Law & Order: CI Season 1 Episode 3
Law & Order: CI
Season 1

Ep 3. Smothered

  • TV-14
  • October 14, 2001
  • 44 min
  • 8.0  (391)

The show Law & Order: CI season 1 episode 3 is entitled "Smothered". In this episode, the detectives investigate the death of a wealthy elderly woman who is found smothered in her home. What initially appears to be a straightforward investigation takes a surprising turn as the detectives learn more about the family of the deceased.

Goren and Eames are called to the scene of the crime, a luxurious apartment in Manhattan. The victim, Edith Brooks, appears to have been smothered in her sleep, and there are no signs of forced entry or struggle. The detectives soon learn that Edith was a wealthy widow who lived alone with her butler, Simon Matic. Matic tells the detectives that he was asleep in his quarters at the time of the crime, and only discovered the body in the morning.

As they investigate the case, Goren and Eames begin to suspect that Edith's family members may have had a motive for her murder. Edith's daughter, Alison, was estranged from her mother and had a history of drug abuse. Edith's son, Jonathan, was heavily in debt and had been cut off from his mother's finances. Her granddaughter, Heather, was also facing financial difficulties and had a strained relationship with Edith.

The detectives soon discover that Edith's will had recently been changed to exclude Alison and Jonathan from her inheritance, leaving the bulk of her fortune to Heather. This revelation adds to the list of motives for the murder, as each family member stands to gain financially from Edith's death.

As the investigation progresses, Goren becomes fixated on the idea that Matic, the butler, may have been involved in the murder. Matic is evasive and uncooperative with the detectives, and his past includes a criminal record for theft. Goren believes that Matic may have been hired to carry out the murder by one of Edith's family members.

Despite his suspicions, Goren's theory is ultimately proven to be incorrect. The real murderer is revealed in a dramatic twist ending that leaves the detectives stunned. The killer's motivation is ultimately revealed to be a combination of desire for money and a dark family secret.

Throughout the episode, Goren and Eames must navigate the complex dynamics of a wealthy family with a dark history. They use their sharp investigative skills and attention to detail to uncover the truth behind Edith Brooks' murder. The episode is filled with suspenseful moments and unexpected twists, making it a captivating installment of the Law & Order: CI series.

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  • First Aired
    October 14, 2001
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (391)