As often as I am here, I have never seen this before.
I just know Jack is going to
- Love it.
Aw,
- How cow.
How?
- Huh? I don't see it. How does $20 sound? Perfect.
Thank you. Can I get your bag? Oh, yes
- Please.
- Alrighty. - There you go. Thank you Cheryl.
I'm Rachel. I'll be seeing
- You.
Okay. As will I. Good luck today. Thank you.
This time I'll take it.
Excuse me. Could you tell me
where the true crime section is?
Let me show you right here.
Okay, great.
Cheryl, Esther. Hey. Hi.
Some light reading. I've been having trouble sleeping.
Won't true crime give you no. Just paranoia.
I read true crime, but I prefer Jane Austen.
Emily Bronte, the classics.
Hey, mind if I take this one? Not at all. She won't admit.
But men like street the true crime books. When I'm finished.
- Naomi, - Don't tell
- Anyone our secret.
Safe with me.
- Oh, that's just Marian. Yeah. Are you finished? Yeah.
Okay.
- Hey - Ben.
- Hey there. Two black coffees, please.
- You two come to a truce.
- Looks like it. Still not talking.
Yeah, that's nothing new.
- I'll bring those coffees right out to you. Thanks.
- Watch the sunrise.
- Hi. Can I help you looking
for something for your grandchildren?
- No, I don't have any - Niece or a nephew.
- No. - Okay. Well here if you need me.
- How much does this cost? I can't find a price.
- $20. - Okay, I'll take it.
- Okay. Looks like you are good to go. Thanks.
- Great. - Great.
Sorry we're late. I ran outta eggs
and had to wait for the hens to provide hot from the oven.
Hey, have either of you seen a stuffed horse in the store?
No. Not that I recall.
That guy who was just in here found another toy without
- A price tag on it.
Just like that cow from yesterday.
- You think someone's sneaking items into the storm?
Someone isn't taking things, they're leaving them.
It's like a robbery in reverse. This is like a real mystery.
- I guess I could install a security camera and catch them,
or at least find out why they're leaving
things here without telling me
- It could not hurt.
- Don't worry. I come in peace
just here to pick up my sister.
- Funny. - How's it going? Feeling more settled.
- I think I'm starting to get the hang of it.
- Sugar Creek must be very different from Chicago.
- People are definitely a lot friendlier here.
- Everyone knows everyone and their business
- People are just so busy in Chicago.
- It could be very uncomfortable in the city.
- People do seem to be at peace here.
Something I'm not used to.
- What do you mean? - Look at that guy.
Does he really take you everywhere?
- She does. Sorry. Her name is Miracle
- Marygold.
That's a pretty name for a pretty horse.
- You cut her if you want. - I've never pet a horse before.
- Really? She won't bite. Come on.
- Oh, she is so soft. She feels like velvet.
Hey Levi. I'll see you tonight.
What's tonight at East Mains Grand reopening?
I think I might have plans. Doing what?
Feeding your calf, Cheryl. Come on. You are coming.
- Looks like it's been decided.
- Well, I guess I'm coming - Until tonight. Then
- You - It.
Oh, great party.
Yeah, a new one you wanna meet. I know everybody.
Just remember the Amish are off limits. Are they?
Unless you want to convert. Yeah. Good to know.
So what's your type,
- Rachel?
Hi. Excuse me. Hi. Nice
- To see you.
Thanks for rescuing me.
We all love Kathy, but she loves to gossip.
This must be Jack. Oh, he is so sweet. Hello?
Oh, Cheryl, this is my husband Samuel. Hi Samuel.
Cheryl runs the gift shop where I bought Jack's Cow. Oh,
- Pleased to meet you.
- As you can see, Jack has taken quite a shine to the cow.
- I look forward to teaching him how
to milk a real one someday.
- Hey - Cheryl,
- You made it time for a newcomer.
You made friends quickly. Who would've thought? Come on.
Oh, I'm coming. Sorry. This is Cheryl,
- Seth Miller, Naomi's husband.
I've heard much about you, Cheryl.
- We were worried you might - Not come.
- Well, I thought about it,
but my podcast can Wait. Where's Levi?
- Oh, he was running an errand in Walnut Creek.
I imagine he's just running a bit late.
- I'm gonna get some cider. What about you Cheryl? Sure.
That sounds good. And then I'll introduce you
to my other brothers and sisters.
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Hey Rachel, come see my new oven. Love you.
This signer's delicious.
Yeah, Kathy makes a great one for an English. Anyway,
- He's gone.
Jack's gone.
- What time did you get here at the party?
Oh, about 10 o'clock.
- Did you see anything unusual?
Did you see anyone walk out with a kid? We need.
- He was asleep and I, I went to the back to chat with Kathy
for just a moment and when I came back, he was he.
He was.
- I don't understand who would take him.
- Let's not jump to any
- Conclusions or the explanation.
Could there be He did not crawl away. He's been kidnapped.
- Who do you think could do something like this?
I don't know. Our men will organize a search party
and they'll find the baby.
There's your hope. So gut looks out for his own.
Cheryl, what's
that on the stroller? Looks
- Like blue paint.
Hey, what are you doing?
- I'm sorry. I just noticed
that there's paint on the side of the stroller.
Rachel Samuel, either of you used blue paint recently.
- No. - Maybe the kidnapper did.
- That's enough. You interfering
with an active investigation.
- She's giving you a lead Chief Twitchel.
- I'll check it out. But you stay out of this
- Bo, what kind
of person would take a baby from their parents?
Wait, I think I know who it is.
Where is it? What are you looking for?
I was up all night thinking about Jack when I realized we
might have a suspect.
What do you mean? The other day there was a man in the toy
section shopping all by himself for a really long time,
which is kind of unusual.
So I politely asked him if he was shopping for his grandkids
or something, but he said he didn't have any.
Are you talking about the man that bought the stuffed horse?
That looks like baby Jack's cow? Yes.
You don't know who that was, do you?
I've never seen him before.
You two have been reading too many true crime books.
It's not a crime to buy a toy. You're right.
But it's a lead and it's better than nothing.
But where is that foreign receipt?
I found it. His name is Terrance Cox.
I've never heard of him, but if he's from out of town,
we could go check the motel.
You think there's a chance he's still there?
Maybe not, but we could get some more information. Maybe.
Esther, watch the store.
- I think that's him.
Get the license plate.
- Indiana one five H
6 5 3 B.
Did you get it?
- Got - It.
- What's the plan? - Hello there.
My friend is looking for her brother.
Is Terrance Cox staying here? Your name? Cheryl.
Cheryl Cox.
My brother was over at our house
and he forgot his phone other,
otherwise I would've just called him. Looks like you
- Just missed him.
- Mr. Cox - Checked out about 15 minutes ago.
- Oh, he did?
Would would it be possible for us to see the room?
We wouldn't want him to forget anything else, would we?
He is so
- Forgetful.
- I don't usually do this, but here.
I doubt the maids have cleaned it yet.
Thanks. Okay, thank
- You.
- So that was him leaving.
You could be in a hurry to get out
of town too if you would get.
We don't know anything yet. Not until we find some evidence
- Not finding anything.
Bingo
- Baby food.
- He could have been feeding Jack.
- I don't know. Ladies, that's quite a jump.
- It could not hurt to look into it.
- I don't have the manpower to look into.
It looks like a wild goose chase to me.
- It's not a wild goose. Chase.
- You got nothing. You got no motive.
A guy buys baby food and a toy.
If that was a crime, I'd be
locking up a whole lot of people.
- You could at least run the plates.
- I am slept in 36 hours
and I'm getting tired of you playing amateur detectives.
Even if this was evidence,
you obtained it illegally so it wouldn't help.
I'll run the plates if I have time. Thank you.
Now go home and stick to your own business.
We have our own leads.
- Yes, chief? Yeah, chief.
Chief Twitchell does not recognize a good clue
when it's handed to him.
He might be right, Naomi, this isn't a game
and I don't wanna interfere with some active investigation.
He did say they have some leaves. Cheryl.
Jack is still missing.
- So the detectives had returned.
- There you are. What happened last night?
Your father and I were worried.
- Marigold and I had a little breakdown while we were out.
Try not to wake the whole house when we came in. Sorry.
I've missed such an exciting party.
- It's no joke.
The Schwartz boy has been missing for almost 24 hours
and Chief Twitchell has made no progress.
- Samuel put together his own search book. Mr.
Told me about your so-called suspect.
- Mm. We were following what we thought was a lead.
We told Chief Twitchell we were done with our investigation.
- Well, that's relief.
What you did could have been dangerous characters
for one of your true crime. Podcasts.
- Podcasts. - You know what I mean?
- Relax. Levi. Like Cheryll said, it's over. Now.
You big strong men can take over.
Bo. There has to be something we can do.
Hello?
- Well, it's my lucky day. - Why
- You finally answered my call.
- What do you want, Lance? - I miss you, Cheryl.
- Well, you sure didn't seem to miss me when I saw you
with your new girlfriend. It That was not
- My girlfriend.
No, that was just a couple dates and it's over.
- To be honest. I miss knowing you're here.
- Just, just come back, Cheryl.
- Start over. - Lance, look,
I just, oh my gosh.
I gotta go.
- What
- Morning, Ben.
- Hi there. - Were you hoping to sneak inside
for another reverse robbery?
- What? - I saw you leaving toys
around the store on my new security camera.
- Okay. You caught me.
I was there putting things in the store.
My great niece, she makes these.
I just wanted to let her know they would sell.
- That all sounds very sweet, but why not? Just ask me.
- Betsy is Reuben's granddaughter.
Our family shunned me.
Once I left the church, it was Betsy that reached out
to me about two years ago.
If Ruben were to find out, it could be big trouble for her
and I could lose my brother all over again.
- I guess that makes sense.
- It might not seem like much,
but these chess games
are the only thing holding us together.
And they're pretty French.
- I won't say anything
but have Betsy come by the store to talk business.
Her toys are already proving
- To be pretty popular.
Thank you. Thank you.
Morning Ruben.
- Two coffees. - Thank you ma'am.
- Cheryl, what are you doing here?
- I solved the case. - You found the baby?
- No. What? I did find out who's been leaving things in the
store and I wanted to tell Naomi and Ster.
- Well, they should be back soon if you wanna wait for them.
Okay.
- I know it might not seem like a big deal, but it is to me.
- I can tell your smile is better than a Midsummer sun.
- I thought all the men were out looking for Jack
- Samuel and I have a a complicated history.
My being there might make him a uncomfortable.
- Oh. - But I am praying for his family
and I'm, I'm hopeful that
Jack will be back with his breath suit.
- I'm sure he will. Is that paint?
- Oh yeah. I've been working on a project.
- What kind of project - That you'd be
very interested in my woodworking.
- I'd love to see it.
- Well, it'd just, ah.
Oh look, it's my minister
- Cheryl, to what do we owe the pleasure Ben Vogel.
Is the reverse robber case closed then?
I never would've thought not see Levi.
Cheryl and I aren't playing games.
Her detective skills just soaked a mystery.
Not a very big one. No. Maybe not.
But don't despise small beginnings.
Small case may lead to bigger ones.
Naomi, I am not suggesting we go back to looking
for Jack Cheryl.
He's been missing for two days. It may be up to us.
- Hello, chief - Ladies.
Mr. Miller, I have some questions about your whereabouts.
On the night of the 16th,
- The night Jack was kidnapped,
- The night he disappeared. What is the meaning of this?
- You cannot suspect Levi played a part in this.
- I'm here to talk to your son, Mrs. Smith.
You weren't at the party that night.
- That is true, but is that a crime?
Where were you? I was in Walnut Creek.
- All right. Yeah.
Anyone see you there?
That stain matches the one that we found on Jack Stroller.
I'm gonna need you to come down with us
to the station for question.
- Is that really necessary?
- It'll be fine. It'll clear this up
and be back before you make chores.
- Said she would not waste time on wild goose chases.
Levi is innocent.
- That's for us to decide.
Mrs. Miller, good day.
- Do you think he's in trouble?
My son is not a kidnapper. We need to prove he is innocent.
- Levi, - Your son is free to go now, ma'am,
just make sure he doesn't leave town.
- Why did he say don't leave town?
- He thinks I'm a suspect. - Oh, it's that possible.
- It did not take the baby.
- I know. Did you give him an alibi?
- It's not our way to talk to the police,
especially when it comes to a
matter within our own community.
- You have to tell him where you were to clear your name.
Lela is right. Chief Twitchell has no right.
We are a peaceful people. We are not kidnappers.
I think you need a lawyer, Levi.
- It won't be necessary. I'm innocent.
- Sadly, innocent people go to jail every day.
- He has no evidence to arrest me. Or he would have.
- Did he at least tell you why you're a suspect?
- It's no secret that Samuel, I had an argument a year ago.
The chief thinks I've taken to bath as revenge.
- Oh, well that is absurd. What was this argument about?
- It doesn't matter. I'm innocent
- And we will prove it right, Cheryl?
Right.
Hi. I can take that. Oh, I don't wanna bother you.
I just wanted to drop off a care package. Thanks, Cheryl.
Oh, why don't you stay for coffee?
- It's nice having Samuel's relatives
here to handle the chores.
- Do you have any family in the area?
- Yes, but they are not Amish.
I grew up English like you. Really?
I never imagined I would become hoish until I met Samuel.
It was love at first time.
- So you joined the church.
- My parents couldn't imagine why I would do such a thing.
I could ruined my life. I'm so sorry.
We haven't spoken in over two years.
They haven't even seen my baby
- Rachel.
With everything that's happened.
Have you thought about reaching out to
- Them? You don't
- Understand my family.
They shown to me with everyone out there looking for Jack.
I'm sure they're gonna find him very soon.
- I know the police think that Levi is a suspect,
but please tell Naomi I do not believe a word of that.
When a real kidnapper is found, he will be ruled
- Out.
Rachel, you can't think of anyone
who might have wanted to take Jack.
I don't know anybody who could be capable
of causing so much pain.
- Whoa. Whoa.
- Do you any help? No, I'm doing good. Thank you.
- Hey. - Hey, Esther. Have
- You ever been to the Swiss Festival?
- Yeah, my family goes over here. Looks like fun.
- It - Is. I think it's this weekend. Yeah. How's Rachel?
Well, she asked me to tell your mom
that she doesn't think that Levi did it.
Even if the police do. That is helpful. Esther.
What happened between Levi and Samuel?
- We did not talk about - It. I promise.
I'm not gonna say anything.
- Levi courted Samuel's younger sister
- Hannah. Okay.
- He was so in love with
her. We were all sure that they would
- Marry, especially given his age, his age for an Amish man.
Levi's old not to have married anyway.
It must not have been guts. Say plan.
'cause one day Hannah broke up with Levi. He was devastated.
No poor Levi. He
- Kept sending her love letters and going to her house.
Things got so bad. Samuel felt he had to intervene.
What did he do? Samuel approached Levi in the middle of town
with everyone watching and told him to leave Hannah alone.
They almost came to blows Since that day,
Levi has not mentioned Hannah and nor have we.
- No wonder Levi doesn't wanna talk about it.
- At least she married someone in Walnut Creek.
So Levi does not have to see them together.
- Walnut Creek Cox is back.
I just saw him pull into the motel. He's still there. What?
Esther, can you watch the store? Sure. Go.
Hi there. Oh, Ms. Potts, right? Yep.
That's me. You here to see your brother? I am.
He's in his room. We should go see him.
What room number was it? He's in 29.
Same room. Appreciate it.
Hi, I'm Cheryl Cooper and this is Naomi Miller.
We have a few questions for you.
- Hey, you're the woman from the gift
shop. What do you want?
- You told me you didn't have a niece or nephew.
- I don't. Is that all?
- Did you know that a child went missing a few days ago?
- I heard something about it on the news.
- Well, that disappearance happened the day you were at the
Swiss miss toy shopping
and we found baby food in your motel room.
- You were in my motel room.
Okay, fine. It's not what you think.
I didn't take that baby. I swear.
- Then why did you buy baby food and toys?
- I run a small family business in Indianapolis.
A toy store business hasn't been great lately.
I'm barely able to pay the bills.
- Many businesses are struggling.
What does that have to do with anything?
- Well, I was just passing through a few months ago
and saw the homemade Amish toys.
I've been reproducing and selling them in Indianapolis.
I'm here looking for some more.
- More toys to copy. - Yes.
- What you are doing is disrespectful to the people
who made them and probably illegal.
- I'm not proud, but I'd do anything
to save my family's business.
- That still doesn't explain the baby food.
- We sell it at the store.
I always grab some to snack on when I travel.
Food ones really aren't that bad. Is there anything else?
- It appears we have made a mistake.
Thank you for your time. Mr. Cox.
Do you think he's telling the truth?
Well, if not, he's a good liar. I guess.
Dead ends are a part of solving crimes.
What is our next lead?
Do you think Rachel's parents could have
any idea who took Jack?
I don't think so. They haven't spoken
to her since she married Sam.
Well, I can't think of anything else.
Need some refreshment.
- Did you make that for me? - Of course.
After everything you've been through, you deserve it.
- You think this pie will make me talk?
- Just tell me where you were the night of the party.
- I told you the buggy broke down.
- I have ridden in that buggy more than once since then.
There is no sign of damage now. Where were you?
- I'll tell you the same thing that I told Chief Twitcher.
What happened that night is between me and gut.
- I understand, but that is not enough for the police.
- I do not like the influence
that Cheryl's had on you playing detectives.
- I'm just trying to help you. Levi,
- Can I help you?
- Hi, I'm Cheryl Cooper. I'm a friend of Rachel's.
I'm not sure if you heard, but her baby is missing.
- Yes, we've spoken to the police.
- We don't know anything else.
- If you're a friend of Rachel's,
you must be aware we haven't been in touch for years.
- Yes. But I just wanna talk to you for a few minutes.
That's all.
- Few minutes, that's all. - You have a lovely home.
- Thank you. Please have a seat here.
- Oh, oh. I have always wanted to go to Europe.
Now that John's retired, we have a lot more time
to travel. That's nice.
- So how can we be of help?
- Did Rachel ever have any enemies,
anyone from her past that would wanna hurt her?
- No. She was the perfect daughter.
- She made straight A's in school, went to college.
- She worked for my company until
- We're not religious people.
- How do people live like that? No electricity.
It's a shame. Samuel clearly brainwashed our daughter.
- I don't think the Amish are brainwashing anyone.
They're more like you and me than you think.
- Seems they've gotten to you too.
- Your daughter's going through a lot right now.
I think she'd really like to hear from you.
- Your Time's Up. - Oh,
- Thanks.
- Raha Travel Agency. This is Tanya.
- Hi Tanya. This is Cheryl.
- How can I help you today, Cheryl?
Oh, maybe a tropical vacation or an Alaskan cruise?
- No, actually I'm calling for Mr. Robertson.
He and his wife have a trip booked with you.
- Oh yes. A trip of a lifetime.
- I'm his assistant and Mr. Robertson wanted me
to have a copy of his itinerary in case I needed
to get ahold of him while he is gone.
- Well, that's a very smart idea. Oh, oh my.
My computer's a little slow.
Would you mind if I call you with the details later?
- Of course.
- Ben, look what is going on?
- What is the meaning of this?
Chief Twitchel showed up
with a search warrant. There was nothing I could do.
- There is something I can do.
- Naomi, please let the police do their job.
At least we know there's nothing they'll find here.
- I'm sorry that I brought so much trouble to the family.
- It's not your fault.
And if the police do not find the
kidnapper, them and Cheryl will in
- Here.
- Levi, can you answer a simple question for me?
So why is a single man with no children
making a highchair care to explain?
- No, - It's my business. I'm not a kidnapper.
Levi Miller. You're being arrested for the kidnapping
of Jack Schwartz.
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can
and will be used against you in a court of law.
You have the right to an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney,
one will be appointed to you.
- You are making a mistake.
- Where's Jack Swartz? - I told you I do not know.
- Last year, Samuel humiliated. You didn't he?
- He made sure everyone knew about your
obsession with Hannah.
I was in love with Hannah. That was no secret.
And then she dumped you, didn't she?
And you couldn't handle it. Made you crazy. You stalked her.
I didn't stalk anyone. You couldn't be with Hannah.
So you took it out on her brother. That's not true.
You took Samuel's baby as revenge
for him telling the whole town what a creep you are.
No. Then tell me
why are you building a high chair in your barn?
It is a gift for a friend. I don't believe you
- For the last time, where were you the night
of Jack's disappearance?
- I would like to speak with a lawyer.
- I gotta start reading books with Les Knives.
Hello, this is Naomi. I didn't know you used phones.
Of course I use phones another day.
I will answer all of your silly Amish
questions, but not now.
I'm sorry. What's going on, Naomi?
- They've arrested - Levi.
They have not charged him yet,
but they're holding him here at the station.
Oh my gosh, Cheryl, he, he wants a lawyer
and I think it's a good idea.
Do you think you could help us find someone?
Of course I will. But can I talk to Levi first? You can try.
Seth and I, I have not been able to get through to him.
He is very stubborn. Okay, I'll be right there.
- Thank you. - And God bless you. Cheryl.
She said she can help us find a lawyer for Levi.
- Are you sure Cheryl hasn't helped enough?
- I don't understand. - She's the one
who pointed out the paint on the stroller
and now the police think our son is a kidnapper.
- That is not her fault, Seth.
The police would've seen them in time
- Sooner.
The two of you stopped pretending to be detectives.
Better off. We'll be
- Levi.
Have a visitor.
- I'm so sorry Levi. - I got myself into this mess.
- You are going to have to reveal your alibi.
What happened that night?
- The truth could hurt people that I care about.
I cannot do that.
- Would this have something to do with Hannah
Esther mentioned that she lives in Walnut Creek.
I just went through a bad breakup. I was heartbroken.
In fact, I'm being honest with myself.
I think I came here to try and outrun that pain.
- Did you outrun it?
- No. Sadness has a way of following us,
but it's over with Hannah.
And now you have to do what's best for you.
And I think we can both agree
that it's getting you out of here.
Just think about what I'm saying. Okay,
- Here we go.
- Goodbye Levi. - Goodbye.
- Yeah, I I think I know a couple buddies.
That would be a good fit. Hold on.
- Try Shannon Prout. It's 3 4 2 5 7 5.
- Okay. 5 6, 6 7.
- And RJ Williams. Five, five.
1 4, 3, 2, 5, 6, 6, 7.
- I really appreciate this, Lance.
- That's no problem. I just, I wish I could be there
to help you out myself.
- I'm not sure what a tax attorney could do for Levi.
- True. Oh, I'm sure one
of the other guys will be more qualified.
- Well, thank you. - Before you go,
did you have a chance to think
about what I asked you the other day?
About? What? About us?
Can we try again?
- Lance, you hurt me enough that I left
- Chicago.
- I - Know, I know. But it it'll be different.
I'm, I'm different now. But
- You saying you're ready to get married.
- Just come back. We can talk about it.
- The thing is, I'm really starting to like it here, Lance.
- But you love Chicago. - I did. Yeah. But
- I'm working at Aunt Mitzi's store
and I feel like I have a purpose and
- That feels good.
- You actually think you can finally kidnap her?
- I don't know, but I'm going to keep trying.
- Look, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but just
'cause you listen to a lot of true crime podcasts doesn't
make you a detective and you believe the mystery
solving to the professionals.
- I can't believe you would say that to me.
- Hello? Good morning.
It's Tanya from Tropic Hale Travel Agency.
- Oh, hi - Tanya. I wanted
to let you know I got everything canceled for the Robertson.
- You did. - I guess the adoption agency Agency is taking
care of their travel arrangements this time.
- Interesting. - Well make sure they come see me when
they're ready to book their next trip.
- I definitely will. You've been very helpful, Tanya.
- Oh, I have some great international packages.
Maybe you'd be interested. Great. Thanks so much.
- We'll talk soon.
- I am ready to talk.
- It doesn't look like anyone's home. That's perfect.
We can look around while they're gone.
What exactly are we looking for?
I'm not sure, but if it is them,
they wouldn't leave the baby home alone.
Naomi. We have to find something that proves
that the Robertsons are the kidnappers.
What if we can't? Levi is not my natural born son,
but I love him as if you were I didn't know
that his mother died when he was still quite young.
Well, the thought of Lee by going to prison,
I just can't bear it.
We should call the police.
Chief Twitchell is not gonna listen to us. You know that.
And we're running out of time. We got this.
You and me, we can do this. Right,
- Right.
- Okay. You go left.
I'll go right and we'll meet in the backyard. Copy, copy.
That means, do you understand? I understand.
Oh, it comes, what happens if we
- Get caught?
Do a bird call. Bird call. Look like a rooster.
- Where were you on the night? Jacks watch disappeared.
- I wasn't near the Eastman kitchen. I have an alibi.
All right.
- Well I just we're crying out loud.
Well, what's going on? Sorry, chief,
she insisted she see you.
- Listen, Levi Miller did not kidnap my nephew.
- Who are you? This is Hannah, the ex-girlfriend.
Take a seat.
- Hey
Cheryl.
- Hi. You're Rachel's friend from the other day.
What are you doing here? I, I rang the doorbell
but no one answered.
I wanted to see if you were home.
John is not home and you look cold.
Would you like to come in for some tea? Sure. I'd love that.
- Okay, so what's so important?
- Well, Levi
and I used to see each other
romantically before I was married.
- And why are you here? - Oh,
I'm his alibi. Go on. Tell him. Levi, are
- You certain - Would I be here if I were not certain?
Levi Miller,
- As I told you, I was running errands in Walnut Creek
and I intended to be back on time.
But then I ran into Hannah.
- Well, and, and we hadn't seen each
other in, in quite some time.
And so we just started chatting on the walk back
to the buggies and well, the walk just got longer and longer
and we just, we lost track of time and
before we knew it, it had grown dark
and we were on the street together alone
- In our church.
This scandalous for married woman to spend
so much time alone with a man who is not her husband.
There could have been repercussions for both of us.
- Yes. And my husband Ezekiel is in Middlefield helping his
cousin with his furniture business.
And I, I didn't want the gossip mill turning
before I spoke to him myself.
- So we agreed not to speak up or meeting to anyone.
At least not until Hannah had told Ezekiel.
- Yes. But I, I didn't know that
that Levi was a suspect in Jack's
disappearance until this morning.
Or I would've been here much sooner.
Levi is an honorable man, if not a bit stubborn.
You should have told him sooner, Levi,
than I wouldn't have had to barge in here like this.
- Well that's a nice little story,
but what about that high shall we found in your barn?
- Yeah, about that.
And they told me the chin and Zika are expecting a little
one and made the high chair as a gift.
- Oh Levi, that is so kind.
- If that's true, we're no closer to finding the kidnapper.
- Thank you. I just wanted to update you on the baby and
- I appreciate you coming by
- Seeing you Does make me feel closer
to Rachel somehow the way she used to be.
The police think it was an Amish man who was in a fight
with Rachel's husband.
They arrested him yesterday.
- I'm not at all surprised.
- I was just thinking of Rachel before you arrived.
I was going through an old photo album.
Her baby looks just like her. I thought you hadn't met Jack.
His picture's all over the news. Of course.
Is that Rachel when she was younger?
Yeah, she was our little star.
But it's true what they say. No one can hurt you
as much as your own child.
- They're - Awful, aren't they? No, not at all.
I like Blue
John paints them then insists on
hanging them all over the house.
I may be out of line here,
but have you thought about reaching out to Rachel?
Let her know you're thinking about her.
I would, but I wouldn't know what to say. It's been so long.
Rachel could never forgive us after what we've done.
What do you mean? What have you done?
- Well, - I think you should go.
She just dropped by to update us
with a new lead in the case.
The police have found an Amish man who took the baby.
- We appreciate your help, but this is too
painful for my wife and I.
- I'm sorry. I thought you would want to know.
- Well, we're not Amish. We have the news
so you can leave now.
- You can watch the tone you're using with my friend
- Who were get outta my house before I call the police.
- I don't think you will. Mr. Robertson
- Watch me.
- Aren't you worried they'll find that the baby is here?
- That's a lie. - Well, there are plenty
of these in the garage to say otherwise
- You backward Little - John.
That's Jack John. I can't do this anymore.
How could you put your own daughter through this?
- Victoria and I went to the East Main kitchen that night.
We noticed she was there. We just panicked. She just,
- She just looked so strange in that Amish dress.
Like a totally different person.
- I thought this little baby, a grandchild
could have had every privilege.
But he's now stuck in the 18th century.
Victoria was so upset. She went back to the car.
I wanted to talk to Rachel for a moment just to tell her
how upset she'd made us.
She left the baby all alone. I just grabbed him.
I ran to the car. I didn't mean to take him.
- John has some business contacts in Europe
and they were gonna help us with an adoption.
Adoption. Jack belongs with his mother.
You have to know that you may not agree with the lifestyle
of the Amish, but our community believes a child
is a gift from gut.
And Jack will have a good life in the church
and later if he wants to leave, it is his choice.
We'll turn ourselves up into the police.
- No, Victoria, I did
this before.
I do. I have something I have to take care of.
- You are not eating.
Excuse me,
Rachel, come.
- I believe he belongs with you.
- It was me Rachel took to bed.
Haven't you made Rachel's life painful enough?
- We know Samuel, and we wanted come
and apologize in person,
even if it means never seeing our
daughter and grandchild again.
- You do not deserve to lay eyes on Ira.
- It's all right. - Same.
- I'm not asking for forgiveness.
I'll face the consequences.
I wanted you to know I love you Rachel.
- Thank you for bringing him back.
My gut. Have mercy on them.
- Thank you.
- I just wanted to say thank you
for the good advice that you give me.
- Yeah, well I had to learn the hard way.
It's hard not to dwell in the past.
- Sure is. But I think it's time
that we both start focusing on our future.
- I'm not sure I have your stronger resolve.
- Sure you do. Resolve is just a fancy work.
We're stubborn and I've known no one more stubborn than him.
Let's make a deal. We look ahead and not behind
- Deal.
- You coming? I'll be right there.
Hi Lance. Change a plan.
Need a lawyer owe me and I solved the case also.
I'm not going back to Chicago.
Thanks for the memories. Don't
- Bother calling me - Again. Sent
- Wait up.
- Oh, thank you Cheryl.
I know now it was foolish to doubt you
and my wife,
to be honest.
Your hard work amazed us
and we are so thankful you have brought peace
to our family and also to the Schwartz.
- Thank - You Senator. Although
- It will be nice to get things back to normal.
- Is that so? Mr. Miller?
Well what if Cheryl and I have more mysteries to solve?
- You know, Cheryl, this does mean
you're a part of our family now. Just like your Aunt Mitzi.
- Well, thank you all for making me feel so welcome.
You know, I just stick around.
- Okay.