However, when Amaro is arrested for his assault on a photographer investigated for child pornography and building a torture chamber, Murphy tells Amaro that he knows Amaro doesn't value his advice, but to stand down and keep quiet, regardless of the circumstances.
Morally, Murphy has shown himself to be flexible.
He subsequently accepted a position at the District Attorney's office as an investigator.
He is arrested and last seen in the series sitting handcuffed in a police car.
Benson convinces Porter to help her search for the girl even though Porter was aggravated with Benson and her obsession on finding the girl.
A patrol car pulls up, and two officers draw their weapons, as Cassidy identifies himself as police.
A short time later, responding authorities pronounced her dead at the scene.
She leaves the office, yet again, and returns to the role of a judge.