Ep 21. Brother's Keeper
- May 9, 2001
- 45 min
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8.1 (284)
The episode starts off with a couple walking around a park, as they stumble upon a dead body. The detectives are called in to investigate, and they discover that the victim was killed with a knife. The victim turns out to be Ross, the younger brother of a wealthy businessman named Donald Pearson. The detectives suspect Donald's older son, Gregory, who has a history of violence, but they soon realize that there is more to the case than meets the eye.
As the investigation continues, the detectives uncover a web of lies and deceit that lead them to believe that Ross may have been killed as a result of his involvement in a local gang. They discover that Ross was trying to distance himself from the gang, but he was having trouble leaving them behind. The detectives also discover that Gregory was involved in the gang and that he had a motive to kill his younger brother.
Meanwhile, Donald tries to cover up his family's dark secrets and protect his remaining son. He hires a high-powered defense attorney to help Gregory, but the detectives are determined to find the truth and bring the killer to justice.
As the trial gets underway, the prosecution presents evidence that suggests Gregory was responsible for his brother's death. However, the defense attorney argues that Gregory acted in self-defense after Ross threatened him. The jury is left to decide whether Gregory is guilty of murder or if he acted in self-defense.
In the end, the truth is revealed, and the killer is brought to justice. The episode ends with the characters reflecting on the devastating consequences of gang violence and the importance of family.