Michael Mastro

The SVU searches for a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder; Fin must contend with a suspect's aggrieved son; Carisi is pressured to close the case quickly to ease public concern.

The SVU searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children; Benson and Fin struggle under the tightened reins of Chief McGrath.

A construction tycoon interferes with an SVU investigation into her family; Carisi struggles to get an indictment when the complainant backs down.

As Benson and Carisi put a vengeful crime boss on trial, Fin tries to help a woman who was drugged and left for dead; Velasco takes drastic action to get information from a witness.

The squad spends New Year's Eve tracking down an Amber Alert, and Carisi faces off against counselor Rafael Barba in an emotional courtroom battle.

Carisi asks the SVU for help with a murder investigation when one of the witnesses shows signs of abuse.