Csi Las Vegas 2x23 -

The team uses forensic reconstruction to identify Ashleigh, discovering she had been living in near-poverty despite her former fame.

This episode is significant for the series' overarching lore as it continues to hint at Grissom's burgeoning hearing loss (otosclerosis), a plot point that carries heavily into the next season. Forensic Highlights CSI Las Vegas 2x23

Features appearances by Amy Brenneman (uncredited) and Lisa Darr. The team uses forensic reconstruction to identify Ashleigh,

The team uses clay modeling and digital techniques to rebuild the victim's face from her skull. The team uses clay modeling and digital techniques

The investigation reveals a tragic narrative of "the hunger artist"—someone suffering from extreme eating disorders and the crushing pressure to maintain a certain image. The team must navigate a trail of discarded high-fashion clothes and the competitive, often cruel world of modeling to find her killer. Key Storylines

The investigation leads to Ashleigh’s sister, whose resentment and complicated relationship with Ashleigh’s "perfection" become central to the motive.