: While initially ruled an overdose, later episodes reveal that Simon was actually murdered with a "hot shot" of drugs given by escorts to silence him about a "sponsor".
is the sixth episode of the 21st season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit . It originally aired on October 31, 2019, and is notable for featuring a high-stakes investigation that uncovers a decades-old wrongful conviction while dealing with significant personal loss for Captain Olivia Benson. Episode Summary [S21E6] Murdered at a Bad Address
: Benson realizes that the DNA at the new crime scene proves Hernandez's innocence. The episode highlights systemic issues, such as a senile District Attorney whose deputies were covering for his incapacity to maintain his conviction record. : While initially ruled an overdose, later episodes
: This episode marks the final appearance of Olivia's half-brother, Simon Marsden (Michael Weston). After a strained reunion where Olivia rebuffs him for missing a scheduled meeting, Simon is found dead of an apparent drug overdose. Episode Summary : Benson realizes that the DNA
The squad investigates the assault of a teenage girl in a low-income housing project (referred to by Kat Tamin as a "bad address"). The investigation leads to a shocking discovery: the DNA found at the scene matches the evidence from a 1990s triple homicide. This discovery suggests that (played by Guillermo Díaz), who has spent nearly 25 years in prison for the murder of his own family, was actually wrongfully convicted. Key Storylines & Developments
: Guillermo Díaz, known for his role in Scandal , guest stars as the wrongfully imprisoned Carlos Hernandez. This was a notable appearance that earned the episode a GLAAD Media Award nomination for its sensitive portrayal of Hernandez’s secret about his sexuality, which played a role in his original conviction. Where to Watch