Phantom is a first season episode of the television series Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Plot summary
In this episode, Detectives Goren and Eames investigate the murder of a recently paroled bank robber who is found slain in a park. During the investigation, Goren and Eames check out the victim's sister who has a romantic connection with a mysterious man living a double life while telling his family that he is an economist for the United Nations. As his world of lies unravels, murder seems to be his only way out. As the detectives close in on the suspect, they find that everyone involved in the case has been living a delusion. Then, Goren learns the tormented man wants the approval of his children. Goren must stop him before he kills the children.
Cast
Fact
- This episode revealed many resemblances with the real-life case of Jean-Claude Romand, a French impostor and murderer who fooled his family and friends for 18 years; they thought he was a successful medical professional and researcher in the World Health Organization. It also resembled the case of John List, who murdered his entire family when they met with financial troubles.
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