He wastes little time before attacking,
bringing up date rape allegation against Rafferty from January. He speaks about McClintic's testimony again, about DNA, about the possibility a search will find parts of Rafferty's back seat missing.
"I guess you're going to find out," Rafferty says.
He says it so often as Smyth presents evidence that later Smyth mimics him and both men laugh grimly.
Smyth tries to convince Rafferty that police can help keep the media frenzy away from his family.
"This is a huge story for them. That's one of the most sensational things that has happened in this province since (Paul) Bernardo and Karla (Homolka). It's going to be a frenzy."
Police can tell the media Rafferty is a cold-blooded Bernardo or someone whose life was overtaken by drugs and made bad decisions, Smyth says.
"Nothing's going to change what they say," Rafferty replies.
If you tell the truth, Smyth says, police might not have to go so hard on his family.
Rafferty grows quiet and without arrogance, says, "
You don't need to interrogate my family."
But the accused's anger returns when Smyth says he'll have to talk to family or someone else will take the case.
"
Awesome," Rafferty says at that prospect.
On and on, Smyth talks about the evidence to the point
Rafferty suggests someone may fake a video at the Home Depot.
Rafferty offers a
vague alibi as well.
Smyth buys none of it.
"You know what a
psychopath is, Mike?"
"I have never met one," Rafferty says.
"Well, I just met one tonight. It's you."
Without missing a beat, Rafferty retorts, "In the other room."
Other women besides McClintic will come forward and talk about "how much of a slimeball you are," Smyth says, aptly prophesying the parade of ex-girlfriends who showed up in court to testify.
"Just because I'm sleazy doesn't make me guilty of being what I'm being accused of doing," Rafferty says.
Rafferty tells Smyth repeatedly he's done talking, yet continues to take the bait the combative officer dangles.
"
Why can't you stop yourself from talking?" Smyth asks.
"Why can't you just go away?" is the answer.
"Because this is my job. This is what I do," Smyth replies. "
Five weeks of looking for you. I wanted to spend a little bit of time with you, Mike. This is gratifying to me."
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