Cross
This article includes mentions of death by suicide and police brutality.
MAJOR SPOILERS for Cross season 1 are ahead!
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Alex emotionally distances himself from his kids and gets mad whenever they bring her up.
Unfortunately, Maria Cross was simply collateral damage in a grudge against the detective.
He shaved Emirs locs because the serial killer was bald.
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Its unclear what exactly she wanted to achieve.
Hed tried many times to get her to unlock Tavios phone, threatening to kill her if she didnt.
This moment shows the difference between Ed Ramsey and his minion.
Ed thinks of himself as a moral and righteous killer, only killing when necessary.
However, Bobby Trey could have easily just taken the phone and left.
Ultimately, Alex Cross is cleared of the killing because they found the note with instructions.
However, the Brenda Leeland incident feeds into the later perception that Alex Cross is a dirty cop.
They never directly bring up the Brenda Leeland case, but it could have been an influencing factor.
They consistently bend their morals and values because they believe it will help them get ahead.
When shes tied up and locked in the cabinet, Shannon knocks over a bottle with her foot.
Stan hears the sound and turns around, so the captive starts screaming through her gag.
He puts himself in danger by going over to the cabinet and opening it.
Hes the one who steals the book back from the police and takes it to Bobby Trey.
Its unclear whether Cross knew about Chris betrayal or if he put a tracker on the book.
Ultimately, this murder inCrossseason 1 proves two things.
Firstly, it points to the idea that police corruption exists within the department, foreshadowing Lt. Masseys betrayal.
Michael Grisham was a former singer in a macabre band with which Ed was obsessed.
On stage, they would mime ritual sacrifices.
They pose for photos with Michael holding a dagger over Rodneys heart.
This scene is crucial to understanding Eds background and urge to kill.
She later reveals to John thatEd is the reason shes pregnant.
He paid for her visits to a fertility doctor in exchange for her helping him hide his crimes.
He chipped away at her boundaries, pushing the limit until it reached the point of murder.
He makes the coroner lose consciousness and steals his clothing.
However, the officer does his job, stopping Ed to check his badge.
