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Lilly discovers a murder and calls the police

Lilly finds that a murder has occurred in the building where she lives. She recognises the victim as Mr. Marthinsen, the head of a company on the top floor who also owns a farm. She immediately calls the police to report the scene.

Lilly identifies the victim as Mr. Marthinsen

Lilly tells the police the victim's name and position, confirming that Mr. Marthinsen is a top-floor corporate leader and farm owner. This identification anchors the case to a prominent local figure. The officers begin to map out the potential motives and suspects.

Constable arrives; the body has disappeared

Constable Jeremias P. Grodahl arrives at the scene and finds that the body has vanished. He remains skeptical of Lilly's claims and does not immediately accept the murder narrative. The disappearance complicates the initial police assessment and shifts the focus to where the body might be.

Bakker arrives, frustrated by being woken

Bakker arrives on the scene, irritated at being dragged out of bed while recovering from a fever. He is an old acquaintance of Lilly, and their reunion hints at unresolved history between them. His mood signals the start of an active, perhaps reluctant, investigation.

Old flame and old days complicate the conversation

Lilly and Bakker's exchange reveals they were close in the past at the Rosekjeller'n, which makes discussing the current murder awkward. The memory of past intimacy heightens the tension as they try to steer the conversation toward the crime. The scene exposes how personal history can color professional judgment.

Blood is found on a chair at the scene

Blood is found on a chair at the scene, suggesting that foul play occurred. The clue complicates the puzzle as the body is not present for examination. Investigators begin to treat the case as a potential homicide based on the evidence at hand.

Marthinsen never comes home that evening

It is established that Marthinsen did not come home that evening, widening the mystery surrounding his disappearance. The implication is that he could be the victim of an orchestrated crime or he may have vanished under other circumstances. The absence intensifies the urgency to locate him or determine his fate.

Bakker commits to investigating a possible murder

Despite initial skepticism, Bakker commits to investigating a possible murder. He accepts the possibility of foul play and starts pursuing leads rather than settling for ordinary explanations. The shift marks a commitment to a formal inquiry.

Staff meeting to identify a potential murderer

Bakker gathers Mr. Marthinsen's entire staff in Mr. Marthinsen's office to identify a possible murderer. The meeting creates a tense atmosphere as colleagues are questioned and alibis are checked. The aim is to quickly narrow down suspects within the company.

Uncertainty and unresolved questions linger

The investigation culminates in a moment of questioning and doubt, but the killer remains unidentified. The question remains whether Marthinsen is dead or if the victim has yet to be named. The scene ends with unresolved suspense about who committed the crime.

Past relationships influence the investigation

The tension between Lilly and Bakker, rooted in their shared past, colors how they interact with one another and with potential suspects. Their complex relationship adds emotional stakes to the inquiry. The past clearly colors the present investigation.