S5·E13 Hate
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 13
- Air Date
- January 13, 2004
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- David Platt
- Writer
- Robert Nathan
- Score
- 8.1/10 (8 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
A young Arab woman is brutally raped and burned, and after identifying her, the detectives suspect her husband and mother-in-law. After a man accused of the murders of three Arabs, he claims that he was genetically and biologically predisposed to hatred and violence, but soon they uncover the real impetus to the slayings.
Episode recap
In the Law and Order Special Victims Unit episode titled Hate, the detectives investigate the brutal rape and burning of a young Arab woman. Upon identifying the victim, the investigation initially focuses on her husband and mother-in-law as potential suspects. The scope of the inquiry expands when a man is accused of murdering three Arab individuals. During the legal proceedings, the accused man attempts to defend his actions by claiming he was genetically and biologically predisposed to violence and hatred. However, the detectives continue their work to uncover the actual impetus behind the series of slayings. The episode explores the intersection of these violent crimes and the motivations driving the perpetrator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 13 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit air?
Season 5, Episode 13 ('Hate') originally aired on January 13, 2004.
How long is Season 5 Episode 13 ('Hate')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 5 Episode 13?
A young Arab woman is brutally raped and burned, and after identifying her, the detectives suspect her husband and mother-in-law. After a man accused of the murders of three Arabs, he claims that he was genetically and biologically predisposed to hatred and violence, but soon they uncover the real i...
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