The episode is known among fans for its highly unlikable characters, particularly the husband, who abandoned his first wife for the wealthy widow while skimping on child support.

" The Dead Wives Club " is the second episode of , which originally aired on September 22, 2004.

The story centers on a 9/11 widow who received a large payout after her firefighter husband's death and later married his best friend. She is found dead after a ferry crash (or car crash, depending on the report).

The suspect—the ex-wife of the man the victim married—claims that 9/11-related post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) prompted her actions, using it as a central pillar of her legal defense.

A notable detail mentioned by Detective Joe Fontana is that crimes committed in U.S. territorial waters can fall under federal jurisdiction. If a crime occurs more than three miles off the coast, it is typically investigated by the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) .

An interesting feature of this episode is its exploration of and the complex legal aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Key Features & Plot Points