S2·E20 Pique

Episode recap

In the twentieth episode of the second season of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, titled Pique, the detectives of the NYPD Special Victims Unit investigate the murder of a software company employee. The victim was killed by a former colleague who had been fired from the company. As the investigation proceeds, the detectives work alongside an FBI psychiatrist to understand the circumstances surrounding the crime. Through their combined efforts, the team uncovers a horrifying motive for the slaying. The investigation reveals that the suspect maintained a bizarre relationship with his overbearing mother. Furthermore, the detectives discover that the suspect engaged in a specific and strange sexual fetish known as piquerism. This psychological profile provides the necessary insight into the suspect's behavior and the underlying reasons for the violent act. The episode focuses on the procedural efforts of the dedicated detectives as they navigate the complexities of the case to bring the perpetrator to justice. By examining the intersection of the suspect's personal history and his criminal actions, the squad works to resolve the investigation into the vicious felony.