Law & Order season 12 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

At a party in NYC, Caitlin Lamarck is found injured and later dies. SVU detectives investigate, uncovering Caitlin's unpopularity due to a provocative "lay list" she created. Initially suspecting partygoers, the focus shifts to paramedics Mike O'Doole and Clark Tinta. O'Doole is implicated in theft, and Tinta in assaults. Tinta ends his life when confronted. Meanwhile, Detective Olivia Benson faces personal challenges with her foster son, Calvin. The episode concludes with a twist: Calvin's mother, Vivian, loses custody, leaving Olivia heartbroken.

Full Episode S12E10 Recap

### The Party Gone Wrong - **Setting**: Jill's party in New York City. - Jill confronts partygoers drawing on Caitlin Lamarck, who is passed out. - Danny, a guest, discovers Caitlin's injured and bleeding, prompting a call to 911. ### Special Victims Unit Investigates - **SVU Detectives**: Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler. - Caitlin, now deceased, is investigated. She crashed the party and was later found dead. - Detectives learn Caitlin was unpopular due to a revealing "lay list" she created. ### Questioning the Party Guests - Ryan, a photographer, and others on Caitlin's list are interrogated. - Jill, the host, is eventually confronted and confesses to accidentally killing Caitlin during a scuffle but denies raping her. ### A Shocking Discovery - The investigation takes a turn when it's revealed a paramedic, not a party guest, raped Caitlin. - Paramedics Mike O'Doole and Clark Tinta become suspects. O'Doole is implicated in thefts, and Tinta in assaults during their duties. ### The Downfall of the Paramedics - Under pressure, O'Doole reveals Tinta's crimes. - Tinta commits suicide when confronted by the police. ### Olivia's Personal Challenges - Olivia is fostering Calvin, whose mother Vivian is a suspect in another case. - Struggles arise regarding Calvin's custody and Olivia's emotional involvement. ### The Unexpected Twist - Vivian, Calvin's mother, confesses to killing someone, but it's later revealed her partner, Sarah, was the actual killer. - Sarah is murdered; the killer is revealed to be Calvin's father, David Drucker. ### A Heartbreaking Custody Battle - Vivian revokes Olivia's guardianship of Calvin, giving custody to Calvin's grandparents. - Olivia is left devastated as Calvin is taken away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who hosted the party where Caitlin Lamarck was found injured?

Jill hosted the party.

What was Caitlin Lamarck's condition when she was discovered at the party?

Caitlin was passed out and bleeding.

Why was Caitlin Lamarck unpopular among her peers?

She created a "lay list" revealing details about her sexual encounters.

Who confessed to accidentally killing Caitlin Lamarck?

Jill, the party host, confessed.

Did Jill admit to raping Caitlin Lamarck?

No, Jill denied raping Caitlin.

Who were the paramedics suspected of involvement in the crime?

Mike O'Doole and Clark Tinta.

What was Clark Tinta suspected of?

Tinta was suspected of assaulting victims he was supposed to be helping.

How did Clark Tinta's storyline end?

Clark Tinta committed suicide.

Who is Olivia fostering in the episode?

Olivia is fostering a boy named Calvin.

What is the relationship between Olivia and Calvin's mother, Vivian?

Olivia is Calvin's temporary guardian, and Vivian is his biological mother.

Who confessed to killing Walter Burlock?

Vivian initially confessed, but it was later revealed that Sarah, her partner, was the killer.

Who killed Sarah Hoyt?

Sarah Hoyt was killed by David Drucker, Calvin's father.

What happens to Calvin at the end of the episode?

Calvin's custody is revoked from Olivia and given to his grandparents.

Why was Olivia's guardianship of Calvin revoked?

Vivian, Calvin's mother, arranged for his custody to be transferred to his grandparents.

How does Olivia react to losing Calvin's custody?

Olivia is devastated and emotional as Calvin is taken away.

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