Joseph Serumaga | Dead Ringers Is A Hypnotic White-Knuckle Ride, What to Watch on Streaming This Week: April 21-27, Showrunner Alice Birch On Rebooting Dead Ringers With Rachel Weisz, Star Trek: Picard Finale Review: To Not So Boldly Go Backwards. detectives Lindsay (Sophia Bush) and Dawson (Jon Seda) will be joining forces with Lt. Olivia Benson(Mariska Hargitay) and her SVU team as they hunt down two escaped murderers, serial killers Greg Yates (Dallas Roberts) and Carl Rudnick (Jefferson Mays). Kevin Mulrooney | When she said to Voight, Let me be bait. Jonas Slaughter | Dana Wheatley | Antonio Duran | In his spare time, he set up and maintained several fake identities. Tracy Brandt | Rose Granville | Beneath his mild-mannered, "odd duck" exterior, Rudnick is a psychopath who derives sadistic pleasure from raping, murdering, and dissecting women. 2010 The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. Julia Millfield | Gabe Miller | Richard Wheatley Jr. | Roger Pearson | Arthur Pruitt | Lorraine Dillon | ), Harris raped and murdered many women at a womens prison. Deborah Latrell | John Fenwick | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 17 - IMDb Rita Shalvoy | The judge orders Rudnick to surrender his passport and orders a $2 million bail, which Rudnick personally pays. Actor Rudnick became a renowned medical examiner with the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department. Platts work in this episode was one of the other great things to come out of these crossover episodes; that regular viewers of one show get to know the folks from the other show. Whether its a creepy serial killer, a malicious kidnapper, or an animal abuser, after 20 seasons this show has had no shortage of epic baddies. Tory Quinlann | Badly wounded, he hides in a boat, where he is cornered by Sonny, Rollins, and an Emergency Service Unit. I dont know about you, but the very real threat of impressionable men driven by ideological hatred to violence against women and minorities is more real and scary than ever before. is just a few seconds away from removing Olivia's pants in order to rape her. He points to several factors, the binding pattern, vaginal and anal trauma, and her fractured skull that points to Yates. William Lewis is a bona fide violent psychopath, is frequently impulsive with his actions, shows very little remorse for his actions and lacks empathy for others. Orlando McTeer | Tobias Moore | However, when Benson, Barba and Dodds return to Green Haven to meet with Yates again, by the time the two Chicago detectives reach New York, they learn that he Yates has already escaped Green Haven with fellow convict convicted Serial Killer Dr. Carl Rudnick (Creator/JeffersonMays), triggering a massive manhunt. Kill Greg Yates' fiance Susie Frain (both succeeded)Get away with his crimesEscape from prison (both failed), Kill them all, Carl. Adam Cain | When Sergeant Benson and A.D.A. Dr. Carl Rudnick was the deputy chief medical examiner of Manhattan and Melinda Warner's boss. Gregory Yates and Carl Rudnick decided to make a break for it. Jason Mayberry | Keep up with your favorite shows delivered to your inbox! because he murdered her best friend Nadia Decotis. When Rollins tells him that they found his car, he sarcastically tells them they deserve a gold star. Jesse Unger | John Hampton | Phoebe Bernap | Rudnick's attorneys attempt to have the recording thrown out, claiming that Rudnick was represented by counsel and that the evidence is Brady material which should have been turned over, but Barba is able to convince the judge that the evidence is admissible because Rudnick's statements were spontaneous and unprovoked. Orion Bauer | One who toys with the empathy of the adults around him. So fans would have to settle for an equally awesome "Chicago PD" and "Law & Order: SVU" crossover that sees the two law enforcement teams hunt down two notorious serial killers. Wayne Hankett | Carl Rudnick When Dr. Rudnick takes the stand in the courtroom, the lead juror and subsequent girlfriend of William Lewis, is shown in the seats appearing to believe his story by nodding along. Brian Smith | The next day, Rudnick finishes creating the hole and escapes his cell, bringing Yates with him. In May 2015, Rudnick raped and murdered another woman named Rachel Groves, using the apartment he set up under Teresa's name to dismember her alive with a cleaver. Dale Stuckey | David Steinmetz | Katherine Waxman | However, he wants something in return, which is a visit with Amanda. Ingrid Block | Albert Beck | Chicago P.D. Harv Beigel | This is . Richard Manning | Myron Gold | The highlight reel offered a glimpse as to how the infamous criminals made their way out of the tightly-locked facility. Orville Underwood | He theorizes that the body either washed up as the water got warmer or was missed by CSU in April, implicating Yates. Correctional Facility Rudnick makes a stop in Syracuse, where he intentionally gets caught shoplifting a box of coffee nips and is held by the local cops. Harvey Denis | Dwight Corcoran | Alexa Pearson | To read our full stories, please turn off your ad blocker.We'd really appreciate it. Jenna Kealey | Ken Turner | American Tragedy (S15, E3) Daniel Magadan Jr. | What happens to Henry Mesner SVU? [Solved!] That brings to a close another Dick Wolf World crossover event. Noah Sibert | He cuts her body apart and dumps it in the river, then drives to the Canadian border dressed in women's clothing. When he is done, he calls Rita to let her know what has happened. Theodore Murtaugh | This episode was written for true crime fans. He informs them his name was Ellie Howard, another of his aliases, and eventually manages to persuade them to release him by saying he was on his way to see his dying mother in Canada. Johnny D. | In 2014, Rudnick was transferred to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as the deputy chief. She has a lot of anger toward me. Katie Cavanaugh | Thad Messimer | Richard Finley | In the episode "Devil's Dissections", the SVU squad investigates Rachel's death after her body washes up in Long Island in June 2015. Rudnick is furious at this and seeks to fire both his attorneys, but the judge reminds him that the recording is still admissible no matter who represents him. Ned Lasky | Paul Devildis | Rudnick became a renowned medical examiner with the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department. Special Agent Greer | Pathology Except in the episode "Psycho/Therapist" when he was cross-examining/humiliating Olivia Benson when she had to testify against him in court; watching this seemingly always stoic psychopath suddenly fly into a raging fit is possibly more terrifying than when he used his light and breathy tone. Founded in 2010, Thought Catalog is owned and operated by The Thought & Expression Company, Inc. For over a decade, we've been at the bleeding edge of media, pioneering an infrastructure for creatives to flourish both artistically and financially. Rudnick then disguised himself as Lena and used her passport to travel to Switzerland to cover up her death. Gayle Janaway | Stefan Tanzic | Paula Foster | On the drive back, Rudnick complains about the drive and blames his attempt to flee on being arrested for two murders. Police Barracks Angel Perez | Clearly inspired, at least in part, by the real life prison break of Richard Matt and David Sweat. After the detectives leave, Rudnick asks Barba how Johnny Drake's trial is going, and Barba mentions how losing his witnesses will not help. Vince Keeler| Strange man. when Lewis is driving a stolen car with Liv laying bound and gagged in the backseat and the car gets pulled over by a cop. Stephanie Mulroney | Kyle Ackerman | Rudnick tries to divert the topic of the conversation away from it, but Yates presses on about it. He replicated aspects of Yates' M.O. Anton Petrov | Kenny Daniels | Judge Harold Garrett | Jenna Weber | Darryl Kern | Tom Cole | Rudnick's cellmate Jose Silva learns of the plan, but Rudnick forces him to stay silent about it, promising to take him along if he cooperates. He is taken to Caroga Lake Hospital for treatment. He kept to himself which is why were so sort of surprised when he got engaged to Lena. Saleh Amir | Graham Winger | Rafael Barba: [to Bronwyn about Dr. Rudnick] Did he ask you for favors? Peter O'Farrell | Malcolm Royce | Sunny Quadri | Richard Morriston | When Yates came at Lindsay with an ice pick, almost begging her to kill him, she fired her weapon and took him out. He was bad, but he was also interesting. Mark Ocurro | Richard White | However, the Law & Order: SVU/Chicago P.D. (SVU: "December Solstice"), Rudnick later testifies about the dangers of measles in the trial of Trudy Malko after she led a campaign to not get children vaccinated and forged documents to that effect. He then heads up to Rochester, where he boards a bus headed to Buffalo. he was willing to testify in open court that he raped and sodomized Benson after he kidnapped her, even though he did no such thing and clearly just wanted to see her humiliated in front of her peers. Logan Carter | John Nelson | Jordan Reed | Charles Gallagher | Heather Riggs | Significantly to the series, he was responsible for the murder of Yates fiance Susie Frain. Sean Kelley | The story, which begins Wednesday at 9 p.m. on SVU and concludes the following hour on P.D., centers on one of the toughest criminals to face either team: serial killer Greg Yates (Dallas. Katrina Ludlow | Alexander Gammon | K.O.B.S | John Carroll | This is later how he dies. Erich Tassig | Roy Lee Dotson | Signature follows the detectives as they get wrapped up in a murder mystery surrounding a serial killer known as The Woodsman. With Chicago Med gaining a renewal for next year there could even be a quadruple crossover coming soon. Wednesdays Child (S15, E14) Doug Waverly | While Rollins points out that dismemberment is not Yates' M.O., Rudnick states that the killer most likely had medical training and the killer applied green nail polish after he was done. Olivia Benson and her detectives go into panic mode. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" Nationwide Manhunt (TV - IMDb Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Clarence "C-Square" Carmichael | The synopsis for Law & Order: SVU season 17, episode 14 was published. Andre Bushido | Harold Coyle | Gregory Yates and Carl Rudnick were classmates at Duke University where they both studied medicine. Kendra Daniels | Ajay Sharma | William Lewis, Law & Order: Criminal Intent This episode of SVU sure felt like it was more than an hour oh wait, thats because it was! Ray Gunther | Saint Gabriel In the end, Rudnick ends up changing his plea from not guilty to guilty for the murders of Rachel and Susie, while Barba withdraws the charges for Lena's murder. Fiona Reed | Elizabeth Hendrick | Rudnick asks how they found her and they say Yates tipped them off to her location. 32 Honeysuckle Court Jimmy G. | The killer surgeon also brings up breastfeeding. Sadly, although Fin made the trip to Chicago, he didnt appear to have too much to do. Wade Henslow | In another video clip for Law & Order: SVU, Rollins visits Yates in prison. Stormville, New York Another promo clip for Nationwide Manhunt shows the Special Victims Unit trying to track down Yates and Rudnick. Roy Eastman | Jefferson Mays The epic four-way crossover between "Law & Order: SVU," "Chicago Fire," "Chicago Med" and "Chicago PD" didn't push through. Tom Williams | Yates was a serial rapist and a serial murder who terrorized women for years. Now that would have been interesting to see. Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt. As SVU uncovers disturbing secrets about Manhattan Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Carl Rudnick, an acquaintance of Dr. Yates and key figure helping SVU with the case disappears and later turn As SVU uncovers disturbing secrets about Manhattan Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Carl Rudnick, an acquaintance of Dr. Yates and key figure helping SVU with the case disappears and later turns up dead. The defense is working until Sonny finds the recording of him concluding out loud that he will need to kill Susie like he killed the others and presents it as evidence. Law & Order: SVU, Season 21, Fall 2019, NBC. detectives Lindsay and Dawson. 'Law & Order: SVU' 1714 Recap: Serial Killer Crossover He is serving a minimum of 25 years in Green Haven Correctional Facility, where Greg Yates is imprisoned. Olivia Benson: Yeah, why do you think that is, Bronwyn? Dennis Caufield | Benson, because of her tenure with the force, brings a wisdom and guidance that is an asset to any squad. Cary Stillman | Then, Rudnick heads up to Rochester, New York where he gets on a bus that is headed to Buffalo, but is arrested by Detectives Dominick Carisi and Amanda Rollins and returned to New York City. Hope Garrett | He is also a cross-dresser. Harlan Barnes | Law & Order: SVU season 17, episode 14, titled Nationwide Manhunt airs February 9 on NBC. During cross-examinations, his attorneys blame Yates and Susie of framing him for the crimes to bolster Yates' chances of an appeal, also arguing that Susie attacked him and he killed her in self-defense. Rollins: Does this delicate man have a last name? In fact, he raped and murdered a little 5-year-old girl. Rudnick stabs her in the thigh and takes all of the evidence implicating him, then transports her body in his car. Eddie Newman | Rudnick is discovered by Detectives Carisi and Rollins (along with a SWAT team) in a boat and is taken to a hospital for treatment. Every SVU fan knows this episode where Olivia Benson goes undercover to investigate a ring of prison guard rapists only to come inches away from being orally raped herself. Benson tells her squad that two detectives from Chicago P.D. Monica Jarrow | The whole saga is long and contains plot twist after twist. All Rights Reserved. Though its hard to narrow it down to just a select few, here are the 12 best SVU bad guys and gals of all time! Rudnick tries to say that the side-effects are mild, but then admits under oath that there are serious side-effects. Judge Hilda Marsden | Carl Rudnick was a psychopathic and cross-dressing serial killer, rapist and con artist who worked alongside Greg Yates. While it may have been at its core an event to get ratings during the February sweeps, this expanded episode combining the two series was more than that. Joe Poletti | Soon afterward, Rudnick sees Yates being transferred into the honor block. First Appearance Donna Cheponis | It was great to see Lindsay sort of channeling Benson in her desire to use Yates passion for her to draw him in. Bridget "Birdie" Sulloway | The clip ends with Lindsay demanding to know where Yates is while Dawson calls for another detective. Molly Preston | crossover that fans have been talking about for weeks. Don Kubiak | Jackson Wright | Frances Houston | Brady Harrison | Simon Matic | Peter Butler | He is then instructed by Yates to kill her, but he does not go along with it and fakes her death. Frank Martin | Rio Branco. Enraged, Rudnick raped and strangled her, then cut her body to pieces and entombed them in the wall of his great-aunt's house. Mark Ford Brady | Joseph Thagard | Chesley Watkins | The final showdown occurred when Yates sent everyone, except Lindsay, on a wild goose chance. This also might lead people to wonder who was running things back in New York while Benson and Fin were in Chi town. Peter Nestler | After that, Rudnick and Yates head to Gloversville, New York, where they hide out in an abandoned house. Sarah Bisman as Bronwyn Wilkins. Actor Dallas Roberts portrayed the multi-state serial killer in Law & Order: SVU seasons 16 and 17. Barba warns him that the conversation will be recorded and Rudnick understands. Ari Moldovan | As he held his father hostage, Lindsay found him and watched in horror as he killed his father in front of her. Rob Sweeney | custody until Rollins and Sonny fill out the paperwork to have him transferred back to New York. He then returned to the U.S. using his own passport after the deed was done. Justin Howard | Roy Barnett | Shes the biological grandmother of Olivias son, Noah, and even kidnapped him after Olivia won custody. Its a safe bet that there are sure to be plenty more in the future. Rosa Doletti | Why she was a good villain: Along with Bart Ganzel, Delia Wilson used her power to drug women so theyd join her escort-service. Willard Tappen | Family History for Recap - TV Tropes Yates mentions her glow and asking how Rollins lost the baby weight. Billy Tripley | When Carl Rudnick kills Susie, Yates is legitimately dismayed by this, especially after finding out Susie was pregnant. Jake O'Hara | In addition to his sadistic mode of choice in committing crimes, he also took a particular delight in antagonizing Rollins (some) and Benson (. Clearly inspired, at least in part, by the real life prison break of Richard Matt and David Sweat. Wyatt Ackman, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit After a prolonged footrace, Lindsay lost Yates, but she knew instinctively that he was on his way back to Chicago. Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi, Jr.: Hey, you up for a flight? Jamie Huntington | The trailer for the upcoming episode, titled "Nationwide Manhunt," hints at how dire the situation is. He then mentions what a monster Johnny is and expresses doubts as to whether he will be convicted. If anything any time he exhibited "normal" behavior, it was usually a front used to mask his true mentality and intentions. Jake the Kidnapper | When Lena Grunwald's body is found, Rudnick personally autopsies her as well and concludes that she was also attacked by someone with medical training. They are found by a state trooper, but Yates manages to rape and kill her. Sean McKinnon | Laura Di Biasi | Lorraine Cobin | What episode of SVU Did Nadia get killed? - Daily Justnow Whats creepier than a child murderer? Devil's Dissections | Law and Order | Fandom Clayton Mills | Qaadar Khaleel | Charles Webb | Eric Lutz | Selena Cruz | Does Nadia become cop? Ted Sanderson | Meanwhile, Carisi discovers the recording of Rudnick saying that he needs to kill Susie like he killed the other women and presents it as evidence. Could it result in the inmate not giving any solid leads? They discover the girl is being tortured by her sadistic older brother, unbeknownst to their busy parents. Lloyd Wilkes | Christine Hartwell | He was the deputy chief medical examiner of Manhattan (Melinda Warner's boss). In 2002, he dated a Swiss exchange student named Lena Grunwald, and eventually got engaged to her, but she ultimately broke up with him. Rick Zainer | If you are going to edit a lot, then make yourself a user and login. Hank Abraham | In the episode "Nationwide Manhunt", Rudnick finishes creating the hole and he and Yates escape his cell by traveling through a pipe leading outside. Edmund Ross | 's" showrunner Matt Olmstead hinting to The Hollywood Reporterthat Yates' story will end in Chicago. The two men escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in upstate New York in June, 2015 with the help of a female prison employee who was allegedly involved sexually with one or both of them. In the aftermath, Lindsay struggled with how to handle her emotions given what shed just been through. Albi Briscu | Laura Kendrick | Anthony Scalisi | Gideon Hutton | Jack Crawley | In the final scene, shes counseled by Benson, who all will recall endured a similar situation with Lewis. The "Law & Order: SVU" and "Chicago P.D." Teddy Silas | The murderer taunts Lindsay by reminding her that he tortured and killed Nadia. Danielle Keyes | When will it end!? Another case of killer kids. Sal Avelino | Diana Hawthorne | Olivia Benson isnt interested in the information Greg Yates is offering. Ian O'Connell | Benjamin Tucker | There, he uses the time to talk to himself about the case and reassure himself, unaware that Sonny is eavesdropping. In this iconic SVU episode the gang investigates a 12-year-old who checks herself into the hospital, about to go into labor. Stormville, New York This clip features Yates speaking with Chicago P.D. Tony Kelly | Carlene Palaver | Carlos Hernandez | Dennis Griscom | Denise Pikering | Humphrey Becker | Bill Fallon | Valentina Bilescu | Catalina Machado | In one clip, Yates is offering information on an open case. Henry Muller | Sunday, February 7, 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape in Dannemora, Law & Order: SVU: How Nixed Four-Show Crossover Led to Greg Yates Return - The Hollywood Reporter, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt. After Brooke says it is Rachel, she breaks down into tears and Rudnick comforts her. Billy Skags | Wally Stevens, Law & Order: LA Jake Berlin | Criminal Pathology | Law and Order | Fandom Both Yates and Rudnick grow up to be serial rapists and murderers who compete against each other to be more famously depraved. Luke Ronson | Gerry Rankin | Alec Conroy | Eldon Balogh | He was one of the few villains to actually seriously hurt one of the detectives. A game of cat and mouse begins as Lewis seems to always be one step ahead of the SVU and ADA Barba. Bringing her unique experience for helping prisoners escape, she baked tools, cash and a cellphone into some lasagna just for Rudnick. So like what's the point? She doesnt hide her contempt for the serial killer. Yates murders two electrical workers who helped Rudnick with the escape. In an even more bizarre twist, the medical doctors who were treating him cannot figure out how or why this occurred, stating that according to their findings, "He should still be dead.". Russell Lowery | Johnny Dona | In 2002, he dated an exchange student from Switzerland named Lena Grunwald and eventually got engaged to her, but she ultimately broke up with him. As SVU uncovers disturbing secrets about Manhattan Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Carl Rudnick, an acquaintance of Dr. Yates and key figure helping SVU with the case disappears and later . James Turner | "Spousal Privilege" Copyright 2023 The Inquisitr. Bernanda Menendez | He used those tools to create a hole in the wall of his cell, which he covered up with a poster of Switzerland over a span of a few months. Once in the windy city, Yates continued his killing binge, murdering several young nurses all of whom resided in the same apartment building. Courtney Lane | Gloria Stanfield | Carl Rudnick | Law and Order | Fandom As a result, Rudnick changes his plea to guilty for the murders of Rachel and Susie while Barba withdraws the charges for Lena's murder. Michael Williams | Dr. Huang evaluates Henry and says he is a psychopath and urges the family to get help for him. Greg Landen | Perry Moncaldo | Dr. Greg Yates Played by Dallas Roberts Season 16 - Season 17 Yates is an. Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt.Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt.Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt. Post-Mortem Blues (S15, E21). While its easy to root for the detectives on Law & Order: SVU, its really the villains that keep the show interesting and fresh. In response, Yates makes a shocking accusation against Manhattan's Deputy Chief Medical Examiner. Henry Talbott | Throughout his run, Yates kept taunting Lindsay via phone calls and notes left at crime scenes. Saved at the last minute by Odafin Tutola (also undercover, Benson delivers one of her best lines of the series, Whos the bitch now?. Michelle Osborne | Awaiting trial Eric Plummer | Alvin Dutch | Dennis Trope | Ash Gordon | Emma Spevak | Steven Cole | Trudy Pomeranski | Carl Rudnick, who had performed the autopsy), causing ADA Barba to deal with the possibility of Yates appealing his conviction in court. A psychiatrist who specializes in treating sex addiction. Affiliation The Yates and Rudnick episodes Law and Order SVU. Gregory Searle | Daniel Rublev | David Bishop | Charlie Baker | At the last minute, Yates, much to the chagrin of Rudnick, threatened his way into the escape plan and the two were on their way. Jenna Scott | Its bonus time! Dodds reeled as he took a bullet while Lindsay sprinted off into the thatch of trees. He forces Benson to consume sleeping pills and liquor while torturing her. As SVU uncovers disturbing secrets about Manhattan Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Carl Rudnick, an acquaintance of Dr. Yates and key figure helping SVU with the case disappears and later turns up dead. The Woodsmans MO was abducting women, torturing them in his torture chamber, recording their cries for help, murdering them by dry-drowning, and then leaving bodies for the police to find in the woods. Two notorious killers from SVU and Chicago officer Erin Lindsey's past, Greg Yates and Dr. Carl Rudnick, escape from prison, prompting a massive manhunt. Chuck Mills | In Wednesdays episode, Amanda Rollins visits the murderer she obsessed over and Greg Yates escapes from prison with Carl Rudnick. Emergency Room but shes a desk Sergeant. Watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Nationwide Manhunt, Watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Jason Beghe On The Plot Of The Crossover, Watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Ice-T & Jon Seda Talk About Getting Along With Other Stars, Watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Marina Squerciati & Brian Geraghty On The Crossover Episodes, Watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Sophia Bush On The Crossover Experience. He stole the identity of a fifty-year-old homeless woman named Teresa Fish, and set up an apartment in her name. Didier Foucault | BX9 | Delman Chase | Daniel Hendricks | Scott Parnell | Sam Conway | St. Fabiola's Sex Trafficking Ring | Evan Chapel | Joshua Hensley | Joey Raven | Greg Callahan | More often than not, averted for this character. Jade Chen | Dawn Sterling | Jenny Brandt | Nationwide Manhunt | Law and Order | Fandom Donald Housman | See production, box office & company info. Walter Grobman | Dean Porter | Kevin Crossley | Dante Scott | Arthur Esterman | His episodes this season were far from perfect and were not for all tastes but he did not lose what made him so memorable. John Manotti | taking his own life: a single gunshot to the skull. However, when Rudnick gets off the bus in Buffalo, the local police arrest him with Sonny and Rollins backing them, the SVU having discovered his ploy. Richard Matthews | She also used hitmen to kill people. Austin Bates | After calling his attorney, Rudnick talks to himself about how he needs to kill Yates' fiance, Susie Frain, unaware that he is being recorded.