Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Manhunt (2001)

Stephanie March: ADA Alexandra 'Alex' Cabot

Quotes 

• John Munch : It's my catch, Captain. I got it covered.

  Donald Cragen : You're still the primary, but that doesn't mean you don't need backup. Now, the only agenda here is catching this guy before he kills again. Got it?

  John Munch : Got it.

  Donald Cragen : Good. Now, where's your partner?

  John Munch : He's with a couple of witnesses and a sketch artist.

  Donald Cragen : Well, while you're waiting, why don't you fill Alex in.

  John Munch : Mind if I get my morning tea first?

  Alexandra Cabot : Not at all.

• John Munch : About a year ago, Sarah Kimmel stumbled into a bar on Avenue D half naked, beaten, claiming that a man with a beard imprisoned her as his sex slave in an abandoned warehouse on Broome. We raided it, found a makeshift cell in the basement stocked with sex toys and various instruments of torture, and four mutilated bodies.

  Alexandra Cabot : Any trace evidence?

  John Munch : A few partials and DNA, but nothing our system could match it to. We staked the building out for a month. No luck. The guy just disappeared.

  Alexandra Cabot : Until now.

  John Munch : Must have found a new safe house.

  Alexandra Cabot : And potentially more victims.

• Alexandra Cabot : [as Canadian authorities transfer custody of Darryl Kern to U.S. authorities]  Detectives, take custody of the prisoner.

  Fin Tutuola : Darryl Kern, you're under arrest for the murders of Ernest Dillman, Arnold and Amanda Cokely, and Annie Tassler.

  John Munch : [Coming face to face with the prisoner, Detective Munch smiles]  Welcome home, Darryl.

  [the prisoner is then led away] 

  John Munch : [Speaking now to A.D.A. Cabot]  Thanks.

  [A.D.A. Cabot smiles and nods her head "Yes"] 

• John Munch : [Talking about the murder suspect who has been arrested in Canada for shoplifting]  He says they won't extradite on capital offenses.

  Alexandra Cabot : The Canadian Supreme Court tightened their restrictions last year.

  John Munch : So, he can flip us off from Canadian prison.

  Alexandra Cabot : Well, he can make the argument. That doesn't mean he'll win.

  John Munch : He saves his neck, he wins.

  Alexandra Cabot : Look, I did not come all the way up here to go home empty-handed. John, you did your job. Now, let me do mine.

• Thomas Picard : The Supreme Court was unequivocal on its nine to zero ruling under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of the Canadian Constitution concerning the matter of extradition on capital offenses.

  Canadian Judge : Mr. Picard, aren't you concerned that Canada might become a safe haven for criminals seeking to use our constitution as a shield from prosecution?

  Thomas Picard : I prefer not to speculate on hypothetical situations which may or may not result from the High Court's ruling. I can only ask this court to interpret the law as written.

  Canadian Judge : Madam Prosecutor?

  Alexandra Cabot : While I do respect the High Court's rulings in the matter of constitutional rights and protections, I would submit this ruling does not apply in the case for which the State of New York seeks extradition.

  Canadian Judge : Is not murder with special circumstances attached a capital offense under New York law?

  Alexandra Cabot : It is, Your Honor. However, the people are not seeking extradition on the capital offense. We are here on the sole charge of possession of stolen property.

  Thomas Picard : Your Honor, this is a blatant attempt to circumvent the laws of this land.

  Alexandra Cabot : Since the value of the stolen automobile exceeds five thousand dollars, it is my understanding this qualifies for extradition under Canadian law.

  Thomas Picard : Your petition cited multiple charges of murder and two counts of kidnapping.

  Alexandra Cabot : It is true that Mr. Kern and his accomplice brutally raped, tortured, and maimed their subjects before killing them. However, we have amended our petition to reflect only the lesser offense.

  Thomas Picard : Your Honor, this is a cynical ploy. We all know that once Mr. Kern crosses the border, he will be charged with the capital crimes.

  Canadian Judge : Perhaps, Mr. Picard. But, this court prefers not to speculate on hypothetical situations which may or may not result from its ruling. Now, petition for extradition is granted.

• Donald Cragen : According to Munch, the abductor fits the Stalker's MO to a "T".

  Elliot Stabler : He goes after petite women, uses chloroform to subdue 'em, and then carts them off in a dark 4x4.

  Alexandra Cabot : How long has it been since his last attack?

  Olivia Benson : Almost a year.

  Elliot Stabler : Yeah, we thought he'd gone underground or maybe just left the area.

• Donald Cragen : You're late.

  John Munch : I was up all night interviewing witnesses.

  Donald Cragen : D.A. wants an update on the Bowery Stalker.

  John Munch : Can't wait for the report?

  Alexandra Cabot : She's made this case a top priority. Any warrants, lab work, anything you need.

  John Munch : Why all the sudden attention?

  Alexandra Cabot : She knows how elusive he's been. She thought you could use some help.

  John Munch : Because I didn't nail him last time?

  Donald Cragen : Oh, come on, John. Nobody's blaming you. We're all on the same team here.

  John Munch : Then why did you start the team meeting without me?

  Elliot Stabler : We were just leaving.

  Donald Cragen : No, no, no. Stay. I want you and Olivia to help with the canvass.