: Played by Rachelle Lefevre , Theo's party-loving, neglectful mother.
The episode begins with the disappearance of six-year-old from his bed during a wild, drug-fueled party hosted by his mother, Nadine. As the SVU team investigates, they uncover a highly dysfunctional home life where the child was often neglected. The investigation reveals that Theo's nanny, Gloria Ramirez , kidnapped him with the intention of taking him to Mexico to live with her parents, believing it was in the boy's best interest to escape his mother's unstable lifestyle. Key Characters & Guest Stars [S18E8] Chasing Theo
is the eighth episode of the 18th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (episode 397 overall). It originally aired on January 4, 2017. Plot Overview : Played by Rachelle Lefevre , Theo's party-loving,
: Played by Adriana DeGirolami , the nanny who abducts Theo. The investigation reveals that Theo's nanny, Gloria Ramirez
: Played by Zoe McLellan , Nadine's ex-girlfriend who also fights for Theo's well-being.
: Played by Robert John Burke, whose relationship with Olivia Benson reaches a turning point in this episode. Major Themes & Developments Chasing Theo - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - IMDb
: Played by Iain Armitage (best known for Young Sheldon ).