: The person meant to protect the child is the one harming her.
: Emily is brought to the hospital in a coma with severe internal injuries. [S2E4] Legacy
The episode (Season 2, Episode 4) of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit focuses on a harrowing case involving a 7-year-old girl named Emily. Case Summary : The person meant to protect the child
: Doctors and detectives initially suspect physical and sexual abuse by a family member. Case Summary : Doctors and detectives initially suspect
: The mother had been systematically poisoning and injuring Emily to gain attention and sympathy. Key Themes
: A intense legal and moral battle over whether the mother's actions constitute murder or a mental health crisis.
: The episode explores how trauma and behavioral patterns are passed down through generations. Notable Details Air Date : October 27, 2000.