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Law & Order - S17E17 - Good Faith
 

Law & Order season 17 episode 17

Good Faith

 
Green and Cassady investigate an arson turned homicide when a body found in a burned church turns out to have been murdered before the fire started.
 
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Law & Order / S17E17 : Good Faith
Season 17, Episode 17 | Aired on March 30, 2007 | TV-14 | 45 min. | NBC
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Law & Order season 17 episode 17 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Charles Nash, a schoolteacher, is found dead in a burned church, escalating a series of church arsons into a murder investigation. Detectives uncover that Nash's murder was initially blamed on church arsonists Jason Ward and Todd, but evidence points to Jacob Reese, a parent opposing Nash's teachings of evolution at Christian Path Academy. Reese, claiming he acted to protect his daughter from divine retribution, is later revealed to have been misled. His daughter Mary had lied about her relationship with Nash, who was innocent. Reese pleads guilty to all charges.

Full Episode S17E17 Recap

### Narrator Introduces the Show's Concept - The criminal justice system is split into two groups: the police who investigate crime, and the district attorneys who prosecute offenders. ### Troubled Phone Call - A man argues with Debbie, insisting on talking to his daughter Katie, denying he's drunk. ### Church Arson Investigation Begins - Police respond to a church burning, the fifth in a week. The fire started around 11 PM. - A male victim, Charles Nash, is found at the scene, suggesting murder. ### Examining the Victim - The victim showed signs of a struggle and was dead before the fire started. He's identified as Charles Nash, a schoolteacher. ### Investigating Nash's Background - Nash was coaching a basketball game at the church. His girlfriend, Kristin Saunders, is informed of his death. ### Clues Lead to Potential Suspects - Police investigate a black SUV seen at other church fires. The registered owner, Emily Ward, is identified. - Emily's son, Jason Ward, and his friend Todd are questioned but deny involvement. They admit to previous arsons but not Nash's murder. ### Church Arson Copycat Theory - The latest arson used turpentine, not gasoline, indicating a copycat. ### Nash's Professional and Personal Life Explored - Nash was a teacher at Christian Path Academy. Tension existed over his teaching of evolution. - Jacob Reese, a parent, had confrontations with Nash over his daughter's grades. ### Nash's Troubled Relationships - Nash is linked to Allison Dale, a woman with a criminal past, but she denies a romantic relationship. ### The Investigation Turns Towards Jacob Reese - Jacob Reese, who opposes Nash's teachings, becomes a suspect after turpentine is found at his home. ### Court Proceedings Begin - Reese pleads not guilty. The prosecution reveals a threatening flyer created by Reese against Nash. ### Exploring Reese's Motive - Reese's defense claims he killed Nash to protect his daughter from divine retribution. ### Reese's Competency Questioned - The court orders a psychological evaluation of Reese. ### Uncovering the True Nature of Nash's Relationship with Mary Reese - Guidance counselor Luke Thornton is revealed to have had an inappropriate relationship with Mary Reese. ### Confronting Mary Reese with the Truth - Mary is forced to admit her lie about Nash to prevent being charged with perjury. ### Jacob Reese's Final Court Decision - Faced with the truth about his daughter, Reese pleads guilty to all charges. ### The Case's Aftermath - The case concludes with reflections on justice and the manipulation of religious beliefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the two main groups represented in the criminal justice system in the show?

The police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute offenders.

What is the name of the victim found in the church arson?

Charles Nash.

What was Charles Nash's occupation?

He was a schoolteacher.

How many church arsons occurred before the one involving Nash's murder?

Four church arsons occurred before.

What evidence suggests the latest church arson was a copycat?

The use of turpentine instead of gasoline.

Who is Kristin Saunders in relation to Charles Nash?

Kristin Saunders is Charles Nash's girlfriend.

What connection do Jason Ward and Todd have to the church arsons?

They admit to committing previous arsons but deny involvement in Nash's murder.

What is the Christian Path Academy?

It is a non-denominational Christian school where Nash taught.

What was the conflict between Jacob Reese and Charles Nash?

Reese opposed Nash's teaching of evolution and had confrontations over his daughter's grades.

Who is Allison Dale?

A woman with a criminal past who denied a romantic relationship with Nash.

Why was Jacob Reese a suspect in Nash's murder?

Turpentine used in the arson was found at his home, and he had a motive related to Nash's teachings.

What defense does Reese's lawyer use in court?

Reese killed Nash to protect his daughter from divine retribution.

What was revealed about Mary Reese's relationship with Nash?

It was a lie; her guidance counselor, Luke Thornton, had an inappropriate relationship with her.

What led to Jacob Reese's decision to plead guilty?

The revelation that his daughter, Mary, lied about her relationship with Nash.

What was the outcome of the case?

Jacob Reese pleads guilty to all charges.

 
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