19. Deception — Episode — Homicide: Life on the Street

19. Deception

Autopsy reveals that the death of a recent arrival from Europe was caused by a burst baggie he had swallowed, one of over 70 bags of heroin found in his stomach. Luther Mahoney MUST be involved somehow! Munch gets a tip from a con that a body is buried under the track at Pimlico, but eventually finds the "dead" man. The Mahoney problem is solved.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

The death of a Nigerian drug courier brings the homicide and narcotics units together in a plan to smash Luther Mahoney's organization. Mahoney shoots one of his own men and a bystander in a panic and is then executed by Kellerman in cold blood, with Lewis and Stivers also on the scene. All three write up the incident as a case of self-defense. An ex-convict calls Munch with information on an old murder; this turns out to be a ruse so he can find the "victim" and kill him. Bayliss agrees to re-partner with Pembleton, then slips out without telling anyone to take care of his uncle. Guest star: Lewis Black as Lazlo "Punchy" DeLeon

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