Venezuelan Woman

Venezuelan Woman is a character in Season Five of the Showtime series DEXTER.

She is questioned by Detectives Debra Morgan and Joey Quinn as a possible witness in a murder case.

Summary

 * “Practically Perfect”

The police are trying to find out who left Nina Alfaro’s decapitated head on display in a park. During a briefing, Debra makes a suggestion on how to proceed.

"Debra: “I would like to re-canvass the neighborhood where Mrs. Alfaro's body was found. There are a lot of houses facing that park. Somebody's bound to talk.” LaGuerta: “Start today.” Debra: “And I think Batista should be there.” Batista: “Hispanic neighborhood. Hispanic cop. Might raise the comfort level. Loosen tongues.” LaGuerta: “I get it. The rest of you, stay with the case. Work your leads.”"

Later that morning, Debra and Quinn question a Venezuelan woman who lives across from the park, but she will offer no information.

"Venezuelan Woman: “I have nothing to say. I didn't see no one.” Debra: [handing her a card] “Well, if you remember anything or if you hear anything --” Venezuelan Woman: “Yes, mm-hmm. I call you.”"

As they walk away, Quinn sighs and Debra remarks that they’re never going to hear from her. She says it’s frustrating that no one in the neighborhood will talk. Quinn says that he’s frustrated because they haven’t had sex for nine days and thirteen hours -- and they might as well be married. Debra angrily blasts Quinn for his comment. At that moment, Batista walks up to them, having finished his interview with a neighbor.

"Batista: “Another case of temporary blindness. Anything?” Debra: “These people are all afraid of something.” Batista: “Yeah, I'm getting that too.” Quinn: “Maybe they just don't want to get involved.” Debra: “No, I think it's more than that. If the killer's dead, what are they afraid of?” Batista: “I thought I could make some headway, but the reality is this is a Venezuelan neighborhood.” Debra: “So?” Batista: “I'm Cuban.”"

Related Pages

 * Nina Alfaro
 * Santa Muerte Case