Ep 9. And Here's to You, Mrs. Azrael

And Here's to You, Mrs. Azrael is the ninth episode of the third season of CSI: NY. The episode revolves around the murder of a young woman found in a hotel room, who turns out to be the wife of a prominent judge. The team must navigate through the world of politics and personal secrets to solve the case.

The episode starts with the discovery of the body of a woman named Rachel Nissenson in a hotel room. It is soon revealed that she is the wife of Judge Eric Nissenson, who is presiding over a high-profile case involving a black basketball player who is accused of raping a white woman. The team immediately realizes that this could lead to some complications in the investigation, with the possibility of political interference in the case.

Detective Mac Taylor meets with Judge Nissenson to inform him of his wife's murder and to assure him that the case will be investigated fairly, despite the potential conflicts of interest. Meanwhile, Detective Danny Messer and Dr. Sheldon Hawkes examine the body and determine that she was killed by a single gunshot to the head.

As the investigation progresses, the team uncovers several possible motives for the murder, including jealousy, revenge, and greed. Rachel had recently inherited a large sum of money from her aunt's estate, which could have made her a target for robbery or murder.

Things become more complicated when the team discovers that Rachel had been having an affair with a man named Henry Braden, who is revealed to be an assistant district attorney. This opens up the possibility of a political motive for the murder, as Braden was working on the same case as Judge Nissenson and could have been trying to influence the outcome.

Throughout the investigation, tensions continue to rise between Judge Nissenson and Detective Taylor, as the judge becomes increasingly hostile towards the police. When Rachel's diary is found, it confirms that she was having an affair with Braden and that she also suspected her husband of having an affair. The diary also contains several entries detailing her fear of being murdered, which leads the team to suspect that the killer may have been someone she knew and trusted.

In the end, the team is able to identify the killer and bring them to justice, but not without a few surprises along the way. And Here's to You, Mrs. Azrael is a gripping episode that showcases the complexities of the criminal justice system and the impact that personal relationships can have on a case. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting installment.