Well, all I know is there was some lady in a tub, and she heard a noise. Do you remember...

[the janitors Kitty Culver and Henrietta Mosely tell Helen their Candyman story] Kitty Culver: Well, all I know is there was some lady in a tub, and she heard a noise. Helen Lyle: Do you remember her name? Kitty Culver: I think her name was Ruthie Jean. And she heard this banging and smashing like somebody was trying to make a hole in the wall. So Ruthie called 911, and she said, 'There's somebody coming through the walls.' And they didn't believe her. Henrietta Mosely: They thought the lady was crazy, right? Kitty Culver: Hm-mmm. So then she called 911 again and they still didn't believe her. But when they finally got there, she was dead. Helen Lyle: Was she shot? Kitty Culver: No. Um... she was killed with a hook. Henrietta Mosely: [Kitty makes a slice sound] It's true. Yeah it is. I read it in the papers. Candyman killed her. Kitty Culver: Yeah, but, uh... I don't know nothing about that. [as Kitty sits up from the chair to leave]

Well, listen, Jake, maybe you can help me out. I wanted to find out about that woman who got killed. Do you know anything about that? Her name was Ruthie Jean. I don't know nothin'. Did anybody else talk about it? You know, it's okay to talk to me, Jake, 'cause I'm not a cop. So nobody's gonna get in trouble. I can't say nothin', or Candyman'II get me. Candyman, huh? You scared of him? I ain't scared of nobody. But you're crazy walkin' here on your own. It ain't safe around here. Yeah, I know. But I don't scare too easy either, Jake. You know, you don't have to tell me. You could just show me. And if you show me where Candyman is, I'll make you a promise. It'll be our secret. Unless you're too scared. Somebody building a bonfire? Yeah, for the party.