Law & Order season 6 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

An arson investigation leads to the discovery of Louis Johnson's death, sparking a deeper probe. Danny, the suspect, discloses information about the 30-year-old unsolved Cookie Costello stabbing, implicating Bobby Farina and revealing a complex web of connections involving lawyer Nick Taradash. Taradash's conflict of interest in representing both Costello and the convicted Sal Munoz is uncovered. Costello's secret pregnancy with Farina and her hidden gambling past are revealed. Munoz gets a new trial due to legal technicalities, but is ultimately found not guilty, leaving unresolved questions and frustration among the legal team.

Full Episode S06E10 Recap

### Opening Scene: Introduction to the Crime - **Narrator** introduces the criminal justice system's two key groups: police and district attorneys. - **Arson Scene**: Police investigate a fire deemed arson, with gasoline can and matches found. Witnesses describe a suspect fleeing. - **Victim Louis Johnson**: Found dead in the fire, with smoke stains indicating he was alive when the fire started, but unable to escape due to a locked door. ### Investigation Begins - **Police Investigation**: It's revealed Johnson had issues with a local crew demanding protection money. - **Danny's Interrogation**: Danny is arrested based on evidence and witnesses. He admits to arson but claims ignorance of Johnson's presence in the shed. - **Danny's Deal**: Danny offers information on another crime (Schwartz deli job) in exchange for leniency, but the police already have a suspect. - **Danny Reveals a Cold Case**: Danny mentions the unsolved Cookie Costello stabbing from 30 years ago, claiming insider knowledge. ### Exploring the Cold Case - **Costello Case Background**: Cookie Costello was a victim of a brutal public attack 30 years ago, with Sal Munoz convicted. - **Bobby Farina's Involvement**: Danny implicates Bobby Farina in the Costello case. - **Investigating Farina**: Police learn Farina was in prison during the Costello attack but had ties to the crime. ### Delving Deeper into the Past - **Taradash's Connection**: Investigation reveals attorney Nick Taradash, now deceased, had connections to both Costello and Farina. - **Costello's Past**: Cookie Costello had a hidden gambling issue and a probation record, which was not public knowledge. ### Unraveling the Mystery - **Legal Complications**: The conflict of interest in Taradash representing Munoz is uncovered. - **Cookie's Secrets Revealed**: Cookie admits to a past affair with Farina and being pregnant at the time of the attack, which she kept secret. ### The Trial and Aftermath - **Munoz's New Trial**: Munoz is granted a new trial due to legal technicalities and the confession being suppressed. - **The Verdict**: Despite efforts, Munoz is found not guilty in the new trial, leaving questions and dissatisfaction among the legal team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who investigated the arson crime scene?

The police.

What evidence was found at the arson scene?

A gasoline can and a box of matches.

Was Louis Johnson alive during the fire?

Yes, smoke stains indicated he was alive when the fire started.

What prevented Louis Johnson from escaping the fire?

The door was locked from the inside.

Who was initially suspected in the arson?

Danny, based on witnesses and evidence.

What did Danny reveal about the Cookie Costello case?

He claimed to know the real perpetrator, suggesting Sal Munoz was wrongfully convicted.

Who was Bobby Farina?

A suspect in the Cookie Costello case, according to Danny.

What was Nick Taradash's role in the Costello case?

He was the attorney who represented both Cookie Costello and Sal Munoz.

Why was a new trial granted for Sal Munoz?

Due to a conflict of interest in Taradash's representation and the suppression of Munoz's confession.

What was the outcome of Munoz's new trial?

He was found not guilty on all counts.

Did Cookie Costello have a secret during the time of her attack?

Yes, she was pregnant from an affair with Bobby Farina.

Was Bobby Farina involved in the attack on Cookie Costello?

This remains unclear, as the new evidence and trial didn't definitively prove his involvement.

What legal technicality played a role in Munoz's new trial?

The suppression of his original confession due to the lack of Miranda warnings.

What did the investigation reveal about Cookie's past?

She had a hidden gambling problem and a criminal record for bookmaking.

What was the reaction of the legal team to the trial's outcome?

Dissatisfaction and questions about the justice served in the case.

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