Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Baggage (2009)

Jeri Ryan: Patrice Larue

Quotes 

• Alexandra Cabot : The People will show proof that the defendant tortured, raped and murdered six women. DNA conclusively links Mr. Ocurro to the Casey Chapman homicide which is identical to five previous murders.

  Judge Lena Petrovsky : Are you charging all six based on probative linkage?

  Alexandra Cabot : Victim bondage is exactly the same. Even the use of the glue is unique.

  Patrice Larue : The People contend one man committed all six murders.

  Judge Lena Petrovsky : Are you objecting to pattern testimony?

  Patrice Larue : Absolutely not, Your Honor. One man may have done it, but it wasn't my client.

  Alexandra Cabot : We have his DNA, Counselor.

  Patrice Larue : Mr. Ocurro answered a call of nature when he delivered Ms. Chapman's suitcase. The pubic hairs could easily have transferred from one room to another.

  Alexandra Cabot : If he used the facilities, why didn't we find his prints?

  Patrice Larue : My client doesn't always wash his hands.

  Alexandra Cabot : He doesn't have to since he wears gloves. A search of his van turned up a murder kit of rope, latex and glue.

  Patrice Larue : It's airline policy, Your Honor. Bags must be returned undamaged.

  Alexandra Cabot : And how does he use the condoms to fix the damaged bags?

  Patrice Larue : Well, since they were found in the glove compartment, we can only assume that Mr. Ocurro is sexually active or wants to be.

  Alexandra Cabot : That is a specious explanation for rape, torture and murder.