Ep 3. 911

In Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 7 episode 3, titled "911", the squad investigates a case of domestic violence that quickly turns deadly. When a woman named Jenna is found murdered in her home, Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler are called to the scene to investigate. It soon becomes apparent that Jenna's husband, Matt, who was in the house at the time of the murder, is the prime suspect.

As the detectives dig deeper into the case, they discover that Jenna had called 911 several times in the weeks leading up to her murder, but never spoke when the operator answered. They theorize that she was trying to reach out for help, but was unable to do so because of Matt's control over her. Despite Matt's charming demeanor and seemingly perfect life, evidence begins to pile up against him, including bruises on Jenna's body that suggest a pattern of abuse.

Meanwhile, ADA Alex Cabot takes on the case and tries to build a case against Matt, but faces challenges in court due to the lack of physical evidence. However, her interactions with the victim's mother, who is struggling with her grief and her own guilt for not being able to save her daughter from such a tragic fate, offer a powerful emotional undercurrent to the episode.

Throughout the investigation, the detectives also uncover a troubled past for the couple, including a miscarriage and financial struggles, which may have led to Matt's escalating violent behavior. As they pursue leads and gather evidence, tensions run high as Matt grows increasingly defensive and manipulative, both in and out of the courtroom.

As the trial comes to a close, the detectives, ADA Cabot, and the victim's mother are left to grapple with the devastating aftermath of Jenna's murder. While justice is ultimately served, the episode is a poignant reminder of the real-life epidemic of domestic violence, and the toll it takes on victims and their loved ones.