I'll second the sentiment earlier about "omg, did we really have this much posts about AIs and NPCs?" - especially when this thread isn't even about the mechanics of the SAOverse
I'd reply to this with my own two cents, but I don't want to be banhammered by a mod for being off-topic
If we have a thread about SAO mechanics and I'll reply there.
Back on topic, I'm expecting the Murder Case adaption to flunk as bad as the Aria one did. I am not expecting this episode to be able to convey the plot fully, not within one episode. I'll be mainly watching this episode for the graphic effects, and hopefully Laughing Coffin + Kirito making their respective bada$$ entries