[s2e4] Legacy < GENUINE • MANUAL >

: The episode is frequently cited by fans as one of the most heartbreaking early cases due to the victim's age and the mother's deception.

: A intense legal and moral battle over whether the mother's actions constitute murder or a mental health crisis.

: Doctors and detectives initially suspect physical and sexual abuse by a family member. [S2E4] Legacy

: Detectives must sift through conflicting medical data to find the truth.

: Emily is brought to the hospital in a coma with severe internal injuries. : The episode is frequently cited by fans

: The person meant to protect the child is the one harming her.

: The mother had been systematically poisoning and injuring Emily to gain attention and sympathy. Key Themes : Detectives must sift through conflicting medical data

: The investigation reveals Emily has "Munchausen syndrome by proxy" inflicted by her mother.