Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)

S05E17 Vacancy

Detectives Goren and Eames delve into the mysterious death of bridesmaid Megan, discovered lifeless in a rundown motel room she shared with fellow bridesmaid Alice during their friend Tory's wedding festivities. Their inquiry begins with two men, Pete and Jayson, whom the women met at Brasserie Nylorac. However, inconsistencies in Alice's narrative raise suspicions, especially when the scent of cigar smoke, which Megan detested, is detected. This clue points Goren and Eames toward a cab driver named Lester Summerhill, revealing he is an actor preparing for a pivotal role, potentially linked to the case.