Top 20 Shocking Deaths from Law & Order: SVU

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Lindsey Clouse

Prepare for some heartbreak as we count down the most gut-wrenching character deaths from the SVU universe! From beloved squad members to innocent victims, these devastating departures left fans stunned and tearful. Our countdown includes Mike Dodds, Kathy Stabler, Sister Peg, Ed Tucker, and many more shocking ends that we never saw coming. Which tragic SVU death hit you the hardest? From Captain Cragen's unexpected passing that opened Season 27 to little Elias Barrera's senseless shooting, the show knows how to deliver emotional gut-punches. We'll revisit painful moments like when Benson found Sonya Paxton bleeding out in a bathroom, and when Agent Lauren Cooper took her own life right in front of the detectives. Let us know in the comments which SVU death left you reeling!

• #20: Captain Cragen
• #19: Nadia DeCotis
• #18: Keisha Houston
• #17: John Munch
• #16: Ellie Porter
• #15: Alexandra Cabot
• #14: Elias Barrera
• #13: Pamela Stone
• #12: Simon Marsden
• #11: Maria Recinos
• #10: Sonya Paxton
• #9: Drew Householder
• #8: Ryan O'Halloran
• #7: Esther Labott
• #6: Lauren Cooper
• #5: Sister Peg
• #4: Mike Duarte
• #3: Kathy Stabler
• #2: Ed Tucker
• #1: Mike Dodds

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