News Anchor

News Anchor is a character in Season Four of the Showtime series DEXTER.

She covers an apparent shooting by the Vacation Murderers and the Scott Smith kidnapping.

Summary
Arthur Mitchell is in a diner, having ordered his breakfast, when a news report on the TV catches his attention.
 * “Dirty Harry”

"News Anchor: “Police so far are refusing to comment on the murder of a former FBI agent and the shooting of a Miami Metro Homicide detective. But Channel Nine has learned there may be a connection to the so called Vacation Murders. Sources tell us that...”"

When the waitress asks if he needs more coffee, Arthur sternly reprimands her about the lack of tomatoes in his Denver omelet.


 * “Hello, Dexter Morgan”

Arthur, who is hiding out in a hotel, tries to call his daughter, Christine, but there’s no answer. A news report about the boy he thought he had killed distracts him.

"Newscaster: “Which brings us to our next story. In a very happy turn of events, ten-year-old Scott Smith was reunited with his parents earlier today. Although police have no leads as to who abducted the boy or how he came to be returned, his family is simply happy he's home.” Arthur: “Interesting.” Newscaster: “Authorities say they will continue their investigation.”"

Dexter is looking for someone to frame for the Trinity killings when his cell phone rings.

"Dexter: “Hello.” Arthur: “Let me ask you a question. What kind of a man witnesses a child abduction and doesn't call the police? Who are you, Kyle? What is it you want?” Dexter: (after a pause) “Money.” Arthur: (in disbelief) “Money? Is that what all this is about?” Dexter: “I want $50,000, or I'll tell the whole world that Arthur Mitchell, family man, schoolteacher, church deacon, is a pedophile.” Arthur: “I am most certainly not a pedophile.” Dexter: “50,000. Right now.” Arthur: “I'm a schoolteacher. I don't have that kind of money.” Dexter: “Take a loan out on your house. Sell your car.I really don't care. I want the money today.” Arthur: (lying) “That's not possible. I'm not even in Miami.” Dexter: “Where are you?” Arthur: “Well, I'm not gonna tell you that, am I, Kyle?” Dexter: “It doesn't matter. You have 24 hours to get me the money.” Arthur: “I'll, uh... I'll be in touch.”"

Arthur takes out a phone book for Greater Miami and looks up the name “Kyle Butler.”

Related Pages

 * Arthur Mitchell
 * Christine Hill
 * Scott Smith

Trivia

 * Until he was on a kill table in "The Getaway," Arthur didn’t realize that Dexter was a serial killer. He thought Dexter was an extortionist (because he threatened to accuse him of being a pedophile in the previous episode) and a thief (because he stole his money from the parking garage in that episode).