Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
Daydream Believer (2015)
Jenna Stern: Trial Judge Elana Barth
Quotes
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Greg Yates : [to Dr. Warner after looking at photographs of Nadia's death] Doctor, could Miss Decotis' injuries have been caused by her prostitution?
Dr. Melinda Warner : It's unlikely. She was savaged.
Greg Yates : Savaged, you say? How so?
Dr. Melinda Warner : In addition to the blunt trauma and strangulation, there were cuts on her nipples and external genitalia.
Greg Yates : And her anal sphincter, was that torn?
Dr. Melinda Warner : Yes, it was.
Greg Yates : And these injuries, though not fatal, they would've been painful?
Dr. Melinda Warner : Very. She died a slow death.
Greg Yates : How long did she survive after the first attack started?
Dr. Melinda Warner : Thirty minutes. Maybe longer.
Greg Yates : And she would've been in agony all through it?
Judge Elana Barth : Mr. Barba, not to put words in your mouth, but I'm willing to entertain an objection if you have one.
Rafael Barba : I'm fine, your Honor.
Greg Yates : Doctor, was she in a lot of pain?
Dr. Melinda Warner : Yes. I'm sure she was.
Greg Yates : Were there signs of struggle?
Dr. Melinda Warner : Yes. The skin was torn around the ligature marks.
Greg Yates : What goes through a victim's head in their final moments?
Attorney Crane : Your Honor, may I please speak with my client?
Greg Yates : No, I'm not done here.
Attorney Crane : Short recess.
Greg Yates : Sit down.
[Crane takes her seat]
Greg Yates : [to Dr. Warner] Back to Nadia. Would the terror, the fear have flooded her with adrenaline?
Dr. Melinda Warner : I can't answer that.
Greg Yates : Would she have awareness of what was going on? Would she understand that these were the final moments of her life?
[Dr. Warner doesn't answer]
Greg Yates : Come on, doctor. We are both medical people! Use your knowledge!
[looks around to see that the entire courtroom is staring at him]
Greg Yates : Or... Or don't.
