NYPD Blue season 8 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a harrowing turn of events, a Chinese restaurant owner is found dead, leading to a complex investigation. Meanwhile, a man claims to be kidnapped and held in a brothel, but the story unravels, revealing he fabricated the ordeal. Two teenagers, Sylvia and Anthony, are implicated in the restaurant owner's death, resulting from a robbery gone wrong. Their families struggle with the fallout, facing the harsh reality of their actions. Personal threads weave through the episode, highlighting the detectives' lives outside their challenging profession.

Full Episode S08E16 Recap

### Scene: Crime Scene Discovery - A Chinese man is found beaten to death, discovered by a dog walker. Detectives suspect blunt force trauma. - Detectives Andy and Sorenson are unavailable, busy with a kidnapping case. - A girl, fearing the victim is her father, approaches Detectives Baldwin Jones and Greg Medavoy. - The girl confirms the victim's car is her father's and explains he owned a restaurant and was making a delivery. ### Scene: Kidnapping Case - Victor Poole, claiming to be a kidnapping victim, is found by detectives Sorenson and Sipowicz. - Poole, an IRS legal counsel, reports being abducted and threatened for his ATM PIN by his captors. - He describes being held in a brothel for three days until being abandoned in an alley. ### Scene: Investigation at the Restaurant - The detectives visit the restaurant owned by the victim's family. - The victim's daughter explains their previous issues with local crime and her father's reluctance to deliver to the area. ### Scene: Kidnapping Investigation Continues - Detectives question the credibility of Poole's story. - They learn about Poole's visits to gay bars and decide to investigate the supposed brothel. ### Scene: Interrogation of Sylvia Dobkin - Sylvia, the granddaughter of the cell phone's owner, admits to making the delivery call and implicates Anthony Woodside in the crime. - She claims she left after calling, and Anthony approached the delivery man. ### Scene: Interrogation of Anthony Woodside - Anthony initially denies involvement but eventually confesses to robbing the delivery man with Sylvia, leading to the man's death. ### Scene: Conclusion of Kidnapping Case - The detectives uncover that Poole's kidnapping was fabricated. He had been willingly at the brothel, running up a debt. - Poole is confronted with the truth but focuses on concerns about his sexual orientation being exposed. ### Scene: Aftermath of the Delivery Man's Death - Sylvia and Anthony face serious charges due to their involvement in the incident leading to the delivery man's death. - Their families are devastated, grappling with the consequences of the teenagers' actions. ### Scene: Personal Moments - Detective Sipowicz deals with personal matters, including looking for a new apartment and navigating his relationship with Katie. ### Scene: Diane and Her Doctor Friend - Diane Russell, another detective, receives flowers from her doctor friend, indicating a progressing relationship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who found the Chinese man beaten to death?

A dog walker found him.

What are detectives Andy and Sorenson working on?

They are handling a kidnapping case.

Who is the victim at the crime scene?

The victim is the father of a girl who approaches the detectives; he owned a restaurant.

Who is Victor Poole, and what happened to him?

Victor Poole is an IRS legal counsel who claims to have been kidnapped and held in a brothel for three days.

What did Sylvia Dobkin do?

Sylvia made a delivery call which led to the robbery and death of the delivery man.

Who did Sylvia implicate in the crime?

Sylvia implicated Anthony Woodside in the crime.

What does Anthony Woodside confess?

Anthony confesses to robbing the delivery man with Sylvia, resulting in the man's death.

What was the truth about Victor Poole's kidnapping?

Victor Poole's kidnapping was fabricated; he was willingly at a brothel and incurred a large debt.

What are the consequences for Sylvia and Anthony?

They face serious charges due to their involvement in the incident that led to the delivery man's death.

How does the episode end for Detective Sipowicz?

He is dealing with personal matters, including apartment hunting and his relationship with Katie.

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