Stabler was the intended victim. The premise of season one sees Elliot Stabler returning to the NYPD after a devastating personal loss the death of his wife. Watch the episode at Hulu with a free trial, 'Law & Order: SVU' Reveals Stabler Family Member Death in 'Organized Crime' Crossover, 'Dawson's Creek' Alum Jensen Ackles 'Has the Voice of an Angel,' Says Joshua Jackson (Exclusive), Katy Perry Disrespects Another 'American Idol' Singer, Fans Demand Apology, 'Rabbit Hole' Star Charles Dance on the Many Layers of Ben Wilson (Exclusive), 'Rabbit Hole' Star Rob Yang Teases What to Expect From Season Finale (Exclusive), 'The Diplomat' Season 2 Fate Revealed at Netflix, '9-1-1: Lone Star' Season 5 Fate Revealed, '9-1-1' Canceled at Fox But Gets New Home, John Oliver Mocks Kid Rock's Bud Light Video and Shooting Ability. She is kidnapped while investigating a rash of murders that involve impersonating federal officers. But Stabler was also married for most of his time on SVU he and Kathy (Isabel Gillies) did split but reunited until the crossover that kicked off his show. Emmerdale's Manpreet finds Leanna's ring after Rishi's death? Independent of the few episodes left of Season 1, Bell's job on the line, and my desire for Stabler to lose the love interest (#JusticeForKathy! To complicate things, Angela is also the ex-wife of a businessman with Mafia ties, whom Stabler eventually learns has ties to Kathy's death. Im so sorry that you had to go through any of this sweet Isabel, Hargitay wrote. - April 1, 2021 11:29 pm EDT. Kathy really gave up the ghost for Bensler to be endgame. "Kathy death really got me messed up [though]," one person wrote, adding a crying emoji. On Reddit, fans have been discussing the details of season one, putting together the pieces to explain why Kathleen was killed. He adds, "I wrote that. Everyone then went back to the hospital, where Kathy had a cardiac arrest, which she survived. Is it necessary? Angela wanted to get revenge for the supposed killing of Rafik, but this was a lie told by Richard in order to get Angela to lash out at Elliot. Fin and Kat found Lenski dead in his cell, and it was made to look like an overdose. Benson then rushed to the hospital, where Kathy said it seemed like "old times." In his drugged haze, he tells her that Kathy had written the letter, and the only line that came from him was the part that stated, "in a parallel universe it will always be you and I." #SVU pic.twitter.com/dpyxtvKFAp. Is it kind?, Vice Media Preparing To File For Bankruptcy, Rodgers Boosts New Jets Season Ticket Sales by 400%, TeamSays, David Lowery's 'Peter Pan & Wendy' Was Inspired by Scorsese and, 'Dead Ringers' Creator Explores Its Finale, Beverly's 'White, Editor's Choice: I Purchased This TikTok-Viral Walking Pad and I, TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation.