Ep 12. Burden of Proof

In Rizzoli & Isles season 5 episode 12, titled "Burden of Proof," the murder of a college student in her dorm room leads Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles on a complex investigation that involves multiple suspects with their own potential motives. Through the course of the episode, the detectives uncover secrets and confront truths they never expected, including some unpleasant surprises about their own personal lives.

As Jane and Maura dive into the case, they are perplexed by the apparent lack of leads, as the victim didn't seem to have any enemies or conflicts that would suggest a motive. However, as they start to question the victim's fellow students and friends, they discover that almost everyone in her life had something to hide.

Meanwhile, Maura is dealing with her own personal issues as she grapples with the aftermath of her breakup with her boyfriend. She turns to Jane for support and advice, but finds herself struggling to keep her emotions in check as she becomes increasingly invested in the case.

The investigation takes a dark turn when the detectives discover evidence that seems to implicate the victim's roommate in the murder. As they dig deeper, they begin to unravel a tangled web of secrets and lies, with several other suspects emerging as possible culprits. Along the way, Jane and Maura are forced to confront their own biases and assumptions as they try to determine who is telling the truth and who is hiding something.

As the case comes to a head, Jane and Maura must race against time to catch the killer before they strike again. With tensions running high and the clock ticking down, the detectives must rely on their instincts and their trust in each other to crack the case and bring the perpetrator to justice.

In the end, "Burden of Proof" proves to be a gripping and emotional episode that showcases the strength of the partnership between Jane and Maura, both as detectives and as friends. The murder investigation proves to be a poignant reminder of the importance of honesty and trust, even in the face of darkness and deceit.