The episode follows the disappearance of Nico Grey, a young Romani boy, during his first solo walk home from school. Detectives Benson and Amaro face significant resistance from the close-knit and insular Romani community.
: When asked for her motive, Courtney chillingly replies, "Why not?". Analysis and Real-World Connections Law & Order: SVU Season 13 Episode 9 Recap: Lost Traveler [S13E9] Lost Traveler
: The investigation eventually shifts to two of Nico's classmates, Emma Butler and Courtney Lane (played by a young Lili Reinhart). The episode follows the disappearance of Nico Grey,
: Detectives first focus on a mentally challenged neighbor named Marc Rajic after finding Nico's "lucky rabbit's foot" under his bed. a young Romani boy