Ep 9. Gray

In Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 12 episode 9 titled "Gray," the team investigates a case involving the brutal rape and murder of a young woman in her apartment. The victim, Kendra, was a college student who was active in her community and well-liked by everyone who knew her. When her body is found by her roommate, the SVU team is called to the scene to investigate.

As they begin to uncover details about Kendra's life, they discover that she had recently been involved in a dispute with a professor at her school, Dr. Grayson. Grayson had been accused of sexual harassment by several of his colleagues, including Kendra's mentor, but had managed to avoid any serious consequences.

The detectives begin to question whether Grayson could be involved in Kendra's murder, but he claims to have an alibi and insists that he had nothing to do with her death. They also discover that Kendra had been dating a man named Sean, whose behavior becomes increasingly suspicious as the investigation progresses.

As they work to unravel the mystery of Kendra's death, the SVU team must also confront the difficult issue of sexual harassment and assault on college campuses. They speak with survivors, advocates, and experts in the field, and begin to understand the complex dynamics at play in these cases.

As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the detectives realize that there is more to Kendra's death than anyone initially suspected. They must race against time to identify the killer and bring them to justice before anyone else is hurt.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 12 episode 9 is a gripping and emotional exploration of a traumatic crime, as well as the larger societal issues that surround it. With powerful performances from the cast and thought-provoking writing, this episode is sure to leave a lasting impact.