Slither (Law & Order: Criminal Intent)

"Slither" is a fifth season episode of the television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Plot summary

In this episode, Detectives Goren and Eames investigate the case of an out-of-town married couple found drugged in a slovenly hotel room, the husband having died from a drug overdose. Soon two additional victims turn up. The investigation leads them to Bernard Fremont (Michael York), a worldly scam artist who befriends, robs and murder wealthy tourists with the help of attractive and adoring women who kill for him. As the detectives delve further into the suspect's life, they uncover his malignant past and plans for a worldwide crime spree. Then, Goren discover a connection between Fremont and his archnemesis Nicole Wallace that could be the final puzzle piece to solving the case.

Cast

Fact

• In the concluding scene, Nicole Wallace appears to be implicated in the murder of Fremont. She does not appear in this episode, and the murder occurs offscreen, so it is not confirmed that she is responsible for the crime, but Goren suspects that she is the culprit.

• Bernard Fremont is partially based on Charles Sobraj, a confidence trickster, thief and serial killer, and partially based on cult leader Charles Manson.

See also

• Anti-Thesis episode
• A Person of Interest episode

External links

• IMDb entry
• Official Website