Ep 11. The Collar

The episode starts with a rich businessman named Willem Wodenheiser, accused of the murder of a Puerto Rican boy named Junior Holguin. The boy's body, collar bitten off, was found in a dumpster. The team of detectives starts investigating and finds that Willem used to have dogs, and one of them had bitten a collar off another dog earlier in the past. They bring in a dog trainer, who confirms that it is a maladaptive behavior due to overdominance of the dog.

The detectives proceed on different leads and start questioning Wodenheiser's promoter, who denies any involvement in the case. On the other hand, the victim's mother, Senora Holguin, states that she had seen a man fitting Wodenheiser's description arguing with her son the day before the murder. She also mentions that he was carrying a blue gym bag, which she says she's sure she saw in Wodenheiser's car when he came for a meeting with her son.

The detectives search Wodenheiser's car, and sure enough, they spot the blue gym bag, which contains a collar with Junior's blood on it, and few other items. The prosecutors go to grand jury, and Wodenheiser is indicted and tried for Junior's murder, but a young rookie attorney names Jamie Ross is appointed to defend him.

Jamie Ross, who has recently joined the district attorney's office, knows that this a high-profile case, and everyone is expecting them to win. But as she starts digging deeper, she finds out that the case is not as open-and-shut as it seems. She is plunged into a new world of high-stakes legal drama, where the truth is ambiguous, and nothing is what it seems.

The team of detectives keeps investigating, following leads, and finally, they find a witness named Romeo, who had seen both Junior and the man fitting Wodenheiser's description arguing in the playground. But Romeo is a gang member, and the defense team argues that his testimony is unreliable. Jamie Ross is under immense pressure, but she persists and manages to secure Romeo's testimony in court.

As the trial progresses, both the prosecution and defense attorneys throw allegations and counter-allegations, presenting their pieces of evidence, and trying to prove each other wrong. But as the case takes a surprising turn, Jamie Ross finds herself in a tough spot, and the case becomes a race against time. With the countdown ticking, Jamie has to think on her feet and find new evidence that can change the outcome of the trial.

As the trial comes to a close, the fate of Willem Wodenheiser hangs in the balance, and Jamie Ross must use all her wits and cunning to ensure that justice is served. The question on everyone's mind remains: who is responsible for Junior Holguin's death, and can they bring the perpetrator to justice?

The Collar is an intriguing and suspenseful episode, exploring complex themes such as abuse of power, racial tensions, and the criminal justice system. The episode keeps its audience on the edge of their seats, with several twists and turns in the plot and an explosive finale that leaves a lasting impact.