In prison environments, power dynamics create complex situations where inmates may manipulate investigations to protect themselves or others, as demonstrated when Marie Winter staged a suicide attempt as a calculated distraction to frame Ruby Mitchell for her son's murder, revealing how inmates use psychological tactics to navigate the dangerous social hierarchy of prison life.
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Attention, code black. This is a code black.
All prisoners return to their units immediately. What's going on? It's a code black. Can you tell us who's been hurt? Is it Brody?
No idea. Sorry.
Is it code black?
Wonder who it is.
>> [music] >> Why aren't you working on him? It's no good. What have you tried? Well, it's too late.
>> [music] [music] >> Spin it.
Where's Cass?
I'm sorry.
Cass.
>> [singing] >> I wanted you to hear it from me.
I'm sorry.
>> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> I'm a mess.
>> [music] >> Take your time.
>> [music] >> I'm a mess.
>> [music] >> I'm a mess.
>> [music] [music] [music] [snorts] >> You should go home and get some rest.
Hm, I'm okay.
Anything? Well, five cameras were moved, but this was captured in one of the H block corridors. This was less than a minute before Ms. [music] Bennett found the body. Blood? It's impossible to tell who it is.
>> Do the inmates know about the writing on the floor? No. Well, let's keep it under wraps. We need that hoodie along with the murder weapon. I've called the dog squad, so while the women are in lockdown, we'll run the entire prison.
We'll also need some room set aside for interviews. I can arrange that.
Should start with Marie Winter.
Hang on.
Why are we jumping to conclusions? You know their history. Why else would she scrawl M on the floor?
Sorry.
Long night. We'll interview all the women in H block.
This place >> [snorts] >> the last thing that she said to me was that she loved me.
But I didn't.
Like keeping us locked up all day on some breakfast.
>> Well, make yourself.
Well, don't pretend like you give a [ __ ] You hated Proctor as much as I did.
>> Shut the [ __ ] up, Costa. How long before the dust? Hey, she's not worth it. Come on.
All right. Stay in the lounge, ladies.
What's this?
>> Do as you're told. Sit, Costa. Hutchins know what?
You boys want some toast? [music] Are they going to arrest me?
Why would they? Cuz I attacked her. Kaz, you weren't thinking straight. You flipped out. It wasn't your fault. She protected me and now I attacked her.
Hey.
She really loved you. All right.
She knew you didn't mean it.
And I'm going to look after you now, okay? All right. Yeah.
Yeah.
It's going to be all right.
Um Mrs. Stewart, uh we were talking last night and and we want to do something for Kaz.
>> Yeah. Like a memorial or something. Do you reckon we could?
Well, I can't make any promises, but I'll put it to the governor, right?
Thanks. Vera Lsting wasn't here for the lockdown. Where is she?
Protection unit. She won't be back. Did she kill Kaz?
You know I can't tell you that.
[ __ ] What?
Stang and Kaz had history.
She wanted Kaz dead.
This is Melissa Odellis? Yeah, yeah.
Well, Kaz and I saw land sail these on TV once and she thought they were beautiful.
She's been so good to me.
Least we can do is give her a good send-off, eh?
Can't do it properly. No, you just put it through this way, look.
Do you still think it was Stang?
Don't know.
But it makes sense. Well, it could have been Marie or Costa or any of those junkie [ __ ] Whoever did it should pay.
>> [snorts] >> Justice deserves justice. Yeah, well, that's a problem cuz there is no [ __ ] justice. I still can't believe it.
Oh.
It's a big one.
Well, this chat with Joan has thrown him into another emotional tailspin.
You okay?
I couldn't help them. I don't know anything.
Me, neither.
They're wasting their time questioning us.
Who the [ __ ] could have done this?
Lockdown's been lifted.
H1 are holding a memorial in the yard if you're interested.
[ __ ] that. I'd rather watch telly.
Suit yourself.
Is it absolutely necessary?
This place isn't burning down on my watch.
>> [singing] >> I'm so sorry, love.
Oh.
Someone going to say something?
Yeah, that'd be nice.
What about Ally? [music] You feeling up to it?
I guess so.
Righto, uh listen up. Ally's going to talk.
>> [music] >> Cut. my life.
She saved a lot of us.
We counted on her.
Not just as a top dog.
She was our friend.
>> [sighs and gasps] >> Being in here is really hard.
It's scary. It's [music] lonely.
Sometimes you just need someone in your corner.
And [laughter] Kaz was always in my corner.
It's all right.
>> [snorts] >> And Ally's right [music] cuz Kaz was always in her corner.
What's she doing here? That [ __ ] [ __ ] Hey, Winter.
What the [ __ ] do you think you're doing?
I've come to pay my respects.
>> [ __ ] >> Oi, any aggro and we're shutting this thing down. Are we clear?
>> How can you even go near her?
She murdered Kaz. I did not. Last chance, Austin. Just stop it. You're [ __ ] spoiling it, okay? Just Marry, come and get a lantern. It's okay.
Thanks, Liz. Thank you for your beautiful words, Ally. We know how much it hurts.
And we want you to know that we're all here for you, aren't we?
Does anybody else want to speak? [ __ ] [ __ ] YOU'RE DEAD, WINTER.
I DID SHUT UP.
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? YOU MURDERED KAZ.
LET ME SEE. SHE WAS WITH ME.
[ __ ] HALF AN HOUR BEFORE LOCKDOWN, she was IN MY CELL.
OKAY?
SO FIND THAT [ __ ] SHOE SOMEWHERE ELSE. DROP THE SHOE, AUSTIN. DROP IT.
TOUCH ME.
THAT'S IT. WE'RE SHUTTING THIS DOWN NOW.
YOU'RE [ __ ] DEAD, WINTER.
>> [screaming] >> I SWEAR I WILL [ __ ] YOU.
>> I DON'T NEED to go into protection, right? They trust Ally. Now they know it wasn't me. I'm fine. You're taking a bloody big risk. I don't know why you want to stay in general.
>> Because if I hide myself away, they'll think I'm guilty.
>> At least you'll be safe. I'm not going, Will. All right?
Hey.
You look tired. Mhm.
You go home and get some sleep.
How'd they do it?
They cut her throat.
I wasn't involved.
>> [music] >> You do believe me, don't you? Of course I do.
Doesn't mean you're safe out there. Hey.
Let me worry about that.
>> [laughter] >> They wouldn't be laughing if they knew she killed Kaz.
Any more thoughts about throwing your hat in the ring? Yeah, we don't want a prison [laughter] challenge, actually.
You got to do it. Come on. I've got enough on my plate. Poor Will. Yeah.
You got a problem?
Why don't you come join us?
No, thanks.
You can start showing some respect.
Lunch time I'll be calling the vote.
Then I'll be running this place.
[ __ ] off.
>> Wake up, Costa. Sit her down.
>> There's room for two on that stain press.
You heard him.
Sit.
>> [music] [music] [music] >> Let everyone know I've got a new shipment. Make sure they're all [music] swept for the void.
I found where Costa keeps her stash.
There's a ceiling vent above the bookshelves in education. So?
So I'm going to tell the screws. I'll get her slotted and stop her from becoming top dog.
>> If she finds out you lag, she's going to kill you.
>> Yeah, I'll do it anonymously. All right, it's too dangerous. All right, and the women know she's a dealer. That won't change their opinion of her.
So she kills Kaz and now she's going to be [ __ ] rewarded.
How was your interview?
Fine. No problems?
Why would there be a problem?
>> Oh, I don't know. Maybe because you're trying to hide something.
Why did they re-interview you? I don't know. Just different cops. Wasn't about Kaz.
So, what was it about?
You haven't been able to look me in the eye for the last 2 days.
Did you speak to Stang before she went into protection? For [ __ ] sake, Ruby.
Did you do something stupid? Did you?
You tried to protect me.
You made a [ __ ] deal.
Yeah.
I made a deal.
Tell me you didn't hurt Kaz. Of course I [ __ ] didn't.
>> So, what did you do?
I took Stang's charges.
She told me about the smash and grab and where she stashed some money.
So, I told the cops it was me. Why the [ __ ] would you do that?
>> For you.
Once they finish the paperwork, Stang will be released. She won't be a problem anymore.
>> And you cop an extra year. No, maybe an extra 6 months. You need to retract the statement.
>> [music] >> It's too late.
You were getting out. You were being released. I can wait, sis. Oh, for [ __ ] sake, Ruby. I put myself in here to keep you safe. I've been counting the [ __ ] days until you walk out. It was kill or be killed, that's what you said.
Now, you put your life on the line for me.
It's my turn to protect you. I didn't ask for protection.
>> have to.
I'm your sister.
It's done. [music] We've got to be quick.
>> Get down, Costa.
Hey. Sure.
Give me that.
Okay.
You got any more up there? No.
You're right.
They're not mine. Yeah?
You tell that to the cops.
That's definitely not mine.
You're [ __ ] Costa.
It's nothing to do with me. Slow down, boys. Okay. Get the cops down here.
>> I DIDN'T KILL THE [ __ ] >> It has NOTHING TO DO WITH ME.
HEY, IT'S NOT MINE.
YOU'RE [ __ ] I DIDN'T SEE HER BEFORE.
LISTEN TO ME.
[ __ ] [music] >> [snorts] >> Oh my god.
You found it.
They're questioning Costa. Was found with a drug stash. [ __ ] How did they Found her stash. It's an anonymous [music] tip-off.
>> [music] >> I couldn't make you lag.
You She better go down for this.
She deserves a [ __ ] life sentence.
At least you won't be pitching for top dog today. Mhm.
Frankfurt Hey.
You okay?
Kaz deserves payback.
Kaz is going to get the [ __ ] kicked out of her when she gets back. Well, at this rate, she might be our next top dog.
I don't know. It feels weird if someone's got to take Kaz's job. If anyone's got to do it, Rita is the best we got.
>> Yes.
>> Please don't start this again.
>> Love, the women are going to need someone. I mean, look at them. So, why not you? They'll need someone who can make the tough decisions, who can stand up to women like Kaz, and who aren't going to run off from the screws.
Come on, Rita. Come on.
Come on.
She's the frontrunner.
Well, it can't be bloody Kaz.
What about Marie? Marie? What?
Oh, now that's ridiculous, Allie. Why?
I can't think of anyone better.
OKAY, LISTEN UP.
Everyone knew that Kaz and Marie didn't see eye to eye.
Yeah, there's a reason for that.
Kaz was a smart, tough, capable woman.
Marie is exactly the same.
Oh, [ __ ] off, Allie. This is going to go well for sure.
She cares about people just like Kaz did. She's a leader, just like Kaz, and she doesn't take any [ __ ] from anyone.
That's why I want Marie representing me.
Well, what's your alternative? Kaz?
Stuff. [ __ ] murderer sitting in the slot? She doesn't give a [ __ ] about anyone but herself.
>> [music] [music] [music] [music] >> What do you say?
>> [music] >> You up for it?
>> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> Vicky.
It's good to see you out. [ __ ] [ __ ] You planted that hoodie. Is that anyway to talk to your new top dog? Where's the respect?
Respect this. Costa!
Get to your unit.
You've been out of the loop, [ __ ] set me up.
>> to the slot. Your choice. And the rest of you, clear the corridor now.
Uh not you, Winter.
Governor wants to see you.
About time. HAS THE SYSTEM MURDERED HER IN COLD BLOOD? WILL JACKSON, THE CURRENT GOVERNOR, WHAT'S HE DOING TO GIVE HER THE JUSTICE she deserves? I'll tell you what, SWEET [ __ ] ALL. DOWN WITH THE GOVERNOR. DOWN WITH THE GOVERNOR.
COME IN.
THANK YOU, MS. BENNETT.
SO, you've been avoiding me, hm?
Uh I just had a bit on my plate.
Cuz I thought it was customary [music] for the governor and top dog to negotiate the terms of their relationship.
So, where are you at with Kaz's murder?
We know it is Kaz who didn't do it.
>> Still cut off. Then why is she walking free?
>> Totally free. The women are scared, and it's my responsibility now to protect them, back.
>> But that didn't help me. If I knew who did this, I would tell you in a heartbeat.
>> Good leg.
Come on.
You and I are in a unique situation, Will.
You run the prison, I run the women. All right, we can both get what we want from this.
Okay.
What do you want, Marie?
I want to feel safe. I want to have my voice heard.
I'll always listen, you know that.
We're lucky to have you, Will.
>> [snorts] >> I'm lucky.
Yeah, come in.
Making me smile?
Deputy Governor.
Yeah.
Well, it seems like a lot can change very quickly in here. The women needed stability. If I can provide it, I wasn't about to shirk that responsibility.
Oh, the reluctant top dog doesn't quite fit with Costa's accusation.
Her slotting bought you the time you needed. Oh, you have very devious mind, Ms. Bennett.
You think this is devious?
A note that was conveniently found during the ramp.
Another attempt to point the finger away from you?
That won't work forever, Winter. You will never replace Kaz.
I didn't kill Kaz Proctor.
At the very least, you'll be charged with obstructing a police investigation.
I didn't write that note.
Yeah, maybe not. I'm betting you know who did.
Counts in five, I've got H3. Right.
If you need anything, you just let me know.
>> [music] [music] >> Hey.
You want to come and watch some telly?
Come in. Shut the door, will you?
What's up? Sit down.
You're freaking me out, Marie. What's going on? I was shown a note today.
It was written by Drago. I >> [music] >> Well, I recognized the handwriting.
Right.
>> [music] >> So, what did it say?
Marie, what did the note say?
Ruby is the killer.
>> [music] >> Killer? What What does that mean? Ruby killed Danny.
She murdered my boy.
Let me talk to her. Why?
What? Drago hated Ruby. And maybe she was trying to frame her. Oh, Ruby was at the bar, yeah, and she's a [ __ ] boxer. Danny was punched in the head. It all adds up. Rita killed Drago to shut her up. You know what and I know it.
Please don't do anything yet. This is Danny we're talking about. He loved you and you loved him.
>> Yes. All right, what? You want to protect the [ __ ] who murdered him?
>> I want I want to stop you from doing something that you might regret.
Winter?
Police here to question you.
Again?
They're questioning everyone again.
Hey Liz. Oh, hey.
Wow, look at that.
That's beautiful. Mhm. Real work of art, that.
Bee gave up being top dog to be with Ally.
>> [snorts] >> Wow.
She must have been quite something.
She would have moved mountains to find out who killed Kaz. Well, I'm trying, Liz. Mhm.
Now look, someone told me that there was a note that was found in H1 written on one of these and it said, "Ruby's the killer."
What? Are you saying Ruby killed Cass? No. No, no, no, there is no way Ruby is the killer. Sure you're right, Cass.
But why would I say that?
Ruby is the killer.
Do you remember? Was it one of yours?
Ruby is the killer. [music] Yeah, it was one of your memory box notes. No.
No, no, Ruby couldn't have No, I didn't mean that. Why? How do you know? No, I I got that note months ago. Who gave [music] it to you?
Was it Draga?
>> [music] >> Yes.
Yeah, it was bloody Draga. Yeah, yeah, she came here and gave me the note. She she gave me the note to give to you.
Oh god.
I am so sorry, love. I I must have stuck it in there and um It's okay, Liz. Sorry.
I'm really happy you're getting better.
Thanks.
Um Oh, no.
Hey, girls.
What is it?
I think I [ __ ] up.
You lied to me.
I was trying to protect you.
From what? The truth.
And what's the truth?
Ruth, tell her.
She has to know.
>> I was at the bar with my girlfriend Shelly.
Danny was there.
He was harassing her all night.
She kept trying to tell him to [ __ ] off and he wouldn't leave her alone.
Shel went to the bathroom.
I thought he was gone.
But he followed her in there.
And he locked the door.
I found her on the floor.
Her pants were down.
And her undies were ripped.
Face bashed up and she was bleeding.
I just wanted to get her home safe.
So I put her in the cab.
And then I saw him standing over at the car park.
So I walked up to him.
And he started laughing at me.
Telling me [music] she was begging for it. She wasn't. He was lying. That was the best [ __ ] she'd ever had.
And then he said [music] he was going to do it to me, too.
So I hit him.
That's a lie. It's the truth.
>> My son's not a rapist.
>> not a liar. Allie, you tell her.
You tell her that Danny would never never hurt anyone. You tell her.
Tell her.
I didn't mean to kill him, Marie. But you did.
You took my boy away from me. [laughter] I'm sorry.
Are we done?
Done?
This is finished. Yeah.
You get out of my cell.
All of you.
Marie.
I'll do whatever I have to do to protect my sister.
>> [snorts] >> You believe her?
I failed him.
No.
No, you didn't.
>> No, I failed him as a mother.
We had to change schools once.
He hurt a girl.
He really hurt her?
I was too busy. I didn't see. I wasn't there for him.
Harriet, you were a great mother.
No.
His death is my fault.
His death is my fault.
Hey Miss Mars. Shouldn't be back by now?
Jenkins is spending the evening at the Frankston lockup.
What?
Allie.
What's going on with Marie? She going to come for Ruby?
I don't think so. Right now, she's blaming herself.
I guess we have Blue Maries. Where? In the Frankston lockup. True? Yeah. What's she doing out there? No idea.
>> [sighs] >> Little something extra you ordered.
>> [music] >> Nice veins.
Hey Jimmy Juice.
>> [music] >> Hey boobs.
Mr. Sister. Yeah.
Check out the new boobs. Who's the old bag, Ruby? Shut your [ __ ] mouth.
What were you doing in the front of the cop bar?
Uh, ask her. This is me, Mom. Oh, wow.
Good day, Maya. I'm Liz. Oh, hi Liz. Hi.
Yeah, we got done for stealing baby powder. You what? Formula. Who's the wrinkly snatch, BOOMER?
>> [screaming] >> OH, SHUT [ __ ] SHUT IT.
SHE'S A KLEPTO WITH, you know, previous convictions.
>> I'm not a klepto.
I was allegedly in receipt of stolen goods.
Come on, it was grabbed at first.
What? Don't they bring [music] it to you? No.
>> [music] >> Ruby, you okay?
Yeah, I just feel a bit spacey. I think I've got a fit coming on. What's wrong, Miles? Ruby needs to go to medical. What for? Epileptic seizure. She's having one. [ __ ] let's go.
Come on. Come on.
>> [music] >> I just I just want to sleep.
How did this happen?
Oh, it was an accident. Just a little bit of fence wire.
This will need stitches.
Okay.
How is she? Still portraying it?
I'm not convinced it's her epilepsy.
Could be drug related. Okay.
Did you say Mari?
Yeah, medical. [music] [ __ ] [ __ ] slashed herself.
What?
>> [music] >> Oh, [ __ ] >> [music] >> How's the pain?
No, it's not good. Okay. Okay, it's some relief. [music] Thanks.
Now you know how my Danny felt at the end.
Winter?
This was found in a search of your cell.
Care to explain it?
Right, slot her.
>> [music] >> I'M STILL [screaming] HIS MAMA.
DON'T FORGET THAT I'M STILL HIS MAMA.
HE'S STILL MY SON.
[ __ ] YOU.
YOU GOT TO LET ME OUT.
>> ALL RIGHT. I NEED TO get back to medical.
>> No [ __ ] Says she treated your arm. Oh, come on. You can release me.
>> The shivs that were found in your cell.
>> [ __ ] it. You know what I've been going through. You got to let me out.
>> You can. YOU'RE NOT [ __ ] GETTING ME OUT. YOU CAN GET ME OUT. YOU GOT TO >> [music] >> help me out.
Help me.
>> [laughter] >> So, have you got a nine? I do. Oh, good one. What are you looking at?
Hey, we're back. Hey, how you going? Um So, yeah, this is it.
Um you got to be standing by your door for the count.
>> Why? Cuz cuz you just do. Well, you might be happy being a sheep, Suzy, but I'm bloody not. What's this say they can count, you know? Yeah. Hey, look who's here. How you doing? Hey, you. Uh it's a false alarm. But I feel better. You don't look good. I'm fine. I just have a headache and a dry mouth. Mhm, that's it. Yeah, you can keep your doors open or shut. Doesn't really matter.
>> Yeah, usually we keep them open.
>> Yeah, I I like my privacy, so Right. Um [clears throat] yeah, don't borrow anyone's stuff.
>> [laughter] >> Like especially mine.
And try not to steal anything, you klepto.
>> Hey, so what's with all the bloody rules here?
>> You're in prison, love.
Yeah, so whatever you do, that button, don't ever press it. All right?
Oh, [ __ ] WHAT THE [ __ ] DID YOU DO THAT FOR?
>> [music] >> RUBY!
RUBY!
I need some help here.
What's happening?
Ruby!
>> [music]
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