S2·E24 Innocent

Episode recap

In the second season of CSI: Miami, episode 24 is titled "Innocent". The episode revolves around the investigation of a murder case involving an adult film actress named Ashley Anders. The CSIs discover that Ashley was found strangled in the park, and further examination reveals blood and human tissue under her nails. The DNA from the evidence matches that of the CEO of the company distributing Ashley's films, who is also a registered sex offender.

As the investigation unfolds, Calleigh discovers an answering machine audiotape belonging to the CEO, which contains a threat against Ashley. However, an accident occurs in the lab, resulting in the crucial piece of evidence being compromised. Delko was the last person to handle the evidence, which raises suspicions and leads to the involvement of IAB's Rick Stetler in the case.

The introduction of IAB's Rick Stetler puts Horatio at a disadvantage, as the CSIs must navigate the additional scrutiny and work to uncover further evidence to find Ashley's killer. The episode delves into the complexities of the case, highlighting the challenges faced by the CSIs as they work to solve the murder.