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Recap / Law And Order Criminal Intent S 5 E 6 In The Wee Small Hours Part 1

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The highly-publicized disappearance of a teenage girl (Naomi Aborn) on a school trip brings the entire Major Case Squad out to investigate.

This episode contains examples of the following tropes

  • Missing White Woman Syndrome: It turns out that another girl, who is Black, disappeared under similar circumstances to Bethany, but law enforcement didn't take the case seriously.
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech: Tihanna's mother Eunice gives one to a reporter who had previously refused to cover her daughter's case, only to suddenly become interested when it linked to the disappearance of a white tourist from Iowa.
    Eunice: I know who you are because 5 weeks ago, I sent you a letter asking you to do a story about Tihanna. I never heard from you. I know how it is with you people. If she's white, put her in the spotlight. If she's black, put her in the back. I'll take your interest now any way it comes, but do not confuse my desperation with gratitude.

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