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The Review Geek
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Poker Face – Season 2 Episode 12 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
Episode 12 Episode 12 of Poker Face Season 2 begins with Charlie and Alex on the run towards Beatrix Hasp. Luca calls Charlie and tells her about the Iguana and how he wanted them to get away and lead him to Beatrix. He says the Iguana can look like anyone and encourages her to give herself up to the police. She cuts the call and discusses the situation with Alex. They stop at the next truck stop, where Charlie muses that they only need to survive two weeks until Beatrix testifies. After that, they should be safe. But at that moment, Charlie spots a man who could be the assassin and the two girls make a run for it. The man chases them but they manage to drive away before he can do anything. Meanwhile, Luca tries to tell his superiors to reveal Hasp's location so they can move her. The location is protected by a three-word phrase which is split between three different agencies and each agency head refuses Luca's request. Charlie and Alex arrive at Beatrix's house. Charlie goes up to the front door on her own but no one opens it. She goes to the side of the house and finds a dead body. Alex starts pressing the car horn and Charlie runs back but it's too late, Alex is gone. Charlie goes back to the house and finds multiple dead bodies, including Beatrix's. From a side room, Alex comes out! Charlie realises she's been behind the whole thing — she is the Iguana! Alex is the one person who can lie to Charlie. She's been lying to her this whole time. Alex describes how she's been an assassin for years but got bored over the last few years. She then got a call from her agent, who convinced her to take on a job to kill Beatrix Hasp. While Alex wasn't interested at first, she was intrigued when she learned that Charlie is a human lie detector and the only one who could get her to Beatrix. It presented a new challenge. When Alex offered Charlie that free coffee that wasn't really coffee, it was a test to see if Alex could lie to Charlie. And she passed! But it took a Herculean effort from Alex to constantly lie. The gym murder got Charlie to fully trust Alex. Next, she hired the world's second-best assassin to kill Hasp's son and frame Charlie. She also attacked a random man at the truck stop to make him chase her and Charlie (who mistook him for the Iguana). Alex says that the challenge of lying to Charlie gave her life purpose. But now, she has to kill her. She is about to shoot when a fire alarm starts beeping. Charlie had kept one of Beatrix's pots on a high flame and it set the alarm off. It sends her location to Luca and as cops arrive at the house, Alex holds Charlie hostage and drives off in her car. Luca and other agents pursue them. Alex admits to Charlie that after fooling her nemesis, she's now ready to end her life. Charlie says that Alex hasn't tried to lie to her while Charlie's trying to catch her. Alex decides to play two truths and a lie while hurtling the car towards the edge of a cliff. If Charlie wins, she'll let them live. Charlie wins! But now, the car's brakes don't work. The car goes over the cliff but right before that, Charlie opens her door and leaps out. Luca saves her from falling off the cliff but with Alex gone, she will now be held for several federal crimes. However, Luca agrees to let her go…for now. Charlie is upset about the turn of events but she rushes off and gets a ride from a truck driver. When another FBI agent examines Charlie's burnt-up car at the bottom of the canyon, we see that Alex isn't inside. The Episode Review Episode 12 ends Poker Face Season 2 on a high note! A lot has happened in this episode and while your mileage with the implications may vary, it's still a solid dose of intriguing twists and turns. While the first half of the episode is all about the chase and running away, the second half offers a tête-à-tête between Charlie and the Iguana who is revealed to be none other than Alex. The Season 2 finale implies that they are each other's nemeses and suggests that the following season will not only have Charlie run from the FBI but also face off against Alex once again. Although I wonder how Alex will continue to compete with Charlie now that Charlie knows her real identity. Ultimately, it all comes down to the larger trajectory of Charlie's life. The second season largely saw her settle down in one place and make longer connections with people; it felt like a different direction from the chase of Season 1. In the end, it depends on which version you like better — slice of life or on the run? Previous Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Suspected Minnesota assassin teases motive for shootings as he whines about prison conditions
The suspected Minnesota assassin revealed the gruesome murders had nothing to do with President Donald Trump as he complained about the conditions he is experiencing in jail. Vance Boelter, 57, is accused of gunning down Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark on June 14 and attempting to kill Democratic State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette at their home that same day. Now, nearly a month after the horrid slayings, Boelter - who was appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to the state's Workforce Development Council in 2019 - has shared his thoughts on the case against him as he whined about being held in a cell, 'not fit to live in.' He made it clear that the murders were not driven by Trump, but did not exactly specify the motive behind them. 'You are fishing and I can't talk about my case…I'll say it didn't involve either the Trump stuff or pro-life,' he told the New York Post in written messages and video chats. 'I am pro-life personaly [sic] but it wasn't those,' Boelter said from his cell inside Sherburne County Jail in Elk River - about 30 miles outside of Minneapolis - on Friday. 'I will just say there is a lot of information that will come out in future that people will look at and judge for themselves that goes back 24 months before the 14th. If the gov ever let's [sic] it get out.' His statements are his first public words, outside of court hearings, following his arrest after he surrendered to officers on June 15 - bringing an end to a massive, nearly two-day search that put the entire state on edge. He further told the outlet that critical details in the one-and-a-half page letter he allegedly wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel were shared with the public. Boelter, who was seen porting a yellow prison jumpsuit, asked: 'Can I ask what you heard as an outside person about the note that the alleged person — I'll say alleged person — left in that car, did you hear anything about that?' A letter purportedly written by Boleter,which has not been released to the public, was found in a Buick he left near his home and allegedly contains a confession to the Hortman murders and the attempted killing of the Hoffman's. In it, the author wildly claimed that Walz ordered him to kill Senator Amy Klobuchar so that Democratic vice presidental candidate could steal her job. 'Certain details of that letter were leaked out that probably painted one kind of a picture, but a lot more important details that were in that letter were not leaked out,' he told the outlet. He refused to specify more about the letter, but said the details pertained to 'things that were going on in Minnesota'. 'I also made sure when I was arrested that they secured that letter — I made the request that they secure that letter before it gets destroyed — because I was concerned somebody would destroy it,' Boelter continued. In addition to the letter, authorities discovered flyers for the 'No Kings' anti-Trump rallies scheduled the same days as the murders, and a hit list of 70 other politicians, including Walz and abortion providers in the state. He went on to say that he is a Trump supporter, but refused to clarify his feelings toward Walz. When asked about how he feels toward the victims and their families, Boelter, an ordained minister, turned to his Christian faith. 'I forgot which verse it was.. but I've always followed that,' he said. 'You can maybe ask…if somebody believes that, and they love God and that they love their neighbor…allegedly, how could they be involved in a situation where some people are no longer here that were here before? He added: 'I'll let you chew on that one.' The father-of-four also mentioned how his family has been affected since the shocking incident. 'I talked to my wife for two minutes shortly after my arrest and then the call was cut off. Nothing since then,' he detailed. 'My wife and family had nothing to do with any of this. They were all shocked like others.' His wife, Jenny Boelter, released a statement through her lawyers, calling her husband's alleged actions 'a betrayal'. She also said she did not try to flee after he committed the alleged crimes. 'On behalf of my children and myself, I want to express our deepest sympathies to the Hortman and Hoffman families. Our condolences are with all who are grieving during this unimaginably difficult time, and we are praying daily for them,' she wrote. 'We are absolutely shocked, heartbroken and completely blindsided. This violence does not at all align with our beliefs as a family. It is a betrayal of everything we hold true as tenets of our Christian faith. 'We are appalled and horrified by what occurred and our hearts are incredibly heavy for the victims of this unfathomable tragedy.' Boelter also shared the alleged horrid conditions he has been enduring in jail. 'My immune system is failing because I am being held in a booking cell that's not made to live in,' Boelter said. '[I] wasn't issued cloths [sic] for almost 3 weeks. Lights never shut off. Sleep on plastic pad on concrete floor. 'I'm not allowed to be around or talk to anyone except the guards.' Daily Mail contacted Sherburne County Jail officials and the FBI for comment, but did not hear back in time for this report. Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer during the shootings. He is also said to have worn a terrifying Halloween-style face mask during the attacks. Acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson announced six new federal charges against Boelter for murder, stalking, and shooting offenses - while revealing that he went to two other lawmakers' homes with the intent to kill them that day. Both Yvette and the senator were left injured. She was released in late June while her husband remains in the hospital in serious but stable condition. John was shot nine times while his bride was shot eight times. A bullet narrowly missed his heart, KARE 11 reported.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Friday briefing: Trump assassination attempt, one year later; State Department layoffs; Amanda Anisimova; Jan. 6 show; and more
This man may have stopped President Donald Trump's would-be assassin. Trump will visit Texas today in the wake of last weekend's catastrophic floods. The State Department will begin mass layoffs 'in the coming days.' A federal judge blocked Trump's ban on birthright citizenship. At least one American will have a chance at Wimbledon glory this weekend.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Appalling six-word text Minnesota 'assassin' sent to family shortly after he 'murdered Dem lawmaker and husband'
The suspected assassin accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband seemingly bragged about the slayings in a chilling text to his family. Vance Boelter, 57, allegedly impersonated a police officer and then shot dead Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark, in their home on Saturday night. He is also suspected of shooting and wounding state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette at their home a few miles away. Boelter, who officials say meticulously planned the attacks, did not appear to have any remorse for the murders, which he alleged were an act of 'war'. The suspected killer texted his wife Jenny and other family members shortly after he attacked the legislators, according to a federal criminal complaint. 'Dad went to war last night,' he wrote in the appalling text, which was sent around 6:18am, the federal charging documents state. He added: 'I don't wanna say more because I don't wanna implicate anybody.' Authorities allege Boelter texted also his wife separately after the brutal attacks, acknowledging 'words are not gonna explain how sorry I am for this situation'. Boelter also warned her that 'there's gonna be some people coming to the house armed and trigger-happy and I don't want you guys around'. Police later found Jenny Boelter in her car with her children, their passports, two handguns, and $10,000 cash, according to the affidavit. Boelter surrendered to police Sunday after they found him in the woods near his home following a massive manhunt that stretched over two days. Acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson on Monday announced six new federal charges against Boelter for murder, stalking, and shooting offenses. He already faces state charges, including murder and attempted murder. Boelter carried out surveillance missions, took notes on the homes and people he targeted and disguised himself as a police officer just before the shootings. 'It is no exaggeration to say that his crimes are the stuff of nightmares,' Thompson added. Boelter had many notebooks full of plans that appeared to be months in the making, according to the affidavit. Underscoring what law enforcement officials said was the premeditated nature of the attacks, Boelter wrote out in one notebook a list of internet-based people search engines, according to court records. His writings included the names of 45 state and federal elected officials in Minnesota, Thompson said. But authorities have not found any writings that would 'clearly identify what motivated him,' Thompson said. Though the targets were Democrats and elected officials, Thompson said it was too soon to speculate on any sort of political ideology. Federal prosecutors also revealed that he went to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the shootings, intending to inflict more carnage against those on his hitlist. But one of the other state lawmakers was on vacation and the suspect left the other house after police arrived early Saturday. Authorities declined to name the two other elected officials who escaped harm, but it was clear the shootings were politically motivated. 'This was a targeted attack against individuals who answered the call to public service,' said Alvin Winston, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Minneapolis field office. At one point during his evasion from law enforcement, Boelter bought an electronic bike and a Buick sedan from someone he met at a bus stop in Minneapolis, the federal affidavit said. Police found the sedan abandoned on a highway Sunday morning. In the car, law enforcement found a cowboy hat Boelter had been seen wearing in surveillance footage as well as a letter written to the FBI, authorities said. The letter said it was written by 'Dr. Vance Luther Boulter' and said he was 'the shooter at large in Minnesota involved in the 2 shootings.' The car was found in rural Sibley County, where Boelter lived, and a police officer reported Sunday that he believed he saw Boelter running into the woods, narrowing the search to a wooded area. Police used a helicopter and officers on foot to find Boelter. He gave himself up to police, crawling out before he was handcuffed and taken into custody in a field. Drew Evans, superintendent of the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said the violence likely would've continued had Brooklyn Park officers not checked on Hortman's home, causing Boelter to flee. The Hoffmans were attacked first at their home in Champlin. A criminal complaint indicated their adult daughter called 911 to say a masked person had come to the door and shot her parents. Boelter had shown up carrying a flashlight and a 9 mm handgun and wearing a black tactical vest and a 'hyper-realistic' silicone mask, said Thompson. He first knocked and shouted: 'This is police.' At one point, the Hoffmans realized he was wearing a mask and Boelter told them 'this is a robbery.' After Sen. Hoffman tried to push Boelter out the door, Boelter shot him repeatedly and then shot his wife, the prosecutor said. When police in nearby Brooklyn Park learned that a lawmaker had been shot, they sent patrol officers to check on the Hortmans' home. Brooklyn Park police officers arrived just in time to see Boelter shoot Mark Hortman through the open door of the home and exchanged gunfire with Boelter, who fled into the home before escaping, the complaint said. Melissa Hortman was found dead inside, according to the document. Their dog also was shot. Writings recovered from the fake police vehicle included the names of prominent state and federal lawmakers and community leaders, along with abortion rights advocates and information about health care facilities, two law enforcement officials told the Associated Press. A Minnesota official added that lawmakers who had been outspoken in favor of abortion rights were on the list. Friends and former colleagues describe Boelter as a devout Christian who attended an evangelical church and went to campaign rallies for President Donald Trump. Boelter also is a former political appointee who served on the same state workforce development board as Hoffman, records show, though it was not clear if or how well they knew each other. Just hours after the shootings, Boelter texted friends to apologize for his actions, though he didn't say what he had done. 'I'm going to be gone for a while. May be dead shortly, so I just want to let you know I love you guys both and I wish it hadn't gone this way,' he wrote in the messages. Boelter, who appeared in federal court in St. Paul on Monday, said he could not afford an attorney and a federal public defender was appointed to represent him.
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Insane secret hiding spot where senator 'assassin' lurked is revealed... as hero who took him down speaks out
This is the tiny, waterlogged culvert where fugitive 'assassin' Vance Luther Boelter hid after he was spotted traipsing across sodden marshland by a stunned neighbor, can reveal. Boelter, 57, ducked down and slid into the tiny pipe after Wendy Thomas saw him crossing a field a mile from his home in Green Isle, Minnesota.
