Who Told Police Where Archie Hammond’s Body Was Buried in MobLand Episode 4?
In Episode 4 of MobLand, one of the biggest mysteries revolves around who informed the police about Archie Hammond’s body location. While the episode doesn’t explicitly reveal the informant’s identity, it strongly suggests that Paul, Conrad Harrigan’s associate, was responsible for the anonymous tip.
The situation begins when Conrad receives news that police have discovered Archie Hammond’s body. The body was found in a coffin alongside an elderly Scottish woman (referred to colorfully as “Mrs. McFuckface” by Kevin) at a funeral parlor. This discovery deeply troubles Conrad because only two people supposedly knew where Archie was buried – Conrad himself and Harry Da Souza, who handled the body disposal.
Conrad is convinced there’s a traitor in their organization, explaining to Kevin, “Archie may have been a grass, but Archie never tipped off where Archie’s body was. Someone who was there that night, someone other than Archie, is a rat.” This revelation sets up a mystery that runs throughout the episode – who betrayed the Harrigans by giving this information to authorities?
When Kevin suggests that Harry might be the informant, Conrad immediately and firmly dismisses this possibility, repeatedly stating, “It’s not Harry.” His certainty is notable since the evidence seems to point in Harry’s direction. After disposing of Archie’s body, Harry was called back for another job very quickly, which could have given him an opportunity to make the anonymous call.
The episode gives us a significant clue when, immediately after discussing the leak, Conrad calls Paul (who had been waiting outside) into the room. The timing of this action and Conrad’s certainty that Harry isn’t responsible strongly suggest that Conrad already suspects Paul is the informant. This theory is supported by Paul’s nervous behavior and Conrad’s subsequent request for Paul to perform an unspecified task for him.
Throughout the episode, we see Conrad’s calculating nature as he handles various family matters. Rather than confronting Paul directly, Conrad appears to be gathering information and possibly setting a trap. His approach suggests he wants to be absolutely certain before taking action against the informant.
The revelation about Archie’s body complicates an already tense situation for the Harrigan family. They’re simultaneously dealing with the aftermath of Eddie Harrigan murdering Tommy Stevenson, which has created dangerous tension with the Stevenson family. Harry has been working to convince Richie Stevenson that a man named Valjon was responsible for Tommy’s death, not Eddie. This deception becomes even more difficult when Richie forces Harry to kill Valjon in front of him as a test of his story.
While the episode doesn’t give us definitive proof that Paul informed on the Harrigans, the context and Conrad’s behavior strongly point in this direction. Conrad’s immediate focus on Paul after discussing the leak, combined with his absolute certainty that Harry isn’t responsible despite the circumstantial evidence, suggests Conrad already knows or strongly suspects Paul’s betrayal.
The mystery of who informed on Archie’s burial location adds another layer of tension to the already complex web of loyalties and betrayals within the criminal organization. If Paul is indeed the informant, his motivations remain unclear – is he working with authorities, attempting to undermine Conrad’s leadership, or pursuing some other agenda?
This unanswered question builds suspense for future episodes, as viewers wait to see how Conrad will handle the suspected betrayal and what consequences Paul might face if he is indeed confirmed as the informant. In the dangerous world of MobLand, where loyalty is valued above all else, being identified as an informant would likely have deadly consequences.
The discovery of Archie’s body creates additional complications for Harry, who is already balancing his duties to the Harrigan family with his responsibilities to his wife Jan and daughter Gina. Conrad’s unexpected visit to Jan while Harry is away further entangles Harry’s personal and professional lives, putting additional pressure on an already strained marriage.
As Episode 4 concludes, the question of who betrayed the Harrigans by revealing Archie’s burial location remains technically unanswered, but the episode provides strong circumstantial evidence pointing to Paul as the most likely informant. Conrad’s actions suggest he already knows or suspects the truth and is carefully planning his response to this betrayal within his organization.
