S4·E16 Tortured

Episode recap

In the sixteenth episode of the fourth season of Law and Order Special Victims Unit, titled Tortured, the detectives of the Special Victims Unit investigate the murder of a Tibetan woman. The victim, who had previously been subjected to torture in her home country, is discovered dead with one of her feet missing. The investigation into the crime involves an exhaustive search for potential suspects. As the detectives follow the evidence, they eventually identify the perpetrator of the crime. The investigation reveals that the killer is himself a victim of torture. The episode explores the intersection of past trauma and criminal behavior as the unit works to resolve the case.