The Case of the Lipstick Killer (Award winning Short)

Added: 2026-05-19

[00:01:09]My name is Detective Sam Phelps. That's my partner, Henry Vincen. Lately, there's been a string of killings going around. They all have one thing in common.

[00:01:29]Yeah, it's definitely our guy.

[00:01:31]>> Uh, no. Could be a copycat.

[00:01:33]>> Nah, same shade of lipstick every time.

[00:01:36]>> So, never said the color. It looks familiar. Did we get an ID? It >> was the prime witness to the last killing.

[00:01:42]>> Speaking of witnesses, we got any?

[00:01:44]>> We got three back at the station right now.

[00:01:50]Henry, just start the car.

[00:01:59]>> Going after witnesses. This guy's good, but if he keeps covering his tracks like that, he's got to slip up eventually.

[00:02:04]So, on the 23rd, what did you see?

[00:02:06]>> Well, I ain't seen much, but >> there was a strange man.

[00:02:10]>> He had a mask on >> and a hat, too. We weren't getting anywhere. But then she walked in >> last night. What'd you see?

[00:02:19]>> Well, I saw a lot of things. I saw a bird, a pink car, and a guy following another guy. He pulled out a knife and stabbed him.

[00:02:28]>> Did you see the man's face?

[00:02:30]>> Well, not entirely.

[00:02:32]>> All right, you're wasting our time.

[00:02:34]>> So, can I go?

[00:02:35]>> You're free to go.

[00:02:40]Phillips in my office now.

[00:02:50]You're off the case. I'm putting you and Vinnie back on narcotics.

[00:02:56]But was so close. Not close enough. But Chief, I've had enough of your malarkey.

[00:03:03]You're off the case. That's that. Get the hell out of my office.

[00:03:17]off the case. Can't believe it.

[00:03:24]>> Fancy seeing you here.

[00:03:26]>> Sarah, the hell are you doing here? The usual.

[00:03:30]>> Can a woman not drink? Why so slow down?

[00:03:33]>> Got taken off the case.

[00:03:35]Well, I think I have something.

[00:03:39]>> Nah, case is cold.

[00:03:42]>> The killer's on the inside. All his victims were witnesses.

[00:03:53]>> Detective Phelps, it's for you.

[00:03:57]>> Detective Phelps. What? They got the guy.

[00:04:04]Where are you going?

[00:04:06]>> They got the guy.

[00:04:11]>> Who the hell are you?

[00:04:12]>> Shut up before I blow your brains out.

[00:04:32]Henry.

[00:04:35]>> End of the line. Detective >> Snake.

[00:04:47]>> Bad idea. Phelps.

[00:04:49]>> Just let it go.

[00:04:51]>> Nuh-uh.

[00:04:55]Nice to work, detective.

[00:05:03]You know Sam, the truth is good guys can never cases closed scenes.