In Plain Sight season 2 episode 7 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "In Plain Sight" Season 2, Episode 7, Norman Baker, the chief engineer behind the catastrophic Beaumont Bridge collapse, grapples with guilt and accountability. Initially blaming substandard materials and forgery for the disaster, Baker enters witness protection to escape threats. On the bridge collapse's anniversary, he seeks redemption by exposing the true cause and his own role in the failure. Baker's plan to force a confession from Karl Hogeland and destroy the remaining unsafe bridges he designed is thwarted by federal agents, leading to a confrontation where he ultimately decides against self-destruction, choosing to face his mistakes and seek a path forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Federal Witness Protection Program?
A program that relocates individuals at risk due to their testimonies, providing them with new identities for their safety.
Who designed the Beaumont Bridge?
Norman Baker, a chief engineer.
What caused the Beaumont Bridge collapse?
The collapse was caused by the use of inferior quality and insufficient gauge gusset plates, not approved by Norman Baker.
Did Norman Baker approve the use of faulty materials for the bridge?
No, Norman Baker did not approve the use of faulty materials. He claimed his signature was forged by Karl Hogeland.
Why did Norman Baker enter the witness protection program?
He entered the program for his safety after exposing the truth about the bridge collapse and receiving threats from Karl Hogeland.
What is Norman Baker's new identity in witness protection?
Norman Danzer.
How does Norman Baker plan to expose Karl Hogeland?
He stages his own death to confront Hogeland and force a confession at gunpoint on a rigged bridge.
What does Norman Baker confess before his planned final act?
He confesses to his own mistakes in the bridge's design and acknowledges that these errors contributed to the collapse.
What stops Norman Baker from carrying out his final act?
The intervention of federal agents and a heartfelt plea convince him to abandon his plan.
What themes are explored in this episode?
The episode explores themes of guilt, redemption, justice, and the personal cost of public service.