Ep 22. Invaders

Detectives Green and Cassady investigate a double homicide, two men were found shot and killed in their home. The detectives quickly realize that this case is not an ordinary burglary as nothing was stolen and the only damages are the TV and their camera. The detectives start to question the neighbors of the street and found out that there was a party going on across their home at the time of the murder but nobody saw or heard anything. After further investigation, they find out that the two men were undocumented aliens, and they start to pursue leads involving a misguided Border Patrol officer, a notorious human-smuggling syndicate, and the possible identity of the assailant.

The plot becomes more complicated when the team discovers that one of the men was planning to marry a woman who is a U.S. citizen. The detectives investigate the woman's background and found out that the marriage might be a fraud since neither party seemed to know each other very well and were separated physically and mentally in the last few months. The investigation took a personal turn when ADA McCoy meets the widow of one of the deceased men who is eight months pregnant with his child, and he promises to make things right for her and get justice for her family.

As the detectives follow the leads and uncover more information, they realize that the murders aren't a random act of violence, but a carefully planned crime for profit and gain. The detectives encounter roadblocks in the investigation, with witnesses too scared to talk and pieces of evidence that have gone missing. The team faces multiple challenges as they try to solve the case, which leads to several twists and turns, showcasing the complex and often dangerous lives of undocumented immigrants.

Finally, a piece of strong evidence comes to light, leading the detectives to a critical suspect and putting them on the path to solving the case. But when they attempt to track down the suspect, they encounter resistance from the authorities who are trying to cover their tracks and protect their own self-interests.

In the end, the detectives and ADA McCoy must navigate their way through the web of corruption to find the truth and provide justice for the two murdered men and their families. The investigation leads to a dramatic and surprising conclusion that tests the team's resilience, determination, and humanity. With its gripping storyline, compelling characters, and powerful performances, Law & Order season 16 episode 22, "Invaders," is a must-watch for any crime drama fan.