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A young boy named Buddy and his father walked through Times Square and the father was forced to leave him behind after a police officer spotted them. |
A young boy named Buddy and his father walked through Times Square and the father was forced to leave him behind after a police officer spotted them. |
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| − | Nick and Benson have Buddy direct them to the house. One of the neighbors reveals that the man is Tony Minetti the son of the owner. After busting through the house detectives |
+ | Nick and Benson have Buddy direct them to the house. One of the neighbors reveals that the man is Tony Minetti the son of the owner. After busting through the house, the detectives go to the basement where they find cages where women are being held captive. |
After rescuing the women, they proceed to question other residents if they have seen anything out of the ordinary at the house. The neighbors revealed that they thought Tony’s behavior was odd. One of them even speculates about Buddy and that he may even be his son with the captive. Buddy identifies some of the hostages as the members of his family. |
After rescuing the women, they proceed to question other residents if they have seen anything out of the ordinary at the house. The neighbors revealed that they thought Tony’s behavior was odd. One of them even speculates about Buddy and that he may even be his son with the captive. Buddy identifies some of the hostages as the members of his family. |
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| − | The detectives proceed to track down Tony Minetti |
+ | The detectives proceed to track down Tony Minetti but he reveals that he was estranged from his mother for decades due to his sexuality. The detectives realize that someone has been masquerading as him for years. |
Much later, they interview one of the parents of another captive who are relieved to hear that the daughter was alive. Shortly after, Fin reports that one of the girls has been found and is on the news. |
Much later, they interview one of the parents of another captive who are relieved to hear that the daughter was alive. Shortly after, Fin reports that one of the girls has been found and is on the news. |
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Soon Nick and Tutuola are called in about a case with Ma who was abandoned by Pa. |
Soon Nick and Tutuola are called in about a case with Ma who was abandoned by Pa. |
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| − | When Benson interrogates her, she nearly caused Ma to break down and Cragen has to recuse her. Benson speaks with Kayla and her talk inspires her to go at Ma again. Ma does not the real name of Pa but does give her name April Hendricks who was a troubled youth. |
+ | When Benson interrogates her, she nearly caused Ma to break down for her actions and Cragen has to recuse her. Benson speaks with Kayla and her talk inspires her to go at Ma again. Ma does not give the real name of Pa but does give her name April Hendricks who was a troubled youth. |
| − | Further research reveals April was helped by her janitor [[Michael Williams]]. Williams was hinted to be involved in the disappearance of April but was not suspected. They tracked Michael to his new job as a maintenance worker |
+ | Further research reveals April was helped by her janitor [[Michael Williams]]. Williams was hinted to be involved in the disappearance of April but was not suspected. They tracked Michael to his new job as a maintenance worker at another school. |
| − | The Detectives tracked down Michael at his official residence, where Michael’s wife tells them that he was spending time with his other sons, and arrested. |
+ | The Detectives tracked down Michael at his official residence, where Michael’s wife tells them that he was spending time with his other sons, and he is arrested. |
| − | In the precinct, Michael is a first resistant to answer any questions and soon reveals that he is indeed the father of Buddy and kidnapped the other women in a misguided belief of saving them. The Detectives ask Barba not to prosecute |
+ | In the precinct, Michael is a first resistant to answer any questions and soon reveals that he is indeed the father of Buddy and kidnapped the other women in a misguided belief of saving them. The Detectives ask Barba not to prosecute Hendricks because she was clearly suffering from Stockholm syndrome, Barba understands and says she suffered enough. However, Barba says Williams has not suffered yet and vows to ensure that he does not see the light of day ever again. |
Kayla and Buddy are returned to the house of Kayla’s parents. Kayla reveals that she wants her son to have a new life and wishes that he can be normal, to which Benson wishes her luck. |
Kayla and Buddy are returned to the house of Kayla’s parents. Kayla reveals that she wants her son to have a new life and wishes that he can be normal, to which Benson wishes her luck. |
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Revision as of 17:10, 27 July 2021
| "Imprisoned Lives" | ||
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| ← | SVU, Episode 15.02 | → |
| Production number: 15002 First aired (US): 25 September 2013 First aired (UK): 27 October 2013 First aired (CAN): 25 September 2013 First aired (AUS): 10 October 2013 | ||
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| Written By Julie Martin & Warren Leight Directed By Michael Slovis | ||
An abandoned child leads the SVU to a dangerous kidnapper and more victims.
Summary
A young boy is abandoned in Times Square and leads the detectives to the house where his family lives. Inside, they find a locked basement where more victims await rescue, and work to solve decades-old cold cases.
Plot
A young boy named Buddy and his father walked through Times Square and the father was forced to leave him behind after a police officer spotted them.
Nick and Benson have Buddy direct them to the house. One of the neighbors reveals that the man is Tony Minetti the son of the owner. After busting through the house, the detectives go to the basement where they find cages where women are being held captive.
After rescuing the women, they proceed to question other residents if they have seen anything out of the ordinary at the house. The neighbors revealed that they thought Tony’s behavior was odd. One of them even speculates about Buddy and that he may even be his son with the captive. Buddy identifies some of the hostages as the members of his family.
The detectives proceed to track down Tony Minetti but he reveals that he was estranged from his mother for decades due to his sexuality. The detectives realize that someone has been masquerading as him for years.
Much later, they interview one of the parents of another captive who are relieved to hear that the daughter was alive. Shortly after, Fin reports that one of the girls has been found and is on the news.
The name of the girl is Kayla. She proceeds to reveal how she was kidnapped and that she is the biological mother of Buddy.
Soon Nick and Tutuola are called in about a case with Ma who was abandoned by Pa.
When Benson interrogates her, she nearly caused Ma to break down for her actions and Cragen has to recuse her. Benson speaks with Kayla and her talk inspires her to go at Ma again. Ma does not give the real name of Pa but does give her name April Hendricks who was a troubled youth.
Further research reveals April was helped by her janitor Michael Williams. Williams was hinted to be involved in the disappearance of April but was not suspected. They tracked Michael to his new job as a maintenance worker at another school.
The Detectives tracked down Michael at his official residence, where Michael’s wife tells them that he was spending time with his other sons, and he is arrested.
In the precinct, Michael is a first resistant to answer any questions and soon reveals that he is indeed the father of Buddy and kidnapped the other women in a misguided belief of saving them. The Detectives ask Barba not to prosecute Hendricks because she was clearly suffering from Stockholm syndrome, Barba understands and says she suffered enough. However, Barba says Williams has not suffered yet and vows to ensure that he does not see the light of day ever again.
Kayla and Buddy are returned to the house of Kayla’s parents. Kayla reveals that she wants her son to have a new life and wishes that he can be normal, to which Benson wishes her luck.
Cast
Main Cast
- Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson
- Danny Pino as Detective Nick Amaro
- Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins
- Richard Belzer as Sergeant John Munch (credit only)
- Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
- Raúl Esparza as A.D.A. Rafael Barba
- Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen
Recurring Cast
- Dean Winters as Officer Brian Cassidy
- Bill Irwin as Dr. Peter Lindstrom
- Dashiell Eaves as Officer Kevin Donlan
Guest Cast
- Michael Massee as Michael "Pa" Williams
- Angela Christian as April "Ma" Hendricks
- Agatha Nowicki as Kayla "Sissy" Greyland
- Xander Franco as Buddy rape
- Henny Russell as Faith Greyland
- Donald Mackay as Scott Greyland
- Sanja Danilovic as Dagmara Williams
- Omar Scroggins as George Brown
- Rick Lyon as MO-MO
- Angela Lewis as Rhonda "Auntie" Davis
- T.J. Mannix as Tony Minetti
- Sidné Anderson as Colleen Bedford
- Sydney James Harcourt as State Trooper
References
Quotes
- Cragen (to Olivia): It was too soon for you to come back to SVU.
- Olivia (to Cragen): If you can't trust me, then I'm done.
- Olivia: You know what I've seen is that people who have gone through unfair, horrific experiences is that they have this will. And when they get support; a chance, they can not only survive, they can thrive.
- Barba: [regarding Williams] But this guy there's not enough suffering on the Earth for him. He's never going to see the light of day again.
Background information and notes
- The episode is based on the Ariel Castro kidnappings case.
- Coincidentally, this episode shares many similarities to the 2015 film Room, which also focused on the story of a women held captive and her child.
- Rick Lyon, best known as original cast member and puppet builder behind the award-winning musical Avenue Q, makes an appearance as the man in the Times Square Mo-Mo costume.
Episode scene cards
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Times Square |
Pulaski Bridge |
Home of |
St. Horatio's |
| Previous episode: "Surrender Benson" |
"Imprisoned Lives" Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 15 |
Next episode: "American Tragedy" |