Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In New York City, a meticulously planned jewelry store heist goes awry when the criminals, led by Carl Atwood, inadvertently kill a young couple in their theft process. Detectives Eames and Goren unravel the case, tracing stolen credit card transactions and identifying key suspects, including Atwood and his accomplice and girlfriend, Gia DeLuca. After intense investigation and a strategic sting operation, they successfully apprehend Atwood during a diamond exchange, while Gia cooperates with the police, misled to believe she's contracted AIDS from Atwood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main detectives in the story?
Detectives Eames and Goren.
What is the primary crime being investigated?
A jewelry store heist and associated murders.
How do the criminals gain access to the jewelry store?
They break in through an adjacent apartment.
What happens to the couple in the apartment?
They are killed by the criminals.
How is the investigation initially led to Jake Nathan?
Through the tracing of a stolen credit card.
Who is Carl Atwood?
One of the primary criminals involved in the heist.
Who is Gia DeLuca?
Carl Atwood's girlfriend and accomplice.
How do the detectives capture Gia DeLuca?
They find her in an apartment after tracing leads.
What is Gia's role in the criminal operation?
She is an accomplice and helps in planning and execution.
How is Atwood eventually caught?
Through a sting operation involving Gia.
What deal is offered to Gia for her cooperation?
Five years in minimum security prison with full medical treatment.
Did Gia really have AIDS as the detectives suggested?
No, it was a tactic used to gain her cooperation.
What happens to the stolen diamonds?
They are recovered during Atwood's arrest.
What was the motive behind the jewelry heist?
To steal and sell diamonds for a significant profit.
What is the fate of Carl Atwood?
He is arrested and faces charges for the heist and murders.