Ep 15. More Than What Meets The Eye
- November 17, 1997
- 43 min
Murder Call is a crime drama television series that focuses on the team of detectives who investigate and solve crimes in the city of Sydney. In season 1 episode 15, titled "More Than What Meets The Eye," the team is called to investigate a suspicious death of a businessman.
The episode begins with a young boy playing in the park with his dog when he witnesses a man falling from a high-rise building. The police are called to the scene, and the team is led by Detective Tessa Vance (Lucy Bell) and Detective Steve Hayden (Peter Mochrie). They discover that the man who died is Charles Stewart, a wealthy businessman who had made a fortune in the tech industry.
As they begin their investigation, the detectives are surprised to learn that Charles was blind. This raises questions about how he could have fallen from the building, and whether it was an accident or a deliberate act of violence. The detectives start to look into Charles' life, and they discover that there is more to his death than meets the eye.
The first suspect in their investigation is Charles' wife, Kate (Raelee Hill), who was with him in the apartment when he fell. She tells the detectives that they were arguing over his drinking problem, and that he fell accidentally as they were struggling. However, the detectives find discrepancies in her story, and they suspect that she may be lying.
As they delve deeper into Charles' life, the detectives discover that he had a complicated family history. His sister, Victoria (Genevieve O'Reilly), had a strained relationship with him because he had been responsible for their parents' deaths in a car accident. They also learn that Charles had been in business with a man named Richard Gibbs (Nick Waters), who was unhappy with their partnership.
As the investigation continues, the detectives find more clues that suggest that Charles' death was not an accident. They piece together a complex web of financial fraud, deceit, and betrayal, and they finally uncover the true motive behind the murder.
"More Than What Meets The Eye" is a fast-paced, suspenseful episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The talented cast delivers powerful performances, and the plot twists and turns keep the audience guessing until the very end. This episode is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and murder mysteries.