Ep 16. The Saint

In Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 3 episode 16, titled "The Saint," we follow the detectives of the Major Case Squad as they investigate the murder of a young woman from a wealthy family.

The episode begins with Detective Robert Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and his partner, Detective Alexandra Eames (Kathryn Erbe), called to the scene of a crime. The body of Caroline Selhurst has been found in a park, and the detectives must piece together the details of her murder. As they begin their investigation, they learn that Caroline was an art history major at a prestigious university and the daughter of a well-respected philanthropist. Her father, Geoffrey Selhurst (James Remar), is devastated by her death and demands that the detectives find her killer.

Goren and Eames soon discover that Caroline was studying a series of religious paintings that had been stolen from her family's private collection. The paintings had been created by a medieval artist known as "The Saint," and were valued at millions of dollars. The detectives believe that Caroline's research into the paintings and their history may have led to her murder.

As the investigation continues, Goren and Eames interview several people close to Caroline, including her ex-boyfriend and her thesis advisor. They also learn that Caroline's father had been involved in a bitter legal battle with a rival collector over one of "The Saint's" paintings. Could this feud be connected to Caroline's death?

The detectives soon uncover a web of secrets and lies surrounding Caroline's murder. They learn that her ex-boyfriend had been blackmailing her, and that one of her professors had been involved in a fraudulent scheme related to the paintings. They also discover that Caroline's father had been hiding a dark past, which may have put his daughter in danger.

Throughout the episode, we see Goren's genius-level intellect and Eames' ability to keep him grounded as they work together to solve the case. They use their skills and intuition to unravel the mystery surrounding Caroline's murder, while remaining focused on finding justice for her and her family.

"The Saint" is a compelling episode that delves into the world of art and greed. It showcases the strengths of the Major Case Squad detectives, and their tenacity in pursuing justice for victims of heinous crimes. The episode's twists and turns keep viewers on the edge of their seats, and the resolution is both satisfying and surprising.