Darlene would hire an escort to her hotel room. Gary would then "burst in," accuse the escort of trying to harm his wife, and brutally beat him while Darlene watched, gushing over her husband's "protection".
A comparison of how was portrayed in this era versus more recent SVU seasons. Information on where you can stream the episode right now. Season 2 - Folly (2001) - (S2E17) - Cast & Crew - TMDB [S2E17] Folly
Tommy Dowd (played by Eddie Cahill), an escort who survived an attack, becomes a pivotal witness. He reveals he entered the profession to help his mother pay off debts. Darlene would hire an escort to her hotel room
The detectives eventually link the violence to a married couple, Gary and Darlene Sutton , who have been hiring escorts to enact a twisted "damsel in distress" fantasy. 🎠The "Twist" and Psychological Profile Information on where you can stream the episode right now
Several high-priced male escorts are assaulted, and one is eventually murdered.
Dr. Emil Skoda (J.K. Simmons) provides a profile explaining that the couple's gratification comes from a staged rescue.