Criminal Pathology

"Criminal Pathology"
←	SVU, Episode 17.02	→
Production number: 17002 First aired: 23 September 2015
	th of 502 produced in SVU
←	th of 502 released in SVU	→
	th of 1271 released in all
Teleplay By Julie Martin & Warren Leight Story By Kevin Fox Directed By Alex Chapple

Summary

The SVU is called to a familiar crime scene: the beach where serial killer Gregory Yates buried his many victims. When another body washes ashore, Detective Rollins tries to coax him into confessing, but the surprising information he provides sends shockwaves through the police department. As the case goes to court, Barba faces off against two hotshot defense attorneys in a trial that leads to blackmail, an incriminating confession, a new victim, and a fugitive suspect.

Plot

Episode plot

Cast

Main Cast

• Mariska Hargitay as Sergeant Olivia Benson
• Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins
• Raúl Esparza as A.D.A. Rafael Barba
• Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
• Peter Scanavino as Detective Dominick Carisi, Jr.

Recurring Cast

• Dallas Roberts as Greg Yates
• Elizabeth Marvel as Attorney Rita Calhoun
• Delaney Williams as Attorney John Buchanan
• Vincent Curatola as Judge Al Bertuccio
• Max Baker as C.S.U. Technician Colin Bennett
• Tamara Tunie as M.E. Melinda Warner
• Jefferson Mays as M.E. Carl Rudnick
• Cody Lindquist as Brooke Groves Norwalk
• Stephen C. Bradbury as Judge Colin McNamara
• Sarah Bisman as Bronwyn Freed
• Mary Bacon as Susie Frain
• Lauren Noble as Carmen

Guest Cast

• Dan Daily as Bob Hencamp
• Denny Dillon as Landlady
• Derek Kelly as Syracuse Sergeant J. Hudson
• Julia Coffey as Syracuse Uni Tanner
• Samantha Steinmetz as Flo

References

Episode references

Quotes

[Dr. Rudnick joins Dr. Yates for lunch at the Greenhaven mess hall]

Dr. Rudnick: Dr. Yates?

Dr. Yates: [surprised] Carl.

Dr. Rudnick: Mind if I join you?

Dr. Yates: Suppose so.

[Dr. Rudnick takes his seat]

Dr. Yates: It's been a while.

Dr. Rudnick: Yes. We have a lot to catch up on.

Background information and Notes

Background info.

Episode scene cards

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Green Haven Correctional Visitor's Room Monday, June 8	Apartment of Teresa Fish 460 East 87th Street Tuesday, June 9	Syracuse Police Precinct 710 South Bay Road Syracuse, New York Tuesday, June 9	Arraignment Court Part 12 Thursday, June 11

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Supreme Court Part 14 Friday, June 12	Supreme Court Part 14 Friday, June 12	Supreme Court Part 14 Monday, June 15

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