"IT'S A LOT OF FUN TO BE THE VILLAIN"
A police detective interviews 2 people about an incident involving the death of a common acquaintance.
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Jesse Barton
James
Elijah Ang
Sonny
Kayla Sachs
Femme Fatale
Terry Sachs
Detective
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