Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Season 16

[Dr. Yates examines photographs of Nadia's death]

Dr. Yates:
Doctor, could Miss Decotis' injuries have been caused by her prostitution?

Dr. Warner:
It's unlikely. She was savaged.

Dr. Yates:
Savaged, you say? How so?

Dr. Warner:
In addition to the blunt trauma and strangulation, there were cuts on her nipples and external genitalia.

Dr. Yates:
And her anal sphincter, was that torn?

Dr. Warner:
Yes, it was.

Dr. Yates:
And these injuries, though not fatal, they would've been painful?

Dr. Warner:
Very. She died a slow death.

Dr. Yates:
How long did she survive after the first attack started?

Dr. Warner:
30 minutes. Maybe longer.

Dr. Yates:
And she would've been in agony all through it?

Judge Barth:
Mr. Barba, not to put words in your mouth, but I'm willing to entertain an objection if you have one.

Barba:
I'm fine, your honor.

Dr. Yates:
Doctor, was she in a lot of pain?

Dr. Warner:
Yes. I'm sure she was.

Dr. Yates:
Were there signs of struggle?

Dr. Warner:
Yes. The skin was torn around the ligature marks.

Dr. Yates:
What goes through a victim's head in their final moments?

Crane:
Your honor, may I please speak with my client?

Dr. Yates:
No, I'm not done here.

Crane:
Short recess.

Dr. Yates:
Sit down!

[Crane takes her seat]

Dr. Yates:
[to Dr. Warner] Back to Nadia. Would the terror, the fear, have flooded her with adrenaline?

Dr. Warner:
I can't answer that.

Dr. Yates:
Would she have awareness of what was going on? Would she understand that these were the final moments of her life?

[Dr. Warner remains silent]

Dr. Yates:
Come on! Doctor, we are both medical people! Use your knowledge!

[he suddenly looks around and sees that the entire courtroom is staring at him]

Dr. Yates:
[nervously] Or... Or don't.