Law & Order: Criminal Intent

When a conman is found beaten to death, detectives launch an investigation into the violent crime. Their focus quickly shifts to tracking down the investors he had previously swindled, hoping to uncover motives, connections and any leads that could explain the murder.

The Extra Man is a television programme classified as an episode within its series. It falls under the genre of drama, presenting a self‑contained story that follows a police investigation. The format is that of a single instalment, designed to deliver a concise narrative within the broader context of the show. The plot centres on a fraudulent businessman who is discovered dead, having suffered a severe beating. His murder becomes the catalyst for the case, prompting law enforcement to intervene. The detectives are drawn into the scene after the conman’s lifeless body is found, signalling the start of their inquiry. Following the discovery, the officers shift their focus to the individuals who had previously been swindled by the victim. They begin to trace the network of investors who fell prey to his schemes, seeking to understand the motives and connections that might explain the violent end. The pursuit of these investors drives the investigative thread. The search for the conman’s former backers forms the backbone of the episode, shaping the detectives’ actions and decisions. As they piece together the financial deceptions, the narrative follows their attempts to uncover any links between the fraud and the fatal assault. This focus on the investors provides the central momentum of the story.