Fake Reporter

Fake Reporter is a character in Season One of the Showtime series DEXTER.

He’s a cop who interviews Neil Perry, while pretending to be a reporter.

History
Neil Perry is arrested as the Ice Truck Killer after his partially dismembered mother is found buried in his yard, and he abducts a prostitute.

Summary
Although Perry has confessed to being the Ice Truck Killer, his fingerprints don’t match the partial found on the lozenge wrapper from a crime scene. To cover her bases before the trial, Lt. Maria LaGuerta visits Perry in jail He asks what’s in it for him if he helps her do her job. She says, “How about immortality? We found your mother's body under your house. Now, you can go down as a pathetic loser who killed mom or... the most heinous killer in Florida's history -- Your choice.”
 * “Shrink Wrap”

"Perry: “If I'm going to become a legend, I need to be memorialized. I want a reporter here to interview me -- front page.' LaGuerta: “You're not allowed to talk to the press before the trial.” Perry: “If you want me to cooperate, I'm sure you'll find a way.”"

The reporter interviews Perry off screen.

"Reporter: “I think I have everything I need, Mr. Perry.” Perry: “When's the story gonna run?” Reporter: “Well, they're saving space for tomorrow, front page. I just got to get back and write. Thanks so much for your time.”"

The reporter leaves and LaGuerta enters the room.

"LaGuerta: “How was your interview?” Perry: “It was fine.” LaGuerta: “You ready to talk about the case?” Perry: 'Sure. As soon as I get to talk to a reporter.” LaGuerta: “You just did.” Perry: “Oh, give me a break. That poser was one of your cop buddies, But nice try.” LaGuerta: “In case you forgot, Neil, you're the one in jail. I call the shots.” Perry: “Wrong. I could invoke my Miranda Rights at any time and lawyer up.” LaGuerta: “Except you won’t because if you wanted a lawyer, you'd have one by now.” Perry: “I know your game. Lieutenant.”"

Perry then reveals knowledge of how she was promoted, and LaGuerta realizes that he obtained the information from cracking the police database.

Related Pages

 * Neil Perry
 * Roberta Perry