Ep 11. White Lies Part 1

Major Crimes season 5 episode 11, "White Lies Part 1," follows the Major Crimes team as they investigate the murder of a young boy found dead in a park. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of lies and cover-ups surrounding the boy's death, and discover that his family may be involved in drugs and gang activity.

The episode opens with the discovery of the boy's body by a group of joggers in the park. The Major Crimes team is called in to investigate, and Captain Sharon Raydor (Mary McDonnell) leads the charge. As they begin collecting evidence, they discover that the boy had been dead for several days before he was found.

The team is able to identify the boy as Miguel Ramos, a 14-year-old who had been reported missing by his mother several days earlier. They quickly find out that Miguel's family has a history of drug-related crimes, and that his older brother, Tomas, is currently on parole for drug trafficking.

As they interview Miguel's mother, Maria, and his brother, Tomas, they begin to unravel a series of lies and inconsistencies in their stories. They suspect that Miguel may have been involved in drugs and gangs himself, and that his death may be related to his criminal activity.

Meanwhile, Detective Andy Flynn (Tony Denison) is dealing with his own personal crisis, as his father is hospitalized with a serious illness. He struggles to balance his duties as a detective with his responsibilities to his family, and his stress begins to take a toll on his work.

The episode ends with the Major Crimes team still trying to piece together the events leading up to Miguel's death, and wondering how deep the Ramos family's involvement in crime really goes.

"White Lies Part 1" sets the stage for a tense and action-packed investigation, as the Major Crimes team must sift through the lies and cover-ups surrounding Miguel's death. With strong performances from the cast and a gripping storyline, it's a must-watch episode for fans of the show.