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Law & Order - S13E02 - Shangri-La
 

Law & Order season 13 episode 2

Shangri-La

 
The murder of a female high school English teacher uncovers a love triangle that includes a female student and a male teacher, both of whom become suspects. The prosecutors have to deal with the student's multiple identities and refusal to live past adolescence.
 
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Law & Order / S13E02 : Shangri-La
Season 13, Episode 2 | Aired on October 9, 2002 | TV-14 | 45 min. | NBC
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    Episode 1
    American Jihad
  • Law & Order - Episode 2 - Shangri-La
    Episode 2
    Shangri-La
  • Law & Order - Episode 3 - True Crime
    Episode 3
    True Crime
  • Law & Order - Episode 4 - Tragedy on Rye
    Episode 4
    Tragedy on Rye
  • Law & Order - Episode 5 - The Ring
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  • Law & Order - Episode 6 - Hitman
    Episode 6
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  • Law & Order - Episode 7 - Open Season
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    Open Season
  • Law & Order - Episode 8 - Asterisk
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  • Law & Order - Episode 9 - The Wheel
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    The Wheel
  • Law & Order - Episode 10 - Mother's Day
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  • Law & Order - Episode 11 - Chosen
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    Chosen
  • Law & Order - Episode 12 - Under God
    Episode 12
    Under God
  • Law & Order - Episode 13 - Absentia
    Episode 13
    Absentia
  • Law & Order - Episode 14 - Star Crossed
    Episode 14
    Star Crossed
  • Law & Order - Episode 15 - Bitch
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    Bitch
  • Law & Order - Episode 16 - Suicide Box
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    Suicide Box
  • Law & Order - Episode 17 - Genius
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    Genius
  • Law & Order - Episode 18 - Maritime
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    Maritime
  • Law & Order - Episode 19 - Seer
    Episode 19
    Seer
  • Law & Order - Episode 20 - Kid Pro Quo
    Episode 20
    Kid Pro Quo
  • Law & Order - Episode 21 - House Calls
    Episode 21
    House Calls
  • Law & Order - Episode 22 - Sheltered
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  • Law & Order - Episode 23 - Couples
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Law & Order season 13 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Detectives Lennie Briscoe and Ed Green investigate the murder of Valerie Keenan, a 27-year-old teacher found in a high school janitor's closet. Initial clues lead them to review school security footage and interview teachers and students. Suspicion falls on Fiona, a student who had a secret relationship with another teacher, Gary Bergin. As the case unfolds in court, startling revelations about Fiona's true age and past identities emerge, shifting the focus of the investigation. Fiona, who had been living under various aliases, is ultimately tried as an adult, facing serious consequences for her actions.

Full Episode S13E02 Recap

### Opening Scene: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System - **Narrator:** Describes the two groups representing the people in the criminal justice system: police and district attorneys. - **Dialogue:** The characters banter about missed opportunities and dreams. ### Crime Scene Discovery - **Scene at Basketball Court:** Detective Lennie Briscoe and his partner, Ed Green, are called to a crime scene. - They discover the body of Valerie Keenan, a 27-year-old teacher, in a janitor's closet at a high school. - **Dr. Brody:** Provides initial assessment of the death, indicating a knife wound and no signs of a struggle. - **Security Footage Review:** The detectives check security footage for potential leads. ### Initial Investigation - **Principal's Office:** Discussion with Principal Victor Drayson. - The principal provides information about Valerie and the school's security system. - **Teacher's Lounge:** Detectives interview fellow teachers. - The teachers share their perspectives on Valerie and the school environment. - Valerie's roommate, Gwen, provides insights into Valerie's personal life. ### Investigation Deepens - **Follow-Up at the School:** Further investigation into Valerie's relationships and activities. - The detectives learn about Valerie's involvement with the Drama Club and a potential relationship with a fellow teacher. - **Bar Interview:** Information about Valerie's relationship with Gary Bergin, another teacher. - The bartender shares insights into Valerie and Bergin's relationship. ### Unraveling the Mystery - **Questioning Students:** The detectives interview students involved in the Drama Club. - Fiona, a student, becomes a suspect. - **Confronting Fiona:** Fiona initially denies involvement but eventually confesses to being at the crime scene. - **Further Investigation:** The detectives explore Fiona's relationship with Bergin and her potential motives. ### Climactic Confrontations - **Arrest of Gary Bergin:** Bergin is arrested for statutory rape and potentially being involved in Valerie's murder. - **Courtroom Drama:** The trial reveals complex layers of Fiona's identity and her relationship with Bergin. - Fiona's true age and history are uncovered, drastically changing the nature of the case. ### Resolution - **Final Scenes:** The case concludes with Fiona being tried as an adult and facing significant jail time. - The detectives reflect on the complexities of the case and the elusive nature of truth and identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the narrator in the show?

The narrator describes the two groups representing the people in the criminal justice system: police and district attorneys.

Who is the victim in this episode?

The victim is Valerie Keenan, a 27-year-old teacher.

Where was Valerie Keenan's body found?

Her body was found in a janitor's closet at a high school.

What was the cause of death for Valerie Keenan?

The cause of death was loss of blood from a knife wound.

Did Valerie Keenan show any signs of struggle?

No, there were no defensive wounds or signs of struggle.

Who are the main detectives investigating the case?

Detective Lennie Briscoe and his partner, Ed Green.

What did the security footage reveal about the crime?

The security footage initially did not show the perpetrator entering the building.

What information did Principal Victor Drayson provide?

He provided details about Valerie's employment and the school's security system.

Who is Gary Bergin?

Gary Bergin is another teacher at the school who had a relationship with Valerie Keenan.

What was the relationship between Fiona and Valerie Keenan?

Fiona was a student who Valerie was tutoring, and she became a suspect in Valerie's murder.

Why was Gary Bergin arrested?

He was arrested for statutory rape and potential involvement in Valerie's murder.

What complex layers were revealed in Fiona's trial?

Fiona's true age and history were uncovered, showing she had been living under false identities.

What was the outcome of the trial?

Fiona was tried as an adult and faced significant jail time.

Did Fiona confess to the murder?

Fiona initially denied involvement but eventually confessed to being at the crime scene.

What did the detectives reflect on at the end of the episode?

They reflected on the complexities of the case and the elusive nature of truth and identity.

 
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