Ep 5. Pornstar's Requiem

The episode begins with the discovery of the body of a popular adult film star, Carla Cannon, who is found dead under suspicious circumstances in her apartment. Detectives Benson and Rollins are assigned to the case, and they immediately begin their investigation. The initial investigation reveals that the victim's death may be linked to her recent involvement in a highly controversial adult film.

As they begin to dig deeper into the case, the detectives discover that Carla had been receiving death threats from a mysterious individual who was unhappy with her involvement in the adult film industry. They also discover that Carla's co-star in the film, Trent Vernet, had been fired from the production and had a motive to harm her.

As the investigation progresses, Benson and Rollins find themselves struggling to determine who is responsible for Carla's death. The case becomes even more complicated when they discover that Carla's manager, who was also her ex-boyfriend, had been using her to make money through her adult film appearances. He had also been having a romantic relationship with Trent.

The detectives begin to gather evidence against the manager, but things take a dark turn when they discover that he had been filming Carla without her knowledge and posting the videos online. The detectives race against the clock to find the culprit responsible for Carla's death before any further damage can be done.

As the case comes to a close, Benson and Rollins realize that the case has affected them both in deeply personal ways. They both come to the realization that they need to take care of themselves and each other as they continue to fight the difficult battles that come with working in Special Victims Unit.

The episode concludes with a heart-wrenching tribute to Carla and her memory. Benson and Rollins watch as her family and friends pay their respects and come to terms with the loss of a beloved member of their community. The episode leaves viewers with a message of hope and resilience, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is still light to be found.