- Supt. Mike Halloran: I think we already know our man. Think we've met him and talked to him. And the only reason we can't put our finger on him is we don't know enough about him.
- Sgt. Beale: Could be...
- Supt. Mike Halloran: If only someone in this town would talk.
- Supt. Mike Halloran: Are there any real people in this town I wonder?
- Elizabeth Fenner: You know the population of Oakley Park? It's about 50,000. How many people have you met so far? A dozen?
- Supt. Mike Halloran: This killer is going to strike again. I know the pattern. I've seen it a dozen times. If we handle this town with kid gloves on, there's going to be another funeral within a week.