NYPD Blue season 5 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Detective Andy and the desk sergeant discuss suspect Israel, who hanged himself in his cell. Andy and Diane meet the Egans, parents of a boy named Brian involved in the case, informing them of Israel's suicide. Sherrie Egan, Brian's mother, suspects her husband Steven in Brian's death. Steven confronts Diane and Sherrie, furious about the investigation. Later, Steven confesses to the detectives that he abused and murdered Brian, revealing his own history of abuse. The episode ends with the detectives and the Egans grappling with the emotional aftermath of the confession and Israel's wrongful persecution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andy?
Andy is a detective at the police station.
What was Andy and the desk sergeant discussing?
They were discussing a suspect named Israel, who spent the night in custody and hanged himself in his cell.
Who are the Egans?
The Egans are the parents of a boy named Brian, who was involved in the case that Andy and Diane are investigating.
What happened to Israel?
Israel hanged himself in his cell.
How did the Egans react to the news of Israel's suicide?
The Egans reacted with a mix of acceptance and skepticism, with Steven Egan showing anger towards the detectives.
Who is Diane?
Diane is a detective working with Andy on the case involving the Egans.
What suspicions does Sherrie Egan have?
Sherrie Egan begins to suspect her husband Steven of being involved in their son Brian's death.
What does Steven Egan confess to?
Steven Egan confesses to the abuse and murder of his son Brian.
How does Steven justify his actions?
Steven justifies his actions by saying he was protecting Brian from the world and himself, influenced by his own history of abuse.
What is Sherrie Egan's reaction to the confession?
Sherrie is distraught and struggles with her perceived failure to protect Brian, feeling that she doesn't deserve to keep his memory.
What is the biblical passage Israel showed Andy?
The biblical passage is from Psalms 119, which Andy reflects on but struggles to understand its significance in the case.
What does Steven Egan request at the end of his confession?
Steven Egan asks to be shot in the head, indicating his desire for death.
What does Sherrie Egan want to confess to?
Sherrie Egan wants to confess to her failure to protect Brian, believing she might have colluded in his death.
What is the detectives' reaction to Steven Egan's confession?
The detectives are emotional and disturbed by the confession, reflecting on the gravity and tragedy of the situation.
How does the episode conclude?
The episode concludes with the detectives and the Egans dealing with the aftermath of Steven's confession and the case's resolution.
