The Precinct – A New Crime Scene***(MICHAEL and OLIVIA are just settling back into their routines after arresting Julian when they get a call. A new body has been found, eerily resembling a famous artwork—*Ophelia* by John Everett Millais.)***Dispatch**: "Detectives, we've got a body in the river near the park. It's staged... looks like *Ophelia.* You better get down here."*(Michael and Olivia exchange a tense glance and head out.)*- The Riverbank***(The body of a young woman floats in a shallow river, surrounded by flowers, mirroring the iconic painting. Forensics is already working on the scene.)***Olivia** (studying the scene): "This can't be Julian. He's still in custody."**Michael**: "Which means we might have a copycat on our hands. Someone inspired by Julian's twisted vision."**Olivia**: "Or someone working with him. He might have a disciple we missed."*(They observe the victim, her serene expression contrasting with the gruesome reality.)***Michael**: "The killer's attention to detail is uncanny. They wanted us to know they're following in Julian's footsteps."--- Visiting Julian in Custody***(Michael and Olivia visit JULIAN in his cell. He looks smug, as if expecting them.)***Julian**: "Detectives! How delightful to see you again. I take it you've found my successor?"**Michael**: "Don't play coy, Julian. Who's doing this? Who's carrying on your so-called 'art'?"**Julian** (smirking): "Art is a universal language, Detective. Anyone with vision and passion can contribute to the gallery."**Olivia**: "Cut the cryptic act. Did you plan this, or is someone else acting on their own?"**Julian**: "I inspired them, yes. But that's the nature of true art—it transcends its creator. You'll never understand, but they will. My work lives on."*(Michael and Olivia leave, frustrated but more determined than ever.)*---Connecting the Dots***(Back at the precinct, they sift through Julian's known associates and admirers, looking for someone capable of mimicking his crimes.)***Olivia**: "Julian gave a lot of lectures and workshops on art. His obsession with the darker side of beauty could've attracted the wrong kind of audience."**Michael**: "We need a list of attendees from his talks. Anyone who stood out, anyone with a criminal record or a history of mental instability."**Olivia** (checking her computer): "Here—one name comes up multiple times. Grace Holloway, an art student who was expelled for 'inappropriate installations' involving fake crime scenes."**Michael**: "Looks like we have our copycat."--- Tracking Grace***(They track GRACE HOLLOWAY to an abandoned warehouse filled with art supplies and disturbing sketches. Among them are recreations of Julian's crime scenes and plans for future ones.)***Olivia** (whispering): "She's planning more murders. Look at this—it's a sketch of *The Raft of the Medusa.* That's not just one victim; it's a group."**Michael**: "She's escalating fast. We need to find her before she sets this in motion."*(They hear footsteps approaching and hide. Grace enters, muttering to herself, seemingly in a trance as she works on a sculpture of twisted metal and bloodied fabric.)***Grace** (to herself): "They don't see it, but they will. Beauty through suffering... a masterpiece."*(Michael and Olivia step out, guns drawn.)***Michael**: "Grace Holloway, step away from the sculpture. It's over."**Grace** (turning slowly): "Over? No, Detective, it's just beginning. You can't stop art."*(She lunges for a nearby knife, but Olivia tackles her, disarming her before she can cause harm. They cuff her and secure the scene.)*---Wrapping Up Again***(Back at the precinct, Michael and Olivia reflect on the case, visibly worn from the ordeal.)***Olivia**: "Grace wasn't just inspired by Julian—she worshipped him. If we hadn't stopped her, she could've been even worse."**Michael**: "It makes you wonder how many more like her are out there, waiting for someone like Julian to push them over the edge."**Olivia** (sighing): "Let's hope we don't have to find out."*(They share a somber look as they look at, the bustling precinct and the weight of their work.)---*TO BE CONTINUED...*
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the intrepretation of murder
Bí ẩn / Giật gân*The Interpretation of Murder* is a gripping crime thriller where detectives Michael Grant and Olivia Hawkins investigate a series of murders that seem to mimic famous works of art. Each victim is carefully positioned like a figure from a famous pai...
