Las Vegas 2x23: Csi

The episode begins with the discovery of a woman's body in a shopping cart under a highway overpass. Her face is severely mutilated, making immediate identification impossible. As Gil Grissom and his team investigate, they discover the victim was , a once-successful fashion model whose career had spiraled downward.

Fibers from expensive designer labels found on a homeless woman’s "possessions" help bridge the gap between the runway and the streets. Cast and Credits Directed by: Richard J. Lewis Written by: Jerry Stahl CSI Las Vegas 2x23

The team uses clay modeling and digital techniques to rebuild the victim's face from her skull. The episode begins with the discovery of a

The investigation reveals a tragic narrative of "the hunger artist"—someone suffering from extreme eating disorders and the crushing pressure to maintain a certain image. The team must navigate a trail of discarded high-fashion clothes and the competitive, often cruel world of modeling to find her killer. Key Storylines Fibers from expensive designer labels found on a

Features appearances by Amy Brenneman (uncredited) and Lisa Darr.

This episode is significant for the series' overarching lore as it continues to hint at Grissom's burgeoning hearing loss (otosclerosis), a plot point that carries heavily into the next season. Forensic Highlights

The Season 2 finale, titled " The Hunger Artist ," (Episode 2x23) originally aired on May 16, 2002. This episode is a gritty exploration of the obsession with physical beauty and the dark side of the fashion industry. Plot Overview