Law & Order season 11 episode 10 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a molecular biology lab, Ronald Lee is found dead with a monkey bite, and 17 monkeys, some infected with a modified virus, are missing. The investigation explores motives like robbery, espionage, and animal rights activism. Suspect George Peavey's trial delves into ethical debates on animal testing and human vs. animal life. Despite ethical considerations and George's intent to save the monkeys, he is found guilty, highlighting legal and moral complexities.
Full Episode S11E10 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the two key groups in the criminal justice system according to the narrator?
The police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.
Who is Ronald Lee and what happened to him?
Ronald Lee is a molecular biologist who was found dead with a bite mark on his hand.
How many monkeys are missing from the laboratory?
Seventeen monkeys are missing.
What is significant about eight of the missing monkeys?
They are infected with a genetically modified virus.
What potential motives are discussed for the incident at the research facility?
Robbery, industrial espionage, and animal rights activism.
What connection does George Peavey have to the incident?
He is suspected of being involved in the release of the monkeys and is later found connected to an animal refuge where some of the monkeys are discovered.
What ethical issues are debated during George Peavey's trial?
The ethics of animal testing, the value of human vs. animal life, and the intentions and implications of George's actions.
What is the verdict in George Peavey's trial?
George Peavey is found guilty.
What are the characters' concerns about going public with the monkey incident?
They are concerned about creating unnecessary panic among the public.
Who finds the scene at the laboratory disturbing and why?
The characters find it disturbing due to the death of Ronald Lee and the missing, potentially infected monkeys.
What does the interrogation of suspects and individuals reveal?
It reveals their motives, past actions, connections to animal rights groups, and leads towards solving the case.
What happens at the animal refuge related to the case?
Some of the missing monkeys are discovered there, leading to arrests and further connections to George Peavey.
How does George Peavey's trial conclude?
With a guilty verdict, reinforcing the dominion of humans over animals and adherence to the law by the jury.