Ep 1. Dead

Det. Robert Goren and his partner Det. Alexandra Eames are back on the job, investigating a bizarre murder case in Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 2 episode 1 titled "Dead." The episode begins with the discovery of a young woman's body at a construction site. The victim, who appears to be in her early twenties, had been brutally murdered, her throat slit and her fingers cut off.

Goren and Eames quickly realize that they are dealing with a cunning and ruthless killer who has left few clues behind. However, their investigation leads them to a troubled young man named Peter, who was seen driving away from the construction site around the time of the murder.

As they dig deeper into Peter's background, Goren and Eames discover that he has a history of mental illness and had been recently released from a psychiatric facility. They soon learn that Peter had been obsessed with the victim, a former classmate, and had been stalking her for months.

The detectives also encounter another suspect, the victim's ex-boyfriend, who had a motive for the murder. However, as they delve further into the case, Goren and Eames discover that there are many other potential suspects, including the victim's boss at a high-end fashion store and her roommate.

As the investigation progresses, Goren begins to suspect that the killer may be someone closer to the victim than they initially thought. He and Eames follow a series of leads that take them to a wealthy family with a dark secret. The family is hiding more than one shocking secret that might be connected to the murder.

The case becomes more complicated as Goren keeps pushing the wealthy family for answers, leading to tension with Eames. Meanwhile, Peter becomes more unstable and violent, making the detectives realize that he could be the key to the case.

Ultimately, Goren and Eames must work against the clock to identify the killer and bring him to justice before he can strike again. The race to get to the killer is full of twists and turns as the detectives untangle a complicated web of lies, deceit, and greed.

The episode concludes with justice served and Goren and Eames satisfied that they have pieced together a complex and compelling case. "Dead" is a thrilling and thought-provoking episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.