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: As the investigation deepens, the detectives discover that Ethan’s injuries weren't from a playground scuffle. Instead, they lead to a bare-knuckle gambling ring .

: The "fighters" in this ring are actually adolescent children , and the operation is run by a group of adults—specifically a "white cabbie cabal"—who bet on the kids instead of fighting themselves. [S12E11] Pop

For more details on the cast and plot, you can check the episode's entry on Law and Order Fandom . 225 - Soda (S12E11 Pop) Olympia Dukakis, Drea de Matteo : As the investigation deepens, the detectives discover

: Detectives Benson and Stabler initially believe the boy was beaten to death by a school bully, Blake Murphy . For more details on the cast and plot,

The storyline for Season 12, Episode 11, titled " Pop ," involves a tragic murder that uncovers a hidden world of underground fighting among children. Plot Summary

: The episode begins when 10-year-old Ethan Gilbert is found dead on a park carousel. He had recently been dropped off by his uncle, Joe Gilbert.