BH
Bill Hodges
Trying to provoke the killer into making an identifiable mistake.
ClearStory · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 3
Mr Mercedes
Cloudy, with a Chance of Mayhem
The setup
Bill studies the messages that destroyed Olivia and tries to make Mr Mercedes lose control. Brady’s home life reveals another source of danger and abuse.
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5 peopleThe only names you need
BH
Brady Hartsfield
Furious when Bill questions whether he is really the Mercedes Killer.
DH
Deborah Hartsfield
Brady’s alcoholic mother, whose relationship with him is abusive and sexually inappropriate.
JP
Janey Patterson
Working with Bill for answers while sharing his anger at the killer.
PD
Pete Dixon
Doubtful that Bill’s new messages are genuine evidence.
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Key story points
Hidden because this section reveals what happens in Episode 3.
Content note: Incestuous sexual abuse, childhood abuse, suicide, stalking, alcohol misuse and disturbing sexual content.
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