Ep 10. Ellie

Ellie, the tenth episode of the second season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, revolves around the brutal murder of a young girl. The victim, Ellie, was a talented soccer player, who was found dead in a field with her jersey missing. The team is called in to investigate the case immediately.

The investigation reveals that Ellie was leading a double life; she was secretly working at a strip club to earn some extra money. The team speaks to her coworkers and customers at the club to gather information and leads. They manage to trace back Ellie's movements on the night of her murder to a suspicious character named Mike.

Mike, a sleazy photographer, becomes the primary suspect in the case. The team gets a warrant to search his studio, where they find several pictures of Ellie in provocative poses. The team then turns their attention to two of Mike's assistants, who also attended the soccer game that Ellie played on the night she was murdered.

The team discovers that one of the assistants, Tim, had a crush on Ellie, which became an obsession. Further investigation reveals that Tim had followed Ellie to the field and committed the brutal crime. The team arrests Tim, who confesses to the murder of Ellie.

The episode also delves into the personal lives of CSI team members, giving viewers an insight into their emotional struggles. We see Warrick dealing with gambling addiction, Brass confronted by his estranged daughter, and Sara struggling to deal with her personal demons.

Ellie is a gripping episode that highlights the challenges that the CSI team faces in solving a complicated murder case. It also showcases the complexities of human emotions and their impact on human behavior. The episode ends on a somber note as the team mourns the loss of the young girl and reflects on the futility of violence and loss.