Nathan J. Wetherington

When Benson and Stabler investigate an attack on an unassuming, upstanding father, they find he's also been branded on his chest with a coat hanger.

When detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Christopher Meloni) investigate a brutal attack on an unassuming, upstanding father (guest star Michael Gladis), they find he's also been branded on his chest with a wire coat hanger. Before long, another victim turns up (guest star Kevin Alejandro) who has suffered the same injuries. Once they track down the suspect, some startling memories surface that completely change the course of the case. Also starring: Ice-T, Dann Florek, Richard Belzer and BD Wong.

A rocket scientist with strong ties to the government security is found dead with his crotch on fire, and the SVU detectives must determine if that had something to do with his demise.